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Request for proposals for Consultant to Develop a Water Management Track Record, Impact and Learning Report, Covering the past Decade of Nlrcs Water Management Work Water Management Track Record, Impact and Learning Report Closing Date: 29 May 2026 Type: Consultancy Please find the full ToR: NLRC RFP 2026 1232_WCN_Water Management Track Record And relevant supporting documents: PUBLIC TEMPLATES Introduction The Netherlands Red Cross (NLRC) supports vulnerable people affected by disasters, conflicts, and climaterelated risks. The Water, Climate & Nature (WCN) Unit provides technical leadership in water management, climate resilience, and environmentally sustainable programming. NLRC has implemented a broad and diverse waterrelated portfolio globally, including groundwater development, WASH interventions in crises, water governance support, climateresilient water systems, and collaboration with global water-sector actors. Despite extensive engagement in the water sector, NLRC has not consolidated its achievements, lessons, and contributions into a single documented overview. To address this gap, NLRC seeks to contract a Netherlandsbased consultant to develop a Water Management Track Record, Impact and Learning Report, covering the past decade of NLRCs water management work. This Track Record will support internal learning, external positioning, and donor communication. Context & Background NLRC defines water management as the planning, governance, protection, and sustainable use of water resources to ensure equitable and resilient access. NLRCs portfolio includes: Water supply in fragile and crisis settings Communityled water governance Groundwater exploration and management Anticipatory action and climate resilience Technical support to National Societies Partnerships with Dutch and global water actors The consultancy will document NLRCs water management work over the past decade, highlighting key trends, innovations, contributions, and learning throughout this period. The Track Record will support NLRC in: Strengthening organisational learning Communicating achievements to donors and partners Positioning NLRC in the global water sector Informing future strategy and partnerships Purpose & Scope Overall purpose To produce a comprehensive, evidence based overview of NLRCs water management portfolio over the past decade and generate strategic learning products that help position NLRC within the global humanitarian water sector. Key Objectives The consultant will: Document NLRCs water management activities, achievements, innovations, and contributions across programmes and partnerships. Analyse themes, patterns, lessons, and strategic shifts over time. Capture user and stakeholder perspectives through interviews and testimonies. Produce a structured living document that NLRC can update over time. Create learning and communication products such as a written report, short stories, storytelling and infographics Scope The consultancy focuses on NLRCs global water management work, including: Bilateral and multilateral programmes Technical services and capacity strengthening Communitylevel water governance and resilience initiatives Collaboration with global water actors Internal WCN strategic developments Key Questions This consultancy focuses on documenting and synthesizing 10 years of NLRCs water management work in order to strengthen internal learning, position NLRC externally, and create clear communication for partners and donors. The Track Record should therefore address the following key questions: Portfolio Overview & Evolution What has NLRC done in water management over the past decade, including major themes, geographic focus areas, technical approaches, and partnership modalities? How has NLRCs water management portfolio evolved over time, and what internal or external factors drove this evolution? Achievements, Contributions & Added Value What results, achievements, and contributions has NLRC made in water management at: community level partner National Society level sector/system level What evidence demonstrates NLRCs added value in the humanitarian and development water sector? How has NLRC contributed to strengthening partners, local actors, or systems related to water governance or climate resilience? Approaches, Modalities & Ways of Working Which technical approaches, tools, and methodologies have been central to NLRCs water management programming? Which approaches have been most effective or promising, and under what contextual conditions? Perspectives & Experiences How do NLRC staff, partners, communities, and donors describe the relevance, strengths, and distinctive qualities of NLRCs water management work? What testimonies, stories, quotes, or experiences best illustrate the human impact and practical value of NLRCs contributions? Lessons Learned, Patterns & Insights What lessons can be drawn from 10 years of NLRC water management work, including successes, challenges, and emerging patterns? What internal or external factors enabled or constrained effectiveness across different contexts and time periods? Challenges, Gaps & Opportunities What recurring challenges or gaps appear across programmes, partnerships, or technical themes? What opportunities exist for strengthening NLRCs future water management strategy, partnerships, and technical positioning? Structure & Sustainability of the Track Record How should the Track Record be structured as a living document so it remains: uptodate easy to expand useful for strategy, funding, and partnerships What information systems or simple processes would enable NLRC to maintain and update the Track Record over time? Methodology The consultancy will use a practical, mixedmethods approach designed to produce a concise Track Record and related learning outputs. The consultant will be based in the Netherlands, working from the NLRC office or a home office, with interviews conducted remotely or in-person when feasible. No travel is expected for this assignment. All interviews and meetings can be conducted remotely or in-person. Desk Review The consultant will conduct a structured review of all relevant NLRC water management documentation, including: Project and programme proposals and reports Evaluations, lessons learned documents Technical briefs, thematic papers, and strategy documents Donor reports and communication materials Case studies and internal learning outputs This step establishes the historical timeline, themes, achievements, and evolution of NLRCs water management work. Qualitative Key Informant Interviews (Remote) Selected NLRC WCN team members and key International Assistance staff (these may include former NLRC employees) Partner National Societies Selected external partner organisations that NLRC has worked or is currently working with Fieldlevel staff, volunteers, and community stakeholders These interviews capture insights, experiences, perspectives, and contextual understanding not found in documentation. Collection of User Quotes & Testimonies User perspectives will be collected through: Short remote interviews Emailbased narrative collection facilitated by field teams Review of existing testimonies in project documentation These quotes will be used for learning and communication products targeted at internal teams, external partners, and donors. Synthesis of Findings The consultant will produce a practical, manageable synthesis based on: Recurring observations in documents Insights and statements from interviews Identified good practices and illustrative examples Opportunities and suggestions emerging naturally from conversations and documentation Development of the Water Management Track Record Narrative (Not more than 5 pages) The consultant will develop an accessible decade-long narrative that: Documents key activities and achievements Highlights NLRCs added value and contributions Summarises lessons and good practices Identifies opportunities for future positioning Is written in a clear, engaging, donorfriendly style Validation & Internal Feedback NLRC teams will review draft materials. The consultant may conduct a virtual validation session to ensure accuracy and alignment across internal stakeholders. Finalisation of Knowledge Products The Track Record (full report) The living document version for SharePoint Learning & communication materials A final presentation to NLRC The consultant may propose methodological refinements during the inception phase. Deliverables The consultant will produce the following deliverables, aligned with the objective of documenting NLRCs 10year water management track record and enhancing internal learning, external communication, and donor positioning. Inception Report - Methodology, work plan, interview list, and structure for the Track Record. Water Management Portfolio Map (high-level) - A visual or structured overview of major activities, themes, partners, and evolution over the past decade. Summary of Findings - A short synthesis of the key insights emerging from the desk review and interviews. Curated Quotes, Stories & Testimonials - A compiled set of selected quotes and stories suitable for communication and learning purposes. Draft Track Record Report (max. 5 pages) - A concise, evidence-based narrative covering achievements, contributions, lessons, and opportunities. Final Track Record Report - A revised version incorporating NLRC feedback. SharePointready Living Document - A structured, editable resource for ongoing updates. 2 - 3 Communication Products - Infographic, 3page donor brief, storytelling, blog, or slide deck Final Presentation to NLRC WCN team Consultant Profile / Required Qualifications The consultant should possess the following qualifications, experienc Tender Link : https://reliefweb.int/job/4211254/water-management-track-record-impact-and-learning-report
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