Technical Assistance for
Civil Society Organisations
Montenegro Office
This project is funded
by the European Union.
Technical Assistance to the Civil Society Organisations 2 (TACSO 2) from the IPA Beneficiaries;
EuropeAid/133642/C/SER/Multi
TERMS OF REFERENCE
for Two Senior Short Term Expert(s) (STE) for
A National Training on:
“Development and Management of the EU funded Projects”
Background of the assignment
The general objectives of TACSO -Technical Assistance for Civil Society Organisations project are
to strengthen the overall capacities and accountability of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) within
the IPA beneficiaries, to guarantee the quality of services of CSOs and create a sustainable role for
the CSOs in the democratic process. The main purposes of the project are to:
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Increase and improve the capacity and actions of CSOs and to
Improve the democratic role of CSOs.
An important activity under this heading is the implementation of national trainings, which aim to
increase the capacity of CSO representatives from the region in a number of key areas, including
citizen's participation, advocacy/lobbying and managing EU projects.
The main purpose of this assignment is to contribute to the TACSO project component: Building
relations between CSOs and external stakeholders by designing and implementing a Training
Program on Development and Management of the EU funded Projects for selected CSO
representatives from the Montenegro.
Specific objectives of the training are:
To enhance the knowledge and skills of selected CSO representatives from Montenegro in methods,
techniques, tools and approaches, using real-case scenarios.
Scope of the Assignment:
Under the overall guidance of t the Resident Advisors of Montenegro, the duties and responsibilities
of the short term experts are as follows:
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Develop a detailed training plan for a 3+3+1 days training module on training topic (form
attached to this document);
Note that there must be a clear link between methods to be used and learning objectives.
Prepare a thorough training module on a training topic, together with supportive materials
(handouts, case-studies, posters, media coverage, etc) that will be used during the training
activity.
Deliver a state-of- the art advanced training program for selected CSO representatives from
Montenegro ;
Technical Assistance for Civil Society Organisations • Montenegro Office • Dalmatinska 78 • 81 000 Podgorica • Montenegro
SIPU International AB Sweden • Ecorys Netherland International • Intrac United Kingdom • Foundation Partners for Local Development Romania
Euclid Network United Kingdom • SMART Croatia
Technical Assistance for
Civil Society Organisations
Montenegro Office
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This project is funded
by the European Union.
Develop guidelines for e-coaching sessions with training participants and additional support
in preparing their assignments through e-mail communication, including cooperation with
TACSO office which will also serve as resource for trainees
Developing a questionnaire/evaluation tool for the different aspects of the training, including
the training course and the technical assistance to be provided to trainees by TACSO office
during the follow-up period.
Prepare and deliver a training report one week after the completion of training activity
highlighting the training delivery process, results achieved, participants’ satisfaction with the
trainer and training methodology, main conclusions and recommendations for future
activities, etc. Part of this report will also be annexes containing the main products created by
participants during the training program.
Activities to be carried out:
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Determining the most effective delivery methods and applicable training instruments for the
participant group to achieve the training objective and measurable outcomes, including
appropriate adult learning techniques (interactive approach, short lecturers, group work
discussions, case studies, etc).
Delivery of a 3+3+1 days training module for 20 CSO representatives (from 10 CSOs) from
Montenegro with the following main topics to be covered:
- Development of LF Matrix
- Preparation of the Application form
- Preparation of the project budget
Preparation of a comprehensive training material (training manual, handouts, case studies,
guidelines etc) to be published freely (as printed materials, Web site etc.) by the contractor.
Preparation of a practical assignment for participants as well as guidelines for e-coaching
sessions by the trainer and TACSO office.
Delivering e-coaching assistance to trainees for 10 selected CSO in development of concrete
project proposals
Draft standard evaluation documentation for training session.
Prepare reports of training content and results as stated under Scope of Assignment
Deliverables/results.
