Ongoing Recruitment at South Saharan Social Development Organization (SSDO)


South Saharan Social Development Organization (SSDO) a registered non-profit organization situated in Enugu whose vision is to see a society where sustainable development is achieved for women, youth and children We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Consultant (Review of SSDO’s Strategic Plan) Location: Enugu Article 1: Introduction

  • We are seeking the services of a qualified consultant to be engaged in conducting an organizational audit to identify the organisations strength and weaknesses, including priorities for investments, and review our five-year strategic plan (2015-2020).
Article 2: Objectives
  • To conduct an organizational audit, identify strengthening priorities for investment and reviewing the strategic plan (2015-2020).
Article 3: Methodology
  • The consultant shall submit a detailed concept note of how the assignment will be carried out and their proposed fees.
Article 4: Project Scope
  • To conduct organizational audit to identify strength, weaknesses, threats and opportunities; strengthening priorities for investment and reviewing of the current strategic plan (2015 -2020)
Article 5: Main Task for the Consultant The consultant is expected to carry out the following:
  • Submit a detailed concept note of how the assignment will be carried out with a cost breakdown. Based on the successful evaluation of this concept note:
    • Conduct an organizational audit to identify organisations strength, weaknesses, threats and opportunities
    • Identify institutional strengthening priorities for investment in subsequent years.
    • Review the current strategic plan (2015 -2020)
Article 6: Deliverables
  • A detailed implementation plan covering the duration of the assignment
  • A comprehensive report of the organizational audit
  • A report of the identified priorities for investment.
  • A revised strategic plan.
Article 7: Duration The duration of the consultancy will be as follows:
  • Organisational audit - 2 days
  • Identification of priorities for investment - 2 days
  • Revised strategic plan - 3 days
  • Review of the strategic plan with SSDO - 1 day
  • Final strategic plan presented - 1 day
  • Detailed report of the audit and priorities for investment- 1 day
  • Total number of days - 10 days
Article 8: Supervision/Coordination
  • The consultant will work directly with SSDO’s Programme Manager under the supervision of the Executive Director.
Article 9: Remuneration/ Payment modality
  • SSDO will pay consultancy fee for the duration of this assignment.
  • Lump sum payment will be made based on the following:
    • Upon signature of the contract: 60%
    • Upon submission of final narrative report: 40%
Consultants Competencies and Requirements
  • Must have technical skills in the area S/he is applying.
  • Demonstrate experience in the area S/he is applying and must provide evidence of previous works done in this regard with relevant contacts details
  • Have a Bank Account and Tax Identification Number.
  • Must be available at a short notice.
  • Well spoken and written English.
  • Must be computer literate.
    Job Title: Consultant for the Training of Board Members on NGO Management and Oversight Location: Enugu Article 1: Introduction
  • We are seeking the services of a qualified consultant to take the board through NGO management and oversight.
Article 2: Objectives
  • To review the existing board TOR, develop a board policy as well as train board members on NGO management and oversight.
Article 3: Methodology
  • The Consultant shall submit a detailed concept note of how the assignment will be carried out with proposed fees.
Article 4: Project Scope
  • To review and develop Board TOR and Policy and train Board members on NGO management and oversight.
Article 5: Main Task for the Consultant The Consultant is expected to carry out the following:
  • Submit a detailed concept note of how the assignment will be carried out with a cost breakdown
  • Based on the successful evaluation of this concept note undertake:
    • Review of Board TOR
    • Development of Board Policy
    • Develop a training plan and manual
    • Training of Board Members on NGO management and oversight.
Article 6: Deliverables
  • A detailed implementation plan covering the duration of the assignment
  • A revised copy of the TOR.
  • A content-based Board Policy.
  • A training plan and manual
  • Detailed report of the training.
Article 7: Duration The duration of the consultancy will be as follows:
  • A revised copy of the TOR. 1 day
  • A content-based Board Policy - 3 days
  • A draft training plan and manual - 3 days
  • Review of the training plan and manual with SSDO - 1 day
  • Final training plan and manual - 1 day
  • Training of Board members - 2 days
  • Detailed report of the training - 1 day
  • Total number of days 12 days
Article 8: Supervision/Coordination
  • The Consultant will work directly with the Executive Director and the Board Chair.
