NAD Consultant - Economic Empowerment - Situational Analysis and Project Design Jobs in Tanzania
NAD Consultant - Economic Empowerment - Situational Analysis and Project Design Jobs in Tanzania
Background and Purpose The Norwegian Association of Disabled (NAD), founded in 1931, is a Disabled Persons’ Organisation (DPO) that has been actively engaging in international development since 1981.
NADs principal task is to fight all types of barriers that prevent women, men, girls, and boys with disabilities from being active participants as well as contributors in their communities.
In Zanzibar, NAD is already supporting the development of a Community-Based Inclusive Development (CBID) programme, which includes an Inclusive Education Programme, but is currently expanding into a new thematic area.
NAD is planning to initiate an Economic Empowerment Programme called iSAVE, focused on the inclusion of persons with disabilities in income-generating activities.
We seek a local consultant in Zanzibar to take a lead in the process of conducting further situational analysis (building on existing feasibility study and other relevant information), and developing a full project design.
Consultancy objectives
The consultant will, in close consultation with the NAD Technical Adviser – Economic Empowerment, work towards three main objectives:
Propose feasible project management structures for the iSAVE Programme in Zanzibar, showing both strength and weaknesses of each proposed structure, through conducting further situational analysis building on the existing feasibility study
Conduct organizational capacity assessments among the potential implementing organizations in delivering the iSAVE Programme
Based on the information collected, develop a full project design for the iSAVE Programme in Zanzibar.
Expected Deliverables, Timeline, and location of assignment
The assignment has the following deliverables:
In response to objective 1: Deliver fully developed options for potential project management structures for the iSAVE Programme in Zanzibar, enabling NAD to make an informed decisions on the best way forward.
In response to objective 2: Deliver a detailed analysis of the potential, capacities and gaps
of the proposed implementing partners that forms part of the chosen project management structure, highlighting what will need to be done to fill the identified gaps and support the suitable organization in delivering the iSAVE Programme.
Furthermore, the assessment should consider the management and administration set-up, financial systems, HR staffing and policy provisions, experience in handling economic/livelihood projects, influencing policy, network building, working with vulnerable populations and disability knowledge.
In response to objective 3: Deliver a fully developed project design document for the iSAVE Programme in Zanzibar.
The document should include the following sections:
Introduction
Situational analysis
Project Management Structure
Project Approach and Activities
Risks and Mitigation Analysis
Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning (MERL)
Steps needed to start the project implementation
Qualifications, experience and skills
The consultant or team of consultants should have the following qualifications, experiences and skills:
At least a bachelor degree, preferably a Master’s degree, in relevant disciplines; Education, Development Studies, Business, Economics, Project Management or related field.
Extensive proven knowledge of and at least 5 years relevant experience within the field of Livelihood/Economic Empowerment is required, at an international level would be an advantage.
Proven experiences working at the project management level
Proven experience working with disability inclusion is an advantage
Experience working with local donor dependent organizations
Shows commitment to deliver quality work on time
Strong communication, report writing and presentation skills and Fluency in English and local language (Swahili)
Good command of complex, multi-sectoral projects, with many partners involved
Understanding of rights-based programming and gender mainstreaming.
Be a Tanzanian national, preferably with knowledge of the Zanzibar context
How to apply
Interested candidates should send their CV and concept note to
nad@nhf.no by 14th September 2021. Please use the subject line “EEP Consultant - Zanzibar”. Applications can be addressed to the Head of NAD International Department.
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