Strategic Planning and Policy Revision Consultant

About the role

AIFDO, a local non-governmental and non-profit organization working in the western region of Afghanistan, is looking for a consultant to support its 2026-2028 Strategic Plan and to revise its organizational policies. The consultant works with the Board of Directors, executive management and staff to build institutional ownership.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive organizational assessment covering capacity, governance, management systems, programme priorities, context, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges.
• Review the draft 2026-2028 Strategic Plan, identify gaps and improvements, and facilitate participatory workshops with the Board, management and staff.
• Develop strategic objectives, outcomes, key activities, measurable indicators and implementation strategies, then submit the draft for review and finalize it for Board approval.
• Review organizational policies, governance documents and procedures, and hold participatory policy review workshops.
• Revise key policies such as HR, Finance, Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption, Safeguarding and PSEA, MEAL, Procurement and Asset Management, and Gender Equality and Disability Inclusion.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Human Resource Management, Law, Development Studies or another relevant field; a bachelor's degree with substantial relevant experience may also be considered.
• At least five years of experience in strategic planning, organizational development, institutional capacity strengthening, governance or policy development.
• Demonstrated experience developing, reviewing and revising NGO policies, procedures and SOPs, especially HR, Finance, Anti-Fraud, Safeguarding/PSEA, MEAL and Communications policies.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of strategic planning, organizational governance, institutional development and NGO management systems.
• Analytical, research, report-writing, policy drafting and facilitation skills.
• Ability to turn institutional needs and international standards into practical plans and policies suited to the Afghan NGO context.
• Understanding of gender equality, disability inclusion, accountability, safeguarding/PSEA and organizational sustainability.

Candidates apply by sending an updated CV, cover letter and three professional references by email.