Consultancy: CBF Governance, Operations, and Strategy
Application Open
Remote
Administration
October 15, 2025
About the career opportunity:
The Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) is seeking a qualified consultant to guide its strategic direction for 2026-2030. This critical role involves assessing the CBF’s governance, evaluating operational efficiency, and reviewing the current Strategic Plan (2022-2027) to propose adjustments aligned with regional and global biodiversity priorities. The consultant will provide evidence-based recommendations and facilitation support for a key strategic retreat in January 2026, helping to define the CBF’s future pathways for long-term conservation and sustainable development in the Caribbean.
Eligibility, Submission of Proposals & Evaluation Criteria
The Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) is inviting qualified firms to submit technical and financial proposals for the
Governance, Operational Efficiency, and Strategic Priorities of the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) for 2026–2030.
Submission Requirements
Interested consultants must submit the following:
Technical Proposal (not exceeding 5 pages) including:
Demonstrated understanding of the assignment, proposed methodology, work plan, and team composition (if applicable)
Details of at least two similar assignments undertaken in the past five years
Financial Proposal including:
Breakdown of consultancy fees, travel, and other costs
Additional Documents:
Company profile with CVs of key personnel
Questions
Questions may be submitted by Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 12:00 PM AST via e-mail to:
procurement@caribbeanbiodiversityfund.org
Subject Line:Questions: CBF Governance, Operations & Strategic Positioning Review
Inception Report outlining methodology, work plan, and interview schedule.
Interim Findings Brief highlighting key emerging themes from consultations and document reviews.
Draft Options Paper for Board summarizing governance, operational, and strategic options.
Retreat Facilitation Inputs including presentation deck and moderated participatory workshop with the CBF Board to refine and define the Final Strategic Options, possibly in Miami.
Final Strategic Options Report incorporating Board feedback following the retreat.
Minimum qualifications:
At least 10 years of experience in governance review, institutional development, or organizational strategy, preferably within environmental or philanthropic institutions.
Academic qualifications in Business administration/organization development, environment/natural resources management.
Demonstrated expertise in board governance, nonprofit operations, or conservation finance.
Proven track record in conducting high-level institutional assessments and stakeholder engagement.
Strong analytical, facilitation, and report-writing skills.
Knowledge of Caribbean institutional and conservation contexts is a strong asset.
Deep knowledge of global conservation finance models; familiarity with regional and international conservation frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate Board-level strategic planning processes.
