Senior Consultants- Programme Quality and Delivery/Education & SBCC

Job Description

We are pleased to advertise for two senior consultants:

• Senior Consultant- Programme Quality and Delivery
• Senior Consultant- Education & SBCC

Senior Consultant- Programme Quality and Delivery

In alignment with SPANA’s 2023-2027 strategy and the Global Programmes Department 2025 business plan, the Programme Quality and Delivery (PQD) team is focused on the development of a high quality, innovative portfolio that delivers immediate and lasting change for working animals.

We are looking for an experienced senior consultant to provide interim strategic support and continuity to our PQD team during a transitional period whilst we recruit for a permanent Head of PQD.

This is an interim consultancy role focused on delivering key outcomes, offering expert guidance, and ensuring ongoing progress against departmental priorities. The consultant will work closely with the Director of Global Programmes and other team members to contribute to shaping the team’s direction.

The consultant will be expected to:

• Provide strategic oversight and guidance across the team’s work;
• Ensure continued focus on key outcomes and monitor progress;
• Work with the director of Global Programmes to ensure progress in alignment with SPANA’s strategy and the Global Programmes Department Business Plan.

Please see the terms of reference for full details.

Senior Consultant- Education & SBCC

In alignment with SPANA’s 2023-2027 strategy and the Global Programmes Department 2025 business plan, the Education and Social Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) team is focused on:

• Delivering SPANA’s education strategy and key performance indicators;
• Providing direction and establishing processes to effectively manage a team of Education/SBCC Advisors to ensure quality outcomes;
• Working alongside colleagues responsible for Animal Health and Welfare (AHW) and Programme Quality and Delivery (PQD) to establish interdependencies within and between workstreams.

We are looking for an experienced senior consultant to provide interim strategic support and continuity to the Education & SBCC team during a transitional period whilst we recruit for a permanent Head of team.

This is an interim consultancy role focused on delivering key outcomes, offering expert guidance, and ensuring ongoing progress against departmental priorities. The consultant will work closely with the Director of Global Programmes and other team members to contribute to shaping the team’s direction.

The consultant will be expected to:

• Provide strategic guidance and oversight across the team’s work;
• Ensure the team’s continued focus on key outcomes, and monitor progress;
• Work with the Director of Global Programmes to ensure progress in alignment with SPANA’s education strategy

Please see the TOR for full details.

How to apply

To apply for either consultancy please submit a CV and cover letter totalling no more than two pages to recruitment@spana.org. Please clearly state the consultancy that you are applying for.

The deadline for applications for both consultancies is 22 April 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we may close this vacancy before the deadline and encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.

Please note that this is an interim consultancy assignment and not a salaried role. The consultant will be engaged on a self-employed basis or via a limited company, with a clear scope of work and deliverables. There are separate recruitment procesess for the permanent Head of PQD and Head of Education & SBCC, and consultants engaged on the interim assignments are welcome to apply for the permanent position should they wish to be considered.

About the Organization

Established in 1923, SPANA’s goal is simple: to improve the welfare of working animals in vulnerable communities across the world. Through three key areas – treating, training and teaching – we’re inspiring others to act in the best interests of working animals while also providing practical, professional and sustainable solutions today. We recognise that the fortunes of working animals and people go hand in hand: in low-income countries, just one working animal can support an extended family of up to 30 people. SPANA’s work improves the lives of working animals while supporting the communities that depend on them.

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