Strategic Plan Consultancy 2024 – 2028

Epilepsy Warriors Foundation (EWF) is an independent organization of persons with disabilities (OPD) and non-profit making organization based in Blantyre, Malawi, with the prime motto to bring epilepsy out of the shadows. In 2018 a group of educated, dynamic and epilepsy activists living with Epilepsy working in the development sector, got together to establish an organization for addressing the m…

Strategic Plan Consultancy 2024 – 2028

Introduction and Background
Epilepsy Warriors Foundation (EWF) is an independent organization of persons with disabilities (OPD) and non-profit making organization based in Blantyre, Malawi, with the prime motto to bring epilepsy out of the shadows. In 2018 a group of educated, dynamic and epilepsy activists living with Epilepsy working in the development sector, got together to establish an organization for addressing the most urgent and pressing needs of people with epilepsy. True to this spirit, the organization was named Epilepsy Rights Foundation; later changed to Epilepsy Warriors Foundation. In order to achieve its mandate, EWF will be developing a five year strategic plan covering a period of 2024-2029 with financial support from the Disability Rights Fund (DRF) Epilepsy Warriors Foundation is therefore seeking the services of qualified professionals or consultancy firms to develop a five year strategic plan from 2024-2029 which will define the organizations mission, vision, values and strategic interventions for its operation. As an organization founded under the principals of human rights, the strategic planning process must be embedded in principals of equality and non-discrimination. This process should serve as an opportunity to critically review our practices, refresh our objectives


Scope of Work
In conjunction with staff and Board, the consultant will: Review EWF’s vision, mission based on its core objectives, performance and track record Propose strategies for achieving EWF goals and objectives Prepare annual action plans for the tenure of EWF strategic plan to include, inter alia objectives, activities, resource mobilization, key result areas and outcomes. Undertake stakeholder mapping


Deliverables
It is anticipated the consultant’s activities and deliverables will include: An inception report with process guide and strategic plan template and clear timelines Draft issues paper or situation analysis Time span The assignment is expected to take a maximum of 23 man days.


Reporting Arrangements
The consultant will report directly to the Executive Director. The Director will provide relevant background documents necessary for the assignment.


Minimum Qualifications
The consultant/ consultancy should have the following individual/ collective skills and qualifications: Experience and expertise in strategic planning and organizational development Experience working with non-profit organizations Knowledge and understanding of human rights, in particular the rights of persons with disabilities Excellent writing and editing skills (Written and oral fluency in English is a requirement) Ability to work with minimal supervision


Submission Requirements
All of the documents given below must be shared in one email Technical Proposal (Not more than 7 pages) outlining the proposed design and methodology and the justification for the selected methodology Financial Budget (2 page) providing a breakdown of time spent on each task, roles and responsibilities per team member. Consultant/ consultancy profile and CV(s)

Resource Mobilization Consultancy 2024 –

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Grant Writing and Resource Mobilization Consultancy

Deadline for receiving applications: 21st October 2024

  1. INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND

Epilepsy Warriors Foundation (EWF) is an Organization of Persons with Disabilities (DPO)/ nonprofit organization based in Blantyre, Malawi. EWF’s prime motto is bringing Epilepsy ‘out of the shadows.’

In 2018 a group of educated, dynamic and epilepsy activists living with Epilepsy working in the development sector, got together to establish an organization for addressing the most urgent and pressing needs of people with epilepsy. True to this spirit, the organization was named Epilepsy Rights Foundation; later changed to Epilepsy Warriors Foundation.

EWF, with funding from the Southern Africa Litigation Centre, is looking to hire a consultant to train its staff in grant writing and resource mobilization, this will enable the organization effectively implement its strategic plan and secure long term sustainability.

OUR VISION

For people with epilepsy to receive proper health care, support, public respect, understanding and coexist in harmony with all other people

OUR MISSION

To promote human rights, epilepsy awareness and inclusive societies 

Objective:

The consultancy’s objective is to equip EWF staff and volunteers with the necessary skills and knowledge to write compeling proposals, develop a resource mobilisation strategy to increase the long term sustainability of the organization.

2. PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The purpose of the assignment is to:

  • Undertake Donor Land Scaping Analysis
  • Develop a plan to engage new donors (traditional and non-traditional).
  • Identify the current gap in resources for sustainable programme intervention
  • To equip EWF team with techniques of resource mobilization and key concept of proposal writing
  • Draft master fundraising proposal(s) aligned with EWF’s  Strategy.
  • To equip the EWF team with Finance Management and Resource Mobilization skills  
  • Develop a Resource Mobilization Strategy
  • SCOPE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The consultant shall implement the following:

  • Collaborate with senior management team  to create a resource mobilisation strategy and a plan to increase the organizations revenue.
  • Research Funding prospects and create a database for funding partners for restricted and un-restricted funding.
  • Develop creative, strategic and meaningful apeals, campaigns and activities
  • REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCES
  • Advanced University Degree in social sociences, Development, Planning, administration or a related filed.
  • Good project proposal writing skills having  knowledge of the grant-making process and with a track record of having developed winning concepts and proposals.
  • Knowledge of funding sources and trends in the grant-making community
  • Donor relation
  • Result oriented grant writer with expertise in researching and analyzing grant opportunities and developing funding strategies
  • At least 8 years of progressively responsible experience in resource mobilization and global experience in the development sector preferably on human rights, global health and advocacy.
  • Ability to communicate with donors and senior management, sound judgment, analytic skills, networking and interpersonal skills, ability to plan and organize
  • Strong interpersonal skills to relate and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders
  • MODE OF APPLICATION
  • Cover letter summarizing suitability and qualification for this assignment with company/consultant profile
  • MRA Certificate
  • Technical proposal with indicative work plan showing consultants planned approach to the assignment
  • Cost proposal with a proposed payment schedule for the given payments schedule
  • List of relevant similar assignment or actual outputs from these assignments 
  • Certificate of registration as a company/consultancy

Application clearly marked consultancy : Grant writing and resource mobilization should be sent via email to epilepsywarriors82@gmail.com and copy to ycoordinator.ewarriors@proton.me before close of business on Thursday 21st November 2024

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