Technical Assistance for
Civil Society Organisations
Macedonian Office
This project is funded
by the European Union.
Technical Assistance Service Contract for the implementation of the project
“Capacity Building of Civil Society in the IPA countries and Territories (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo under UNSCR 1249/99,
Montenegro, Serbia and Turkey).
EuropeAid/127427/C/SER/Multi
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Junior Short Term Expert for implementation of Project management for CSOs trainings
within the TACSO project
Background of the assignment
The general objectives of the TACSO project is to strengthen the overall capacities and
accountability of the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) within the IPA countries and to guarantee
the quality of services of CSOs and a sustainable role of the CSOs in the democratic processes.
The main purposes of the project are to:
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Increase and improve the capacity and actions of CSOs and to
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Improve the democratic role of CSOs.
An important activity under this heading is the implementation of national trainings for selected
group of CSOs aiming to increase the capacity of CSOs representatives from the country in a
number of key areas, including project management.
The main purpose of this assignment is to contribute to the TACSO project component: Capacity
development of CSOs by designing and implementing national training in “Project management” for
selected CSOs participants. Beneficiary CSOs are selected organisations having a profile of new or
young associations existing not more than 3 years. List of CSOs participants in the training is
attached.
Specific objectives of the assignment are:
 To enhance knowledge and skills of selected CSOs representatives on project planning and
project management.
 To equip participants for practical use of the logical framework approach as base for project
planning, project management and implementation and in monitoring and evaluation of the
projects.
Scope of the assignment
Under the overall guidance of the Macedonian TACSO office, the duties and responsibilities of the Junior
Short Term Expert/ Trainer for “Project management” are as follows:
 Proposing the content and design of one training in Project management. Training should be
implemented in two phases: first (2 days) and a follow up (2 days) with practical assignment inbetween;
 Delivering the training for selected CSO representatives from the country;
 Preparation of training materials to be used by participants during and after the trainings;
 Support to the training participants during their practical assignments;
 Preparing final report for the assignment implementation.
TACSO Macedonian Office • 11 Oktomvri 6/1-3 • 1000 Skopje • t: +389 2 3225 340 • f: +389 2 3290 684 • e-mail: info.mk@tacso.org
SIPU International AB Sweden • Civil Society Promotion Centre Bosnia and Herzegovina • Human Resources Development Foundation Turkey
Foundation in Support of Local Democracy Poland • Partners Foundation for Local Development Romania
Activities to be carried out
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Developing the training agenda and concept for practical assignments
Selecting and adapting training materials and hand-outs to be used by participants during and
after the trainings
Delivering one (2 days) training with follow up (2 days) training for total of 26 participants (13
CSOs, each CSOs will be represented by two participants). Following main topics should be
covered:
o Project cycle management phases
o Problem and objectives analysis
o Logical frame
o Preparation of project proposal
o Monitoring and evaluation
Reviewing and commenting practical assignments of the selected participants in the period
between the two phases of the training
Preparing report for the assignment implementation (including information on training delivery
process, results achieved, participants evaluation, main conclusions and recommendations for
future work).
Deliverables/results
By the end of the assignment, the Short term expert should have finalized or delivered:
 Training agenda for training in Project management with concept for practical assignments
 Training sessions outline for both phases of the training
 Power point presentations to support training sessions
 Comments to the practical assignments of the selected participants of the trainings
 Final report for the assignment together with mission report
Location, duration and timing of the assignment
 The assignment is planned to take place from 1 October 2012 and conclude on 30
November 2012.
 First training is planned for 4 and 5 October and the follow up training is planned for 19 and
20 November 2012.
Activity
Developing agenda for the trainings, preparation for
trainings and adapting training materials
Delivering two Project management for CSOs
trainings (2+2days)
Comments and revision of the practical
assignments of the selected CSOs
Preparation of trainings report
Total
Junior STE days
4
4
2
1
11
Location of assignment
 Countrywide and in the Macedonian TACSO office based in Skopje.
Profile of the STE:
Junior STE:
 University degree in relevant field of the assignment;
 A minimum 5 years of experience in the field of project development and management
 Strong communication, facilitation and analytical skills;
 Practical experience in development and implementation of training programs
 Computer literacy
TACSO Macedonian Office • 11 Oktomvri 6/1-3 • 1000 Skopje • t: +389 2 3225 340 • f: +389 2 3290 684 • e-mail: info.mk@tacso.org
SIPU International AB Sweden • Civil Society Promotion Centre Bosnia and Herzegovina • Human Resources Development Foundation Turkey
Foundation in Support of Local Democracy Poland • Partners Foundation for Local Development Romania
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Fluent in Macedonian & 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.
The STE will deliver a mission report to the TACSO National Office before remuneration.
Application
Applications must be in English and entail the following:
 Letter of intent and availability, including draft of training design and information on financial
requirements. Note that all costs including travel costs and accommodation costs should be
included in the offer.
 CV in EU format
 3 references from similar assignments
The application should be sent not later than 28-th of August 2012 by email to info.mk@tacso.org.
TACSO Macedonian Office • 11 Oktomvri 6/1-3 • 1000 Skopje • t: +389 2 3225 340 • f: +389 2 3290 684 • e-mail: info.mk@tacso.org
SIPU International AB Sweden • Civil Society Promotion Centre Bosnia and Herzegovina • Human Resources Development Foundation Turkey
Foundation in Support of Local Democracy Poland • Partners Foundation for Local Development Romania
Annex 1
List of CSOs participants in the training
Бр
Организација
Оринџ концепт
Здружение на преведувачи на Република Македонија (ЗПРМ)
Интернет хотлајн провајдер Македонија
Институт за човекови права
Култ Дам - Здружение за истражување, развој и промоција на
културните
5 вредности и туризмот
Центар за иновации - Асопцијација за поддршка на иновации и
6 промовирање на иновативна и претприемничка култура
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Моја кариера - Здружение за поддршка на кариерен развој,
практикантство и
помош при вработување
Анима мунди - здружение за заштита на животните
Здружение за заштита, промоција и едукација за храна Слоу фуд
Водно
Дану Филантропија ЈИЕ
Здружение на Власи Халча ал брова
Здружение на земјоделски производители
Мелагро Здружение за органско производство и екологија
град
Скопје
Скопје
Скопје
Скопје
Охрид
Скопје
Скопје
Скопје
Скопје
Скопје
Куманово
Куманово
Битола
TACSO Macedonian Office • 11 Oktomvri 6/1-3 • 1000 Skopje • t: +389 2 3225 340 • f: +389 2 3290 684 • e-mail: info.mk@tacso.org
SIPU International AB Sweden • Civil Society Promotion Centre Bosnia and Herzegovina • Human Resources Development Foundation Turkey
Foundation in Support of Local Democracy Poland • Partners Foundation for Local Development Romania