TERMS OF REFERENCE CHANGE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
Duration of assignment: 5 months Expected start date: September 3, 2012
ABOUT
FAHAMU
Fahamu has a vision of the world where people organise to
emancipate
themselves from all forms of oppression, recognise their
social
responsibilities, respect each other’s differences, and
realise their full
potential.
Fahamu strengthens and nurtures the movement for social justice in Africa by:
generating knowledge to serve activism, bridging the gap between theory and practice – Tuliwaza
creating learning for, by and across movements – Adilisha
amplifying Africa-centred voices, perspectives and solutions in
policy and decision-making at all levels – Utetezi
creating platforms for analysis and debate – Pambazuka
ABOUT ASSIGNMENT
Fahamu is looking for an experienced organization change
manager to
support the completion of Fahamu’s Africa transition. The
change
manager consultancy position is a full-time short-term
assignment. The
consultant or team of consultants are expected to complete
the assignment
within 5 months of the start of the assignment.
PURPOSE
The purpose of the assignment is to support the
completion of Fahamu’s
Africa transition. The change management consultant’s
role will be to
lead the diagnosis of the organization’s governance
structures and human
resources; conduct a collective visioning and design
exercise for Fahamu’s
Africa governance; provide recommendations for the
strengthening of
Fahamu’s human resource capacities; develop a detailed
transition plan
and oversee its implementation.
Specific tasks
Conduct an in-depth analysis of the transition process, governance,
human resources and organizational capacity in relation to its
mission, vision, mandate and current programmatic work.
Conduct a consultation process, visioning exercise and strategic planning for Fahamu’s full Africa transition with outgoing and incoming board members and staff; Fahamu’s partners, donors,
supporters and counterpart organizations.
Design a detailed transition plan including change management
risks and mitigation.
Oversee and support the implementation of key elements of the
transition plan in a timely and professional manner, with minimal disruption to Fahamu’s work.
Deliverables
- A methodological note that specifies:
Data collection method and sources of information.
Clear identification of the interventions under review and
levels of analysis that includes target
groups; counterpart
organizations; allies and partners; outgoing and
incoming senior
board and staff; donors; others
c. The different roles of the stakeholders above and
how they
will be involved in the analysis, planning,
visioning and transition
plan implementation.
-‐ A draft analytical report on Fahamu’s governance and human resource, transition and recommendations for discussion and feedback by Fahamu’s transition advisory group.
-‐ Transition plan and budget
-‐ Final report and recommendations
Person specifications
At least 7 years of experience in organization change management,
strategic planning and visioning
At least an undergraduate degree in Organizational Development
or a related field
Proven experience in change management in a non-profit
environment in Africa
Proven commitment to the vision and principles of Fahamu
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Full time commitment for 5 months to this assignment
An excellent communicator with good negotiation skills
Excellent facilitation skills
French and Kiswahili language skills preferred
Consultancy duration
The overall consultancy period is 5 months beginning
September 3,
2012.
Location Nairobi, Kenya.
How to apply
Applications should be provided by August 24, 2012.
Applications
received after this date will not be considered. Only
shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.
Interested candidates are invited to submit to infokenya@fahamu.org:
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Curriculum vitae of the consultant or team of
consultants
that highlights experience with similar assignments
A detailed description of:
Your understanding of the assignment
How you intend to work on this project Your expected fees