Tenders Are Invited For Strategic Planning Consultant

Tenders Are Invited For Myanmar Strategic Planning Consultant Terms Of ReferenceConsultant In Strategic PlanningIntroductionRaft Myanmar Until 1 July 2018 Known As Cda Collaborative Learning Projects Myanmar Is An Organization That Since May 2015 Has Provided Technical Support To National And International Organizations On Effective Peacebuilding And Conflict Sensitivity Including How To Apply The Do No Harm Framework Raft Has Developed Training And Technical Support Modules That Focus On Helping National And International Actors Both Public And Private Better Understand Conflict Dynamics In Their Work Contexts And More Systematically Mitigate Possible Negative Impacts Of Their Program And Instead Enhance Their Positive Influence On Social Cohesion In Its Four Years Of Existence Raft Has Also Built Up Strong Partnerships With A Broad Range Of Partners And A Reputation As A Go To Capacity For Enhancing Policies And Practices That Strengthens Local Capacities For Peace Raft Myanmar Is Officially Registered In Myanmar As A Private Company By Myanmar Citizens However Raft Operates On A Strictly Non Profit Basis The Scope Of The AssignmentThe Demand For RaftS Support Has Resulted In Relatively Rapid Growth Of The Organization Which Now Counts 17 Staff Members To Ensure That Raft Stays Relevant And Strong Raft Is Now Looking For An External Consultant Specialized In Strategic Planning The ConsultantS Role Will Be To Work With Raft As It Sets About Its First Strategic Planning Process With The Objective Of Building A Shared Strategic Vision For The Organization For The Coming Five Years Based On A Careful Review Of The OrganizationS Values Core Capacities And Market Needs It Is Expected That The Consultant Will Lead A Highly Participatory Process In The Development Of The Organizational Strategy And That S He Will Work Under The Guidance Of RaftS Advisory Board And RaftS Leadership The Consultant Will Have Deep Experience Working With Value Driven Non Profit Organizations Non Governmental Organizations With A Particular Emphasis On The Conflict Sensitivity Do No Harm And Peacebuilding Fields Specifically The Tasks Of The Consultant Will Include To Become Familiar With RaftS Mission Values Core Capacities And Current Programmatic Functions And Provide Advice On Time Sensitive Issues As Required Weeks 1 2 To Conduct A Comprehensive Analysis Using Appropriate Methodologies Such As Swot Analysis That Considers The External Needs And Market In Myanmar And Regionally With Respect To Relevant Approaches To Conflict Sensitivity Do No Harm And Peacebuilding Effectiveness This Should Be Based On A Wide Range Of Stakeholder Interviews And Offer Detailed Analysis On How The Organization Might Be Best Positioned To Contribute To The Identified Needs The Analysis Should Consider The Level Of Need Sustainability Of Mission Likely Contribution To Peace RaftS Particular Niche And Financial Sustainability Weeks 3 4 On The Basis Of The Above Analysis And In Careful Consultation With RaftS Advisory Board Members And Leadership Conduct Consultations With All Raft Staff The Raft Advisory Board And A Set Of Key Stakeholders As A Means Of Visioning RaftS Future Strategic Position Niche Weeks 5 6 Lead A Strategy Seminar To Support Raft Towards The Development Of A Mission Statement And Organizational Strategic Plan Week 7 Author A Mission Statement And Strategic Plan For The Organization For The Coming Five Years On The Basis Of The Outcome Of The Workshop Weeks 8 9 Work With Raft Leadership And Staff To Season The Mission Statement And Strategy And Work To Develop An Action Plan For Its Implementation Week 10 11 Together With A Human Resources And Organizational Development Consultant Conduct An Assessment Of Current Organizational Structure And Develop A Series Of Recommendations To Leadership Regarding How The Structure Might Be Modified To Best Meet Strategic Directions The Report From This Process Should Also Consider Carefully Professional Development Needs As Well As Needs For New Positions Changes In Jds Week 11 12 Consultant Profile A Minimum Of Five Years Experience Leading Strategic Planning Processes Especially With Non Profit Organizations Experience Working In The Conflict Sensitivity Do No Harm Or Peacebuilding Fields Experience Of Working As A Consultant With A Documented Track Record Of Similar Assignments Strong Knowledge Of Myanmar And Regional Context And A Deep Understanding Of Local And Regional Conflict Trends Excellent Knowledge Of English Written And Oral Knowledge Of Local Languages Spoken In Myanmar A Strong Asset Strong Facilitation And Training Skills With Demonstrated Ability In Working With Both Local And International Staff LocationYangon Myanmar Consultants Applying From A Different Location Are Asked To Include Travel Costs In Their Financial Offer Counting On A Minimum Of Three Visits Over Six Months Duration And Dates Of AssignmentThe Assignment Is To Start As Soon As Possible The Core Tasks Listed Are Expected To Require About 35 40 Days With A General Timeline Indicated Above All Project Work Is Expected To Be Completed Within 3 Months Of The Starting Date A Second Phase May Take Place As A Result To Ensure The Systems In Place Are Sustainable And Adapted To RaftS New Strategic Plan Due To Being Adopted At The End Of The Year How To Apply How To ApplyInterested Applicants Should Submit Their Applications To Raft Hr Raftmyanmar Org By March 31 2019 5 00 Pm Mentioning The Vacancy Title In The Subject Line Including A Letter Of Motivation That Highlights The ApplicantS Relevant Experiences And Qualifications His Her Rationale For Applying And Initial Thoughts On The Assignment A Comprehensive Cv That Provides References Of At Least Two Previous Clients Employers At Least One From The Ngo Sector Whom The Applicant Supported On Similar Assignments A Financial Offer That Is Based On The Scope Of Work Presented Indicating Relevant Daily Rates And Estimated Travel Costs With Clear Guidelines On How It Could Be Adjusted Once A More Precise Estimate Of The Work Required Can Be Made For More Enquiries Please Contact Eva stbye On Eostbye Raftmyanmar Org

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