Institutional Strategy Review and Development Consultant

Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development

Within the framework of the Regional Development and Protection Program ( RDPP ), coordinated by the Royal Danish Embassy in Beirut and funded by the EU, Austria, the Czech Republic, Ireland, Denmark, Netherlands and Switzerland, ARDD is implementing the project Future Forward: Unlocking Sustainable Local Opportunities which is aimed at improving livelihoods opportunities for Syrian refugees and host communities in Jordan through increasingly localized ecosystem.

Through this multi annual initiative, ARDD has been supporting the localization of the livelihood sector in Jordan focusing on capacitation of local civil society, networking and partnership building among the diversified set of stakeholders engaged in the sector.

Within this framework, ARDD aims to strengthen its institutional capacity to support localized advocacy efforts in the medium and long term. To achieve this purpose, ARDD is implementing a capacity development plan over a three-year period which was developed to address identified skill gaps and institutional capacity development needs. (ARDD) is currently implementing its BUILD Strategy PHONE_NUMBER) . However, rapid shifts in the operational context including funding constraints, a shrinking civic space, and changing donor priorities necessitate developing new strategy to ensure long-term sustainability, adaptability, and strategic coherence.

Purpose and Scope

The primary purpose is to lead the review of the current institutional strategy and support the development of a new three-year strategy informed by organizational learning and the evolving humanitarian-development context.

Key Tasks include:

• Evaluating achievements, challenges, and gaps of the existing BUILD Strategy PHONE_NUMBER) and the Program Department s Operational Strategy.
• Reassessing the operational context to realign ARDD goals and institutional capacities.
• Developing a new Institutional Strategy with clear goals, priorities, and milestones for the next 3 years.
• Supporting the development of strategic briefs for thematic areas, including clear indicators and milestones

Contract Duration

The consultancy is scheduled within 60 Days as per the following framework and within 4 months, allocated as follows

Month

# days

Key Activities

Responsible Parties

1

10

Review evaluates the existing BUILD Strategy PHONE_NUMBER), and the Program Department s operational strategy.

Consultant I

1

5

Integrate lessons learned and recommendations from Outcome 3 trainings, leadership workshops, and capacity development activities to the institutional strategic documents

Consultant I, Future Forward Project Team, HR team

2

5

Assess achievements, challenges, and gaps based on organizational performance and capacity development outcomes.

Consultant I, Senior Management

2-4

30

Develop a revised Institutional Strategy for ARDD, articulating clear strategic goals, priorities, and milestones for the coming phase.

Propose adjustments to related strategies where relevant.

Consultant I, Senior Management

4

10

Supports the development of strategic briefs for each of the organization s thematic areas, including clear indicators and, where relevant, milestones to inform mid-term review

Consultant I, Program department, Senior Management

Ethics and Risks

The consultant must agree and sign up to ARDD s ethical guidelines and code of conduct. The project presents medium to low risks. Concrete risks that could affect its execution concern any delay that might be caused due to the unavailability of ARDD team or the consultant.

Key Sources and People to be Consulted

Documents: BUILD Strategy 24-25, Program Department Operational Strategy PHONE_NUMBER), and Outcome 3 training/workshop reports.

ARDD Senior Management, Programs Management, Future Forward Project Team, and HR Team

ARDD Management

ARDD will provide the following support to ensure the successful completion of the consultancy:

• Review of deliverables and submission of comments.
• Regular meetings (online/offline) to be held with the consultant to clarify queries or pending issues.
• ARDD team will be available to answer the consultant s questions relevant to the scope of the consultancy.
• ARDD s administration department will provide support to finalize the work of the consultancy. (The administrative support includes logistical assistance and implementation of ARDD s policies where applicable).