placed organisations to assist projects in the faith-based sector through its complete range of tools and resources. The ever changing landscape, in the development sector in particular, for volunteerism and the learning which has been absorbed since the 2012 plan call for the establishment of a strategic framework, to renew the analysis and to develop a feasible and visionary roadmap for advancing VC’s vision and mandate within this new landscape. Not unlike the challenges facing the Church with personnel, VC too is challenged by the changing landscape of the overseas Mission, the trend towards short term contracts within the sector and the difficulty in finding suitable candidates to fulfil its roles. The future of volunteerism as a means to empower people could be critiqued given the rise of the educated graduate in many of the countries in which we work and the area of in country recruitment assessed. Furthermore the need for trained workers in the faith based sector in Ireland could be explored given the personnel shortage across the country and the great position that VC has within the Irish Church. OVERALL OBJECTIVE The overall objective of this consultancy is to develop a five year Strategic Plan 2019-24 to VC in fulfilling its mission. 3. scope of work The scope and focus of the consultancy are to provide technical, strategic and facilitation support to enable the development of a renewed strategic plan for VC for the 2019 -2024 period. Under the overall supervision of VC CEO, who in turn reports to VC’s Council (board of directors), the consultant will be tasked to work in a participatory way with all stakeholders (not just staff and board) to; Review VC’s Vision, Mission and Values Assess and analyse VC’s internal environment (see appendix) providing an idea of the needs and gaps in delivering on its strategy The review will include an environmental assessment, including other actors, existing and new partners, new emerging trends, considering opportunities and threats, the organisation’s own strengths and weaknesses. Perform a synthesis of results and identify strategic opportunities Plan and facilitate a workshop(s) with Board members, staff and other key people identified to prioritise strategic directions Draft and finalise VC’s strategic plan Assist with the operationalisation of the plan and agree the timeframe for implementation and key milestones to be reached over the five year period. Produce an operation plan with staff. 4. description of the assignment
placed organisations to assist projects in the faith-based sector through its complete range of tools and resources. The ever changing landscape, in the development sector in particular, for volunteerism and the learning which has been absorbed since the 2012 plan call for the establishment of a strategic framework, to renew the analysis and to develop a feasible and visionary roadmap for advancing VC’s vision and mandate within this new landscape. Not unlike the challenges facing the Church with personnel, VC too is challenged by the changing landscape of the overseas Mission, the trend towards short term contracts within the sector and the difficulty in finding suitable candidates to fulfil its roles. The future of volunteerism as a means to empower people could be critiqued given the rise of the educated graduate in many of the countries in which we work and the area of in country recruitment assessed. Furthermore the need for trained workers in the faith based sector in Ireland could be explored given the personnel shortage across the country and the great position that VC has within the Irish Church. OVERALL OBJECTIVE The overall objective of this consultancy is to develop a five year Strategic Plan 2019-24 to VC in fulfilling its mission. 3. scope of work The scope and focus of the consultancy are to provide technical, strategic and facilitation support to enable the development of a renewed strategic plan for VC for the 2019 -2024 period. Under the overall supervision of VC CEO, who in turn reports to VC’s Council (board of directors), the consultant will be tasked to work in a participatory way with all stakeholders (not just staff and board) to; Review VC’s Vision, Mission and Values Assess and analyse VC’s internal environment (see appendix) providing an idea of the needs and gaps in delivering on its strategy The review will include an environmental assessment, including other actors, existing and new partners, new emerging trends, considering opportunities and threats, the organisation’s own strengths and weaknesses. Perform a synthesis of results and identify strategic opportunities Plan and facilitate a workshop(s) with Board members, staff and other key people identified to prioritise strategic directions Draft and finalise VC’s strategic plan Assist with the operationalisation of the plan and agree the timeframe for implementation and key milestones to be reached over the five year period. Produce an operation plan with staff. 4. description of the assignment