CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – Consultation for the drafting of organizational processes and policies

As part of the Sayasphere project, Sayaspora is seeking to structure and strengthen its internal processes to ensure efficient and sustainable management.

Whether through stimulating projects like Making your way up, Diaspora Speaking Festival or Culture, Sayaspora’smission is to promote the African diaspora in Canada, which is why we need your help !

Position description

Sayaspora is a medium that aims to amplify the voices and empower the actions of women from the African diaspora. Through inspiring content, innovative initiatives and engaging events, Sayaspora offers a platform for expression where the stories, experiences and ambitions of young women of African descent take center stage.

Founded on the values of inclusion, empowerment and diversity, Sayaspora highlights the journeys of women who are transforming their reality and impacting their community. Combining journalism, visual storytelling and community engagement, the medium explores diverse themes such as entrepreneurship and culture, always with a perspective rooted in the reality of the African diaspora.

In addition to its online magazine, Sayaspora develops concrete initiatives such as the Sayaspora School, an educational project aimed at equipping young women with digital and leadership skills, and organizes key events such as Making Your Way Up and Sayasafe, which address crucial issues related to safety and representation in the public and digital space.

Sayaspora has thus positioned itself as a key player in the media landscape, building bridges between cultures, generations and disciplines to foster genuine emancipation for women of African descent.

We are inviting tenders for a consultant specialized in organizational policies. The main objective of this assignment is to develop a structured and sustainable organizational framework for Sayaspora, by putting in place clear internal processes and sound organizational policies.

In this context, we are launching a call for tenders for a consultant specializing in the drafting of organizational processes and policies.

The methodology and deliverables are as follows:

- Diagnosis of needs: analysis of existing processes and identification of Sayaspora's specific needs.

- Development of the organizational framework: processes and policies to be put in place.

- Drafting and validation: documentation of policies and adjustments based on feedback from the Sayaspora team.

- Implementation plan: recommendations and support for the adoption of new policies.

📩 Send applications by February 22, 2025 to info@sayaspora.com with subject line: Consultant - Financial Strategy Sayaspora

The person will have to…

  • Analyze and document internal processes related to governance, project management and day-to-day operations.
  • Draft organizational policies on governance, human resources, volunteer management and inclusion
  • Ensure policies comply with standards and best practices applicable to NPOs in Canada.
  • Propose tools and an implementation plan to facilitate the adoption of new policies within Sayaspora.

Ideally, the person will have…

  • Proven experience in organizational development, process structuring and internal policy drafting.
  • Good knowledge of the NPO sector.
  • Strong professional writing and change management skills.
  • Familiarity with the regulatory framework for NPOs in Canada is an asset.

Position features

  • 3-month fixed-term contract, starting March 2025
  • Applications must include:
  • CV and/or portfolio demonstrating relevant experience.
  • A methodological note explaining the approach proposed for the mandate.
  • A detailed financial proposal.

What we offer

  • Remuneration: to be discussed, depending on experience and number of working days required
  • Work mode: remote working with online meetings.

Apply for a position

Sayaspora strongly invites applications from visible minorities, aboriginals, women and people with disabilities.