CONSULTANCY TERMS OF REFERENCE: 2025-2029 STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT
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Job Description
1. Background
The current organisation’s institutional strategy expires on 31 December 2024. It is against this background that we seek services of a consultant to facilitate the next 5-year strategy development process in consultation with organisation’s leadership and stakeholders.
2. Objectives of the Consultancy
2.1 To develop a comprehensive strategic plan that aligns with the organization's vision and mission.
2.2 To identify key priorities and initiatives for the next 5 years. To engage stakeholders in the strategy development process to ensure buy-in and relevance.
Duties and Responsibilities
3. Scope of Work
3.1 Research and Analysis - Conduct a situational analysis, including SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis.
3.2 Review relevant literature, best practices, and benchmarks in the sector.
3.3 Stakeholder Engagement - Conduct interviews with key stakeholders, facilitate a 3 day workshop, including staff, board members, and external partners.
3.4 Gather insights to inform strategic priorities and actions
3.5 Strategy Development - Draft a strategic plan that outlines vision, mission, values, strategic goals, and measurable objectives.
3.6 Propose actionable initiatives, timelines, and responsible parties for implementation.
3.7 Validation and Finalization
4. Deliverables
4.1 Situational analysis report
4.2 Draft strategic plan for review.
4.3 Finalized strategic plan document.
4.4 Presentation of the strategic plan to stakeholders.
Qualifications and Experience
5. Qualifications and Experience
5.1 Postgraduate degree in social sciences/humanities with a bias in Institution Strategy development and Organisational Development.
5.2 More than 5 Years’ experience in related work
5.3 Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
5.4 Excellent analytical and writing skills.
5.5 Knowledge of natural resource management is an advantage.
How to Apply
6. Confidentiality and Ownership
All materials and outputs produced during the consultancy will remain the property of the organization. The consultant agrees to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive organizational information.
7. Bid Format
7.1 Maximum 2 pages proposal including 2 samples or reference of previous works.
7.2 Proposed work plan
7.3 Proposed fee
8. Terms of Payment
100% upon satisfactory completion.
The complete bidding proposal documents should be submitted to csoapplications20@gmail.com
by end of day 5th of January 2025 clearly marked “CONSULTANCY FOR 2025-2029 STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT
