The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) is implementing the "Strengthening African Leadership for Climate Change Adaptation" (SALCA) program, which aims to improve the performance of organizations working in the field of climate change adaptation for a sustainable climate change adaptation ecosystem on the African continent. The overall expected outcome of the program is to have a strong group of African-based and African-led organizations capable of shaping Africa's response to climate change through effective policy dialogue, advocacy, and the use of a common voice to raise awareness and influence policy.
More specifically, the SALCA program will strengthen the capacity of selected organizations to play a leading role in climate adaptation by improving their efficiency, effectiveness, relevance, and sustainability, while enhancing their ability to develop an organizational culture of excellence, with the overall aim of improving the continent's ability to undertake the actions needed to prepare for and adapt to the current and future impacts of climate change.
The program emphasizes a data- and evidence-based approach in its implementation, as well as gender sensitivity and social inclusion in the climate adaptation strategies of selected organizations. As part of its implementation strategy, the SALCA program supports target organizations including the African Center for Equitable Development (ACED), in implementing the customized institutional capacity improvement plans (CICIPs). These plans aim to address priority capacity challenges faced by target organizations working with marginalized African communities to develop sustainable and resilient climate adaptation strategies.
The African Center for Equitable Development (ACED) is a think-and-do tank driving equitable development across Africa. Founded in 2009, ACED serves as a catalyst for positive change, facilitating the exchange of knowledge, expertise, and sustainable solutions to address the continent's most pressing development. Through building partnerships, sharing expertise, and developing sustainable solutions, ACED guides and supports policymakers and practitioners in making fair, inclusive, and informed decisions. In its mission to drive equitable development, ACED recognizes the critical importance of diversity and inclusion considerations. This entails fostering an environment that values and incorporates diverse perspectives, experiences, and voices within its governance structures and decision-making processes.
As part of the SALCA 4-year program, ACBF is supporting ACED to strengthen its capacity as a research institution contributing meaningfully to the climate adaptation agenda in Africa. The specific objectives of the intervention are:
i) To enhance the organization’s systems and processes for effective delivery of its mandate.
ii) To strengthen human capacity; and
iii) To enhance capacity for sustainable operations.
As part of its ongoing commitment to strengthening organizational governance and effectiveness, ACED is seeking the services of an experienced international consultant to develop a comprehensive Research Management Manual and provide training to staff on its content. By undertaking this consultation, ACED aims to enhance its research practices and decision-making processes, thereby furthering its mission to drive equitable development in Africa.