Consultancy for Islamic Philanthropy Fund (IPF)

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission in the UK and the direct supervision of the Director of Islamic Philanthropy Fund (IPF) office and technical coordination with the Department of the Office of Partnerships Advocacy and Communications in Headquarters, the Consultant will lead a study aimed at mapping out the Islamic philanthropy landscape in the UK, with the longer term aim to establish partnerships and operationalize IOM’s Islamic Philanthropy Fund in the UK. This role supports implementation of the IPF and resource mobilization actions aimed to mobilize resources through Zakat, Sadaqah funding from international charities, financial institutions, foundations, corporations, high-net-worth individuals and relevant stakeholders in the UK.

Tasks:
• Map out the IPF landscape in the UK and identify how UK-based Islamic charities and grantees operate and the specific regulatory framework, if any.
• Assess the size and volume of funds mobilized by Islamic charities, in particular through Zakat and Sadaqah donations.
• From existing research, map out the Muslim communities in the UK that are involved in Muslim alms giving, including their size, location (including MP constituency) and socio-economic profile, and key entry points to reach and work with them, such as diaspora organisations.
• Establish an IPF profile for the UK, based on assessment made and recommendations on possible partnership for initiatives of mutual interest.
• Identify the types of projects, beneficiaries and the key countries that the Muslim alms-giving communities and Islamic charities provide funds to.
• Map out Islamic charities that deliver assistance internationally and establish areas of joint interest with IOM.
• Identify key private sector and high net worth individuals that the IPF could work with and make recommendations on how to establish partnerships.
• Identify key operators in Islamic financing and Islamic banking and make recommendations on how to establish relations with them.
• Identify key Islamic Institutions to obtain Fatwa’s (religious rulings) and their key services, make recommendations on how to enter into partnerships with them.
• Identify how promotional campaigns could be launched and develop key messages to support IPF launch in the UK.
Deliverables
1. Map of IPF landscape in the UK, covering the above-mentioned points
2. IPF profile: based on the mapping, establish priorities for IOM engagement and make specific recommendations for IOM’s next steps.
3. Promotional campaign recommendations, including for key messages