Remuneration/Payment Modality
  • SSDO will pay consultancy fee for the duration of this assignment.
  • Lump sum payment will be made based on the following:
    • Upon signature of the contract: 60%
    • Upon submission of final narrative report: 40%
Competencies and Requirements
  • Must have Technical skills in the area S/he is applying.
  • Demonstrate experience in the area S/he is applying and must provide evidence of previous works done in this regard with relevant contacts details
  • Have a Bank Account and Tax Identification Number.
  • Must be available at a short notice.
  • Well spoken and written English.
  • Must be computer literate.
    Job Title: Consultant (Training of the Management Team on Cooperate Governance and Human Resource) Location: Enugu Article 1: Introduction
  • We are seeking the services of a qualified consultant to train her management team on cooperate governance and human resource.
Article 2: Objectives
  • To train the management team on cooperate governance and human resource.
Article 3: Methodology
  • The consultant shall submit a detailed concept note of how the assignment will be carried out with proposed fees.
Article 4: Project Scope
  • To train the management team on cooperate governance and human resource
Article 5: Main Task for the Consultant The consultant is expected to carry out the following:
  • Submit a detailed concept note of how the assignment will be carried out with a cost breakdown. Based on the successful evaluation of this concept note undertake:
  • Develop a training plan and manual
  • Training of staff on cooperate governance and human resource.
Article 6: Deliverables
  • A detailed concept note
  • A comprehensive implementation plan covering the duration of the assignment
  • A training plan and manual
  • Detailed report of the training.
Article 7: Duration The duration of the consultancy will be as follows:
  • A draft training plan and manual - 3 days
  • Review of the training plan and manual with SSDO - 1 day
  • Final training plan and manual - 1 day
  • Training of management team - 2 days
  • Detailed report of the training - 1 day
  • Total number of days - 8 days
Article 8: Supervision/Coordination
  • The consultant will work under the supervision of the Executive Director.
Article 9: Remuneration/ Payment modality
  • SSDO will pay consultancy fee for the duration of this assignment.
  • Lump sum payment will be made based on the following:
    • Upon signature of the contract: 60%
    • Upon submission of final narrative report: 40%
Consultants Competencies and Requirements
  • Must have technical skills in the area S/he is applying.
  • Demonstrate experience in the area S/he is applying and must provide evidence of previous works done in this regard with relevant contacts details
  • Have a Bank Account and Tax Identification Number.
  • Must be available at a short notice.
  • Well spoken and written English.
  • Must be computer literate.
    Job Title: Consultant - Organizational Policies Review, Update and Development Location: Enugu Article 1: Introduction
  • We are seeking the services of a qualified consultant to be engaged in reviewing and updating organizational policies/manuals as well as developing relevant identified policies that are not in existence.
Article 2: Objectives
  • To review and update organizational policies/manuals as well as develop relevant identified policies/manuals that are not in existence.
Article 3: Methodology
  • The consultant shall submit a detailed concept note of how the assignment will be carried out and their proposed fees.
Article 4: Project Scope
  • To review and update organizational policies/manuals as well as develop relevant identified policies/manuals that are not in existence
Article 5: Main Task for the Consultant The consultant is expected to carry out the following:
  • Submit a detailed concept note of how the assignment will be carried out with a cost breakdown. Based on the successful evaluation of this concept note
  • Review and update existing organizational policies/manual (financial manual, Conflict of Interest Policy, Gender Policy, Procurement Policy)
  • Identify and develop new policies/manuals that are relevant for the organization, like Human Resources Manual, Admin Manual, Programme manual etc.
Article 6: Deliverables
  • A detailed implementation plan covering the duration of the assignment
  • A revised copy of the existing financial manual, Conflict of Interest Policy, Gender Policy, Procurement Policy.
  • A content-based Human Resources Manual, Admin Manual, Programme manual developed.
