Request for Proposal For Consultant To Update And Develop The Palestinian Farmers Union

Request for proposals are invited for Consultant to Update and Develop the Palestinian Farmers Union (PFU) 2024-2028 The main objective of this consultancy is to develop a comprehensive and actionable strategic plan for the PFU for the period 2024-2028. The strategic plan should be based on an in-depth analysis of current challenges, opportunities, and stakeholder needs and should align with PFUs mission and vision to effectively advocate for farmers rights and improve their livelihoods. SCOPE OF WORK The contracted consultant /company will be responsible to: · Conduct a thorough needs assessment to identify the current challenges and opportunities faced by Palestinian farmers and the agricultural sector. This includes gathering data, conducting surveys, and consulting with stakeholders. · Engage and meet with PFU board of director, staff, and PFU Governorate farmers associations (GFAs) in Ramallah in Palestine, to gather input and insights on their needs and expectations. · Perform a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis to evaluate the internal and external factors affecting PFUs operations and its ability to support farmers. · Review the existing strategy to assess the achievements, challenges, and areas that require improvement. Identify what has worked and what needs adjustment. · Review the document resulted from PFU meeting conducted in Turkey that defined the strategic goals and objectives that the updated strategy should aim to achieve. · Organize three strategy development workshops with PFU board of director, staff and GFAs members in Al Aqaba in Jordan to brainstorm and develop the new strategic framework. · Create detailed action plans that outline the specific steps, responsibilities, timelines, and performance indicators for each strategic goal and objective. · Present the updated strategy to PFUs governing for approval and formal adoption. The consultant will provide the following deliverables: Inception Report outlining the methodology, work plan, and timeline. Situational Analysis Report summarizing findings from the review and stakeholder consultations. Facilitated Workshops with PFU leadership, staff, and GFAs. Draft Strategic Plan Document for PFUs review and feedback. Final Strategic Plan Document for 2024-2028, incorporating all feedback. Presentation of the final strategic plan to PFU stakeholders. Tender Link : https://www.jobs.ps/en/tenders