Culture Change Consultancy at International Rescue Committee

Purpose of the Assignment

• This consultancy aims to implement an organizational culture management program based on the values of IRC, identifying the contributing factors and conditions necessary to foster a positive culture, providing coaching support to the implementation of the positive organizational culture implementation plan, and addressing resistance and other risk areas.

Expected Outcomes

• An audit report of the existing organizational culture to determine the level of change readiness, potential barriers, and enablers to enable the program’s success.
• Successful implementation of change management program across the organization.
• Sustainability and follow up plan post implementation.

Scope of Work
It Is Expected That The Consultant Will

• Undertake a comprehensive audit of the current culture and submit a status report of the existing culture.
• Design and implement a culture change strategy aimed at enhancing workplace culture, collaboration, effective communication, and teamwork among other priority areas based on the findings of the culture audit.
• Impart and engage the IRC Kenya leadership and people managers with the skills required to manage and effectively lead the culture change.
• Help to manage change by creating awareness and providing staff, including culture change champions, with the identified knowledge and skills they need to adjust to change through learning initiatives.
• Develop a communication plan to guide in building awareness, understanding, commitment, and ownership of changes through clear, consistent messages.
• Develop and recommend a culture sustainability framework for long term efficiency.
• Track and report on progress to the Senior Management.
• Follow up to ensure the organization can continuously improve after exit of the Consultants.

Key Deliverables
The Expected Deliverables Include

• An inception report outlining the methodology, tools, and timelines to undertake the assignment.
• An organizational culture assessment report.
• A culture and values identification workshop for the Senior Management.
• A change management training series for leadership and Senior Management
• A detailed and practical culture operational implementation plan including a performance monitoring and evaluation framework.
• Coaching support for the Senior Management and People Managers
• An organizational-wide culture induction workshop.
• A consultancy process report.

Timelines
This assignment is to be undertaken within three calendar months.
Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: At least 5 years of proven experience in Organizational Development, Change Management, or cultural transformation.
• Academic Qualifications: Minimum of a master’s degree in organizational development, psychology, human resources, or strategic leadership.
• Professional Certification: Human resources management qualification from a recognized institution e.g. NITA
• Similar Assignments: Proven track record in similar assignments.
• Client Portfolio: Outline clients served in Culture Survey Change and Management Consultancy over the past three years, including reference letters/testimonials for each assignment.
• INGO/Non-Profit Experience: Experience working with international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) and/or non-profit organizations.