Organisational Strengthening Consultant

Introduction and purpose

1. Christian Aid (CA) exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. CA are a member of the ACT Alliance which is composed of more than 140 faith-based member organisations working in long-term development, advocacy and humanitarian assistance globally.
2. The Department of Services to Palestinian Refugees (DSPR), also a member of the ACT Alliance, is an ecumenical movement working with the Palestinian refugees and host communities in the region since 1948, DSPR is a partner and sister of CA.
3. As part of our work together we have committed to engaging in an organisational capacity investment plan, which includes coordination and communication across multiple stakeholders.
4. We are, together, looking for a consultant to support the documentation, management, and communication around the improvement plan.

Scope

1. Services required

It is expected that between September 2025 and January 2026 there will be 45 days of work to be delivered. The days indicated are for reference only and are to be negotiated between the consultant and the hiring manager. It is expected that this work will require a minimum of 30 days and a maximum of 45 days.

Deliverables

Manage a Matrix on donor requirements

• To identify and prepare a detailed list of donors’ requirements
• Develop a matrix to track progress against these requirements
• Share information with donors and DSPR on progress against each requirement

Manage funding flows

• Liaise with all donors through the DSPR focal point to develop individual funding arrangements
• Develop individual MoUs between CA, DSPR, and Funders detailing funding flow arrangements to help resolving the cashflow difficulties for smooth operations.
• Utilising robust financial process to manage appropriate “stop start” arrangements for funding flows.

Manage an organisational capacity investment matrix

• Develop an organisational capacity investment matrix utilising pre-existing assessments
• Identify approaches to close capacity gaps and set an actionable implementation road map.
• Liaise with stakeholders to close capacity gaps

The Consultant will be expected to coordinate with:

• The Executive Director, and Finance Manager of DSPR and through the Central office
• The CA Global Humanitarian Manager for the Middle East, as well as other relevant Christian Aid stakeholders such as the Head of Humanitarian Policy and Practice, and the IoPT Programme Manager
• The Act Alliance secretariat and Act Alliance members

Delivery /Activity plan

It is expected that between September 2025 and January 2026 that this work will require minimum of 30 days and a maximum of 45 days.

Service delivery model, location, schedule of activity

• The consultant will be expected to be based in Jerusalem

Essential

• University master’s degree or equivalent professional experience in programme management, organisational financial management, audit, or other relevant subject.
• Experience of managing organisational capacity plans.
• Excellent skills in written English.
• Fluent written and spoken Arabic.
• Demonstrable experience of coordinating and communicating complex subjects across multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the humanitarian sector and the work of local non-governmental organisations.

Desirable

• Technical experience or qualification in organisational capacity development.
• Experience of supporting those who are working in high-risk / insecure contexts.

Payment terms

CA standard payment term is 30 days from submission of correct invoice

It is expected that payment will be based on an invoice associated with deliverables.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit:

1. Their CV
2. A 2-page technical cover letter including a detailed proposed budget to Karen McDonnell –kmcdonnell@christian-aid.org