[kictanet] Fwd: Fahamu seeks a Change Manager

[Alice Munyua]

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Best

Alice

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TERMS OF REFERENCE CHANGE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT

Duration of assignment: 5 months Expected start date: September 3, 2012

ABOUT FAHAMU
Fahamu has a vision of the world where people organise to emancipate 
themselves from all forms of oppression, recognise their social 
responsibilities, respect each other's differences, and realise their 
full potential.

Fahamu strengthens and nurtures the movement for social justice in 
Africa by:

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    generating knowledge to serve activism, bridging the gap between
    theory and practice -- Tuliwaza

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    creating learning for, by and across movements -- Adilisha

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    amplifying Africa-centred voices, perspectives and solutions in

    policy and decision-making at all levels -- Utetezi

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    creating platforms for analysis and debate -- Pambazuka

    ABOUT ASSIGNMENT
    Fahamu is looking for an experienced organization change manager to
    support the completion of Fahamu's Africa transition. The change
    manager consultancy position is a full-time short-term assignment.
    The consultant or team of consultants are expected to complete the
    assignment within 5 months of the start of the assignment.

PURPOSE
The purpose of the assignment is to support the completion of Fahamu's 
Africa transition. The change management consultant's role will be to 
lead the diagnosis of the organization's governance structures and human 
resources; conduct a collective visioning and design exercise for 
Fahamu's Africa governance; provide recommendations for the 
strengthening of Fahamu's human resource capacities; develop a detailed 
transition plan and oversee its implementation.

Specific tasks

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    Conduct an in-depth analysis of the transition process, governance,

    human resources and organizational capacity in relation to its

    mission, vision, mandate and current programmatic work.

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    Conduct a consultation process, visioning exercise and strategic
    planning for Fahamu's full Africa transition with outgoing and
    incoming board members and staff; Fahamu's partners, donors,

    supporters and counterpart organizations.

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    Design a detailed transition plan including change management

    risks and mitigation.

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    Oversee and support the implementation of key elements of the

    transition plan in a timely and professional manner, with minimal
    disruption to Fahamu's work.

    Deliverables
    - A methodological note that specifies:

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        Data collection method and sources of information.

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        Clear identification of the interventions under review and

    levels of analysis that includes target groups; counterpart
    organizations; allies and partners; outgoing and incoming senior
    board and staff; donors; others
    c. The different roles of the stakeholders above and how they will
    be involved in the analysis, planning, visioning and transition plan
    implementation.

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    -­- A draft analytical report on Fahamu's governance and human
    resource, transition and recommendations for discussion and feedback
    by Fahamu's transition advisory group.

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    -­- Transition plan and budget

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    -­- Final report and recommendations

    Person specifications

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        At least 7 years of experience in organization change management,

        strategic planning and visioning

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        At least an undergraduate degree in Organizational Development

        or a related field

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        Proven experience in change management in a non-profit

environment in Africa

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    Proven commitment to the vision and principles of Fahamu

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    Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

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    Full time commitment for 5 months to this assignment

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    An excellent communicator with good negotiation skills

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    Excellent facilitation skills

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    French and Kiswahili language skills preferred

    Consultancy duration
    The overall consultancy period is 5 months beginning September 3, 2012.

    Location Nairobi, Kenya.

    How to apply
    Applications should be provided by August 24, 2012. Applications
    received after this date will not be considered. Only shortlisted
    candidates will be contacted.

    Interested candidates are invited to submit to infokenya at fahamu.org:

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Curriculum vitae of the consultant or team of consultants that 
highlights experience with similar assignments
A detailed description of:
Your understanding of the assignment

How you intend to work on this project Your expected fees


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