Article 7: Duration The duration of the consultancy will be as follows:
  • A revised copy of the existing policies/manual 3 day
  • A content-based new policies/manual developed 3 days
  • Review of the new policies/manual with SSDO 1 day
  • Final copies of policies/manual presented 1 day
  • Total number of days 8 days
Article 8: Supervision/Coordination
  • The consultant will work directly with SSDO’s Programme Manager under the supervision of the Executive Director.
Article 9: Remuneration/ Payment Modality
  • SSDO will pay consultancy fee for the duration of this assignment.
  • Lump sum payment will be made based on the following:
    • Upon signature of the contract: 60%
    • Upon submission of final narrative report: 40%
Consultants Competencies and Requirements
  • Must have technical skills in the area S/he is applying.
  • Demonstrate experience in the area S/he is applying and must provide evidence of previous works done in this regard with relevant contacts details
  • Have a Bank Account and Tax Identification Number.
  • Must be available at a short notice.
  • Well spoken and written English.
  • Must be computer literate.
    Job Title: Consultant (Enhancing Staff Capacity on Programming) Location: Enugu Article 1: Introduction
  • We are seeking the services of a qualified consultant to build the capacity of the organisations programme staff on programme/project design, implementation, evaluation and program oversight; team building and behavioural change.
Article 2: Objectives
  • To build the capacity of programme staff on programme/project design, implementation, evaluation and program oversight; team building and behavioural change.
Article 3: Methodology
  • The consultant shall submit a detailed concept note of how the assignment will be carried out and their proposed fees.
Article 4: Project Scope
  • To build the capacity of the organisations programme staff on programme/project design, implementation, evaluation and program oversight; team building and behavioural change
Article 5: Main Task for the Consultant The consultant is expected to carry out the following: Submit a detailed concept note of how the assignment will be carried out with a cost breakdown. Based on the successful evaluation of this concept note:
  • Develop a training plan and manual
  • Train staff on programme/project design, implementation, evaluation and program oversight; team building and behavioral change.
Article 6: Deliverables
  • A detailed implementation plan covering the duration of the assignment
  • A training plan and manual
  • Detailed report of the training.
Article 7: Duration The duration of the consultancy will be as follows:
  • A detailed implementation plan - 1 day
  • A draft training plan and manual - 3 days
  • Review of the training plan and manual with SSDO - 1 day
  • Final training plan and manual - 1 day
  • Training of staff - 2 days
  • Detailed report of the training - 1 day
  • Total number of days 9 days
Article 8: Supervision/Coordination
  • The consultant will work directly with the programme manager under the supervision of the Executive Director.
Article 9: Remuneration/ Payment modality
  • SSDO will pay consultancy fee for the duration of this assignment.
  • Lump sum payment will be made based on the following:
  • Upon signature of the contract: 60%
  • Upon submission of final narrative report: 40%
Consultants Competencies and Requirements
  • Must have technical skills in the area S/he is applying.
  • Demonstrate experience in the area S/he is applying and must provide evidence of previous works done in this regard with relevant contacts details
  • Have a Bank Account and Tax Identification Number.
  • Must be available at a short notice.
  • Well spoken and written English.
  • Must be computer literate.
    Job Title: Consultant (Financial Management Training and Upgrade of the System) Location: Enugu Article 1: Introduction
  • South Saharan Social Development Organization (SSDO) a registered non-profit organization situated in Enugu whose vision is to see a society where sustainable development is achieved for women, youth and children is seeking the services of a qualified consultant to upgrade and advance her financial system as such train the finance team on the use of the software.
Article 2: Objectives
  • To upgrade and advance the financial system as well as train the finance team on the use of the software.
Article 3: Methodology
  • The consultant shall submit a detailed concept note of how the assignment will be carried out and their proposed fees.
Article 4: Project Scope
  • To upgrade and advance the organisations financial system and train the finance team on the use of the software.
Article 5: Main Task for the Consultant The consultant is expected to carry out the following:
  • Submit a detailed concept note of how the assignment will be carried out with a cost breakdown. Based on the successful evaluation of this concept note:
  • Develop a training plan and manual
  • Upgrade and advance the financial systems to include accounting software
  • Train finance team on the use of the accounting software and financial management.
