Expressions of Interest – OPEN – Strategic Advisor

ICIN is requesting quotes from suitable, independent and qualified persons or organisations to undertake its Strategic Review 2026 and design of its new Strategic Plan 2027-2031.

What to include in your submission:

• A letter detailing your experience and addressing the key criteria
• Project portfolio
• Company structure and key personnel
• Referees 
• Fees and Breakdown of costs
• Details of any potential conflicts of interest
• ABN
• A Statement of Commitment including Confidentiality

Proposed Approach

The Strategic Review will be undertaken over eight months (September 2026 – April 2027) and include:

Scoping and Research

• Meeting with the CEO and Board to inform and confirm the review schedule and proposed approach. (September 8)
• A desktop analysis of ICIN’s performance against the Goals and Objectives of its current Strategic Plan 2023-2026. (September 30) and Reviewed SWOT Analysis. (September 30)

Direct Engagement

• Development of a survey to inform this work. (early October)
• Participation in an Online Members Meeting to outline the process and methodology.  (early October)
• Interviews with ICIN member organisations, partners, executive staff and Directors to inform further analysis. (during October)
• Leading a two-day Strategy Workshop in person with Directors and staff (mid-October, travel to be covered by ICIN).
• Board, CEO and membership input on performance and organisational objectives for the next 5 years (mid-October)
• Presenting new Strategic Plan  inputs to the 2026 Annual General Meeting (November/December) for discussion with Members.

Outputs

• Recommended inputs into the 2027 -2031 Strategic Plan, including proposed mitigation of risks and optimising of positive impacts. (November)
• Work with the CEO and Board to ensure alignment with the Constitutional Review (undertaken separately by a Legal Advisor). (November 5)
• Recommendations towards building and maintaining financial sustainability of ICIN over the next 5-10 years. (November 30)
• Development of a new proposed Membership Fee structure which addresses the needs of members and ICIN Ltd. (November 30)
• Development of the 2027-2031 Strategic Plan together with members, executive staff and Directors. (February 2027)
• Together with the Impact Manager, develop inputs for a Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for ICIN including developing performance targets and metrics for each of ICIN’s goals to monitor progress against the new Strategic Plan. (April 2027)
• Recommendations regarding organisational structure to ensure best delivery of the new Strategic Plan.  (April 2027)

Criteria for Applications

Factors for the assessment of proposals will include; 

• Value for money
• Indigenous-owned
• Alignment with ICIN values
• Knowledge and understanding of the Indigenous carbon industry
• Demonstrated experience in strategic analysis and planning
• Reputation
• Independence
• Commitment to confidentiality
• Evidence of working collaboratively with organisations to set strategic objectives
• Ability to commit up to 9 months to this process.

The advisor will report the CEO and Board Directors of ICIN Ltd.

Contact

Enquiries can be made to Anna Boustead, CEO at [email protected] cc Jenaya Graham [email protected]

How to Submit

Submissions should be sent to [email protected] before Friday, August 28.