Sierra Leone: Consultancy for Mano River Union Strategic Plan Revision in Biodiversity and Climate Change

Aug 21, 2018 | Tetra Tech

 Tetra Tech, Inc. provides consulting, engineering, program management, and construction management services that address fundamental needs for water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, and energy

Tetra Tech International Development Services headquartered in Arlington, VA is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a potential Mano River Union Strategic Plan Consultancy position on a USAID funded program Biodiversity and Climate Change Project (WA BiCC). WA BiCC has three components: to combat wildlife trafficking, increase coastal resilience to climate change, and reduce deforestation, forest degradation, and biodiversity loss.

The aim of this assignment is to conduct a participatory process of updating/revising the MRU strategic plan. To this end, the Consultant will review the relevant literature and reports. He/She will also endeavor to gather the views and opinions of stakeholders, including staff of the MRU Secretariat during individual interviews and workshops that will be held at key stages of the process. At the end of the study, the consultant is expected to produce the three following documents: 1) an analysis of gaps in the implementation of the current strategic plan, 2) a draft revised strategic plan comprising a vision, guidelines, objectives and measures to achieve these objectives; 3) a complete and validated version of the strategic plan with an operational action plan backed by a budget.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical leadership and advice to the Secretariat during the revision of the plan. During this period, the consultant will review all the relevant documents concerning the plan, request for comments and clarifications on all issues of concern, including visits and dialogues with partners in Freetown;
  • Draw up a balance sheet of achievements, gaps and challenges in the implementation of the current strategic plan;
  • Present this report on the analysis of gaps within the MRU staff and management team during a workshop, with special emphasis on identified priorities;
  • Prepare and submit the draft revised strategic plan and operational strategy to the Secretariat and for validation during an inclusive workshop (MRU representatives, country experts, NGOs technical and financial partners);
  • Finalize and submit the final draft of the strategic plan, including the operational plan to the MRU Secretariat; and
  • Prepare and submit a final assignment report.

Qualifications:

  • Masters of Doctorate degree in Social Sciences;
  • An overall experience of at least 15 years;
  • Ten years’ experience in participatory development planning;
  • At least two similar assignments;
  • A good knowledge of institutions or organizations with similar missions;
  • Working experience in a multicultural and multilingual environment.
  • Must be fluent in English and a working knowledge of French will be an additional asset.