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

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