TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR CONDUCTING TRAINING TO BOARD MEMBERS ON LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE

Background

The Independent Medical Legal Unit (IMLU) is a governance, health, and human rights non-governmental organization with a vision of having A Society free from Torture and Related Violations. Our work is fostered by a holistic approach that includes litigation, medical and psycho-social rehabilitation, socio-economic empowerment, oversight of government compliance with human rights obligations, and advocacy of political, legal, and institutional reforms that promote accountability, healing, and justice.

Over the last three decades, the organization has supported more than 6,000 victims of torture, and cruel, degrading, and inhumane treatments. We have a national presence of over 300 professionals; doctors, trauma counsellors, lawyers, human rights monitors, and journalists.

Introduction

IMLU acknowledges that good governance underpins effective leadership of the organization. Without sound governance practices it cannot operate effectively. Governance provides the systems through which organizations are managed, controlled and held accountable. Key governance principles are considered essential practices in any organizational leadership.

Therefore, this Leadership and Governance training will help the Board Members to appreciate that corporate governance must be driven by total commitment and resolve of the collective board, the ED and other partners that IMLU works closely with. Participants will appreciate that good corporate governance is a progressive process to confront the continuing challenges faced by organizations in the ever-changing global economic environment

Scope of Work

The consultant/ consultancy firm will be expected to conduct a Leadership and Governance training to the board comprising of 10 members, with emphasis on;

• The importance of Corporate Governance
• Models of Corporate Governance and Mechanisms of Corporate Governance
• Leadership skills used to create and sustain a successful organization
• Corporate Governance principles
• Responsibilities and Duties of the Board
• Board Committees and their roles in organizational success
• The Board and Strategy- managing the future from the present.
• Legal and institutional framework in governance and integrity
• Case studies on Good/bad Corporate Practices
• Developing governance instruments and practices among others.

The consultant will be expected to conduct a pre and post training assessment to gauge the level of understanding of the board members and do a write up with recommendations for consideration moving forward.

Intended Outcome

The intended outcome of the consultancy is to ensure that IMLU Board members:

• Gain an understanding on the concept of Corporate Governance.
• Understand various models and mechanisms of Corporate Governance.
• Acquire the leadership skills to create and sustain a successful organization
• Embrace their role as change leaders through organizational transformation skills
• Understand Corporate Governance principles
• Understand and anchor good governance in the organizational culture
• Integrate leadership and management to set the strategic direction

Key Deliverables

The consultants will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Develop the training modules outlining clear topics to be covered during the training.
• Conduct a two-day training to the Board of Directors on responsive and effective leadership and their governance role to support the achievement of the vision and mission of IMLU.
• Capacity-build the Board of Directors on leadership, governance, management style, transparency, and accountability skills to enhance their provision of financial oversight, checks and balances and controls within IMLU.
• Strengthen the knowledge and skills of the board of directors to develop leadership and development plans for IMLU
• Capacity-build the Board of Directors in strategic networking and resource mobilization skills for the Organization
• Conduct a pre- and post-test survey to measure an understanding of the Board members on the topic of training
• A training report detailing the training approach used, proceedings during the training and recommendation for future related training; not later than 1 week after the training
• Provide annexes including all training manuals and material used during the training
• Be available for any follow-up comments or questions

Timelines

The trainer/facilitator will have to provide IMLU with a training plan for implementing the training that will articulate the overall requirements of the ToR including proposed methodology and work plan 14 days prior to the training date.

Qualifications

The consultant should meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Advanced Degree in the field of Strategic Planning and Management, Social Sciences, Program Management, or a closely related field.
2. At least 5 years of experience in the field of training, establishment of governance boards and capacity building of board of directors on their governance role.
3. Demonstrable experience in developing high quality training manuals specifically in the board members on governance and leadership area
4. Experience in designing and developing training curricula, including workshop agendas, presentations, and training exercises
5. Knowledge of policies and legal frameworks; guiding the formation and role of the Board of directors.
6. Significant experience in capacity building, training, and facilitation of NGOs board of directors on governance
7. Experience in communication, documentation and in developing high quality reports
8. Familiarity with a wide range of capacity building techniques