Consultancy for the Review and Development

ActionAid Arab Region

3. Scope of Work

The consultant will undertake the following tasks:

A. Governance and Statutory Framework

Review the current Statutes of the Association and recommend updates to reflect the organization s current structure and governance practices.

Suggest improvements to clarify the roles and responsibilities of members, volunteers, and staff.

Ensure alignment with Tunisian legal frameworks and donor expectations.

B. Internal Policy Review and Development

Review existing internal documents, including the Code of Conduct (2024) and Procedures Manual, and identify key gaps or inconsistencies.

Draft or update a limited set of priority policies (up to five), such as:

o HR and Recruitment Policy

o Attendance and Leave Policy

o Data Protection and IT Usage Policy

o Workplace Safety and Harassment Policy

o Communication and Social Media Policy

C. Security and Safety Planning

Develop a short, practical security and safety plan addressing physical, digital, and operational safety measures.

D. Implementation Roadmap and Capacity Building

Provide clear recommendations and a roadmap for policy adoption and implementation.

Conduct one orientation or awareness session for staff and members on the updated frameworks.

4. Deliverables

Updated Statutes of the Association (with recommended changes).

Revised or newly developed key internal policies

Concise Security and Safety Plan.

Implementation roadmap outlining next steps for adoption and follow-up.

Short final report summarizing findings, key recommendations, and deliverables.

5. Duration and Timeline

The consultancy is expected to last approximately 6 to 8 weeks, beginning in November. A detailed timeline will be agreed upon at the start of the assignment.

6. Qualifications

Proven experience in organizational governance and policy development within NGOs.

Knowledge of Tunisian legal frameworks for associations and international standards.

Experience designing or revising HR and operational policies.

Strong understanding of hybrid organizational models (volunteers and staff).

Excellent analytical, drafting, and facilitation skills.