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1) Background and Purpose

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is implementing Strategy100 – Phase 2 (FY25–FY28) across the Crisis Response, Recovery & Development (CRRD) department. Country teams will use an updated Phase 2 SAP template to translate organizational priorities into actionable, evidence-informed country strategy.

IRC Jordan seeks a short-term consultant to facilitate a participatory SAP development process that includes desk research, internal consultations with IRC staff, engagement with key partners and stakeholders, a validation workshop after the first draft, and finalization of the SAP template and content.

2) Objectives

Enable a participatory, inclusive process that mobilizes IRC staff and key partners/stakeholders to co-create the SAP content. Synthesize evidence (desk review + key informant inputs) to populate core SAP sections Produce a first draft SAP for review and validation. Facilitate a validation workshop and incorporate feedback to deliver a final, publication‑ready SAP aligned with CRRD Phase 2 priorities and the SAP template.

3) Scope of Work & Key Tasks

The consultant will undertake the following tasks under the supervision of the Senior Programs Coordinator:

Task A – Inception & Co-Design

  • Kickoff meeting with Senior Programs Coordinator (S PC) to confirm scope, timeline, and approvals workflow.
  • Agree on participation plan (who needs to be in the room/online, how often, and when) covering: country leadership, technical advisors, MEAL, Supply Chain/Finance as relevant, and key external partners/stakeholders.
  • Deliverable: Brief Inception Note (3–4 pages) including workplan, stakeholder map, consultation guide, and outline of the SAP sections to be co-developed.

Task B – Desk Research & Evidence Synthesis

  • Review the CRRD Phase 2 memos, Delivery Letter and any SAP related documents from HQ to anchor priorities and success measures, and the Phase 2 SAP template to ensure structural and content alignment.
  • Review and synthesize recent needs assessments, client feedback/CRM insights, gender/GEDI and protection risk analyses, humanitarian strategies, funding landscape notes, and security/access assessments, alongside relevant contextual datasets (e.g., crisis severity, population movement, climate risks) available internally.
  • Deliverable: Evidence Pack (slide or doc) summarizing key insights per SAP section and gaps/questions to take to consultations. (Citations and links to sources; 6–8 pages or ~12–15 slides.)

Task C – Internal Consultations

  • Conduct semi-structured group sessions and 1:1 key informant interviews with IRC teams (SMT/ESMT, sector leads, MEAL, BD, Grants, Partnerships, Safety and Security, Supply Chain, Finance as needed) to co-develop:
    • National scenarios through FY28 and their implications for communities, systems, and services.
    • People’s priorities and local systems analysis (roles, relationships, gaps) and how IRC best contributes (partner-first, system strengthening, or direct implementation).
    • Funding & resources availability reflections and implications for choices.
    • Who we serve & where we work (jointly considering severity/scale and access).
    • Up to seven Strategic Priorities (Outcome Strategies) with partners, indicators, baselines, projections, SIT/Climate flags, and partnership targets across the period.
  • Deliverable: Consultation Summary Notes & draft content blocks per SAP section.

Task D – Partner & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Hold structured discussions (virtual or in-person) with key partners/stakeholders (e.g., women-led/focused CSOs, relevant government entities, coordination fora, private sector/academia as relevant) to stress-test context insights, roles in the system, partnership ambitions, and targets.
  • Co-create “Spotlight on Strategic Partners” entries and identify priority partnership actions (governance, joint BD/design, capacity sharing) for Phase 2.
  • Deliverable: Stakeholder Input Log and partnership spotlight drafts.

Task E – First Draft SAP

  • Populate the Phase 2 SAP template with fully drafted text and tables across required slides/sections, including SAP Map, targets, and summary “diamond”.
  • Ensure alignment to CRRD priorities (FY25–FY28) and Strategy100 Phase 2 framing.
  • Deliverable: SAP Draft v1 (in the provided PPTX template).

