Consultant - Development of Advocacy Policy and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) at Green Concern for Development (GREENCODE)

Green Concern for Development (GREENCODE) isa national non-governmental organization registered in Nigeria since 2007 and implementing a range of humanitarian and developmental programs in different parts of Nigeria. GREENCODE programs are in the areas of Nutrition, Protection (GBV)/Sexual and Reproductive Health, WASH, Shelter/NFI/CCCM, Food Security/Livelihood, Accountable Governance, Environmental Management, andPeace Building.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Consultant - Development of Advocacy Policy and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 15 Working Days
Reporting to: Executive Director, Greencode
Project: NRC Naija IGNITE Facility

Background

• Green Concern for Development (GREENCODE) isa national non-governmental organization registered in Nigeria since 2007 and implementing a range of humanitarian and developmental programs in different parts of Nigeria. GREENCODE programs are in the areas of Nutrition, Protection (GBV)/Sexual and Reproductive Health, WASH, Shelter/NFI/CCCM, Food Security/Livelihood, Accountable Governance, Environmental Management, andPeace Building. With support from the NRC Naija IGNITE Facility, GREENCODE aims to enhance institutional capacity through the development of key policies and SOPs that guide operations and engagement.

Objective of the Assignment

• To develop a comprehensive Advocacy Policy and SOP that will guide GREENCODE’s advocacy strategies, stakeholder engagements, and influence-building processes in alignment with the organization's mission, goals, and strategic direction.

Scope of Work
The consultant will be responsible for:

• Conducting a desk review of existing documents, national policies, and advocacy strategies.
• Facilitating consultations with key GREENCODE staff and stakeholders.
• Drafting an Advocacy Policy that reflects GREENCODE’s vision, values, and priority areas.
• Designing clear and practical SOPs to guide the implementation of advocacy activities.
• Conducting a validation session to gather input and finalize documents.
• Submitting final, approved documents in both Word and PDF formats.

Key Deliverables:

• Inception report with methodology and work plan
• Draft Advocacy Policy
• Draft SOP for advocacy activities
• Validation workshop facilitation
• Final Policy and SOP documents

Expected Timeline:

• The total consultancy period of 15 working days spread across 3 weeks.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced Degree in Public Policy, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related fields.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in policy and SOP development, particularly in the humanitarian or development sector.
• Demonstrated experience in developing advocacy frameworks or tools for NGOs.
• Strong facilitation, writing, and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of local, national, and international advocacy trends and approaches.

Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and deliver within deadlines
• Familiarity with donor-funded projects (especially NRC) is an added advantage
• Strong interpersonal and consultative skills.

Application Closing Date
18th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV, Technical and Financial Proposals and Sample of similar work previously completed to: jobs@greencodeng.org and copy: greencodeng@gmail.com using “Consultancy - Advocacy Policy & SOP – GREENCODE” as the subject of the mail.