By the end of the assignment, short term experts should deliver to the Team Leader and RA:
 A training outline and training module for 20 CSO participants (from 10 CSOs) from
Montenegro.
 A draft training program
 Supported training materials in the form of handouts, case studies, poster presentations,
CD/DVDs, etc.
 Complete project proposal (including LF matrix, application form and budget) for 10 selected
CSOs
 Final reports on content and results of training, including evaluation reports and participants
deliverables as a result of e-coaching.
Technical Assistance for Civil Society Organisations • Montenegro Office • Dalmatinska 78 • 81 000 Podgorica • Montenegro
SIPU International AB Sweden • Ecorys Netherland International • Intrac United Kingdom • Foundation Partners for Local Development Romania
Euclid Network United Kingdom • SMART Croatia
Technical Assistance for
Civil Society Organisations
Montenegro Office
This project is funded
by the European Union.
Location of the assignment.
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First module (3 days): Montenegro
Second module (3 days): Montenegro
Third module (1 day): Montenegro
Duration and timing of the assignment
The assignment is planned to take place during the following period:
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First training module: 21.-23. November, 2014.
Trainees Practical Assignment period: 24. till 27. November, 2014.
Second training module: 28. - 30. November, 2014.
Trainees Practical Assignment period: 1. till 12. december, 2014.
Third training module: 13. December, 2014
Reporting: by 22. December, 2014.
Two STE working days:
Activity
Working days
1. Preparing training design, program for the participants,
handouts/training materials, practical assignments, guidance for
trainees and guidelines for e-coaching sessions, evaluation form
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2. Training delivery (Module I + Module II+ Module III)
14
3. Giving the additional support to training participants through Email coaching; giving support to resident advisors
6
4. Preparing interim and final training report with annexes
1
Total
22
One STE will be hired for 11 days.
The preparation work will take place as home work from 15. November, 2014. and detailed training
plan be submitted to the RA for approval not later than 20. November, 2014. The materials for
participants should be forwarded to the contractor no later than 20. November, 2014.
Profile of the STE:
 University degree in social sciences, advanced degree is an asset.
 At least 5 years working experience with civil society and training topic preferably in the
region (Western Balkans and Turkey).
 At least 5 years training experience with CSOs or relevant organisations, with a specific
focus on training topic
Technical Assistance for Civil Society Organisations • Montenegro Office • Dalmatinska 78 • 81 000 Podgorica • Montenegro
SIPU International AB Sweden • Ecorys Netherland International • Intrac United Kingdom • Foundation Partners for Local Development Romania
Euclid Network United Kingdom • SMART Croatia
Technical Assistance for
Civil Society Organisations
Montenegro Office
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This project is funded
by the European Union.
Excellent knowledge of Montenegrin context (national and local level)
Excellent facilitation and communication skills
Fluent in Montenegrin and English
Applicants must be independent and free from any conflict of interest. Note that civil servants and
other staff of a beneficiary public administration may not be recruited as STE unless to prior written
approval has been obtained from Contracting Authority.
Monitoring and evaluation of the STE:
The activity will be monitored by the Resident advisor of Montenegro and the Team Leader as well.
STE will deliver a mission report to the RA/Team Leader before remuneration.
Application procedure:
Applications must be in English and entail the following:
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Letter of intent and availability, including draft of training design (Annex 1-Training
Agenda) and information on financial requirements.
Please include travel costs and accommodation costs in your financial requirements.
Trainers CV in EU format
3 references from similar assignments
The application should be sent no later than 31th of October, 2014. by e-mail to:
info.me@tacso.org at 16:00.
Technical Assistance for Civil Society Organisations • Montenegro Office • Dalmatinska 78 • 81 000 Podgorica • Montenegro
SIPU International AB Sweden • Ecorys Netherland International • Intrac United Kingdom • Foundation Partners for Local Development Romania
Euclid Network United Kingdom • SMART Croatia