Guyanese Vulnerable Communities Capacities
Strengthening Project
The general purpose of this project is to strengthen
the capacities of civil society representing marginalized
groups in Guyana, especially the Society Against Sexual Orientation
Discrimination (SASOD), in an effort to effect key social, legal and policy
changes in Guyana which advance and promote full equality, security and
citizenship for these communities.
Public Policy Research Consultant (Commonwealth)
Description of Assignment:
The Public Policy Consultant (Commonwealth) is responsible
for spearheading consultation with representatives of civil society groups
serving vulnerable communities in Guyana. Working with the Public Policy
Research Consultant (Caribbean) Consultant, the Public Policy Research
(Commonwealth) Consultant through extensive research, and consolidation of a
Baseline Study and Mapping Study, will present their findings for consideration
by representatives of the target communities to ensure that their needs and
objectives are adequately aligned and reflected in the ultimate design of the
follow-up training programme and mentoring activities. The Consultants will
also conduct a two-day consultation, convened in Georgetown, with key stakeholders.
This meeting will also review preliminary findings of the research.
Duration of Assignment: 3 Months
Deadline for Applications: December
12, 2014 at 12 noon
Expected Start Date:
January 4, 2015
Requirements:
- Available to work remotely and virtually;
- Be based in or able to travel to Guyana for on-site work; and
- Reliable and consistent internet access, especially email and VOIP applications.
Qualifications:
A post-graduate qualification from
an accredited university in Political Science, Public or Business
Administration, Social Sciences or other relevant field.
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of experience working on public policy issues in the Commonwealth region;
- Experience working with NGOs on advocacy groups in the Commonwealth region;
- Knowledge and experience working on human rights, legal and social justice issues;
- Proven research capabilities;
- Excellent analytical and report writing skills;
- Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently with excellent demonstrated teamwork, coordination and facilitation skills;
- Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office suite.
Public Policy Research Consultant (Caribbean)
Description
of Assignment
The Public Policy Research Consultant (Caribbean) will conduct consultations with representatives of civil
society groups serving vulnerable groups in Guyana. Working with the
Public Policy Research Consultant (Commonwealth), the Public Policy Research Consultant
(Caribbean) through extensive research, and consolidation of a Baseline Study
and Mapping Study, will present the findings for consideration by representatives
of the target communities to ensure that their needs and objectives are
adequately aligned and reflected in the ultimate design of a comprehensive programme for
follow-up training and mentoring activities. The Consultants will also conduct
a two-day consultation, convened in Georgetown, with key stakeholders. This
meeting will also review preliminary findings of the research.
Duration of Assignment: 3 Months
Deadline for Applications: December
12, 2014 at 12 noon
Expected Start Date:
January 4, 2015
Requirements:
- Available to work remotely and virtually;
- Be based in or able to travel to Guyana for on-site work; and
- Reliable and consistent internet access, especially email and VOIP applications.
Qualifications
A post-graduate qualification
from an accredited university in Political Science, Public or Business Administration,
Social Sciences or other relevant field.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience working on public policy issues in the Caribbean region;
- Experience working with NGOs and advocacy groups in the Caribbean region;
- Knowledge and experience working on human rights, legal and social justice issues;
- Proven research capabilities;
- Excellent analytical and report writing skills;
- Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently with excellent demonstrated teamwork, coordination and facilitation skills;
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite.
Resource Mobilization Strategy Consultant
Description
of Assignment
The project requires a consultant to provide
capacity-building services in the area of resource mobilization for SASOD. The
consultant will develop strategies to identify new sources of funding,
diversify the funding base and increase individual donors to strengthen the
organization’s work and impact. The Resource Mobilization Strategy will include
a comprehensive five-year plan to increase and diversify funding from
governmental, inter-governmental, foundational and individual donors.
Duration of Assignment: 3 months
Deadline for Applications: Friday, December 12, 2014, at 12 noon
Expected Start Date:
January
4, 2015
Requirements
- Available to work remotely and virtually;
- Be based in or able to travel to Guyana for on-site work; and
- Reliable and consistent internet access, especially email and VOIP applications.
Qualifications
A post-graduate qualification
from an accredited university in Finance, Business or Public Administration,
Project Management or other relevant field.
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years work experience in project development, management or evaluation;
- Solid understanding of and experience working on fundraising in the Caribbean region;
- Knowledge of or experience working on human rights and social justice issues;
- Competence in developing and writing action plans;
- Excellent analytical and report writing skills;
- Proven work experience in evaluating and applying best practices;
- Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently with excellent demonstrated teamwork, coordination and facilitation skills;
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite.
Human Resources Policy Consultant
Description
of Assignment
The project requires a consultant to provide
capacity-building services in the area of human resources. The consultant will
facilitate the development of a Human Resources Policy for SASOD, as a
comprehensive plan that will cover all aspects of SASOD’s human resources
functions, including training and development.
Duration of Appointment:
3 months
Deadline for Applications: Friday, December 12, 2014 at 12 noon
Expected Start Date:
January 4, 2015
Requirements
- Ability to work remotely and virtually;
- Be based in or able to travel to Guyana for on-site work; and
- Reliable and consistent internet access, especially email and VOIP applications.
Qualifications
A post-graduate qualification in
Human Resources Management, Public or Business Administration or other relevant
field.
Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in policy design and formulation;
- Solid understanding of and experience working with civil society advocacy groups;
- Knowledge and understanding of human rights and social justice issues affecting vulnerable groups;
- Competence in policy writing and implementation;
- Excellent analytical and report writing skills;
- Experience evaluating and applying best practices;
- Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently with excellent demonstrated teamwork, coordination and facilitation skills;
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite.
Governance Research Consultant
Description
of Assignment
The project requires a governance research
consultant that will provide a detailed analysis on how public-policy positions
are formulated in governmental processes in Guyana. The consultant will also
conduct a mapping study which will be used as inputs for consultations with stakeholders,
development of public policy advocacy training and the development of an
advocacy strategy and plan.
Duration of Assignment: 3 months
Deadline for Applications: Friday, December 12, 2014, at 12 noon
Expected Start Date:
January
4, 2015
Requirements
- Available to work remotely and virtually;
- Be based in or able to travel to Guyana for on-site work; and
- Reliable and consistent internet access, especially email and VOIP applications.
Qualifications
A post-graduate qualification
from an accredited university in Political Science, Social Science, Public
Management, Law, or any other relevant field.
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years work experience in public policy management or administration;
- Knowledge of or experience working on human rights and social justice issues;
- Competence in developing and writing action plans;
- Excellent analytical and report writing skills;
- Proven experience in conducting research;
- Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently with excellent demonstrated teamwork, coordination and facilitation skills;
- Proficiency in the use of the in Microsoft Office suite.
Application Procedures
- Email coordinator@sasod.org.gy for full Terms of Reference including deliverables and consultancy fees. Please specify the consultancy post(s) for which you are requesting Terms of Reference.
- Applications must be submitted by email only to SASOD's Projects Coordinator at coordinator@sasod.org.gy and copied to sasod@sasod.org.gy
- The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, December 12, 2014, at 12 noon.
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