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2022–2030 Strategic Plan Mid-Cycle Review
Amnesty International Canadian Section
(English Speaking)
312 Laurier Ave East
Ottawa, ON K1N 1H9
Contact: [email protected]
- INTRODUCTION
The purpose of the consultancy is to provide leadership and governance with a clear, evidence‑based progress review of impact to date, including key achievements, gaps, risks, and proposed adjustments for consideration to successfully implement the strategy through 2030. The scope of work will also include impact reporting for the year 2025-2026.
- BACKGROUND
- SCOPE OF WORK
The selected consultant is expected to evaluate success and path forward within the rapidly evolving political, economic and social context in Canada and globally.
The Consultant Will
- Review strategic plan materials and background documentation provided by Amnesty International Canada (e.g., existing internal reports, quarterly impact reports, 2025 Implementation review of the global Amnesty strategic framework)
- Develop a lean assessment framework and workplan, validated with at project initiation
- Undertake limited but qualitative stakeholder engagement, to capture the voice of impacted communities and rights holders, including through:
- Key interviews with rights holders, partners, activists and community members most impacted by Amnesty Canada’s work
- Impact interviews with Amnesty Canada’s teams on their respective portfolios
- Assess progress against strategic priorities, intended outcomes, and major milestones, focused on:
- Areas of progress and impact
- Areas of improvement for 2026-2030 implementation
- Emerging risks and opportunities to consider in the second phase of the strategic plan period
- As per Amnesty Canada’s approach to equity, integrate an Anti‑Racism and Anti‑Oppression (ARAO) lens throughout the review, including free, prior and informed consent in stakeholder interviews
- Propose a Theory of Change and implementation framework for the second half of the cycle.
- Advise on effective ways to capture and report the review findings in public‑facing annual reporting
To maintain feasibility within budget and timeline, the following are explicitly out of scope:
- Comprehensive program‑level evaluations
- Large‑scale or multi‑round consultations
- Extensive comparative or sector benchmarking studies
- DELIVERABLES
- A concise project workplan and assessment framework
- A draft report
- A final strategic review report synthesizing findings and insights, with recommendations for 2026-2030
- A presentation and debrief session with Senior Leadership and the Board of Directors
- TIMELINE
- RFP Issued: June 19, 2026
- Proposal Submission Deadline: July 10, 2026
- Review & Selection: July 17, 2026
- Project Initiation & Workplan Finalization: July 30, 2026
- Data Collection & Stakeholder Engagement: August- September 2026
- Analysis & Draft Reporting: Late September 2026
- Final Reporting & Presentations: October 30, 2026
- BUDGET
Proposals must include a detailed budget breakdown by major activity or phase. Cost effective, right-sized approaches will be viewed favourably.
- PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
- Overview of the consultant or firm
- Relevant experience and examples of at least three comparable work samples
- Proposed methodology and workplan
- Timeline and availability
- References
- EVALUATION CRITERIA
Relevant Experience (30%)
Experience with strategic reviews or mid‑cycle assessments of comparable scope and complexity.
Lean and Fit‑for‑Purpose Methodology (25%)
Clarity, proportionality, and efficiency of the proposed approach, including the ability to generate meaningful insight without undue burden.
Integration of Anti‑Racism and Anti‑Oppression (ARAO) (20%)
Demonstrated experience in assessing impact with communities and integrating ARAO principles in strategic review. Ability to understand impact
Timeline Feasibility and Summer Readiness (15%)
Ability to deliver within the August–October 2026 timeline.
Cost‑Effectiveness and Value for Money (10%)
Alignment between level of effort, deliverables, and budget.
- REPORTING AND PROJECT LEAD
- SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Subject line: RFP – Strategic Plan Mid-Cycle Assessment
TERMS
Amnesty International Canada (English-Speaking Section) reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal, and to request interviews or additional information from shortlisted proponents. Submission of a proposal does not constitute a commitment by Amnesty International Canada to award a contract.
