The Horn Economic and Social Policy Institute (HESPI) is an independent and autonomous socio-economic policy research and institutional capacity building organization working in the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) region. Among other regional interventions, the Institute is implementing a program named Strengthening African Leadership for Climate Adaptation (SALCA) which aims to enhance the organizational performance of African entities working on climate adaptation. The SALCA program is coordinated by the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) and aims to transform HESPI into an entity that contributes significantly to the implementation of an evidence-based climate adaptation agenda.
In the effort of realizing this transformation, the Institute hereby invites consulting firms or individual consultants to provide the following consultancy services. An individual applicant or a firm can apply for one or more of the assignments listed below. Only summaries of the scope of the role and the required qualification are highlighted here. The full TOR for each of the assignment that contain details of the scope of work, qualifications and submission requirements can be accessed from HESPI’s website www.hespi.org/Announcement/consultancy.
The closing date for submission of the application is in 15 days from the day of announcement. The applications must enclose updated CVs of the applicants, cover letter and all required documents as detailed in the respective TORs of the assignments. For firms, the updated CVs of all consultants involving in the assignment and the company profile of the firm/company should be enclosed. The applications must be sent to contacthespi@hespi.org with a copy to daniel.fantaye@hespi.org and hiwot.gezahegn@hespi.org. The applications can be submitted for one or more of the following consultancy assignments:
1. A consultancy service for Climate Adaptation Research Service
This is a dynamic role for 2 years based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and the successful candidate will be responsible for providing her/his support to the HESPI research team in four fronts (i) Technical Capacity Building in Adaptation research (ii) Strategizing the Institute’s climate adaptation research portfolio (iii) Climate Finance Mobilization, and (iv) Networking and partnership building. The objective of the assignment is to improve the Climate Change adaptation research skill and knowledge of HESPI’s research and program team. The applicant for this role needs to have at leastMaster’s degree in a filed related to Climate Change, Meteorology, Geography, Environmental Sciences/Studies, Development Economics, Energy, Environmental Law or other closely related fields of study. A certified and verifiable on-the job training in climate adaptation research, climate research resources mobilization, climate adaptation research capacity building, climate research strategy developing, leading advocacy or related topics will be an advantage. The applicant will also require a minimum of 5 (five) years of verifiable experience in similar or related role or deliverables. Full TOR is available @www.hespi.org/Announcement/consultancy.
2. A consultancy service to develop a MEAL guideline for HESPI
The objective of this assignment is to develop a Result Measurement, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manual (RM/MEAL) guideline for HESPI. The consultant will define the RM &MEAL standard/Framework to provide necessary directions for users (Program and M&E staff) of HESPI. The scope of the assignment will include assessing the operational context and defining the guideline scope, producing a well-written guideline, providing hands-on training for relevant HESPI staff members on the tenets of MEAL. The applicant for this role will require a Post graduate degree (MA or PhD) in statistics, project management, international development, organizational development, development studies, Economics, or any other related fields of measurement. He/she will also require a certified training in Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Management, Data Management, Strategic Planning, Planning and Managing Surveys, Developing M&E guidelines or manuals, Training delivery on M&E, Information Management System or using ICT in M&E, or any other related areas. The applicant will also require a minimum of ten (10) years of verifiable experience in similar or related role or deliverables. Full TOR is available@ www.hespi.org/Announcement/consultancy.
3. A consultancy service to develop Program Management Manual
The objective of this consultancy assignment is to prepare a Program Management Manual (PMM) to guide the development and management of HESPI programs/projects. The scope of the work will include (i) Assessment of program/Project management practices of HESPI to understand the culture, gaps, needs and opportunities for effective program/project management (ii) Developing a well-written PMM/guideline (iii) Train relevant staff members on the PMM usage/application. The applicant for this role will require anadvanced university degree (Master’s Degree or PhD) in business administration, Project Management, Management, economics, development studies M&E or other related fields of study. A successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage. The applicant is also required to have a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in project or program management, data analytics, data administration or related areas. Full TOR is available @ www.hespi.org/Announcement/consultancy.
4. A consultancy service for adopting IPSAS and update HESPI financial manual
The objectives of this consultancy assignment are to (i) support in the adoption of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) into the HESPI financial function and (ii) produce an updated financial and accounting procedures manual for the Institute. The scope of the work will include (i) Adopting and Implementing IPSAS (ii) updating the HESPI Financial and Accounting Procedures Manual and (iii) Training of relevant staff on implementation of IPSAS. The applicant for this role will require a Master’s degree in Financial Law, Accounting or Business Administration with over 5 years of working experience, preferably within the IGAD region. She/He will also require IPSAS professional qualification from ACCA or similar recognized body, and a ddemonstrable previous experience of development of high-quality Financial Management and Accounting policy manuals for regional or international institutions with recorded concrete evidences. Considerable experience in adopting and implementing IPSAS) and/ or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for minimum of five (5) years. Full TOR is available @ www.hespi.org/Announcement/consultancy.
