Policy Revision and Organizational Governance Consultant

Green Civilization Development Organization (GCDO) is a non-governmental, non-profit, women focused organization working to promote agriculture, support vulnerable communities, and protect the environment in Afghanistan. GCDO is registered with the ministry of economy of Afghanistan in 2024. GCDO contributes to sustainable development, stronger community resilience, and improved livelihoods through humanitarian and development initiatives. for more information kindly visit our website at: gcdo-af.org 

Green Civilization Development Organization (GCDO) seeks to recruit a qualified and experienced Policy Revision and Organizational Governance Consultant to support the organization in reviewing, updating, and strengthening its institutional governance framework and internal policies. The consultant will work closely with GCDO's Board of Trustees, Executive Management, and relevant staff to assess existing policies, identify institutional gaps, and revise key organizational policies in line with current best practices, national legal requirements, and international humanitarian and development standards. The consultant aims to strengthen organizational governance, transparency, accountability, operational effectiveness, and institutional sustainability through the development of clear, practical, and comprehensive policies and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

The selected consultant will be responsible for the following duties, among others:

·         Conduct a comprehensive review and assessment of GCDO's existing organizational governance documents, internal policies, procedures, and institutional frameworks to identify gaps, weaknesses, outdated provisions, and areas requiring improvement.

·         Facilitate a participatory policy review and consultation workshop with GCDO's Board of Trustees, Executive Management, and relevant staff to gather feedback, identify institutional priorities, and ensure ownership and participation in the policy revision process.

·         Review, revise, and update GCDO's key institutional policies, including but not limited to:

·         Human Resources (HR) Policy;

·         Finance and Financial Management Policy;

·         Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption Policy;

·         Safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEAH) Policy;

·         Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Policy;

·         Communications and Visibility Policy.

·         Ensure that all revised policies clearly define organizational roles, responsibilities, approval authorities, reporting mechanisms, implementation procedures, and accountability arrangements, while reflecting GCDO's organizational structure and operational context.

·         Ensure that the revised policies are aligned with relevant Afghan laws and regulations, applicable donor compliance requirements, and recognized international standards and good practices for non-governmental organizations.

·         Incorporate practical procedures, guidelines, templates, and implementation mechanisms into the policies, where necessary, to facilitate their effective application by GCDO management and staff.

·         Submit draft revised policies to GCDO management for review, feedback, and validation, and incorporate the necessary comments and recommendations into the final versions.

·         Prepare and submit a comprehensive final package of revised organizational policies, together with a brief report summarizing the review process, key institutional gaps identified, major revisions made, and recommendations for effective policy implementation.

·         Provide recommendations to GCDO management on policy dissemination, staff orientation, implementation, monitoring, and periodic review to ensure the sustainability and continued relevance of the updated policies.

·         Maintain regular communication and coordination with GCDO's designated focal point and provide progress updates throughout the consultancy period.

·         Perform other relevant duties directly related to the consultant assignment as agreed with GCDO management.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education

·         Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Human Resource Management, Law, Development Studies, or another relevant discipline. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field combined with substantial professional experience may also be considered.

·         Additional professional training or certification in organizational development, institutional governance, policy development, compliance, or related areas will be an advantage.

Work Experience

·         At least five (5) years of relevant professional experience in organizational development, institutional capacity strengthening, governance, policy development, or organizational management.

·         Demonstrated experience in reviewing, developing, revising, and updating organizational policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs), preferably for national or international NGOs.

·         Proven experience in developing or reviewing HR, finance, anti-fraud, safeguarding/PSEA, MEAL, and communications policies.

·         Previous experience working with humanitarian and development organizations in Afghanistan, including familiarity with the operational context and relevant NGO regulatory requirements.

·         Experience facilitating institutional assessment exercises, stakeholder consultations, policy review workshops, and participatory organizational development processes.

·         Familiarity with donor compliance requirements, NGO governance standards, accountability mechanisms, and international humanitarian and development principles.

Technical Skills and Competencies

·         Strong technical knowledge of organizational governance, institutional development, accountability, and NGO management systems.

·         Excellent knowledge and understanding of HR management, financial management, anti-fraud and anti-corruption measures, safeguarding/PSEAH, MEAL, and organizational communications frameworks.

·         Demonstrated ability to conduct institutional policy assessments, identify organizational gaps, and develop practical, comprehensive, and user-friendly policies and procedures.

·         Strong knowledge of relevant Afghan laws and regulations governing NGOs, as well as applicable international standards and donor compliance requirements.

·         Excellent analytical, research, report-writing, and policy-drafting skills.

·         Strong facilitation, consultation, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.

·         Ability to translate organizational needs and international standards into practical policies suitable for the Afghan NGO operational context.

·         High level of professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, impartiality, and attention to detail.

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Dari. Knowledge of Pashto will be an advantage.

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

CORE VALUES AND EXPECTED BEHAVIOURS

All GCDO personnel are expected to demonstrate:

·   Integrity, professionalism, accountability, and respect for others.

·   Commitment to inclusion, equal opportunity, and human dignity.

·   Transparency and responsible stewardship of organizational resources.

·   Respect for GCDO policies, procedures, and Code of Conduct.

·   Commitment to safeguarding, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), and the prevention of harassment, exploitation, and abuse.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents:

·   An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) or résumé.

·   A cover letter explaining relevant qualifications, experience, and suitability for the position.

·   Copies of educational certificates or other supporting documents, if required.

·   Contact details of two or three professional referees, if required at the application stage.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process. Incomplete or late applications may not be considered. Please do not submit original documents unless specifically requested.