Consultant Opportunities at WFT Trust Private individual

Consultancy Opportunity:

The primary objective of this consultancy is to assess the progress and impact of the Strategic Plan 2021-2025 over the past three years, identify areas of improvement, and provide recommendations for the remaining period and future planning. The review should evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of WFT-T’s strategies and operations.

Scope of Work

• Assess overall program performance based on WFT-T’s unique funding approach and dual role as a funder and movement builder.
• Review key achievements, challenges, and areas for improvement.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of WFT-T’s grant-making, capacity building, and movement-building strategies.
• Analyse the sustainability and resilience of feminist-focused outcomes.
• Review WFT-T’s operational performance, governance, and leadership systems.
• Provide a comprehensive report with findings and recommendations.

Methodology
The consultancy should propose a balanced approach that includes literature/documentation review and participatory stakeholder engagement. This may involve interviews with key stakeholders, including funders, board members, grantee partners, and field visits outside Dar es Salaam.

Deliverables

• Inception Report outlining the methodological approach and timeline.
• Draft Review Report with clear findings and recommendations.
• Final Review Report addressing feedback on the draft.
• PowerPoint presentation summarizing key findings.
• Half-day presentation of findings to WFT-T stakeholders.

Consultant Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in leading evaluations, particularly those focused on women’s rights and feminist movements.
• Demonstrable expertise in theory of change analysis and participatory approaches.
• Experience working with women’s and children’s rights initiatives.
• Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills.

Timeline and Budget
The consultancy is scheduled to commence on June 17, 2024, and should be completed by August 15, 2024. The proposed budget should include all relevant costs, including professional fees, travel, accommodation, and other necessary expenses.

Application Process
Interested consultants should submit:

• An expression of interest (max 10 pages) detailing how they meet the selection criteria and their understanding of the ToR and methodology.
• CVs of the consultant(s)(max 6 pages each).
• A financial proposal with itemized fees.
• TIN and registration certificates (if applying as a firm).
• Contact details of two independent referees.

Applications should be sent no later than June 07th, 2024, to:

Women Fund Tanzania Trust,
17 Rufiji Street, Masaki
P.O. Box 79235,
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Or via email: info@wftrust.or.tz

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified by June 14, 2024.
Please ensure your application clearly demonstrates your experience and understanding of the requirements as outlined in this Terms of Reference. We look forward to your submissions.