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Call for Expression of Interest (EOI)- GACC Strategic Plan Review & Development Consultancy

1.0 Background

The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) is a unique cross-sectoral alliance of public, private, and civil society organisations committed to promoting good governance and combating corruption in Ghana. Guided by its Strategic Plan (2020–2024), GACC has implemented a range of interventions aimed at empowering citizens, strengthening institutions, advocating for systemic reforms, and building a vibrant, robust, and self-sustaining coalition. With the expiration of the 2020–2024 strategic plan, GACC seeks to engage an external consultant to conduct a review of the plan and, based on the findings, develop the 2026–2030 Strategic Plan. This process will ensure continuity, relevance, and strategic alignment with evolving national and global governance and anti-corruption priorities.

2.0 Objectives of the Assignment

The assignment has two primary objectives:

  • Review of the Strategic Plan (2020–2024):
    • Assess the relevance, efficiency, and effectiveness of strategic priorities and interventions.
    • Identify strengths, gaps, challenges, best practices, and lessons learned during implementation.
  • Development of the new Strategic Plan (2026–2030):
    • Facilitate a participatory process to design a forward-looking strategic plan.
    • Align the new strategy with GACC’s mission, stakeholder expectations, and emerging anti-corruption trends.

3.0 Scope of Work

The consultant will be expected to:

  • Strategic Plan Review (2020–2024):
  1. Review implementation of the plan using annual reports, project documents, and other relevant materials.
  2. Conduct key informant interviews and/or focus group discussions with GACC staff, board members, partners, stakeholders, etc.
  3. Analyse internal and external factors influencing implementation outcomes.
  4. Assess GACC’s organisational capacity, including governance, staffing, partnerships, and resource mobilisation.
  5. Identify gaps and opportunities within strategic focus areas and the operating environment.
  6. Prepare and present a PowerPoint presentation and a comprehensive final report with findings, conclusions, and actionable recommendations.
  • Strategic Plan Development (2026–2030):
  1. Facilitate strategic planning workshops with GACC stakeholders.
  2. Conduct a situational analysis and stakeholder mapping.
  3. Define strategic priorities, goals, outcomes, and performance indicators.
  4. Draft the Strategic Plan (2026–2030) for validation and incorporate feedback from GACC leadership and stakeholders.
  5. Finalise and present the Final Strategic Plan (2026-2030)

4.0 Timeframe

The assignment is expected to be completed within 30 working days from the date of contract signing.

5.0 Reporting and Deliverables

The consultant will work closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer and the Executive Secretary. Key deliverables include:

  • Inception Report: Methodology and work plan.
  • Draft PowerPoint Presentation: Summary of review findings.
  • Final Review Report: Detailed findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
  • Draft Strategic Plan (2026–2030): Including strategic priorities, objectives, and implementation framework.
  • Final Strategic Plan (2026-2030): Finalised with stakeholder feedback after validation.

6.0 Confidentiality

All information and documents reviewed or collected during the assignment shall remain confidential. Materials are the sole property of GACC and are to be used exclusively for the intended purpose.

7.0 Required Qualifications and Experience

The ideal consultant should possess:

  • A minimum of a master’s degree in development studies, Public Policy, Governance, or a related field.
  • Proven expertise in organisational development, strategic planning and evaluation of governance and anti-corruption programmes.
  • Strong knowledge of Ghana’s anti-corruption and governance landscape and civil society ecosystem.
  • Excellent analytical, writing, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality outputs within agreed timelines.

8.0 Submission of Expression of Interest (EOI)

Interested consultants or firms should submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) including:

  • A technical proposal not more than 10pages (methodology, work plan, CV, budget)
  • Samples of similar work
  • Submissions should be sent to gacchrs@gmail.com with reference Re: Strategic Plan Review and Development by Friday, September 26, 2025.

 

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