Article 6: Deliverables
  • A detailed implementation plan covering the duration of the assignment
  • A training plan and manual
  • An upgraded and advanced financial systems
  • Detailed report of the training.
Article 7: Duration The duration of the consultancy will be as follows:
  • A detailed implementation plan - 1 day
  • A draft training plan and manual - 3 days
  • Review of the training plan and manual with SSDO - 1 day
  • Final training plan and manual - 1 day
  • Training of staff - 2 days
  • Upgrading of the financial system -1 day
  • Detailed report of the training - 1 day
  • Total number of days 10 days.
Article 8: Supervision/Coordination
  • The consultant will work directly with the finance team under the supervision of the Executive Director.
Article 9: Remuneration/ Payment modality
  • SSDO will pay consultancy fee for the duration of this assignment.
  • Lump sum payment will be made based on the following:
  • Upon signature of the contract: 60%
  • Upon submission of final narrative report: 40%
Consultants Competencies and Requirements
  • Must have technical skills in the area S/he is applying.
  • Demonstrate experience in the area S/he is applying and must provide evidence of previous works done in this regard with relevant contacts details
  • Have a Bank Account and Tax Identification Number.
  • Must be available at a short notice.
  • Well spoken and written English.
  • Must be computer literate.
    Job Title: Consultant (Development of Communication Strategy and Training of Staff) Location: Enugu Article 1: Introduction
  • We are seeking the services of a qualified consultant to develop a communication strategy for the organization and train staff on its implementation.
Article 2: Objectives
  • To develop a communication strategy for the organization and train the staff on its implementation.
Article 3: Methodology
  • The consultant shall submit a detailed concept note of how the assignment will be carried out and their proposed fees.
Article 4: Project Scope
  • To develop a communication strategy and training of staff on the strategy.
Article 5: Main Task for the Consultant The consultant is expected to carry out the following:
  • Submit a detailed concept note of how the assignment will be carried out with a cost breakdown. Based on the successful evaluation of this concept note:
  • Develop a communication Strategy.
  • Train staff on data visualization- Story telling with Info-Graphics and creating visibility.
  • Recommend modern information and communication technologies that will enable real-time communication both internal and external.
Article 6: Deliverables
  • A detailed concept note
  • A detailed Communication strategy
  • A training plan and manual
  • A detailed report of the training which includes recommendations on modern information and communication technologies for SSDO.
Article 7: Duration
  • A detailed Communication strategy - 3 days
  • A draft training plan and manual - 3 days
  • Review of the training plan and manual with SSDO - 1 day
  • Final training plan and manual - 1 day
  • Training of staff - 3 days
  • A detailed report of the training which includes recommendations on modern information and communication technologies for SSDO - 1 day
  • Total number of days - 12 days
Article 8: Supervision/Coordination
  • The consultant will work directly with the communications officer under the supervision of the Executive Director.
Article 9: Remuneration/ Payment modality
  • SSDO will pay consultancy fee for the duration of this assignment.
  • Lump sum payment will be made based on the following:
    • Upon signature of the contract: 60%
    • Upon submission of final narrative report: 40%
Consultants Competencies and Requirements
  • Must have technical skills in the area S/he is applying.
  • Demonstrate experience in the area S/he is applying and must provide evidence of previous works done in this regard with relevant contacts details
  • Have a Bank Account and Tax Identification Number.
  • Must be available at a short notice.
  • Well spoken and written English.
  • Must be computer literate.
    Job Title: Consultant on Result Based Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Training Location: Enugu Article 1: Introduction
  • We are seeking the services of a qualified consultant to train staff on Result Based Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning.
Article 2: Objectives
  • To train staff on Result Based Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning.
Article 3: Methodology
  • The Consultant shall submit a detailed concept note of how the assignment will be carried out and their proposed fees.
Article 4: Project Scope
  • To carry out intensive and power pack training of staff on Result Based Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning.
Article 5: Main Task for the Consultant The Consultant is expected to carry out the following:
  • Submit a detailed concept note of how the assignment will be carried out with a cost breakdown
  • Based on the successful evaluation of this concept note:
    • Develop a training plan and manual
    • Train staff on basics of M & E while emphasizing programme quality assurance and strengthening.
