Consultancy for Developing a Strategic Plan for a Refugee-Led Organization Network of Kenya (RELON Kenya) at Oxfam

Objectives:

• The main objective of the assignment is to develop a comprehensive strategic plan that aligns with the organization's mission and long-term goals. It will further involve identifying strategic priorities and action plans to guide the organization's growth and development over the next 3-5 years.

We are recruiting an individual consultant or firm, for the following scope of work:

• Conduct a thorough review of existing organizational documents, including previous strategic plans, reports, and stakeholder feedback.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations and workshops to gather input and insights on the organization's strategic direction.
• Analyse internal and external factors impacting the organization, including political, social, economic, and environmental dynamics.
• Develop a strategic framework that includes clear goals, objectives, strategies, and performance indicators.
• Assess the governance structure, institutional policy frameworks, partnerships, gender mainstreaming, and funding levels
• Draft a detailed implementation plan with timelines, responsibilities, and resource requirements for each strategic objective.

Methodology:

• Utilize a participatory approach to engage key stakeholders in the strategic planning process, ensuring their buy-in and ownership.
• Employ a combination of desk research, interviews, focus group discussions, and surveys to gather data and insights.
• Apply strategic planning tools and frameworks, such as SWOT analysis, PESTLE analysis, and Theory of Change, to inform decision-making.
• Facilitate workshops and brainstorming sessions to foster creativity, collaboration, and consensus-building among stakeholders.

Deliverables:
The consultant(s) will be responsible for delivering the following outputs:

• Inception Report: Provide an overview of the proposed methodology, work plan, and timeline for the strategic planning process.
• Draft Strategic Plan: Develop a comprehensive document outlining the organization's vision, mission, values, goals, objectives, and strategies.
• Implementation Plan: Present a detailed roadmap for executing the strategic plan, including resource allocation, timelines, and monitoring mechanisms.
• Final Report: Consolidate all findings, recommendations, and outputs into a final report for submission to the organization's leadership.

Qualifications and Expertise:

• The consultancy team should have proven experience in strategic planning, organizational development, and refugee advocacy.
• Demonstrated expertise in facilitating participatory processes, conducting stakeholder consultations, and drafting strategic documents.
• Familiarity with the refugee context and experience working with refugee-led organizations or marginalized communities is highly desirable.
• Refugee individual consultants are highly recommended to apply.