Consultant - Operational Framework at World Resources Institute (WRI)

SCOPE OF WORK AND OUTPUTS/DELIVERABLES
The team of consultant or consulting firm will work closely with WRI’s TerraFund and WRI Africa teams to develop the operational framework, focusing on the following key functions:
Accounting

• Review, enhance and adapt existing accounting policies and procedures.
• Establish internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure financial integrity.
• Develop guidelines for cash flow management and liquidity planning.

Grants and Contracts

• Co-develop a comprehensive grant management framework, including application, evaluation, disbursement, monitoring, and reporting processes.
• Adapt exiting and create, when needed, templates and tools for due diligence, grant budgeting, contracting, financial reporting, and compliance monitoring.
• Establish a project grievances and complaints mechanism, including a hotline.

Finance Management

• Develop financial management procedures, including budgeting, accounting, and reporting.
• Enhance internal controls and establish guidelines for financial transactions and liquidity management.

Information Technology

• Develop procedures for the tools and systems to support financial and grant management (e.g., Salesforce, Docusign, Airtable, Monday.com) to ensure efficient processes.
• Ensure IT systems are secure and comply with data protection regulations.

Human Resources + Safety and Security

• Develop HR policies and procedures, including recruitment, performance management, and staff development.
• Develop guidelines and procedures to ensure the safety and security of staff and assets.
• Establish emergency response plans and protocols.

Risk Management:

• Develop a risk management framework to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks to the Foundation's operations.
• Establish procedures for regular risk assessment and management, including financial, operational, and strategic risks.
• Create tools for risk monitoring and reporting.

Sustainability

• Develop policies and procedures to ensure the sustainability of operations.
• Integrate environmental considerations into all aspects of the foundation's operations

Requirements
Prospective vendors should submit or have the following competencies at a minimum:

• At least 10 years of proven experience in developing operational frameworks for foundations or similar organizations.
• Strong knowledge of financial management, grant management, organizational development, and risk management.
• Experience working with international organizations and understanding of donor requirements.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and incorporate feedback.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of landscape restoration, conservation or natural resources management will be an advantage.