Article 6: Deliverables
  • A detailed implementation plan covering the duration of the assignment
  • A training plan and manual
  • Detailed report of the training.
Article 7: Duration
  • The duration of the consultancy will be as follows
  • A detailed implementation plan - 1 day
  • A draft training plan and manual - 3 days
  • Review of the training plan and manual with SSDO - 1 day
  • Final training plan and manual - 1 day
  • Training of staff - 2 days
  • Detailed report of the training - 1 day
  • Total number of days 9 days
Article 8: Supervision/Coordination
  • The Consultant will work under the supervision of the Executive Director.
Article 9: Remuneration/ Payment Modality
  • SSDO will pay consultancy fee for the duration of this assignment.
  • Lump sum payment will be made based on the following:
    • Upon signature of the contract: 60%
    • Upon submission of final narrative report: 40%
Consultants Competencies and Requirements
  • Must have Technical skills in the area S/he is applying.
  • Demonstrate experience in the area S/he is applying and must provide evidence
  • of previous works done in this regard with relevant contacts details
  • Have a Bank Account and Tax Identification Number.
  • Must be available at a short notice.
  • Well spoken and written English.
  • Must be computer literate.
    Job Title: Consultant - Strengthen the Technical Capacity of the Staff to Engage With the Policy and Various Groups. Location: Enugu Article 1: Introduction
  • We are seeking the services of a qualified consultant to build the technical capacity of the staff to carry out the following: Political Education/Engagement, Youth movement & engagement, Women engagement, Community Engagement , Building Partnerships/Advocacy, Policy analysis and recommendations, Public Enlightenment and Campaign and Research.
Article 2: Objectives
  • To strengthen the technical capacity of the staff to engage with the polity and various groups accordingly.
Article 3: Methodology
  • The consultant shall submit a detailed concept note of how the assignment will be carried out and their proposed fees.
Article 4: Project Scope
  • To strengthen the technical capacity of the staff to engage with youths, women, community, build partnership/advocacy, policy recommendation and research on relevant fields of interest.
Article 5: Main Task for the Consultant The consultant is expected to carry out the following:
  • Submit a detailed concept note of how the assignment will be carried out with a cost breakdown. Based on the successful evaluation of this concept note:
    • Develop a training plan/manual.
    • Build the technical capacity of the staff to carry out the following:
      • Political Education/Engagement
      • Youth movement & engagement
      • Women engagement
      • Community Engagement
      • Building Partnerships/Advocacy
      • Policy analysis and recommendations
      • Public Enlightenment and Campaign
      • Research
Article 6: Deliverables
  • A detailed implementation plan covering the duration of the assignment
  • A training plan and manual
  • Detailed report of the training
Article 7: Duration The duration of the consultancy will be as follows:
  • A detailed implementation plan - 1 day
  • A draft training plan and manual - 4 days
  • Review of the training plan and manual with SSDO - 1 day
  • Final training plan and manual - 1 day
  • Training of staff - 4 days
  • Detailed report of the training - 1 day
  • Total number of days 12 days
Article 8: Supervision/Coordination
  • The consultant will work directly with the programme manager under the supervision of the Executive Director.
Article 9: Remuneration/ Payment Modality
  • SSDO will pay consultancy fee for the duration of this assignment.
  • Lump sum payment will be made based on the following:
  • Upon signature of the contract: 60%
  • Upon submission of final narrative report: 40%
Consultants Competencies and Requirements
  • Must have technical skills in the area S/he is applying.
  • Demonstrate experience in the area S/he is applying and must provide evidence of previous works done in this regard with relevant contacts details
  • Have a Bank Account and Tax Identification Number.
  • Must be available at a short notice.
  • Well spoken and written English.
  • Must be computer literate.
    How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should  send their Curriculum Vitae with a Cover Letter, reflecting relevant past work experience, including two referees conversant with their work to: [email protected] The lot of Interest should be the subject matter.   Application Deadline  13th April, 2018.   Note
  • Only successful applicants will be contacted on or before 20th April, 2018.
  • Women with credible records in any of the identified areas are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • South Saharan Social Development is an Equal Opportunity Employer.