Location: Ghana and West Africa

Type of engagement: Short-term, medium-term and assignment-based consultancies

Eligible applicants: Individual consultants and consulting firms

BACKGROUND

The Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC) is a Ghanaian civil society organisation established in 1987. ISODEC works to promote social justice, equity, human rights, dignity and accountability, with particular attention to poor and marginalised communities in Ghana and West Africa.

ISODEC’s vision is A world in which every life matters. Its mission is to work in solidarity with those striving for social justice towards a life of dignity by promoting rights, generating evidence and demanding accountability.

Under its Strategic Plan 2026–2030, Prosperity for All: Grounded. Focused. Just., ISODEC pursues six strategic objectives:

Natural Resource Governance and Fiscal Transparency

Food Sovereignty, Climate Resilience and Economic Empowerment

Fiscal Justice, Progressive Debt Management and Reparations

Organisational Strengthening and Financial Sustainability

Strategic Partnerships and Intergovernmental Engagement

Resource Mobilisation

ISODEC invites qualified individuals and consulting firms to submit Expressions of Interest for inclusion in a Consultancy Bank to support future technical and programme needs.

PURPOSE OF THE CONSULTANCY BANK

The Consultancy Bank will serve as a database of qualified professionals who may be considered for future assignments, subject to ISODEC’s procurement procedures and consultancy policy.

Identify qualified consultants across programme and operational areas.

Maintain a searchable pool of technical expertise.

Support timely and fair selection for assignments within applicable procurement thresholds.

Strengthen access to specialised support for research, policy advocacy, programme design and organisational management.

IMPORTANT: Registration in the Consultancy Bank does not constitute an offer of employment or guarantee a consultancy assignment. Engagements depend on specific needs, funding, assessment and applicable procurement and consultancy procedures.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

A. Programme Development, Management and Evaluation

Programme and project design, planning and management

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)

Knowledge management and organisational learning

Results-based management and performance measurement

Baseline, mid-term, endline and impact evaluations

Theory of Change and logical framework design

Participatory monitoring and community accountability systems

Strategic planning, quality assurance and risk management

B. Research, Policy Analysis and Evidence Generation

Participatory Action Research and Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) tools

REFLECT facilitation and community learning

Political economy analysis and policy research

Inequality, poverty and social exclusion research

Quantitative and qualitative research methods

Household surveys, community assessments and statistical analysis

Community-based evidence generation and citizen-led research

Research on regional inequalities, particularly Northern Ghana

Policy briefs, technical reports and research publications

C. Fiscal Justice, Heterodox Economics and Reparations

Heterodox economics, Functional Finance and Modern Monetary Theory

Alternative fiscal and monetary policy modelling

Public debt analysis, financing and management

Progressive taxation and domestic revenue mobilisation

Public financial management and budget analysis

Fiscal sovereignty and international financial governance

Reparations, reparatory justice and historical economic inequalities

Unequal exchange and structural value transfer analysis

Trade, investment and financial policy analysis

Financial architecture reform and development financing

D. Illicit Financial Flows and Natural Resource Governance

Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) measurement and analysis

Trade misinvoicing and transfer pricing

Price Comparison Method (PCM) and Price Filtering Method (PFM)

Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS)

Extractive sector fiscal governance and transparency

Mining, petroleum and critical minerals governance

Natural resource revenue management and accountability

Environmental and Social Impact Assessments

Community rights, compensation and benefit-sharing

Natural resource contracts and investment agreement analysis

Domestic mineral processing and value addition

Community monitoring of extractive activities

E. Food Sovereignty, Agroecology and Climate Resilience

Food sovereignty and sustainable food systems

Agroecology and regenerative agriculture

Climate change adaptation, resilience and climate justice

Smallholder agriculture and sustainable livelihoods

Agricultural value chains, food security and nutrition

Land rights, land tenure and natural resource access

Community-based climate adaptation planning

Agroforestry and carbon credit feasibility assessments

Climate finance and agricultural policy advocacy

F. Gender Equity, Social Inclusion and Economic Empowerment

Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI)

Women’s economic empowerment and entrepreneurship

Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs)