Task F – Validation Workshop

  • Circulate v1 & collect comments from relevant team members
  • Design and facilitate a one-day multi-stakeholder validation workshop (hybrid if needed) to:
    • Verify context insights and assumptions, confirm Who & Where decisions, and refine Strategic Priorities and partnership targets.
    • Surface SIT (Safe, Inclusive, Transformative) programming and climate-resilience considerations within each Strategic Priority.
  • Deliverable: Workshop Agenda & Materials, Participant List, and Validation Report (track-change decisions, pending items, and ownership).

Task G – Finalization

  • Incorporate workshop feedback; complete targets/indicators, clean figures/tables, ensure consistency (terminology, dates, FY references), and polish the SAP Summary slide.
  • Deliverables:

    Final SAP (PPTX), publication-ready;

    One-page Executive Summary (key choices, targets, and partnership ambitions);

    Process Note (participation achieved, sources used, limitations, and recommendations for yearly refresh).

4) Methodology & Participation Approach

  • Participatory Design: Co-creation sessions with IRC teams and meaningful partner engagement, centering women-led/focused organizations where feasible.
  • Mixed-Methods Evidence: Structured desk review, KII/FGDs, and validation workshop to triangulate findings.
  • Template-Led Authoring: All outputs must use and adhere to the Phase 2 SAP template structure and language.
  • Inclusion & Safeguarding: Ensure inclusive facilitation (gender-sensitive, accessible timing/formats).
  • Practicality & Focus: Keep within timeline by focusing on decision-relevant insights and concise drafting aligned with CRRD Phase 2 memo and Delivery Letter priorities and metrics.

5) Deliverables

Inception Note & Workplan (max 4 pages). Evidence Pack (doc or slides) and Consultation Guides. Consultation Summary Notes (internal) and Stakeholder Input Log. SAP Draft v1 (PPTX, fully populated). Validation Workshop Package (agenda, materials, participant list) & Validation Report. Final SAP (PPTX) + Executive Summary (1-pager) + Process Note.

6) Management & Supervision

  • Primary Supervisor: Senior Programs Coordinator.
  • Decision-Making & Approvals: Senior Programs Coordinator consolidates feedback and approvals from Country Director and relevant Technical/Regional stakeholders.
  • Support: Access to internal documents/data, support from key informants, and timely feedback on drafts.

7) Deliverables and Cost:

  • Week1: Inception complete
  • Week 2: Evidence Pack & internal consultations underway
  • Week4: SAP Draft v1 submitted
  • Week5: Validation workshop completed
  • Week6: Final SAP & summary package submitted

9) Required Profile / Qualifications

  • Proven experience facilitating strategy development in humanitarian/development contexts in Jordan; familiarity with Outcome Strategies and Impact @ Scale approaches is an advantage.
  • Strong participatory facilitation, partner engagement, and workshop design skills.
  • Demonstrated capacity to synthesize context analysis, local systems analysis, funding landscapes, and translate into concise, decision-oriented strategy content.
  • Excellent writing in English and fluency in Arabic.
  • Understanding of GEDI, SIT (Safe, Inclusive, Transformative) programming, climate risk integration, and localization/partnership models.

10) Ethical Considerations, Safeguarding & Data Protection

  • Adhere to IRC’s safeguarding and Do No Harm principles; design inclusive, safe consultations, particularly with women and marginalized groups.
  • Ensure data protection/confidentiality of all interview notes and draft materials; all data remains IRC property.
  • Obtain informed consent for any external stakeholder interviews.

11) Reporting & Communication

  • Weekly check-ins (or as agreed) with the Senior Programs Coordinator.
  • Rapid feedback loops on drafts (48–72 hours turnaround, where feasible).
  • All files organized in agreed folder structure; version control applied.

12) Payment Schedule (indicative)

  • 30% upon approved Inception Note and Evidence Pack (end of Task B).
  • 40% upon delivery of SAP Draft v1 and completion of validation workshop.
  • 30% upon final acceptance of all deliverables.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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