Institutional Strategy Review and Development Consultant

About ARDDFounded in 2008 in Amman-Jordan, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) is a Civil Society Organization seeking to reinitiate a new Nahda (Renaissance) project to contribute to addressing the challenges faced by the Arab World, building on the achievements and ideas of the Arab Nahda and aiming to open the doors for future participation in formulating concrete actions to achieve the desired change and development. ARDD supports marginalized individuals and communities—including refugees and migrants — in acquiring and enjoying their social, political, and economic rights, through legal aid, psychosocial support, media and grassroots mobilization, and research and advocacy, to raise stakeholders’ awareness locally, regionally, and internationally about the challenges that vulnerable persons face in Jordan and the Arab Region. Every employee of the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) is committed to carry out the organization’s Mission and Guiding Principles.1. Background and rationaleWithin the framework of the Regional Development and Protection Program (RDPP), coordinated by the Royal Danish Embassy in Beirut and funded by the EU, Austria, the Czech Republic, Ireland, Denmark, Netherlands and Switzerland, ARDD is implementing the project “Future Forward: Unlocking Sustainable Local Opportunities” which is aimed at improving livelihoods opportunities for Syrian refugees and host communities in Jordan through increasingly localized ecosystem.Through this multi annual initiative, ARDD has been supporting the localization of the livelihood sector in Jordan focusing on capacitation of local civil society, networking and partnership building among the diversified set of stakeholders engaged in the sector.Within this framework, ARDD aims to strengthen its institutional capacity to support localized advocacy efforts in the medium and long term. To achieve this purpose, ARDD is implementing a capacity development plan over a three-year period which was developed to address identified skill gaps and institutional capacity development needs. (ARDD) is currently implementing its BUILD Strategy (2024–2025). However, rapid shifts in the operational context including funding constraints, a shrinking civic space, and changing donor priorities necessitate developing new strategy to ensure long-term sustainability, adaptability, and strategic coherence.1. Purpose and ScopeThe primary purpose is to lead the review of the current institutional strategy and support the development of a new three-year strategy informed by organizational learning and the evolving humanitarian-development context.* Key Tasks include:1. Evaluating achievements, challenges, and gaps of the existing BUILD Strategy (2024–2025) and the Program Department’s Operational Strategy. 2. Reassessing the operational context to realign ARDD goals and institutional capacities. 3. Developing a new Institutional Strategy with clear goals, priorities, and milestones for the next 3 years. 4. Supporting the development of strategic briefs for thematic areas, including clear indicators and milestones 5. Contract DurationThe consultancy is scheduled within 60 Days as per the following framework and within 4 months, allocated as followsMonth# daysKey ActivitiesResponsible Parties110Review evaluates the existing BUILD Strategy (2024–2025), and the Program Department’s operational strategy.Consultant I15Integrate lessons learned and recommendations from Outcome 3 trainings, leadership workshops, and capacity development activities to the institutional strategic documentsConsultant I, Future Forward Project Team, HR team25Assess achievements, challenges, and gaps based on organizational performance and capacity development outcomes.Consultant I, Senior Management2-430Develop a revised Institutional Strategy for ARDD, articulating clear strategic goals, priorities, and milestones for the coming phase.Propose adjustments to related strategies where relevant.Consultant I, Senior Management410Supports the development of strategic briefs for each of the organization’s thematic areas, including clear indicators and, where relevant, milestones to inform mid-term reviewConsultant I,Program department, Senior Management1. Ethics and RisksThe consultant must agree and sign up to ARDD’s ethical guidelines and code of conduct. The project presents medium to low risks. Concrete risks that could affect its execution concern any delay that might be caused due to the unavailability of ARDD team or the consultant.1. Key Sources and People to be ConsultedDocuments: BUILD Strategy 24-25, Program Department Operational Strategy (2024-2026), and Outcome 3 training/workshop reports.ARDD Senior Management, Programs Management, Future Forward Project Team, and HR Team1. ARDD ManagementARDD will provide the following support to ensure the successful completion of the consultancy:* Review of deliverables and submission of comments. * Regular meetings (online/offline) to be held with the consultant to clarify queries or pending issues. * ARDD team will be available to answer the consultant’s questions relevant to the scope of the consultancy. * ARDD’s administration department will provide support to finalize the work of the consultancy. (The administrative support includes logistical assistance and implementation of ARDD’s policies where applicable).1. Qualifications/Experience 2. Proven expertise in institutional strategy development and organizational review within the humanitarian/development sector 3. Experience in conducting SWOT analyses and performance assessments for large NGOs. 4. Deep understanding of the regional humanitarian and development sector and civic space challenges. 5. Contextual Knowledge - Familiarity with:* Development / humanitarian context in Jordan and/or MENA * Localization of development / civil society strengthening1. Ability to comply with ARDD ethical guidelines 2. CopyrightBoth parties agreed in full satisfaction and acceptance that the final product must provide references for all resources, specific facts and information used. The developed materials will be ARDD’s property.HOW TO APPLYApplicants interested in this position are invited to submit their applications to: [email protected].