Consultant for a Post-Merger Strategy Development
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Switzerland, Bern, Bern
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Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation
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Date of last update: 2026-02-05 (Expiry date: 2026-02-23)
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Consultant for a Post-Merger Strategy Development
RECI-FoBBIZ is seeking an experienced consultant to support our organisation in the development of our first joint strategy following the recent merger of RECI (Swiss Network for Education and International Cooperation) and FoBBIZ (Swiss Forum for Skills Development and International Cooperation).
Following this merger, RECI-FoBBIZ is entering a crucial transition year in 2026. A key priority is to co-create a new, shared strategic direction together with our members and our Board, building on the strengths of both organisations and positioning the network for greater impact. We are therefore looking for a consultant to facilitate and support a participatory, merger-aware strategy process.
Objective of the assignment
The consultant will support RECI-FoBBIZ in developing a clear, actionable strategy that defines our shared vision, strategic priorities, implications for our governance structure and an implementation roadmap. The process will be participatory and will actively involve network members, the Board, and selected external stakeholders. The consultant will act as a neutral facilitator and provide methodological expertise, analysis and drafting support. In the process, the consultant will also support identity-building and post-merger cohesion.
Key tasks may include
- Designing and facilitating a participatory strategy process
- Conducting situation analysis and stakeholder consultations
- Facilitating in-person and online workshops with members and Board
- Setting up the strategy process in a way that supports the development of a shared identity and culture following the merger
- Drafting the strategy framework and implementation roadmap
- Supporting the validation and finalisation of the strategy document
Profile and requirements of the consultant
- Experienced strategy consultant
- Proven experience working with Swiss NGOs in international cooperation
- Strong experience in facilitating participatory processes and bringing together diverse stakeholders
- Affinity for network and member-based organisations
- Availability for approximately 12–16 days between April and September 2026
- Availability for on-site workshops in Bern (09 June 2026)
- Very good command of English
- Knowledge of German and French (for reading documents)
- Knowledge of Education and Vocational Skills Development (VSD) topics in international cooperation is an asset, as well as familiarity with key national and international actors
- Understanding of advocacy work in a network organisation is an asset
Further details on the context, objectives, timeline and expected deliverables are outlined in the attached concept note.
Interested consultants are invited to submit a short expression of interest including:
- A brief track record of relevant experience
- Proposed daily rate
- Availability during the indicated period
- CV or organisational profile
- A brief (max. 1 page) outline of the proposed process and methodology for the strategy development, based on the attached concept note
Please send your expression of interest info@reci-education.ch by 21 February 2026.
IMPORTANT ! : PLEASE READ THE FULL DOCUMENT WITH CONCEPT NOTE AND TIMELINE
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< 50%Type of contract: Consultant
Duration: between 12-16 days
Macro-area: Switzerland
Level of experience: Senior Professional, more than 5 years
Area of work Definition: Leadership and Management
Type of organisation: NGOs
Telecommute: Partially remote
Join date: February 21
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