Organizational Structuring, Systems Strengthening & Policy Develo

Title: Organizational Structuring, Systems Strengthening & Policy Development Consultant Duration: 3 Months (with possible extension) Reporting To: Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Working Relationship: Close coordination with HR/Operations Lead Start Date: TBD Background Welcome2Africa International (W2A) is an emerging investment and trade facilitation platform focused on catalyzing private capital into strategic sectors across Africa. With operational roots in Nigeria and sector of focus in Agribusiness, Maritime, Renewable Energy, and Solid Minerals, W2A aims to unlock value across value chains, drive industrialization, and build market access for investors and off-takers. We have facilitated partnerships with key stakeholders including AGRA (focused on catalyzing investments/finance into agribusiness across priority states), UNDP (for women-led MSMEs and large-scale investments into states), and are engaged in exporting activities between Nigeria and the world, whilst also receiving growing interest from foreign companies to establish a local processing factory. W2A is also building out its expansion entities: W2A Capital (Investment Structuring & Fund Management) W2A Trade (Export & Trade Facilitation) W2A Impact Foundation (Development-Focused Programs, micro funding etc) Our Dual Vision: To scale our impact from Nigeria to Africa, through jobs, investment, and trade To build a globally recognized brand outside of Africa, particularly among processors, manufacturers, foreign off-takers, diaspora and institutional partners—through strategic positioning and partnerships Vision 2030: By the year 2030, we will establish a globally recognized group of companies that drive mutually beneficial investments, trade, and industrial innovation across Africa's critical sectors, fostering sustainable economic growth, and a prosperous future. To realize this vision, we must fix the internal challenges currently holding us back: lack of structure, weak systems, inconsistent performance, and misaligned people and roles. This Tor outlines the need for a consultant who can help us become a high performing, globally aligned organization. Objectives of the Assignment The consultant will: Restructure W2A’s internal coordination, systems, and reporting frameworks Build and document systems and processes for all recurring and strategic activities Review all staff positions, aligning strengths with business needs; update job briefs and KPIs accordingly Introduce compliance, performance measurement, and enforcement mechanisms Integrate client-facing projects (e.g. AGRA, UNDP, exports) into operations Position W2A’s internal engine to support the growth of W2A Capital, W2A Trade, and W2A Impact Foundation Strengthen the organization’s internal culture, accountability, and leadership at all levels Departments Covered Finance and Strategy HR, Admin and Operations Research and Policy Investment and Trade Facilitation (ITF) — including Investment and Trade Promotion (ITP) Unit Growth (Branding, Marketing, Communications, Legal, Government Relations, Business Development) Scope of Work Organizational and Capacity Diagnosis Map all team roles, assess workloads, identify gaps and inefficiencies Review coordination challenges and analyze bottlenecks Recommend structural changes to align with strategic priorities and business plan Staff Review and Realignment Conduct a role-by-role assessment of current employees Develop or update job briefs; propose new or redefined roles Define individual KPIs aligned with departmental and organizational goals Systems and Processes Development Define workflows and create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for every key organizational activity Areas include financial approvals, research publishing, event and project planning, investor engagement, exports, reporting, HR actions, etc. Propose tools and systems for automation (Zoho, etc.) Policy Design and Enforcement Draft or revise core operational and HR policies Develop a compliance and enforcement system linked to SOPs Deliver a Policy Manual and Staff Handbook Coordination, Time Management & Reporting Introduce a weekly/monthly reporting and planning cadence Implement time-tracking tools and dashboards for department heads and leadership Provide tools to reduce duplication and perception of overload Client Work Integration Create internal mechanisms to manage deliverables from AGRA, UNDP, and export assignments Build templates, trackers, and project management tools aligned with client expectations Leadership and Culture Building Define a leadership competency model Conduct internal training sessions and coaching for team leads and key personnel Embed a culture of performance, responsibility, and excellence Strategic & Ad-Hoc Execution System Develop a flexible internal system to handle urgent tasks and emerging projects from CEO/COO Recommend delegation protocols and escalation processes. Profile of Consultant The ideal candidate/firm should demonstrate: Proven experience in organizational restructuring, HR systems, and operational scaling Track record of designing and enforcing policies, SOPs, and compliance frameworks Experience working with trade, export, investment, or international development projects Familiarity with performance measurement, KPIs, and team leadership development Strong capacity to align internal operations with client and stakeholder deliverables Application Process Interested consultants should submit: A short technical proposal (max 4 pages) detailing their methodology, proposed approach, and timeline CV or company profile with relevant experience Examples of similar work or references How to apply To apply for this position, please follow these steps:

1. Ensure you're based in Abuja and available for a physical interview.
2. Review the full job description and requirements via the link below.
3. Complete the application form and submit it through the same link.

Note: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a physical interview, and may be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process.