REQUEST FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) is soliciting for short-term consultants to conduct a 5-10 days consultancy to develop an Inventory and Asset policy, and review and update our Human Resource, Travel, Operations and Procurement policy and manual.

WEWE is considering reviewing her policies to meet global best practices and USAID rules and regulations. We are looking for experienced and preferably certified experts with over 10 years’ experience in their related fields. Therefore, WEWE is soliciting for consulting individual expertise to bid for the following consultancies.

  1. Organizational Inventory and Asset Policy Expert

SCOPE OF WORK

  • Develop WEWE Inventory and Asset Policy Manual, incorporating best standards and tailored towards a not-for-profit organization and in conformity with the international best practices and Nigerian legal requirements and trends.
  • Ensure the policy incorporates controls against abuse and in line with best standards and tailored towards a not-for-profit organization.

TERMS OF REFERENCE

  • The Consultant shall conduct needs assessment and prepare a pre-assessment report of the current Inventory Policies and Procedures with the justification for improvements.
  • Identify lapses and lacunas and such other inconsistencies and suggest corrective measures.
  • The Consultant shall have the overall responsibility to develop requisite institutional/organisational Policy proposals and the procedures for adoption.
  • Develop such mitigation and transition protocols required for the seamless onboarding of the new policy manuals.
  • Ensure legal, economic and audit risk assessment, reduction and mitigation protocols for the new model policies.
  • Ensure that business continuity and sustainability processes are incorporated in the model policy.

ESTIMATED CONSULTANCY DURATION.

  • The consultancy is estimated to run a duration of 2 weeks.

QUALIFICATION, REQUIREMENT AND EXPERIENCE

  1. Evidence of active and continuous consultancy within the last 5 years.
  2. Evidence of tax clearance within the previous 3 years, provision of Tax Identification Number (TIN).
  1. Requisite expert proficiencies and certifications on the key subject areas: Inventory and Asset Managements.
  2. Demonstrated capacity to deliver on the scope of work and terms of reference within the timeline.
  3. Result-oriented and able to work independently.
  4. Proof of Consultancy Clientele.
  5. Minimum of Master’s Degree in Business Administration, or postgraduate diploma in related courses.
  6. High level of oral and written communication skills in English Language.

CONSULATANCY FEE RATE

  • Fixed Fee (Negotiable)

DELIVERABLES

  • WEWE Inventory and Asset Policy Manual
  • Agenda for meeting with WEWE-LOPIN 2 Project Management Team to discuss the implementation of the policy.
  • Presentation to the WEWE-LOPIN 2 Project Management Team on the updated policy
  • Minutes of the relevant meetings with WEWE-LOPIN 2 Project Management Team detailing the relevant inputs.
  • Final Consultancy Report inclusive of photographs.
  1. Organizational Travel Policy Expert

 SCOPE OF WORK

  • Review and improve WEWE Travel Policy Manual incorporating controls against abuse and in line with best standards and tailored towards a not-for-profit organization.

TERMS OF REFERENCE

  • The Consultant shall conduct needs assessment and prepare a pre-assessment report of the current Travel Policy and Procedures with the justification for improvements.
  • Identify lapses and lacunas and such other inconsistencies and suggest corrective measures.
  • The Consultant shall have the overall responsibility to develop requisite institutional/organisational Policy proposals and the procedures for adoption.
  • Develop such mitigation and transition protocols required for the seamless onboarding of the new policy manuals.
  • Ensure legal, economic and audit risk assessment, reduction and mitigation protocols for the new model policy.
  • Ensure that business continuity and sustainability processes are incorporated in the model policy.

ESTIMATED CONSULTANCY DURATION.

  • The consultancy is estimated to run a duration of 2 weeks.

QUALIFICATION, REQUIREMENT AND EXPERIENCE

  1. Evidence of active and continuous consultancy within the last 5 years.
  2. Evidence of tax clearance within the previous 3 years, provision of Tax Identification Number (TIN).
  3. Requisite expert proficiencies and certifications on the key subject areas: Travel Managements.
  4. Demonstrated capacity to deliver on the scope of work and terms of reference within the timeline.
  5. Result-oriented and able to work independently.
  6. Proof of Consultancy Clientele.
  7. Minimum of Master’s Degree in Business Administration, or postgraduate diploma in related courses.
  8. High level of oral and written communication skills in English Language.

