Nutrition Action Zimbabwe (NAZ)
DUE: 05 MAY 2023
Company Description
Nutrition Action Zimbabwe is a registered Private Voluntary Organization (PVO 38/19) working in Zimbabwe. Its major driving force is to meet the immediate and long-term food and nutrition needs of targeted communities and building their resilience to respond to repeated shocks.
NAZ was formed and started operations in 2014 (initially as a Trust) and is now a registered PVO. Initial years were dedicated to internal capacity development, as well as developing the capacity of other local NGOs within the Zimbabwe Scaling up Nutrition network. Full operations begun in 2016 and NAZ has successfully implemented projects in partnership with other NGOs, as well as on its own. It has a governance structure which has been in existence since the inception of the organisation.
NAZ is therefore seeking the services of a qualified and competent consultant to conduct a governance training as part of its continued efforts to strengthen organisational capacity, efficiency, effectiveness and good corporate governance.
Job Description
Consultancy Objectives
The consultant will develop and deliver a tailored training, with supporting resources to further strengthen NAZ Board of directors’ skills on good governance and strategic planning in line with its vision and mission statement. This should contribute towards rolling out of its Strategy Plan, 2021-2025 and going forward. The following key issues need to be put into perspective:
The proposed training aims at providing knowledge and skills needed by the Board of directors to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of NAZ operations.
Specifically, the training should:
Improve and strengthen the basic skills to NAZ Board of directors with the information that defines ;
the role of board of directors.
improve capacity of the Board of directors in terms of NGO corporate governance.
improve leadership skills to the board of directors.
Provide oversight role in balancing the interests of key stakeholders and partners in line with organisational vision and mission statement.
2. Trainees key information
Expected numbers: 7 board members -All professionals coming from private sector, public sectors, development sector and academia. This will also include management (secretariat to the board) for selected sessions or as may be deemed necessary.
3. Scope of work
The assignment of the consultant involves walking the board of directors through Good Corporate Governance regulations and to discuss contextual examples of Do’s, Don’ts and Best Practices beyond the development sectors.
The consultant will be required to:
Prepare and submit a training module before commencement of the assignment.
Administer the training to participants.
Prepare a workshop report that assesses the training process, methodology and gains.
Review Board TORs and develop a Board Policy for NAZ.
Provide key recommendations and way forward e.g., workplan on identified gaps and/or follow up issues.
The report should also highlight the Consultant’s and participants overall perspective of the training, limitations of the training, strengths and weaknesses, and recommendations for improving similar training sessions in the future.
Methodology
The consultant shall submit a detailed concept note on how the assignment will be carried out with a financial proposal.
Qualifications and experience
The Consultant needs to have a minimum qualification of a Master’s degree in any relevant field, minimum 5 years’ experience and knowledge of the Corporate Governance trainings and regulations and should be a recognized authority in the field. Moreover, Consultant must have a good track record of delivering similar courses to strategic leaders especially in the development sectors.
Other considerations for consultant include:
Have a Bank Account and Tax Clearance Certificate.
Must be available at a short notice.
Well spoken and written English.
Must be computer literate.
Deliverables
A training plan and manual.
Completion of training programme.
Detailed training report with key recommendations.
Reviewed Board TORs
NAZ Board Charter.
Additional Information
This is expected to be:
Two (2) full days training preferably out of the city. This excludes preparation days and travelling to training venue.
Five (5) days office for development of the board policy.
Total days of assignment is seven (7)
Supervision/Coordination
The consultant will work directly with the Executive Director and the Board Chair.
Remuneration/ Payment modality
NAZ will pay consultancy fee for the duration of this assignment.
Lump sum payment will be made upon meeting agreed deliverables.
NAZ will cover all meals and accommodation for the consultant during training days
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