Governance Manual Development

Objective of the Assignment

The objective of this consultancy is to develop a Governance Manual that:

• Clearly outlines the governance structure and roles of the Board and Management.
• Defines governance processes, principles, and decision-making protocols.
• Aligns with Lebanese NGO law and international best practices in nonprofit governance.
• Ensures clarity, transparency, accountability, and effective delegation across the organization.

Scope of Work

The Consultant will be expected to:

1. Review and assess existing governance-related documents (e.g., bylaws, policies, board charters).
2. Conduct interviews with key stakeholders, including board members and senior management.
3. Benchmark governance best practices relevant to the nonprofit sector in Lebanon and globally.
4. Draft a Governance Manual that includes, but is not limited to:
   • Governance principles and values
   • Structure and roles of the Board of Directors
   • Committees and their functions
   • Board-member recruitment, orientation, and evaluation
   • Meeting protocols, quorum, and voting
   • Conflict of interest and code of conduct
   • Relationship between the Board and Executive Management
   • Delegation of authority and decision-making framework
   • Reporting and accountability mechanisms
5. Facilitate a validation workshop with key stakeholders to present and review the draft manual.
6. Incorporate feedback and finalize the Governance Manual.

Deliverables

• Inception Report with work plan and timeline
• Stakeholder interview summary and governance assessment
• Draft Governance Manual
• Presentation and facilitation of validation workshop
• Final Governance Manual (in English, editable format)

Timeline

The assignment is expected to take approximately 3 weeks from the date of signing the contract, according to the agreed work plan.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in law, public administration, nonprofit management, or related field
• Proven experience in developing governance frameworks and manuals for NGOs
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit governance standards and Lebanese NGO regulations
• Excellent facilitation, analytical, and communication skills
• Fluency in English (Arabic is an asset)