Background and organisational setting Hoffnungszeichen | Sign of Hope e.V. is a Christian motivated organisation for Human Rights, Humanitarian Aid and Development Cooperation. Based in Constance, Germany, Sign of Hope is dedicated to helping those in distress and exploited people worldwide (www.hoffnungszeichen.de, www.sign-of-hope.org). Hoffnungszeichen | Sign of Hope e.V. is looking for consultant(s) to support the development of two disaster response project proposals to be submitted to DG ECHO. The consultant/s will develop the proposals in close cooperation with local partner organisations, one being based in the Philippines and one in Guatemala. Offers can be submitted for only one or both of the assignments.