Global Humanitarian & Development Consulting

Stronger organisationsGreater impact!

NGO Consulting provides specialist humanitarian and development consultancy for NGOs, donors, public institutions and private sector partners. We combine field experience with independent analysis to strengthen disaster relief, emergency response, recovery and development programmes, helping organisations alleviate suffering and support lasting community outcomes.

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What we do

Advice that moves from analysis to action

Our consultancy portfolio includes situation and needs assessments, thorough programme reviews, independent evaluations, impact assessments, project proposal development and capacity building. We provide focused assignments or broader advisory support across the humanitarian and development programme cycle.

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Respond to crisis

Disaster management, emergency preparedness and response advisory for sudden-onset disasters, conflicts and protracted emergencies.

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Design for impact

Evidence-informed project design and proposal development for humanitarian interventions, recovery and sustainable development.

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Learn and adapt

Thorough reviews, independent evaluations and impact assessments to examine results, accountability and programme learning.

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Strengthen organisations

Strategic and organisational advisory to strengthen direction, leadership and effectiveness.

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Mobilise resources

Funding research, project proposals and budget development to strengthen resource mobilisation and donor submissions.

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Build lasting capacity

Tailored training, coaching and mentoring to strengthen staff and partner capacity.

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Local insight.
International reach.
Where we work

Global perspectiveA practical local approach

We work with UK-based and international organisations. More than 25 years of the founder’s humanitarian and development experience informs advice grounded in local realities and international practice.

Remote, hybrid and in-country support is agreed according to each assignment’s needs.

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The work behind the advice

Global expertise, local insight

NGO Consulting brings together a diverse network of independent experts across specialist disciplines and regions worldwide, matching expertise to the needs of each assignment.

We combine this breadth of expertise with contextual understanding and constructive partnerships, offering tailored support shaped around each client’s priorities.

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From question to delivery

A clear process, tailored to the task

Our service is built around understanding your priorities, agreeing suitable support and delivering useful results.

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Frame the question

We listen to your priorities and agree a clear focus for the assignment.

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Understand context

Our advice reflects your organisation and the environment in which it works.

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Co-design & test

We offer a collaborative partnership suited to your needs.

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Deliver & transfer

We provide agreed advice and deliverables, with further support available where needed.

Our approach

Clear thinking for complex environments

Emergencies, conflicts and protracted crises demand informed judgement. Our consultancy helps organisations assess changing situations, review humanitarian interventions and plan recovery in conflict-affected and war-torn regions.

Independence, confidentiality and accountability guide our work and our client relationships.

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Who we support

Supporting organisations that serve communities

We support NGOs, international agencies, public institutions, donors and local partners with specialist humanitarian and development consultancy.

We help clients assess needs, review programme portfolios, evaluate humanitarian interventions and develop credible project proposals suited to their operating context.

Who we support

NGOs

Programme design, evaluation, fundraising and capacity building.

International agencies

Programme advisory, research, evaluation and learning.

Public institutions

Policy advice, institutional capacity and programme support.

Donors & foundations

Independent assessments, evaluations and strategic advice.

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Work with us

Bring us the question that matters

Tell us about your organisation and the support you need. We will be pleased to discuss how NGO Consulting can help.

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