Senior Consultant – Strategic Organizational Development

Organization: UNDP Saudi Arabia, through Stars Orbit Consultants and Management Development (SOC).

VA No. VA24-66

Position Title: Senior Consultant – Strategic Organizational Development
Consultancy Type: International Expert

Duty Station: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Duration: 12 working days to be delivered through 1 Year

Vacancy Date of Issue: 24 April 2024

Vacancy Closure Date: 1 May 2024

Expected Starting Date: As soon as possible

This vacancy is announced by UNDP Saudi Arabia through Stars Orbit Consultants and Management Development (SOC). SOC is a sub-contractor for UNDP Saudi Arabia, assisting the programme in implementing their activities through HR and contract management of consultants working in their support.

Project Title:

Strengthening institutional and technical capacities of National Center for Vegetation Cover and Combating Desertification

Project Description:

In support of the realization of the ambitious Saudi Arabia and Middle East Green initiative under the Saudi Vision 2030, the National Center for Vegetation Cover and Combating Desertification (NCVC) has been tasked with combating desertification, rehabilitating forest vegetation cover, protecting local endangered plant species and managing national parks. This project is designed to support NCVC in increasing necessary institutional, technical, and technological capacities to realize its mandate more effectively and efficiently. The enhanced NCVC capacity will be achieved through transforming information technology and digital capabilities, establishing cooperation and strengthening its network internationally, and promoting forest conservation practices, and increasing environmental awareness to ensure the long-term sustainability of NCVC activities at the policy level and on the ground. The project will support the achievement of the ambitious Saudi Green Initiative by designing a model of a tree nursery and seed bank with a road map for establishing a large-scale nursery facility to meet the Kingdom’s afforestation goals, along with by aligning policy and standards of tree planting and creating a mechanism to coordinate the afforestation work among different actors. These objectives will be achieved through a whole-of-society approach, in close partnership with the private sector, academia, youth, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the long-term sustainability of the activities across the project lifecycle and beyond. This project will build upon the long-standing Standard Basic Framework Agreement (SBBA) which was agreed upon between the Kingdom and the UNDP in 1975.

The project expected outputs are:

Output 1: Strengthening international cooperation and network.

Output 2: Promoting conservation practices and strengthening environmental awareness via advocacy and outreach.

Output 3: Model tree nursery design and ecosystem conservation.

Output 4: Transformation of information technology and digital infrastructure.

Output 5: Strengthening institutional and technical capacity.

Scope of Work

The Senior Advisor on Strategic Organizational Development will be responsible for the following:

1.Organizational Assessment:

• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of current organizational structures, processes, and systems.
• Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in the existing organizational design.
• Deliver a detailed report outlining findings, analysis, and recommendations for improvement.

2. Strategic Planning and Guidance:

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to define strategic objectives and priorities for organizational development.
• Develop a strategic plan outlining actionable steps to optimize organizational structure, enhance communication channels, and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Provide ongoing strategic guidance and recommendations to project teams throughout the implementation phase.

3. Proposal and Terms of Reference Development:

• Assist in the preparation of project proposals by providing strategic inputs and expertise in organizational development.
• Draft TORs for consultancy assignments and project activities, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and stakeholder requirements.

4. Presentation and Documentation:

• Prepare high-quality presentations, reports, and other documentation to communicate project work, recommendations, and outcomes to stakeholders.
• Facilitate workshops, meetings, and knowledge-sharing sessions to disseminate key insights and promote learning within the organization.

Expected Outputs and Deliverables

The Senior Advisor on Strategic Organizational Development will be responsible for delivering the following:

Consultancy Deliverable (1): Provide consultancy and Develop TORs for 2 consultants to work under Output 1

• Est. Duration: 2 Days
• Target due date: TBA
• Review/approval: Head of Pillar 3

Consultancy Deliverable (2): Provide consultancy services and develop tailored documentation to meet NCVC’s specific needs in strengthening both institutional and organizational development.

• Est. Duration: 2 Days
• Target due date: TBA
• Review/approval: Head of Pillar 3

Consultancy Deliverable (3): Provide consultancy services and develop tailored documentation to meet NCVC’s specific needs in strengthening both institutional and organizational development

• Est. Duration: 2 Days
• Target due date: TBA
• Review/approval: Head of Pillar 3

Consultancy Deliverable (4): Provide consultancy services and develop tailored documentation to meet NCVC’s specific needs in strengthening both institutional and organizational development.

• Est. Duration: 2 Days
• Target due date: TBA
• Review/approval: Head of Pillar 3

Consultancy Deliverable (5): Provide consultancy services and develop tailored documentation to meet NCVC’s specific needs in strengthening both institutional and organizational development.

• Est. Duration: 2 Days
• Target due date: TBA
• Review/approval: Head of Pillar 3

Consultancy Deliverable (6): Provide consultancy services and develop tailored documentation to meet NCVC’s specific needs in strengthening both institutional and organizational development.

• Est. Duration: 2 Days
• Target due date: TBA
• Review/approval: Head of Pillar 3

Institutional Arrangement

The Senior Advisor will work under the supervision of the UNDP National Project Officer, work directly with the managers and staff of the NCVC.

Duration of the Work

The expected duration of the contract is 1 Year.

Duty Station

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to work on site with the NCVC.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Masters degree from a recognized university (Masters level preferred) in field of Management and/or Program Management, Business Administration, International Development, Public Policy, International Relations or Political Sciences.

Experiences:

• At least 10 years’ of relevant experience working in and leading management consulting, with significant proven experience in successfully selling, establishing, supporting and overseeing large consulting engagements – preferably public sector institutional capacity development and preferably from a leading local or global provider of advisory or consulting services.
• At least 5 years’ of experience of global experience consulting to senior leaders in the public sector in the areas of strategy, organizational design and development, change management, and/or business transformation. Experience must include consulting work outside of the candidates home country.

Required Skills:

• The candidate should have sound experience in organizational assessments, program design and management, technical consultations, and facilitation of dialogue with national counterparts.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the United Nations system and its country-level development processes

Desired skills:

Relevant working and practical experience in industry or government agencies in the MENA and/or GCC region is required. Knowledge of Saudi Arabia environment is an advantage.

Language:

Language proficiency in both written and oral English is required.

How to apply

1. CV must be submitted online in PDF through SOC’s portal via the following link: https://jobs.my-soc.org/apply/20240424163434/ZpkvoAK3DghzMJ0QIn7PRBVWs
2. Use the English language only.
3. To review the full ToR, click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AnqcHup9nRMBp4XwbKGP-9bXyHzq-Lcy/view?usp=sharing
4. Indicate clear years of experience with each job (Month/Year)
5. If the candidate is currently employed by a government institution, he/she must be able to provide an unpaid leave of absence for the duration of the consultancy.
6. Only candidates who are short-listed will be contacted.
7. By submitting your application, you have read the Terms of Reference for this position and agree that any false, wrong, or incomplete information might lead to your disqualification in this recruitment process.