Terms of Reference for Consultant for the Review of SSDO’s Strategic Plan at South Saharan Social Development Organization (SSDO)

Article 2:  Objectives

To conduct an organizational audit, identify strengthening priorities for investment and reviewing the strategic plan (2015-2020).

Article 3:  Methodology

The consultant shall submit a detailed concept note of how the assignment will be carried out and their proposed fees.

Article 4:  Project Scope:

To conduct organizational audit to identify strength, weaknesses, threats and opportunities; strengthening priorities for investment and reviewing of the current strategic plan (2015 -2020)

Article 5:  Main Task for the Consultant:

The consultant is expected to carry out the following:

• Submit a detailed concept note of how the assignment will be carried out with a cost breakdown. Based on the successful evaluation of this concept note:
• Conduct an organizational audit to identify organisations strength, weaknesses, threats and opportunities
• Identify institutional strengthening priorities for investment in subsequent years.
• Review the current strategic plan (2015 -2020)

Article 6:  Deliverables

• A detailed implementation plan covering the duration of the assignment
• A comprehensive report of the organizational audit
• A report of the identified priorities for investment.
• A revised strategic plan.

Article 7:  Duration

The duration of the consultancy will be as follows

• Organisational audit – 2 days
• Identification of priorities for investment – 2 days
• Revised strategic plan – 3 days
• Review of the strategic plan with SSDO – 1 day
• Final strategic plan presented – 1 day
• Detailed report of the audit and priorities for investment- 1 day
• Total number of days - 10 days

Article 8:  Supervision/Coordination

The consultant will work directly with SSDO’s Programme Manager under the supervision of the Executive Director.

Article 9:  Remuneration/ Payment modality

a)    SSDO will pay consultancy fee for the duration of this assignment.

b)    Lump sum payment will be made based on the following:

• Upon signature of the contract: 60%
• Upon submission of final narrative report: 40%

Consultants Competencies and Requirements:

• Must have technical skills in the area S/he is applying.
• Demonstrate experience in the area S/he is applying and must provide evidence of previous works done in this regard with relevant contacts details
• Have a Bank Account and Tax Identification Number.
• Must be available at a short notice.
• Well spoken and written English.
• Must be computer literate.