Consultancy to Review and Update CSOs Strategic Plans, Contingency plans, and Organizational Systems – Somaliland

Announcement: On Consultancy to Review and Update CSOs Strategic Plans, Contingency plans, and Organizational Systems

1. Background:

Candlelight is a local, non-governmental, non-profit making, developmental organization dedicated to the improvement of the quality of life of the Somaliland community through the provision of appropriate education, promotion of basic health care, environmental conservation, and the creation of employment through viable income generating activities. In addition to these, humanitarian interventions during emergencies are carried out as need arises. The genesis of Candlelight dates back to 1995 and even since the organization has been working in above sectors and its interventions reaching both urban and rural under-served population.  Candlelight has a wide presence in most parts of Somaliland with on-going projects aimed at improving the livelihoods of target communities.

CANDLELIGHT will review and update its strategic and contingency plans, as well as its organizational systems. The goal is to review its vision and mission, existing programs, and strategic priorities, and to develop goals, objectives, and strategies to guide program implementation over the next five years.

CANDLELIGHT is looking for a technical expert to help develop the strategic plan, contingency plans, and organizational systems framework, as well as lead the strategic planning process. The goal is to evaluate CANDLELIGHT’s current programs and define the organization’s future direction and priorities. In order to develop the final strategic planning, contingency plans, and organizational system document, the consultant will conduct a desk review of the external context, become acquainted with CANDLELIGHT existing programs, and consult with staff members and other stakeholders. The consultancy service will last for forty 48days

1. Objectives:

The overall objective of the technical expert is to support CANDLELIGHT in defining the future direction, strategy, and priorities of the organization’s programs, as well as in achieving its mandate by evaluating and revising its programmatic strategy, management systems, and organizational policies/capabilities. Also, to improve CSOs’ organizational advocacy strategies and capacities to effectively advocate for inclusive disaster management and bring about structural and long-term changes in communities, local governments, and central government institutions.

• Specific Objectives:

The specific objective of this consultancy is:

• Review the current strategic plan, contingency plan, and organizational systems to identify areas of weakness and develop comprehensive plans.
• Assess the current organizational structure and functions and propose a fit-for-purpose organizational structure with a distinct complementary roles management model.
• Evaluate current institutional capacities, policies, and systems to identify areas of weakness and organizational development milestones that are clear and attainable.
• Develop organizational advocacy strategies and capacities to effectively advocate for inclusive disaster management

1. Scope of Work:

• Familiarization with CANDLELIGHT and its existing programs, including review of organizational documents and meetings with key personnel.
• Examine CANDLELIGHT’s existing vision, mission, and strategic objectives in relation to its overall mandate to determine strategic alignment.
• Examine current Disaster Risk Management (DRM) sector policies and regulations to see if they support CANDLELIGHT’s mandate.
• Examine the organizational functions and operations to identify any gaps.
• Examine the organization’s current operations and performance in relation to its organizational strengths, challenges, opportunities, and threats (SCOT Analysis).
• Based on the mission, strategic objectives, and SCOT analysis, recommend the organization’s most appropriate operational model(s).
• Establishment of an organizational performance framework that identifies key outputs and outcomes, performance indicators, and targets.
• improve CSO’s organizational advocacy strategies and capacities to effectively advocate for inclusive disaster management
• Create a comprehensive Strategic Review Report outlining the assessment’s findings and recommendations for the best solution to achieve the Organization’s key humanitarian and development goals.

1. Deliverables:

• Inception Report
• Strategic planning, contingency plan and organizational system framework
• Final Advocacy plan
• Implementation action plan
• Final strategic plan