RFQ - Strategic Planning Expert
RFQ - Strategic Planning Expert
RFQ - Strategic Planning Expert
RFQ - Strategic Planning Expert

Request for Proposals (RFP):

Strategic Planning Consultancy Services

(Deadline Extension)

 

Date: 07.10.2026

Ref: Taawon07/oct/ST

Opening Date: 07/10/2026
Deadline for Submissions: 27/10/2026 , 2:30 pm

Submission Email: Faris Said  : farissaid@taawon4youth.org

 

 

 

 

Taawon for Conflict Resolution
Address: Al-Bireh, Schools Street, MBC Building, First Floor, Ramallah, Palestine
Website: www.taawon4youth.org

Landline: 022967930

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Taawon for Conflict Resolution is an independent, non-profit Palestinian organization established in 2002. It works to reduce the negative impacts of conflict and to promote social justice, civil peace, human rights, tolerance, participation, and peaceful conflict resolution.

 

Taawon seeks to contract a qualified strategic planning expert to lead the development of the organization's strategic plan and implementation framework.

1.  Develop Taawon’s three-year strategic plan for 2027–2029.

2.  Develop a detailed operational and implementation plan for the first year of the strategy.

 

Assignment Objective

The purpose of this assignment is to support Taawon for Conflict Resolution in developing a comprehensive three-year strategic plan (2027–2029) that builds on the organization's mission, experience, achievements, and lessons learned, while responding to the evolving Palestinian context and emerging challenges and opportunities. Through a participatory process, the consultant will facilitate organizational reflection and strategic analysis, engage relevant stakeholders, and develop a clear strategic framework, priorities, objectives, and implementation mechanisms to guide Taawon's work over the coming three years. The assignment will also include the preparation of a detailed action plan for the first year of implementation to support the operationalization of the strategy.

 

Consultant Qualifications

1. Master’s degree or higher in Strategic Management, Public Policy, Development Studies, Organizational Development, Conflict Resolution or a related field.

2.  At least seven years of demonstrated experience leading or facilitating strategic planning processes for NGOs, civil society organizations, or similar institutions.

3.  Proven experience designing and facilitating participatory strategic planning and organizational development processes involving diverse stakeholders.

4.  Demonstrated experience working with Palestinian civil society organizations and relevant local, national, and international stakeholders.

5. Understanding of Taawon's work in conflict resolution, peacebuilding, mediation, dialogue facilitation, reconciliation, youth engagement, social cohesion, and civil peace, with the ability to develop a strategy that reflects the organization's mission, experience, and comparative strengths.

6.  Strong knowledge of and practical experience in:

  • Strategic planning methodologies and organizational assessment tools;
  • Results-based management and theory of change development;
  • Monitoring, evaluation, learning, and adaptive management;
  • Organizational governance and institutional development;
  • Facilitation, strategic analysis, and report writing;
  • Translating strategic priorities into realistic and measurable implementation plans.

7.  Strong knowledge of the Palestinian context and the challenges facing communities, local partners, and civil society organizations.

 

Scope of Work for the Expert

Duties and Responsibilities

The consultant shall:

  1. Design and facilitate a 2-day strategic planning retreat in Jericho involving Taawon’s Board of Directors, General Assembly members, and executive staff, and document key discussions, conclusions, and decisions.
  2. Conduct an assessment of Taawon’s organizational performance, strengths, challenges, opportunities, and institutional development needs to inform the strategic planning process.
  3. Review Taawon’s previous strategic plans, reports, policies, and other relevant documents to identify lessons learned and inform the development of the new strategy.
  4. Consult with partner organizations and beneficiaries and incorporate their perspectives into the strategic planning process.
  5. Facilitate a participatory planning process that enables the Board, General Assembly, and staff to build consensus on the strategic direction of the organization.
  6. Lead the drafting and development of Taawon’s 2027–2029 Strategic Plan based on priorities identified and agreed during the planning process.
  7. Develop a detailed first-year action plan aligned with the strategic plan.
  8. Prepare, present, and revise draft strategic and action plans based on feedback from Taawon and submit final approved versions.

The Strategic Plan Shall Include

  • A clear vision, mission, and strategic objectives.
  • Strategic priorities and programmatic areas of work, including mediation, dialogue, conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and social cohesion.
  • Institutional, human, financial, and partnership requirements necessary for implementation.
  • A risk analysis, including practical mitigation and adaptation measures.
  • A monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) framework with clear results, indicators, and mechanisms for tracking progress.

The First-Year Action Plan Shall Include

  • Activities and outputs linked to the agreed strategic priorities.
  • A realistic implementation timeline and key milestones.
  • Clear roles and responsibilities for implementation.
  • Resource requirements and key implementation assumptions.
  • Performance indicators to monitor progress and achievement of planned results.

 

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to submit their technical and financial proposals to farissaid@taawon4youth.org   by 27 October 2026.

 

Technical and Financial Offers must include the following:

Technical Offer:

    1. Updated CV demonstrating the consultant’s qualifications and relevant experience.
    2. Technical proposal outlining the proposed methodology, work plan, consultation process, expected level of effort, and implementation timetable.
    3. At least three samples of similar strategic planning assignments completed for NGOs, civil society organizations, or related institutions.

Financial Offer:

  1. Financial proposal submitted in USD.
  2. A detailed budget breakdown by deliverable and level of effort, including any travel and accommodation costs associated with the strategic planning retreat in Jericho.
  3. Confirmation that all applicable taxes and fees are included.
  4. A valid deduction-at-source certificate, where applicable. Any required deductions shall be applied in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Evaluation Criteria

Offers will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

Criteria

Weight

Technical Proposal

70%

Relevant Academic Qualification (Master's degree minimum; PhD is an asset). Applicants who do not hold a Master's degree will not be considered.

10%

Relevant Experience in Strategic Planning (minimum seven years and demonstrated experience in similar assignments). Applicants with less than seven years of relevant experience will not be considered.

10%

Experience in Organizational Assessment and Participatory Facilitation Processes.

10%

Experience in data collection, analysis, and evidence-based strategic planning (submission of a relevant work sample is required).

10%

Methodology, Work Plan, and Timeline, including the proposed consultation approach and stakeholders to be engaged.

30%

Financial Proposal

30%

Total

100%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Important Notes and Submission Instructions

  1. Taawon reserves the right to postpone, amend, or cancel this request for quotation at any stage of the process.
  2. Taawon is not obliged to accept the lowest-priced offer.
  3. All offers will be evaluated in accordance with the criteria outlined above.
  4. A technical proposal must achieve a minimum score of 55 out of 70 points to qualify for financial evaluation. Financial proposals will be opened and evaluated only for applicants who meet this threshold.
  5. Applicants shall submit the technical proposal and financial proposal as separate signed documents, together with three samples of similar work, to  farissaid@taawon4youth.org no later than , 27 October 2026, at 2:30 PM.
  6. The assignment will include consultations, a 2-day strategic planning retreat in Jericho, drafting, and review processes. The final schedule and implementation timeline will be agreed upon between Taawon and the selected consultant prior to commencement of the assignment.

 

 

Thank you for your interest and cooperation.

Taawon for Conflict Resolution