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Organization: Nonviolent Peaceforce
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Monitoring and Evaluation
Closing Date: 2024-11-22
Consultancy Terms of Reference
Strategic Planning Background Process: Conducting a multi-stakeholder perception assessment
Background
Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is preparing for its strategic planning process for the 2026-2031 period. As part of this process, we are seeking a consultant to conduct an environmental scan and stakeholder perception assessment to contribute to and inform our future strategic direction.
NP reimagines security and civilian protection in areas most impacted by conflict by working alongside communities to interrupt and prevent violence. NP is a global civil society organization that works with people affected by violent conflicts to enhance their security and dignity through Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP) and by helping to transform the world’s response to conflict situations.
Objectives
The main objectives of this consultancy are to:
- Assess the current perception of and soliciting recommendations for NP among various stakeholders, including humanitarian and peacebuilding sector peers, institutional donors, academic and research groups.
- Evaluate the external environment, including trends, challenges, and opportunities, that may impact and could or should inform NP’s work for the coming period.
- Produce a comprehensive analytical report that will contribute to the development of our 2026-2031 strategic plan.
Scope of Work
The consultant will be responsible for:
- Designing and implementing a stakeholder perception assessment, including interviews and/or surveys.
- Conducting an environmental scan to identify relevant trends, challenges, and opportunities that are relevant to the work on NP
- Analyzing and synthesizing collected data and information into a comprehensive analysis report.
- Presenting key findings and recommendations to NP’s management team.
Deliverables
The consultant is expected to deliver:
- A work plan detailing the consultancy’s approach and timeline.
- An assessment report summarizing the findings of the stakeholder perception assessment and environmental scan, including key insights and recommendations.
- A presentation of the report’s findings and recommendations to the management team.
Timeline
The consultancy is expected to take place between December 1st, 2024 and February 11th, 2025
Consultant Profile
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Proven experience in conducting stakeholder assessments, environmental scans, and/or strategic planning processes for NGOs or similar organizations.
- Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills, including experience with interviews and surveys.
- Excellent analytical and report-writing abilities.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
How to apply
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit through our website :
- A cover letter outlining their relevant experience and qualifications.
- A detailed CV or résumé.
- A technical proposal outlining their proposed methodology and work plan.
- A financial proposal detailing their consultancy fees and any additional expenses.
Applications should be submitted by November 22, 2024.
Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Relevant experience and qualifications (30%).
- Quality of the proposed methodology and work plan (30%).
- Cost-effectiveness of the financial proposal (20%).
- Communication and presentation skills (20%).
SPECIAL NOTICE
Nonviolent Peaceforce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
Nonviolent Peaceforce acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, communities we work with, and other stakeholders and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities and government guidance and complies with best practices in the Humanitarian and Development sector. NP expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We prioritise ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. NP also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
NO FEE
We never ask for payment as part of our selection process, and we always contact candidates via our corporate accounts and platforms. If you are approached for payment, this is likely to be fraudulent. Please check whether the role you are interested in is posted here on our website.
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