Consultant

Job Description

Position Summary

The primary objective of this consultancy is to develop comprehensive and practical Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for each of the identified sectors (food security, livelihoods, water, protection, and gender) In humanitarian and development interventions context for eight local NGOs. The SOPs should enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability of the NGOs’ program operations while ensuring adherence to best practices and donor requirements. 

SCOPE OF WORK

Consultant to Develop the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Local NGOs.

The consultant will be responsible for the following:

Needs Assessment:

• Conduct a thorough assessment of the current operational procedures and challenges faced by the eight local NGOs in the identified sectors.
• Identify gaps and areas for improvement in the existing procedures.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the NGOs’ operational context, including their target beneficiaries, geographical areas, and organizational structures.
• Analyze the best practices and standards in the humanitarian and development sectors.
• Provide a detailed needs assessment report to be shared with the donor.

SOP Development:

• Develop clear, concise, and practical SOPs for each of the five identified sectors (food security, livelihoods, water, protection, and gender) for eight NGOs that address key areas such as:
  • Project management
  • Monitoring, evaluation, and learning
  • Accountability and reporting
  • Cross-cutting issues 
• Ensure that the SOPs align with international best practices, donor – cluster guidelines, and local context.
• Include relevant checklists, forms, and templates as necessary.
• Ensure the SOPs are user-friendly and easily understandable by NGO staff at all levels.

Capacity Building:

• Conduct training workshops for NGO staff on the developed SOPs.
• Provide technical assistance and support during the implementation phase.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and build the capacity of NGO staff to implement and maintain the SOPs.

Deliverables

The consultant is expected to deliver the following:

• An inception report outlining the methodology, work plan, and timeline.
• Detailed assessment report on the current operational procedures and challenges of the eight NGOs.
• Draft SOPs for review and feedback.
• Finalized SOPs for all five sectors for eight NGOs.
• Training materials and presentations.
• Regular progress and a final report summarizing the consultancy process, findings, and recommendations for the continuous improvement and adaptation of the SOPs. 
• Deliver the SOPs in two editions (Arabic and English)

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The consultant should possess the following qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., development studies and project management).
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in consultancy service preferable to be in developing and implementing SOPs for NGOs in the humanitarian/development sector.
• Proven expertise in the identified sectors (food security, livelihoods, water, protection, and gender).
• Strong understanding of the local context and challenges faced by NGOs in the area.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.