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Scope of the Assignment
1) The selected consultant will review the baseline tool which will be provided along with the MEL framework and indicators and adapt to Uganda context upon signature of the contact.
2) Carry out an initial assessment in the subject areas for each organization to jointly identify the gaps and present the gaps: summarize and present the identified skill gaps for each organization across each key subject area.
3) Develop a baseline assessment with identified gaps. Results of the detailed assessment per topic per partner including the baseline assessment results (showing current status of partners and identified gaps).
4) Co-create/co-develop a detailed action plan with timeline: work collaboratively with each in-country partner to create an action plan for all key areas aimed at implementing the learned skills, addressing the gaps, aligning the policies and establishing a self- monitoring and reporting system to track capacity improvements in at least 3 key areas in coordination with War Child.
Target Respondents/Participants
The assessment will target participants representing each of the organizational subject areas mentioned above. The following categories of staff is an example and can be adapted based on each subject area.
For example:
Consultant Deliverables and Timeframe
The deliverables should be completed within 25 days before end of September. These will include.
The assignment will take place where in-country partner Offices are located. Below are the location for each in-country partner.
1) The selected consultant will review the baseline tool which will be provided along with the MEL framework and indicators and adapt to Uganda context upon signature of the contact.
2) Carry out an initial assessment in the subject areas for each organization to jointly identify the gaps and present the gaps: summarize and present the identified skill gaps for each organization across each key subject area.
| Key Areas | Indicator definition |
| Programming: | Programming refers to the strategic design, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of projects and activities that address the needs of affected populations and contribute to the organization’s mission. Examples of programming subcategories including but not limited to planning, programming and MEAL related to MFA's thematic objectives. |
| Policy (influencing/analysis/ formulation | Capacity strengthening of External policy analysis, external lobby and external advocacy capacities, and area related external policy development. (Internal policy developments do not fall under this category, for example, HR, MEAL, Procurement, etc.) |
| Fundraising | The process of securing financial resources from diverse funding streams (e.g., donors, grants, individual contributions) to sustain operations and achieve programmatic goals. Examples of Fundraising subcategories including but not limited to identifying funding opportunities, donor engagement, and mobilizing unrestricted funding to support core organizational functions, and area related internal organizational policy development. |
| Financial | Means the planning, management, and reporting of the organization’s financial resources to ensure transparency, sustainability, and accountability. Examples of Financial subcategories including but not limited to budgeting, financial reporting, cash flow management, financial diversification, revenue-generating activities, and non-donor funding sources, and area related internal organizational policy development. |
| Administrative | The systems and processes that support day-to-day operational efficiency, such as procurement, logistics, and office management. examples of administrative subcategories including but not limited to office management, documentation, procurement, and compliance with policies, archiving, technological automations etc, and area related internal organizational policy development. |
| Human resources | The function responsible for managing an organization’s workforce. HR is involved in but not limited to recruitment, employee development, performance management, compliance with labor laws, and area related internal organizational policy development. |
| Fiduciary | Refers to the ethical and legal obligation to manage organizational assets (including donor funds) responsibly, ensuring accountability and minimizing risk. Examples of sub-categories including but not limited to compliance, audit, and area related internal organizational policy development. |
| Strategic organizational leadership | Strategic planning/Leadership, decision making, Communication and visibility, networking and partnerships |
3) Develop a baseline assessment with identified gaps. Results of the detailed assessment per topic per partner including the baseline assessment results (showing current status of partners and identified gaps).
4) Co-create/co-develop a detailed action plan with timeline: work collaboratively with each in-country partner to create an action plan for all key areas aimed at implementing the learned skills, addressing the gaps, aligning the policies and establishing a self- monitoring and reporting system to track capacity improvements in at least 3 key areas in coordination with War Child.
Target Respondents/Participants
The assessment will target participants representing each of the organizational subject areas mentioned above. The following categories of staff is an example and can be adapted based on each subject area.
| Subject area | Category of staff |
| Programming | Country Director, Senior Management |
Consultant Deliverables and Timeframe
The deliverables should be completed within 25 days before end of September. These will include.
- Complete Baseline Report indicating the performance level for each in country partner across all key areas.
- Action Plan based on the three identified priority areas of improvement per each in-country partner.
The assignment will take place where in-country partner Offices are located. Below are the location for each in-country partner.
| Organization | Location |
| AWYAD | Kampala |
| YSAT | Ocea – Rhino Camp |
| HAF Uganda | Gulu |
| Rice West Nile | Arua |
| Similar Ground | Bidibidi - Yumbe |