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 Resource mobilisation for CSOs training
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 resources mobilisation for CSOs.
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 “Resource mobilisation for
CSO” 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 understanding and knowledge of selected CSOs representatives about different
available sources of funds and other resources for their CSOs;
 To equip participants with methods, techniques and tools for resources mobilisation,
strategies preparation and planning of their fundraising activities.
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 “Resource mobilisation for CSO” are as follows:
 Proposing the content and design of one (2 days) training in “Resource mobilisation for CSO”;
 Delivering training for selected CSO representatives from the country;
 Preparation of training materials to be used by participants during and after the trainings
 Preparing final report for the assignment implementation.
Activities to be carried out
 Developing the training agenda
 Selecting and adapting training materials and hand-outs to be used by participants during and
after the trainings
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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Delivering one (2 days) training for total of 26 participants (13 CSOs, each CSO will be
represented by two participants). Following main topics should be covered:
o Overview of possible resources for CSOs: donor funding, volunteers, individual and
corporative philanthropy, economic activities, etc.
o Strategies for resources mobilisation
o Tools and mechanisms for resources mobilisation
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 one training in Resources mobilisation for CSOs
 Training sessions outline for the training
 Power point presentations to support training sessions
 Final report for the assignment together with mission report
Location, duration and timing of the assignment
 The assignment is planned to take place from 15 September 2012 and conclude on 31
October 2012.
 Training is planned for 24 and 25 September 2012
Activity
Developing agenda for the training, preparation for
training
Delivering one Resource mobilization for CSOs
training (2 days)
Preparation of training report
Total
Junior STE days
2
2
1
5
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 assignment;
 A minimum 5 years of experience in the field of funds and resources mobilization for CSOs;
 Strong communication, facilitation and analytical skills;
 Practical experience in development and implementation of training programs
 Computer literacy
 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.
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
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
1 Оринџ концепт
2 Здружение на преведувачи на Република Македонија (ЗПРМ)
Хуманост - Здружение за унапредување на условите за грижа и
3 сместување на стари и изнемогнати лица
4 Здружение на бизнис жени
Центар за иновации - Асопцијација за поддршка на иновации и
5 промовирање на иновативна и претприемничка култура
Моја кариера - Здружение за поддршка на кариерен развој,
практикантство и
6 помош при вработување
7 Анима мунди - здружение за заштита на животните
8 Европски центар СН7
Здружение за заштита, промоција и едукација за храна Слоу фуд
9 Водно
10 Институт за демократија и истражување Г ПЕТ Гостивар
11 Здружение на граѓани Gaia
12 Дану Филантропија ЈИЕ
13 Мелагро Здружение за органско производство и екологија
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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