The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export), through the European Union-funded EU-LAC Social Accelerator Programme, invites qualified experts and organisations to submit proposals for a consultancy to support capacity-building events and policy roundtables on social innovation in Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Barbados, and Trinidad and Tobago.

The consultancy aims to strengthen the capacity of institutions supporting social innovation across the four countries by drawing on European expertise, models and best practices. It will also support the implementation of policy recommendations developed through national social innovation roadmaps, helping to create more enabling environments for social entrepreneurship and inclusive development.

Scope of Work

The selected consultant(s) will be responsible for:

• Designing and delivering a one-day capacity-building event tailored to the needs of social innovation organisations in the assigned country.
• Participating in a half-day policy roundtable to share relevant European best practices and support discussions on implementing national social innovation policy recommendations.
• Developing training materials, presentations and practical tools.
• Preparing reports documenting the outcomes of the activities and recommendations for further capacity-building and policy support.

Applicants may indicate their interest in one or more of the four beneficiary countries.

Consultant Requirements

Applicants should have at least six years of professional experience in social innovation, social entrepreneurship, innovation policy or ecosystem development, including substantial experience within the European Union.

Strong facilitation skills, knowledge of European social innovation models and experience engaging public and private sector stakeholders are required. Spanish proficiency is required for the Dominican Republic assignment.

Full qualification and experience requirements are outlined in the Terms of Reference.

Consultancy Duration

The consultancy is expected to commence on November 1, 2026, with country missions scheduled during November 2026 and January 2027. All activities must be completed by January 30, 2027.

How to Apply

Interested individuals and organisations are invited to submit:

1. A technical proposal outlining their understanding of the assignment, proposed approach and methodology, and country or countries of interest.
2. A financial proposal in euros.
3. A curriculum vitae or organisational profile demonstrating relevant qualifications and experience.
4. At least two references from similar assignments.
5. A completed and signed Applicant Declaration Form.

Submission Email: eulacsocial@carib-export.com

Application Deadline: October 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM AST.

Applicants are encouraged to review the full Terms of Reference for detailed information on the assignment and application requirements.