Rapid Organizational Capacity Assessment for AET and TTWCA at International Fund for Animal Welfare

Job Description

Undertake an Organizational Capacity Assessment (OCA) with the aim of establishing the existing institutional governance, management and operational capacities, gaps, challenges, and opportunities for growth.

SPECIFIC TASKS

Carry out a review of AET’s/TTWCA background documents including previous OCA reports, ISPs, and other documents to inform the OCA process.
Develop a methodology for the OCA.
Undertake a comprehensive organizational capacity assessment (OCA) of AET and TTWCA
Develop a comprehensive institutional capacity development plan, informed by the OCA, which details the areas, systems and processes required to develop governance, management, and operational capacities of both AET and TTWCA
KEY DELIVERABLES

OCA reports for AET and TTWCA that meets the assessment objectives contained in the ToR;
Comprehensive institutional strengthening plans for AET and TTWCA
The oca will focus on the following, but not limited to the following areas:

Governance and legal structure
Clarity on mission and vision of the organization
Organizational management
Program and performance management
Financial management and internal control systems
Administration and procurement systems
Human resource systems
Organizational sustainability
Succession planning

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

The consultant must meet the following specifications:

An advanced degree in Conservation, and or natural resources management.
Demonstrated OCA experience i.e. at least 5 years of professional experience in the execution of OCA’s and Organizational development
Demonstrated ability to execute the work and compliance with statutory requirements.
Ability to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism and sound judgement
Strong communication and interpersonal skills