Microfinance, financial inclusion and community credit models

Gender-responsive budgeting and policy analysis

Women’s land rights and access to productive resources

Youth participation and leadership

Disability inclusion and rights-based programming

Social protection and community mobilisation

G. Policy Advocacy, Campaigns and Social Movements

Policy advocacy and stakeholder engagement

Campaign planning and social movements

Coalition building and community organising

Human rights and rights-based advocacy

Social accountability and public interest advocacy

Parliamentary engagement and legislative analysis

Civil society networking and partnership development

Equitable access to health, education, water and social protection

Advocacy training and capacity development

H. Financial Management, Financial Engineering and Investments

Financial engineering, investment analysis and feasibility studies

Financial sustainability planning and modelling

Financial risk assessment and management

Grant financial management and donor compliance

Financial systems and internal controls

Internal audit, accountability and financial reporting

Investment appraisal and business development

Procurement systems and compliance

Social investment and development finance

I. Resource Mobilisation and Business Development

Resource mobilisation strategy development

Donor mapping, prospect research and funding intelligence

Grant writing, concept notes and proposal development

Logical frameworks, Theories of Change, budgets and results frameworks

Consortium development and partnership fundraising

Crowdfunding and issue-based crowdsourcing

Social enterprise feasibility studies and business modelling

Fundraising campaigns and donor engagement

Funding pipelines and donor relationship management

J. Strategic Communications and Media Engagement

Strategic and operational communications

Media relations and public engagement

Digital advocacy and social media management

Research communication and knowledge products

Editing, publication design and report production

Documentary production, photography and videography

Graphic design and visual communication

Website content and public relations

Campaign messaging and storytelling

English–French translation and interpretation

K. Information Technology and Digital Systems

IT systems and database development

Digital data collection and management

Research dashboards, data analytics and visualisation

Website development and maintenance

Cybersecurity and data protection

Digital financial management and CRM systems

Knowledge management platforms

Artificial Intelligence applications for research and data analysis

Digital advocacy platforms and IT support

L. Organisational Development, Governance and Human Resources

Organisational Capacity Assessments

Governance reviews and Board development

Human resource management and policy development

Performance management systems

Leadership development and succession planning

Organisational restructuring and change management

Staff development and mentorship

Organisational policies, risk management and compliance

Organisational culture and workplace relations

M. Strategic Partnerships and Regional Cooperation

Partnership mapping and stakeholder analysis

Civil society networking and alliance building

Regional and international policy engagement

Intergovernmental engagement and policy dialogue

South–South cooperation and knowledge exchange

Civil society capacity development

Cross-border research and regional advocacy

Partnership assessments and consortium development

Engagement with ECOWAS and African Union bodies

These areas are not exhaustive. Applicants with other relevant expertise supporting ISODEC’s strategic objectives may apply.

SCOPE OF POTENTIAL ASSIGNMENTS

Research, baseline studies, reviews and evaluations

Programme proposals, funding applications and policy briefs

Technical economic, financial and governance analysis

Advocacy campaigns, stakeholder consultations and training

Organisational assessments, strategies, policies and manuals

Digital systems, communications and knowledge products

Feasibility studies, investment assessments and regional partnerships

Each assignment will have a separate Terms of Reference specifying scope, deliverables, duration and financial arrangements.

ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATIONS

Individual consultants

Relevant academic or professional qualifications

Demonstrated experience in at least one listed area

Evidence of comparable completed assignments

Strong analytical, communication and reporting skills

Ability to meet deadlines and maintain professional standards

Understanding of development issues in Ghana and West Africa

Commitment to ethical conduct, confidentiality, human rights and social justice

Consulting firms

Evidence of legal registration

Relevant consultancy experience and completed assignments

Profiles of key technical personnel

Capacity to deliver assignments within agreed timelines

Experience with civil society, development partners, government agencies or community-based organisations is an advantage. Applications from qualified professionals in Northern Ghana and Francophone West Africa are encouraged.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Individual consultants

Updated CV highlighting qualifications and experience

Brief Expression of Interest specifying area(s) of expertise

Summary of relevant assignments in the past five years

Contact details of at least two professional referees

Relevant work samples or links, where available

Consulting firms

Company profile and evidence of registration

Brief Expression of Interest specifying area(s) of expertise

CVs of key technical personnel

Summary of relevant assignments

Contact details of at least two clients or referees

Applicants may indicate more than one area of expertise where supported by relevant experience.

REVIEW AND REGISTRATION PROCESS

ISODEC will review submissions based on relevant qualifications, technical expertise, comparable experience, quality of past work, understanding of ISODEC’s work and professional references.

Qualified applicants may be entered into the database. ISODEC may request additional information or conduct reference checks.

SELECTION FOR FUTURE ASSIGNMENTS

When a need arises, ISODEC may identify suitable consultants from the database. Selection will follow applicable procurement and consultancy procedures, including competitive quotations, technical assessment and approvals where required. ISODEC may also advertise assignments separately or invite consultants outside the database.

Inclusion in the Consultancy Bank does not guarantee selection, engagement or payment.

DURATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE DATABASE

The Consultancy Bank is intended to support ISODEC’s 2026–2030 strategic period. ISODEC may periodically review and update records to reflect changing needs, qualifications and availability.

Applicant information will be used for consultant identification, assessment and procurement purposes, subject to applicable data protection requirements.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Email: [Insert Official Application Email]

Email subject: Expression of Interest – ISODEC Consultancy Bank – [Area of Expertise]

Deadline: [Insert Deadline]

Applicants should clearly state their proposed area(s) of expertise.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This call is solely for establishing a Consultancy Bank.

Registration does not create a contractual relationship with ISODEC.

Inclusion does not guarantee future consultancy opportunities.

Assignments depend on needs, funding and procurement requirements.

ISODEC may accept or decline applications based on database requirements.

No fee is charged for registration.

ISODEC is committed to equal opportunity, gender equity, social inclusion, transparency and accountability. Qualified women, young professionals, persons with disabilities and professionals from marginalised communities are encouraged to apply.

Applications should be sent to The Executive Director, Integrated Social Development Centre, Accra via email: isodec@isodec.org,

INTEGRATED SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (ISODEC) A World Where Every Life Matters

Terms Of Reference (tor): Establishment Of A Consultancy Bank (2026–2030)

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