Strategic Planning Consultant at Dorcas Aid International

About the Role

Dorcas Aid International is expanding its team and seeking a Strategic Planning Consultant to support organizational development initiatives in Nairobi, Kenya.

Objectives

The consultancy aims to achieve the following specific objectives for both NGCDP and SNCDP:

• Conduct a thorough assessment of each organisation's context and capabilities by reviewing their development priorities, governance, programme areas, operational strengths, and relationships with stakeholders
• Set the strategic direction by identifying focused and practical priorities, themes, objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), and results that reflect the mission, vision, and values of each organisation, while addressing current development challenges and evolving community needs
• Transform strategic goals into actionable steps by developing a phased implementation plan that outlines specific activities, timelines, responsibilities, and estimated budgets, plus approaches for mobilising resources and building partnerships
• Develop clear Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) frameworks that include indicators, baselines, targets, and tools to monitor progress, assess impact, and enable ongoing improvement
• Undertake a risk analysis and propose relevant mitigation strategies
• Develop a multi-annual budget that covers the proposed strategic period

Scope of Work

Inception and Planning

• Conduct an inception meeting with the project team to align on expectations, timelines, and deliverables
• Submit an inception report detailing the methodology, work plan, and tools to be used

Organisational Review

• Review existing relevant documents
• Conduct a situational analysis including SWOT and PESTEL assessments for both organisations
• Undertake a context analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

• Facilitate a participatory workshop per organisation with board members, staff, community representatives, and key partners
• Conduct key informant interviews