Near East Foundation is hiring an
Organizational Model Innovation (OMI) Training Expert Consultancy
Terms of Reference (ToR)
Location: Baghdad, Iraq
Application Deadline: 21 December 2023
Purpose
Rooted in its rich history of fostering sustainable development, the Near East Foundation (NEF) has consistently championed the enhancement of Civil Society Organizations' (CSOs) organizational effectiveness. NEF recognizes the imperative to evolve beyond traditional needs- and strategy-driven approaches to capacity building.
The Organizational Model Innovation (OMI) approach represents NEF's response to this imperative. OMI transcends the confines of conventional capacity-building methodologies, directing its focus towards catalyzing organizational and operational innovation. Grounded in NEF's ethos of transformative impact, OMI seeks to elevate CSOs by harnessing innovative strategies that extend beyond the immediate organizational context.
As part of the implementation of the Anbar Business & Workforce Advancement for Improved Living Conditions (ABWA) project, funded by GIZ under Assisting Reconstruction & Improving Living Conditions in Anbar (ARILA), NEF is looking for an OMI Training Expert to conduct a structured workshop in Baghdad with NEF’s local partner CSO, and support in the development of their OMI plan – identifying priority interventions, defining a workplan and a budget.
OMI Approach and Objectives:
The OMI approach aims to (1) enhance the CSO’s organizational capacity, and (2) facilitate the development of refined organizational and operational models in alignment with emerging trends (e.g., crowdfunding, private sector fundraising partnerships, social and impact financing, and social enterprise), fostering cross-sector relationships with market, governance, and peer entities.
Also, the OMI approach encompasses the following key objectives:
Rethink Current Organizational Strategies and Models:
Improve and Evolve Accountability, Transparency, and Frameworks:
Strengthen and Sustain Constituent Linkages:
Improve and Develop Cross-Sectoral Partnerships:
Consultancy Scope of Work:
The Training Expert will conduct a 5-day participatory, process-driven group workshops over two weeks with NEF’s partner CSO to enable adequate time for field research and work by the CSO. Based on the CSOs’ needs and gaps, the workshop training topics can include: financial sustainability and reviewing financing; strategy development and improving accountability and transparency, including development and/or improvement of internal regulations/procedures/policies and their implementation; governance, management practices, HR development; communication; partnership development; community engagement and linkages with Rights-Holders etc.
By the end of week four, the CSO will finalize its results-based and action-driven OMI plan with detailed and budgeted activities to: (1) improve its organizational capacity; (2) support multiplication of capacity development processes for other civil society stakeholders in the same region; and (3) facilitate the development of new or improved (a) organizational and operational models that tap into emerging trends and (b) cross-sector relationships with market, governance, and peer actors.
Each strategy will include success indicators linked with the above-mentioned objectives to ensure all strategies are results-driven and implemented and evaluated.
The Training Expert may also be tasked with recruiting local master trainers and coaches for activities implementation.
Anticipated level of effort: Up to 15 days.
*NEF is also looking for a dedicated OMI Coaching and Support Expert to provide support to the CSO in the implementation of the OMI Plan post training workshops (February and March 2024). Interested applicants are encouraged to apply for both consultancies.
Consultancy Timeline & Deliverables:
From 10 January to 31 January 2024, the applicant should deliver the following:
Reporting and Communication:
A detailed framework delineating progress updates and communication protocols will be established to maintain transparency and facilitate seamless project management.
Selection Criteria:
Application
Application Deadline: 1 January 2024
Please apply by submitting the below information in the English language:
Financial proposals should be inclusive of all costs.
Individual consultants or consultant teams who can cover the full range of required competencies are welcome to apply.
Kindly note only finalists will be contacted.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Near East Foundation and its affiliates by visiting the NEF website (www.neareast.org).
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