CONSULTANCY FEE RATE

  • Fixed Fee (Negotiable)

DELIVERABLES

  • Revised WEWE Travel Policy
  • Agenda for meeting with WEWE-LOPIN 2 Project Management Team to discuss the implementation of the policy.
  • Presentation to the WEWE-LOPIN 2 Project Management Team on the updated policy
  • Minutes of the relevant meetings with WEWE-LOPIN 2 Project Management Team detailing the relevant inputs.
  • Final Consultancy Report inclusive of photographs. 
  1. Organizational Operations Policy Expert

 SCOPE OF WORK

  • Develop WEWE Operations Policy Manual, incorporating best standards and tailored towards a not-for-profit organization and in conformity with the international best practices and Nigerian legal requirements and trends.
  • Develop an Operations Policy Manual taking into consideration, WEWE’s organizational peculiarities and in line with best standards and tailored towards a not-for-profit organization.

TERMS OF REFERENCE

  • The Consultant shall conduct needs assessment and prepare a pre-assessment report of the current Operations Policies and Procedures with the justification for improvements.
  • Identify lapses and lacunas and such other inconsistencies and suggest corrective measures.
  • The Consultant shall have the overall responsibility develop requisite institutional/organizational Policy proposals and the procedures for adoption.
  • Develop such mitigation and transition protocols required for the seamless onboarding of the new policy manuals.
  • Ensure legal, economic and audit risk assessment, reduction and mitigation protocols for the new model policy.
  • Ensure that business continuity and sustainability processes are incorporated in the model policy.

ESTIMATED CONSULTANCY DURATION.

  • The consultancy is estimated to run a duration of 2 weeks.

QUALIFICATION, REQUIREMENT AND EXPERIENCE

  1. Evidence of active and continuous consultancy within the last 5 years.
  2. Evidence of tax clearance within the previous 3 years, provision of Tax Identification Number (TIN).
  3. Requisite expert proficiencies and certifications on the key subject areas: Operations Managements.
  4. Demonstrated capacity to deliver on the scope of work and terms of reference within the timeline.
  5. Result-oriented and able to work independently.
  6. Proof of Consultancy Clientele.
  7. Minimum of Master’s Degree in Business Administration, or postgraduate diploma in related courses.
  8. High level of oral and written communication skills in English Language.

CONSULTANCY FEE RATE

  • Fixed Fee (Negotiable)

DELIVERABLES

  • WEWE Operations Policy Manual
  • Agenda for meeting with WEWE-LOPIN 2 Project Management Team to discuss the implementation of the policy.
  • Presentation to the WEWE-LOPIN 2 Project Management Team on the updated policy
  • Minutes of the relevant meetings with WEWE-LOPIN 2 Project Management Team detailing the relevant inputs.
  • Final Consultancy Report inclusive of photographs.
  1. Organizational Human Resource Policy Expert

 SCOPE OF WORK

  • Review and improve WEWE Human Resource Policy Manual, remuneration, employee benefit and value proposition package incorporating best standards and tailored towards a not-for-profit organization and in conformity with the international best practices and Nigerian labour legal requirements and trends.
  • Develop an HR Policy Manual taking into consideration, WEWE’s organizational peculiarities and in line with best standards and tailored towards a not-for-profit organization.

TERMS OF REFERENCE

  • The Consultant shall conduct needs assessment and prepare a pre-assessment report of the current Human Resource Policy and Procedures with the justification for improvements.
  • Identify lapses and lacunas and such other inconsistencies and suggest corrective measures.
  • The Consultant shall have the overall responsibility develop requisite institutional/organizational Policy proposals and the procedures for adoption.
  • Develop such mitigation and transition protocols required for the seamless onboarding of the new HR policy manual.
  • Ensure legal, economic and audit risk assessment, reduction and mitigation protocols for the new model HR policy.
  • Ensure that business continuity and sustainability processes are incorporated in the model policy.

ESTIMATED CONSULTANCY DURATION.

  • The consultancy is estimated to run a duration of 2 weeks.

