When is the submission deadline?

This RFP closed on August 24, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.

It was issued by Mercy Corps. The work is located in US Virgin Islands; Puerto Rico; Jamaica.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Consulting firm specializing in market systems and workforce development. Experience delivering group training, mentoring, and facilitated workshops. Expertise in market analysis, value chains, employment, and livelihood programs. Demonstrated ability to support nonprofit or grant-funded program implementers. Capacity to provide both online services and in-person facilitation.

Market and Principles Capacity Building Consultancy (Closed)

Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

US Virgin Islands; Puerto Rico; Jamaica; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint LuciaPosted: August 15, 2026Deadline: August 24, 2026

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SUMMARY

A Portland, Oregon government authority seeks a consultant to deliver market-focused capacity building for grantees through online training, individual mentoring, and an in-person workshop. The work will support market analysis, value chain development, market access, and workforce alignment.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have 7-10 years of experience in market system development (MSD) training, capacity building, coaching, and program development
Must have expertise in MSD, market assessments, and private sector engagement
Must have proven experience delivering remote training and coaching in MSD
Must have the ability to work professionally in English
Must have willingness and ability to travel to Mercy Corps project sites
Must provide legal business registration or certificate of incorporation (for firms)
Must provide valid photo identification (for individuals)
Must provide documentation from a financial institution confirming a bank account in the firm/individual's name
Must provide a company profile or CV of the key expert with at least two references for similar projects

TIMELINE

Publication of the Request for Quotation: August 4th, 2026

Last day for Clarifications: August 18th, 2026

Closing of the call - Deadline for sending Quotation: August 24th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 18, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Mercy Corps

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Portland, Oregon, is seeking a consultant to provide market and principles capacity-building support for grantees implementing programs designed to strengthen job skills, employment opportunities, and livelihood outcomes. The consultancy will help grantees design and deliver sustainable, market-driven interventions.

The consultant will conduct group online training, provide one-on-one mentoring, and manage an in-person pause-and-reflect workshop. Support will help grantees understand market constraints and client opportunities and make practical decisions regarding intervention design and implementation.

The work should be grounded in sound market knowledge and connected to the market realities shaping each grantee’s intervention. Activities may include interpreting market data, understanding sectoral demand, identifying value chain opportunities, addressing market access barriers, and aligning workforce development pathways with sectoral needs. Questions must be submitted by August 18, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: This RFP closed on August 24, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Mercy Corps. The work is located in US Virgin Islands; Puerto Rico; Jamaica.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Consulting firm specializing in market systems and workforce development
Experience delivering group training, mentoring, and facilitated workshops
Expertise in market analysis, value chains, employment, and livelihood programs
Demonstrated ability to support nonprofit or grant-funded program implementers
Capacity to provide both online services and in-person facilitation

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