Showing posts with label 2011 NGO consultancy opportunities. Show all posts
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2011 Consultancy Opportunities- Trainer needed- Public Policy Influencing
CALL FOR TRAINING CONSULTANTS
PUBLIC POLICY PROCESS AND EFFECTIVE POLICY INFLUENCING
General Information
The Non State Actors Support Programme (NSA-NET) is a part of the European Union (EU) support to the Governance and Democratisation Sector in Kenya and is funded under the ninth European Development Fund (EDF IX). The Programme is premised on the Government of Kenya commitment to work with all the sectors towards realising the overall objective of Vision 2030, which is “a globally competitive and prosperous country with a high quality of life by the year 2030”. The programme will specifically support the achievement of the political pillar of Vision 2030, which seeks to achieve “a democratic political system that is issue-based, people-centred, result-oriented and accountable to the public”. The programme builds on the achievements of an earlier EC funded programme entitled Democratic Governance Support Programme (DGSP) which was implemented from 2003 to 2006.
The NSA – NET Support Programme is organising a policy processes and effective policy influencing training workshop as a part of its technical assistance to NSAs component. The four days workshop is expected to impart knowledge and skills in policy making processes and how NSAs can effectively influence public policy. The workshop targets to reach 25 participants drawn from the NSAs and cultural actors funded under the NSA – NET Support Programme.
1 Global objective
The global objective of this assignment is contribute to the capacity building of funded NSAs and their networks to effectively engage in advocacy and policy influencing in a credible, legitimate and accountable way.
2 Specific objective
The specific objective of this assignment is to train selected staff of NSAs and their networks on policy development process and effective policy influencing within the changing political environment in Kenya.
To download the full terms of reference for the training consultant- Click here
Latest NGO Consultancy Opportunity: Midterm Evaluation Forum Syd
Organization: Forum Syd
Consultancy to Conduct a Midterm Review of the Tushirikishe Jamii Project
Deadline: 14th November 2011
Introduction and Background
Forum Syd is a Swedish NGO with regional offices in Nairobi and headquarters in Sweden. Forum Syd’s main focus is on democracy and rights. It does this mainly through the strengthening of civil society organizations. More details can be found in the website www.forumsyd.org/international or www.africa.forumsyd.org
Funded by the European Commission through the Ministry of Justice, National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs, the Tushirikishe Jamii Project seeks to tackle poor governance and corruption especially in the management of devolved funds at the constituency level which continues to deny marginalized people much-needed development opportunities and realization of their human rights. Young people from low income and slum communities are especially vulnerable as they are perceived negatively by society and rarely participate in development initiatives.
Mid Term Review Consultant and Facilitator
Forum Syd, invites interested consultants/facilitators for a consultancy to undertake the Mid-Term Review exercise including a planned internal review workshop of the Tushirikishe Jamii Project. The review marks a critical time to strategically reflect on the progress made by the project since its commencement, and measure the project’s effectiveness towards achieving its intended goal and objectives. The project intends to use this exercise as a way to learn from the first year of implementation to bring strength, focus and ensure the most effective way forward for the remainder of the project period.
Purpose
The overall purpose for this mid-term evaluation is to learn lessons from project implementation to improve project planning, design and management of the Tushirikishe Jamii Project and similar projects in future. This includes measuring progress towards achievement of the expected outcomes and assessing the measures that the project has put in place in order to create a positive impact in the futureClick here for the full terms of reference - MTR
2011 Latest International consultancy opportunity- Senior International Disaster Specialists
GRM International is looking for Senior International Disaster Specialists – Multiple positions
GRM is a leading professional services company specializing in the provision of project design, management expertise and technical assistance to development projects for bilateral and multilateral funding agencies and governments. We have over 43 years of development experience, managing in excess of 700 projects in more than 120 countries for private, government, bilateral and multilateral clients.
We are looking for several Senior International Consultants with expertise in:
We are looking for several Senior International Consultants with expertise in:
1. Disaster Resilience and Preparedness for long term assignment
2. M & E Experts with experience in Humanitarian Aid
3. Short notice disaster response personnel- available on very short notice and on 24/7 standby for one quarter each year, available the remainder of the year at 5 days notice.