QUALIFICATION, REQUIREMENT AND EXPERIENCE

  1. Evidence of active and continuous consultancy within the last 5 years.
  2. Evidence of tax clearance within the previous 3 years, provision of Tax Identification Number (TIN).
  3. Requisite expert proficiencies and certifications on the key subject areas: Human Resources Managements.
  4. Demonstrated capacity to deliver on the scope of work and terms of reference within the timeline.
  5. Result-oriented and able to work independently.
  6. Proof of Consultancy Clientele.
  7. Minimum of Master’s Degree in Business Administration, or postgraduate diploma in HR or related courses.
  8. High level of oral and written communication skills in English Language.

CONSULTANCY FEE RATE

  • Fixed Fee (Negotiable)

DELIVERABLES

  • Revised WEWE employee benefit and value proposition package
  • Revised WEWE Human Resource Policy Manual
  • Agenda for meeting with WEWE-LOPIN 2 Project Management Team to discuss the implementation of the policy.
  • Presentation to the WEWE-LOPIN 2 Project Management Team on the updated policy
  • Minutes of the relevant meetings with WEWE-LOPIN 2 Project Management Team detailing the relevant inputs.
  • Final Consultancy Report inclusive of photographs.
  1. Organizational Procurement Policy Expert

SCOPE OF WORK

  • Review and improve WEWE Procurement Policy Manual.
  • Develop a procurement policy Manual taking into consideration, WEWE’s organizational peculiarities and in line with best standards and tailored towards a not-for-profit organization.

TERMS OF REFERENCE

  • The Consultant shall conduct needs assessment and prepare a pre-assessment report of the current procurement policy and procedures with the justification for improvements.
  • Identify lapses and lacunas and such other inconsistencies and suggest corrective measures.
  • The Consultant shall have the overall responsibility develop requisite institutional/organizational Policy proposals and the procedures for adoption.
  • Develop such mitigation and transition protocols required for the seamless onboarding of the new procurement policy manual.
  • Ensure legal, economic and audit risk assessment, reduction and mitigation protocols for the new model procurement policy.
  • Ensure that business continuity and sustainability processes are incorporated in the model policy.

ESTIMATED CONSULTANCY DURATION.

  • The consultancy is estimated to run a duration of 2 weeks.

QUALIFICATION, REQUIREMENT AND EXPERIENCE

  1. Evidence of active and continuous consultancy within the last 5 years.
  2. Evidence of tax clearance within the previous 3 years, provision of Tax Identification Number (TIN).
  3. Requisite expert proficiencies and certifications on the key subject areas: Human Resources Managements.
  4. Demonstrated capacity to deliver on the scope of work and terms of reference within the timeline.
  5. Result-oriented and able to work independently.
  6. Proof of Consultancy Clientele.
  7. Minimum of Master’s Degree in Business Administration, or postgraduate diploma in procurement or related courses.
  8. High level of oral and written communication skills in English Language.

CONSULTANCY FEE RATE

  • Fixed Fee (Negotiable)

DELIVERABLES

  • Revised WEWE procurement Policy Manual
  • Agenda for meeting with WEWE-LOPIN 2 Project Management Team to discuss the implementation of the policy.
  • Presentation to the WEWE-LOPIN 2 Project Management Team on the updated policy
  • Minutes of the relevant meetings with WEWE-LOPIN 2 Project Management Team detailing the relevant inputs.
  • Final Consultancy Report inclusive of photographs.

Method of Application

Interested consultants should send their comprehensive curriculum vitae and cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MS word document) explaining suitability for the job to the email addresses stated below.

S/N Vacant Positions Location(s) Email Address for Consultants
1 Organizational Inventory and Asset policy Expert Abuja inventoryconsultancy@weweng.org
2 Organizational Travel Policy Expert Abuja travelconsultancy@weweng.org
3 Organizational Operations Policy  Expert Abuja operationsconsultancy@weweng.org
4 Organizational Human Resource Policy Expert Abuja hrconsultancy@weweng.org

 

5 Organizational Procurement Policy  Expert Abuja proconsultancy@weweng.org

 

Please indicate the type of consultancy(ies) applied for in the subject line of the email. Consultants are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on the application letter as well as three professional referees. Consultants must provide functional email addresses and telephone numbers of referees.

Kindly Note: This advertisement is open till September 7, 2018 and shortlisting and interview will come up in the week of September 17, 2018.

Duration of Assignment: The assignment is to be completed within two weeks from the date of the official signing of the contract. Final policy will be delivered to WEWE latest by October 2, 2018.