Consultant (Strengthen the Technical Capacity of the Staff) at South Saharan Social Development Organization (SSDO)

South Saharan Social Development Organization (SSDO) a registered non-profit organization situated in Enugu whose vision is to see a society where sustainable development is achieved for women, youth and children.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Consultant - Strengthen the Technical Capacity of the Staff to Engage With the Policy and Various Groups.

Location: Enugu

Article 1: Introduction

• We are seeking the services of a qualified consultant to build the technical capacity of the staff to carry out the following: Political Education/Engagement, Youth movement & engagement, Women engagement, Community Engagement , Building Partnerships/Advocacy, Policy analysis and recommendations, Public Enlightenment and Campaign and Research.

Article 2: Objectives

• To strengthen the technical capacity of the staff to engage with the polity and various groups accordingly.

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 strengthen the technical capacity of the staff to engage with youths, women, community, build partnership/advocacy, policy recommendation and research on relevant fields of interest.

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:
  • Develop a training plan/manual.
  • Build the technical capacity of the staff to carry out the following:
    • Political Education/Engagement
    • Youth movement & engagement
    • Women engagement
    • Community Engagement
    • Building Partnerships/Advocacy
    • Policy analysis and recommendations
    • Public Enlightenment and Campaign
    • Research

Article 6: Deliverables

• A detailed implementation plan covering the duration of the assignment
• A training plan and manual
• Detailed report of the training

Article 7: Duration
The duration of the consultancy will be as follows:

• A detailed implementation plan - 1 day
• A draft training plan and manual - 4 days
• Review of the training plan and manual with SSDO - 1 day
• Final training plan and manual - 1 day
• Training of staff - 4 days
• Detailed report of the training - 1 day
• Total number of days 12 days

Article 8: Supervision/Coordination

• The consultant will work directly with the programme manager under the supervision of the Executive Director.

Article 9: Remuneration/ Payment Modality

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

Application Closing Date
13th April, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should  send their Curriculum Vitae with a Cover Letter, reflecting relevant past work experience, including two referees conversant with their work to: info@southsaharan.org The lot of Interest should be the subject matter.

Note

• Only successful applicants will be contacted on or before 20th April, 2018.
• Women with credible records in any of the identified areas are strongly encouraged to apply.
• South Saharan Social Development is an Equal Opportunity Employer.