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Consultant - Organization Capacity Assessment

JOB SUMMARY
Company	Nathan Associ...
Industry	International...
Category	Human Resourc...
Location	Accra
Job Status	Contractor/Co...
Salary	TBD
Education	Master’...
Experience	N/A
Job Expires	May 24, 2024
Contact	HR Manager

Company Profile

Nathan, a Cadmus Company is a leading provider of analytic and economic consultancy services worldwide. In the past decade, we have implemented more than 120 projects in more than 50 countries leveraging our global presence in Washington DC, London, and India. From improved transparency and deeper stakeholder engagement to more effective policies and more resilient businesses, we deliver results that impact economic growth, human development, and poverty reduction. We are passionate about applying our deep analytical expertise and advanced proprietary tools to generate economic solutions tailored to our clients’ unique challenges. Nathan focuses on a range of economic development subject matter areas including Trade & Logistics; Economic Policy & Governance; Private Sector Development; Women’s Economic Empowerment; and Financial Solutions.

Job Description

Background

The Feed the Future Ghana Trade and Investment (GTI) Activity is a four-year program that seeks to improve the enabling environment for Ghana’s economic growth by (1) facilitating growth in export-oriented trade; (2) improving and developing product standards; (3) catalyzing investments in private enterprises related to high-value commercial crops; (4) promoting job creation, particularly among women and youth; (5) promoting economic growth. GTI seeks to strengthen the food safety enforcement systems to enhance exports and foster SME growth.

GTI aims to strengthen food safety enforcement systems to boost exports and spur SME growth by tackling the underlying causes of agricultural underinvestment and empowering marginalized populations to engage more effectively in agribusiness and trade. As part of this effort, GTI has undertaken extensive outreach to enhance quality standards and certification within the domestic value chain, laying the groundwork for SMEs to successfully navigate certification audits and fortify their organizational capacities for long-term sustainability. Additionally, GTI has supported trade and investment in export firms by awarding 36 grants to organizations, comprising 4 public entities and 32 private SMEs. These grants are intended to enhance product standards certification and market development. Through these initiatives, GTI is poised to aid USG-assisted organizations in refining their management structures using standardized metrics for assessing capacity improvement.

Utilizing the organization capacity assessment (OCA) process over the past years with public, private, and trade associations, GTI has facilitated the establishment of capacity-building resources for organizations. This process involved providing criteria to assess current management capacity and pinpoint key areas for enhancement. Through prioritization, action plans were developed to address identified gaps, encompassing management, compliance, and program components to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the organization's dynamics.

The OCA process featured a guided self-assessment led by a skilled facilitator, fostering a sense of ownership within organizations regarding their improvement plans. The assessment aimed to illuminate strengths and weaknesses, prioritize gap areas, and support the implementation of targeted solutions. Building on these achievements, GTI aims to expand OCAs to include all current grantees and offer technical support to develop tailored action plans. This expanded approach will involve conducting interviews, evaluating organizational capacities, conducting analyses to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and subsequently prioritizing and crafting action plans based on assessment findings. This strategic scaling up of OCAs will empower grantees to address specific issues and advance their organizational capabilities effectively.

The short-term consultant(s) will work with grantee SME management to conduct a comprehensive assessment across seven key areas, including governance, financial management, administration, human resources management, organizational management, and program/project performance. The consultant will use relevant materials for analysis to identify gaps, prioritize issues, and develop actionable plans. They will also coordinate internal meetings and deliver the final report.

Position Summary

GTI works with public, and private organizations (SMEs), and trade associations to improve the enabling environment for Ghana’s economic growth by providing grants and capacity building for government and Small and Medium Enterprises that spearhead export growth, product standards, and creating investment opportunities. The support is expected to lead to improved organizational performance through structured capacity development support to improve the enabling environment for Ghana’s economic growth. To institute training resources with partners, GTI seeks consultant(s) to conduct an organizational capacity assessment (OCA) of GoG partners and SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprise) grantees and beneficiaries’ organizations. The consultant(s) is expected to work with each partner to identify gaps, prioritize areas, and develop a capacity-building plan. The consultant is expected to assist organizations in assessing critical elements for effective organizational management and identify those areas that need strengthening or further development. The OCA process should enable grantees and SMES organizations to define a capacity-building improvement plan, based on self-assessed needs in key domain areas and monitor improvement in their performance. A review after implementation would determine the level of capacity improvement of USG-supported organizations.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

Each consultant is expected to:

• Review relevant documentation and background information of assigned public and private SMEs and grantee partners.

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the organizational structures, processes, and challenges.

• Identify key members of the organizations including board, management, and staff within the SMEs and grantees organization to work with in the organization.

• Conduct interviews and meetings with stakeholders to gather their perspectives on organizational capacity.

• Utilize appropriate assessment tools and methodologies to evaluate the organizational capacity of the SMEs and grantees.

• Analyze assessment results to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

• Assess the capability of SMEs and grantees in governance, administration, human resources management, financial management, organizational management, program management and project performance management

• Collaborate with the SMEs and grantees to prioritize and develop an action plan based on the assessment findings.

• Facilitate workshops and discussions to prioritize and set goals for capacity building.

• Provide tailored recommendations for capacity-building initiatives, including training, process improvements, and resource allocation.

• Establish mechanisms for monitoring the implementation of the action plan.

• Develop evaluation criteria to measure the impact of capacity-building efforts.

• Prepare a comprehensive report outlining the assessment findings, action plan, and recommendations.

• Present the findings and action plan to the SMEs, grantees, and relevant stakeholders.

Deliverables

Inception report with an implementation plan
Individual organization's capacity assessment report with action plans
Gap analysis and recommendations to GTI
Final report of the entire process

Level of Effort

This assignment will be executed from June 2024 to November 2024, for a maximum level of effort of 60 days.

Required Skills or Experience

.The potential candidate should have a combination of academic qualifications, practical experience, and a deep understanding of the SME sector to effectively conduct organization capacity assessments for SMEs.:

A relevant bachelor's or master's degree in business administration, management, organizational development, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience in conducting organizational capacity assessments, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises. This could include a history of working with SMEs in similar capacity assessment projects.
The consultant should have a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities specific to the SME sector, including familiarity with the business environment, regulatory frameworks, and industry trends.
Strong analytical and diagnostic skills to assess organizational structures, processes, and systems, and to identify areas for improvement.
Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with SME owners, managers, and employees, and to present findings and recommendations in a clear and actionable manner.
An understanding of various industries and their specific operational requirements, as well as the ability to tailor assessment approaches to different types of SMEs.
Proven ability to propose practical and feasible solutions to enhance organizational capacity and performance.

Location and Reporting

This position will be in Accra with on-site trips to different parts of Ghana where GTI grantees operate. The Consultant will report to the Capacity Building and Training Specialist as well as the GTI Chief of Party.

How To Apply

Please submit the proposal, including a CV and Cover Letter, to GTIRecruit@ghana-ti.com with the assignment title and your surname in the email subject line. The application deadline is May 26, 2024.

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