Consultant - Developing Localization Strategy – Sudan INGO Forum

Responsibilities

• Conduct stakeholder consultations and key informant discussions to inform localisation priorities
• Provide technical review of existing partnership practices and coordination approaches for NNGOs
• Support identification of operational barriers affecting equitable partnerships/collaboration between INGOs and NNGOs
• Engage with NNGO Forum leadership to identify priorities, gaps, and opportunities for collaboration
• Establish and support a Localization Working Group (including ToR, structure, and workplan)
• Lead the co-creation of a Sudan INGO Forum Localization Strategy aligned with Objective 4
• Map national NGOs, local actors, and networks (including geographic and thematic analysis)
• Support documentation of stakeholder feedback and consultation outcomes to inform strategy development
• Design and facilitate peer learning events and roundtables on localisation in practice
• Develop practical guidance and tools on equitable partnerships and collaboration models
• Establish structured feedback mechanisms for national partners
• Facilitate dialogue and experience sharing between INGOs, NNGOs, and donors on localisation priorities
• Support challenges analysis and opportunities related to localization
• Provide recommendation to strengthen participation of local actors/NNGOs in humanitarian decision-making processes

Deliverables

• Inception report outlining methodology, timeline, and stakeholder engagement plan
• Mapped national and local actors networks across Sudan
• Established Localisation Working Group with agreed ToR and workplan
• Sudan INGO Forum Localisation Strategy (co-developed with stakeholders)
• At least 2–3 peer learning / dialogue events delivered
• Learning briefs capturing key insights and practical recommendations
• Framework for partner feedback mechanism
• Recommendations and options paper on due diligence harmonization
• Final report summarizing achievements, challenges, and next steps

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in humanitarian coordination, localisation, or partnerships
• Strong understanding of localisation policy and practice
• Experience working with national NGOs and civil society organizations
• Demonstrated facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to produce practical tools, strategies, and guidance documents
• Experience in Sudan or similar contexts (desired)
• Familiarity with INGO Forum structures
• Experience with donor engagement on localization