Background

The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is a global service provider and a leading advocate for sexual and reproductive health and rights for all. We are a global movement of national organizations working with and for communities and individuals, guided by our Strategic Framework 2016-2022.

In the Americas and Caribbean region, IPPF currently has 28 Member Associations and Collaborative Partners. To strengthen impact, IPPF will expand its presence in the Americas and Caribbean region by inviting a national organization to become a member association in key countries that have been prioritized according to SRHR needs or potential to contribute best practices. For organizations that have been invited to become IPPF members, due diligence on governance and membership standards is required.

Due diligence/affiliate readiness assessment

• IPPF will conduct a due diligence/preparation assessment for AFPA as a next step after they confirmed their interest in becoming a member of the federation.
• Due diligence will assess the organization against the criteria for applying for IPPF membership outlined in Procedure 6 of the IPPF Membership Standards and Responsibilities (Appendix 1) and the Constitutional and Governance Checklist (Appendix 2).
• This due diligence will determine if AFPA is prepared to apply for membership with IPPF.

Expected results of the consultancy

The consulting firm will lead the due diligence with AFPA and is expected to deliver:

• A summary report on compliance or non-compliance with the criteria for applying for IPPF membership covering the points outlined in Procedure 6 of the IPPF Membership Standards and Responsibilities, together with evidence to support the findings. The report should include any other issues relevant to IPPF that arise during the due diligence process that are beyond the Constitutional and Governance Checklist.
• A Matrix summarizing the due diligence findings against each standard in the Constitutional and Governance Checklist along with evidence to support the findings.
• A power point presentation to socialize the results of the due diligence in a meeting in which AFPA representatives will participate.

Level of effort

We expect an average of 4-5 working days.

Skills and experience

• Experience working in the field of governance in the voluntary/development sector.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate information and identify key issues
• Excellent written and communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently
• Familiarity with IPPF's membership structure and accreditation system is an advantage.

Apply

Interested parties must submit a soft copy of their application by email to [email protected] and [email protected] deadline for submissions is December 4, by 23.59hrs AST. Those interested should provide the information below demonstrating their capabilities and indicating availability.

• Evidence of working with not-for-profit organizations/ International Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO), to include names and contacts of key persons to authenticate experience.
• Summary statement indicating core competences of the individual or expertise of firm; (max three pages). Minimum of a Master’s degree (or equivalent) and minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Experience working with organisations in a governance context
• Names and contact details of at least two clients in respect of similar assignments over the last five years. 
• CV indicating key qualifications and expertise should be provided for all proposed consultants - max two pages for each individual.
• Price quote i.e., indicating daily rates and other anticipated costs if any. Including travel to the respective country, hotel stay for one week.