Liberia National Red Cross Society (LNRCS)
107 Lynch Street
P. O. Box 20 - 5081
1000 Monrovia 20, Liberia (West Africa)
Vacancy for National Consultant: LNRCS Strategic Plan 2013 - 2017 Revision
Application Opening Date: Monday, October 14, 2013
Application Closing Date: Saturday, October 19, 2013
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Background
The Liberia National Red Cross Society (LNRCS) was established through Joint Resolution of the
National Legislature of Government of Liberia in 1919. In 1959, LNRCS became the 82nd member of
the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). The LNRCS serves as an
auxiliary to the Government of Liberia in emergency disaster response and health care delivery and
has chapters in the fifteen (15) counties of Liberia and 92 branches. LNRCS four (4) core programme
intervention are:
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Disaster Preparedness and Response
Community-Based Health and Care
Promotion of Fundamental Principles and International Humanitarian Law (IHL)
Organizational Development
In 2012, LNRCS formulated its third Strategic Plan for the period 2013 - 2017 and granted provisional
approval by the National Society General Assembly. However, the provisional Strategic Plan needs
critical technical revision including an in-depth country humanitarian situational analysis,
development of core strategic programmes, and performance framework. The overarching objective
of the consultancy is to guide the LNRCS transition from a project-based to programme approach.
2. Scope of Work
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Facilitate the development of research framework.
Facilitate working session with LNRCS core team on the technical revision process.
Conduct desk review of strategic plan and relevant secondary information and data.
Facilitate 'strategic thinking' session with LNRCS Governance Board, secretariat, volunteers and
partners to deepen understanding and knowledge and inform meaningful contribution to the
technical revision process.
Facilitate the development of a comprehensive national humanitarian situational analysis.
Conduct regional consultations with fifteen (15) chapters Governance Board, secretariat,
partners, volunteers and other stakeholders.
Facilitate the identification of key strategic programme interventions, goals, objectives,
strategies and milestones.
Lead the development of SP 2017 monitoring and evaluation framework; the development of a
resource mobilization plan (human and financial).
Facilitate the development of Performance Framework (PF).
Document experience, methodologies used and best practices.
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 Facilitate validation workshop for the revised Strategic Plan 2013 - 2017.
 Presentation of the revised Strategic Plan 2013 - 2017 to LNRCS Governance Board in December
2013.
 Develop and submit Consultancy Report.
3. Methodology
 Desk Study of national development documents, LNRCS documents and Red Cross Movement
Strategy 2020.
 Regional and national Consultations.
 Key Informant Sessions
 Stakeholder networking and coordination
 Written and photo Documentation
4. Expected Outputs
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Research Framework Humanitarian Situational Analysis Report
Strategic Thinking Session and Consultation Reports
National Validation Workshop Report
LNRCS revised Third Strategic Plan 2013 - 2017
End of Consultancy Report
5. Duration
The duration of the consultancy is for six (6) weeks October 25 - December 7, 2013
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Qualification and Experience
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Evidence of an advanced University degree
Minimum five (5) years experience in social research methodologies and strategic planning.
Proven experience and track record as a National Consultant on similar tasks performed.
Facilitation and coordination skills
Experience in humanitarian and conflict sensitivity work.
Excellent analytical, communication, presentation and reporting skills.
7. Working Relationship
1. Assistant Secretary General, LNRCS
2. Planning, Monitoring and Reporting Coordinator, LNRCS
3. Organizational Development Delegate, IFRC
Please submit written application to the ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR , Liberia National
Red Cross Society (LNRCS), 107 Lynch Street, P. O. Box 20 - 5081 1000 Monrovia 20, Liberia or
via email to [email protected] and/or [email protected]
The DEADLINE for receiving application is Saturday, October 19, 2013
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