Assignment Objectives:

It is on this background that CDTD is seeking the services of a qualified consultant or individual to support in the creation of a CDTD’s mechanism to oversee project implementation and provide oversight over financial matters. Once created, this mechanism will hold the management of CDTD accountable and ensure seamless execution of the organization’s activities and transparency over financial matters. It will be essential for ensuring accountability, efficiency, risk management, compliance, transparency, financial control, quality assurance, communication, strategic decision-making, and stakeholder confidence. It will help the organization achieve its goals and deliver successful projects while maintaining financial integrity.

Project deliverables:

In a bid to creation of a CDTD’s mechanism to oversee project implementation and provide oversight over financial matters, the consultant will be expected to;

• Create a CDTD’s mechanism to oversee project implementation and provide oversight over financial matters.
• Hold a meeting with CDTD board and train them on their responsibilities concerning the mechanism created.
• Produce a report on the training held with the board within 7 days.

Duration and timelines:

• The creation of the mechanism is to take 1 day and the training for the board 1 day. Total Consultation days are 2.

Consultancy Competencies, Experience and Skill Requirements

Creating a mechanism for an organization to oversee project implementation and provide oversight over financial matters is a critical aspect of project management and governance. To ensure the success of the consultancy function, CDTD will consider the following competencies, experience, and skill requirements:

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in board management, leadership, and governance; or institutional capacity development in the not-for-profit sector.
• At least seven years’ experience in Project Management, Leadership and Governance.
• Advanced University degree in business, economics, non-profit management, international development, or related field.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Excellent leadership, organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills including in presentations and report writing.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Good judgement pays attention to nuance and detail, takes initiative, high sense of responsibility, tact and discretion, with sensitivity to different cultures.
• Experience in leading and facilitating participatory processes
• Ability to interpret, analyze, and synthesize information
• Experience in budget forecasting, cost control, and financial risk management.
• Strong negotiation skills to handle contracts, disputes, and change request