Lesotho: Consultant review of Organizational Development support to National Societies in Southern Africa

Purpose

Assess approach and results of the Norwegian Red Cross’s (NorCross) Organizational Development (OD) i.e.; branch development, strengthening of governance and management structures and CWFNS- characteristics of a well-functioning society, the development of sound financial systems and management, support to Madagascar, Lesotho and Zimbabwe National Societies and provide recommendations on specific areas of improvement aiming at strengthening partner’s sustainability and independence in alignment with overall guiding documents (*Strategy 2010, National Society Development Framework 2013, Framework and Principles for NorCross support to National Societies’ Organisational Development*).

Duration

The duration of the review is 30 days, including briefings, desktop review, field work, report writing, presentation, and follow-up. The review will be conducted during the period February 2016 – March 2016. Deadline for delivering draft review is 1^st of April and for final report is 8^th of April 2016.

Methodology

The review will consist of desk studies of relevant program documents, agreements and strategy documents, ii. Interviews and focus groups with relevant staff at NorCross, Red Cross National Societies in Zimbabwe and Madagascar. For Lesotho the review will be based on the first (i) criteria and skype meetings with the National Society according to need. The consultant is responsible for developing a methodological framework for the review, preferably with mixed methods.

Location

The review will mainly take place with Red Cross National Societies in three countries in Southern- Africa (field visit to Madagascar and Zimbabwe) with some interviews as well at NorCross Oslo headquarters.

Application requirements

NorCross is looking for a consultant who must be fluent in English and preferably French. The consultant should have expertise in organizational development. The consultant should have proven review/evaluation experience in relevant fields, documented reporting skills and an understanding of the IFRC and the Red Cross Movement is desirable.

Interested candidates should submit their application material by 24th of February.

The Expression of Interest should include:

1. Technical proposal (when appropriate) not exceeding five pages expressing an understanding and interpretation of the TOR, the proposed methodology, and a time and activity schedule.

2. Financial proposal itemizing estimated costs for services rendered (daily consultancy fees), accommodation and living costs, transport costs, stationery costs, and any other related supplies or services required for the review.

3. Curricula Vitae (CV).

4. Letter clearly summarizing your experience as it pertains to this assignment, your daily rate, and three professional references.

5. A brief description of your firm or institution (for applicants other than individual contractors).

6. At least one example of a review report most similar to that described in this TOR.

   Application material is non-returnable, and we thank you in advance for understanding that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the next step in the application process.

For more information and Terms of Reference, please contact:

Siri Marian Blaser, Anne Merete Bull Norwegian Red Cross International Department

E-mail: siri.blaser@redcross.no and anne.bull@redcross.no