These personnel are required in four different categories:
1. Disaster response leadership/management: focussed on leadership, logistics and communications
2. Critical Infrastructure (engineering, water and sanitation, government infrastructure planning),
3. Disease Control (health and food & nutrition professionals) and
4. Displacement and Protection (politically vulnerable populations and groups; refugee and internally displaced persons camps, gender, cash disbursement etc).
If you are interested in being considered for one of this opportunity, we would appreciate it if you will please send us a general version of your CV highlighting your professional experience coupled with your availability and rates.
Please send your cv to vanessa.garcia@grminternational.com or contact me for more information.
2011 Consultancy Opportunity with UN Women- Training Expert in HIV/AIDS
International Expert to Conduct Training For People Living With HIV And AIDS And HIV Servicing NGOs In Tajikistan
09/10/2
Organization: UN Women (former UNIFEM) Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
Closing date: October 17, 2011.
Background:
By this activity UN Women intends to train relevant local NGOs on structuring and organizing services at local NGOs, basic psychological techniques, most common adverse situations in working with PLWHA and ways to address those; referral system and issues related to VCT for PLWHA and their partners/family members. The practical part of the seminar should be focused on the following issues that relate directly to participants (consultants, NGOs):
1. the diagnosis and study of negative attitudes and internal stigma towards vulnerable populations (PLWHA, IDUs, sex workers);
2. formation of tolerant and supporting attitudes towards vulnerable groups and victims of violence(PLHIV, injecting drug users, sex workers);
3. building the skills of psychological assistance, acquiring techniques and methods for interviewing vulnerable populations (PLWHA, IDUs, sex workers);
4. building the skills of conflict management in the work of expert working in the field of HIV;
5. working tactics and instruments of behavior consultants, referrals to the HIV testing for potential clients and family members;
6. teaching conflict prevention skills for clients and family members (the circle) in the interview and offering HIV testing;
7. diagnosis of burnout syndrome, consultancy;
8. develop algorithms to prevent burnout in the staff.
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the UN Women Program Specialist/Gender Advisor for Tajikistan and overall guidance and supervision of UN Women Sub-Regional Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, the Expert will fulfill the following tasks:
· Review available (preferably TJK related) resources related to HIV/AIDS, gender and human rights issues, including assessment/studies on stigma and discrimination against PLWH with an aim to collect arguments/cases to use for practical exercises at the training;
· Based on findings adjust, adopt and agree with UN Women on the training module on capacity building of NGOs providing services (in particular related to HIV based violence, social support, referrals) for WLWHA in the context of HIV/AIDS for five-day training for about 20 participants. The module should encourage participatory approaches with appropriate methods: role-plays, innovative approaches and group exercises; Prepare agenda of the trainings on the above-mentioned subject; Prepare pre and post-test questionnaires for training participants; Prepare all handout materials for the trainings;
· Conduct one five-day training for 20 participants in Dushanbe;
· Analyze the pre and post training test results to suggest recommendations for further capacity building, rational use of available human resources, establishing integrated services between trained individuals and NGOs and incorporate recommendations into the narrative of the final report; Submit the final report and finalized training module (based on the outcomes of the training) with recommendations on:
1. capacity gaps in NGOs providing services to WLWHA;
2. establishing quality services for WLWHA – victims/survivors of HIV based violence;
3. recommended referral systems to be established/strengthened on the base of NGOs to provide quality services to WLWHA addressing needs of service providers.
Please apply online at: http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=26052
Interested individuals must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:
1. Letter of interest and technical proposal, containing clear description of the following processes: development of the training module, preparing and delivering the training activities;
2. CV/duly filled Personal History Form PHF11 (downloadable from http://www.unwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P_11_form_UNwomen.doc) with contact information of 3 referees;
3. Detailed financial proposal with the breakdown for following categories: preparing and conducting training, travel, trainer fee, DSA, other relevant expenses for the given scope of work.
4. Each applicant will be required to submit an aggregated financial offer (“aggregated financial offer” is the total sum of all financial claims of the candidate for accomplishment of the task).
5. All online applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from
http://www.unwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P_11_form_UNwomen.doc).
http://www.unwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P_11_form_UNwomen.doc).
Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.
2011 Call for Consultancy Proposals from Forum Syd- Mid Term Evaluation- Tanzania
MID-TERM REVIEW OF FORUM SYD’S SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITYPROGRAMME IN TANZANIA
Background
Forum Syd is a Swedish organisation working to support civil society and striving for democracy and human rights. Forum Syd’s head office is in Stockholm, Sweden, with regional offices in Nairobi, Belgrade and Phnom Penh, and programme offices in Tanzania, Colombia, Guatemala, and Belarus (For more information please visit Forum Syd Website www.forumsyd.org/international or www.africa.forumsyd.org
Forum Syd has been granted funds from Sida (Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency) in Tanzania for a Social Accountability Program in Tanzania (SAPT) with the programme office in Mwanza and targeting wards and villages in three districts, i.e. Magu and Ukerewe in Mwanza Region, and Karagwe in Kagera Region. The programme started in 2010 with an initial funding period of two years resulting in a midterm review that will determine the feasibility for continuation of the remaining program period planned to end 2013.
Objectives of the Social Accountability Program
The objective of the Programme is to increase voice, information and negotiation/influence of citizens at district and ward level, in order to enhance local government accountability, with a special focus on women, youth, people living with HIV/AIDS and disabled.
Mid Term Evaluation Consultancy
Forum Syd Tanzania, invites interested parties for a consultancy to undertake the Mid-Term Review of the Social Accountability Programme Tanzania. The review marks a critical time to strategically reflect on the progress made by the Social Accountability Programme since its commencement, see and measure the programme effectiveness towards achieving its intended goal and objectives. The programme intends to use the mid-term review exercise as a way to learn from the first year of implementation to bring strength, focus and ensure the most effective way forward for the remainder of the programme period.
Period of Performance
The consultancy shall be for a period of 4 weeks and the work shall commence upon the signing of a contract of agreement between the Consultant and Forum Syd.
Deliverables (NB, dates are preliminary)
a) Inception report with clear methodology and a detailed budgeted work plan 5 days before signing.
b) Fortnightly progress reports presented to the PM/CR.
c) The first draft report to be delivered & presented to Forum Syd in hard and soft copy in MS word by 15th of October, 2011.(according to agreement 31st of Oct draft to Sida)
Qualifications (Key Skills & Abilities)
The assignment is to be carried out by consultant(s) with the following minimum qualifications and experience:
a) An advanced university degree, preferably in Social Sciences, Governance Democracy, Development Studies, or any other related field.
b) 3-5 years minimum documented work experience in Social Accountability Interventions especially developing and evaluating Social Accountability Programmes and interventions.
c) 2 years minimum documented work experience of evaluating development programmes.
d) Strong knowledge of the contemporary development agenda, mainstreaming rights based approaches and gender issues into programming
e) Proven data analysis, interpretation & report-writing skills in English as well as Kiswahili.
f) Competencies in financial evaluation & analysis
g) Experience in working with civil society organisations, preferably in Tanzania
To Apply
Please submit your proposal either through e-mail, post or hand delivery to Forum Syd by 30th July 2011 at 16.00 Hrs.
For a complete Terms of Reference Click here
2011 Opportunities at Forum Syd- Baseline Survey Consultant
Purpose of ToR- Consultancy to conduct a baseline study for the Tushirikishe Jamii Project (a social accountability project)
Deadline for submission- 21 March 2011
Objectives of the Baseline Survey
• To provide information for planning the project, including information about nature of governance of constituency development initiatives in Kenya; and specifically looking at the 6 focus constituencies. ( looking at both the demand and supply side)
• To provide information on the status of community participation especially the target group in the constituency development initiatives in the target constituencies.
• To provide benchmark information for measuring project achievements and impact (at the project objectives, intermediate results levels)
• To provide information on the number of civil society/youth groups actively engaged in issues of citizen participation in good governance in the target
• To identify benchmarks and indicators which can be used as a point of reference for monitoring and evaluation of the Tushirikishe Jamii project
• To review current monitoring and evaluation tools identify gaps and clear indicators for the Tushirikishe Jamii project
- To review the LFA with inclusion of baseline and targets
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