TACS
Technical Assistance for
Civil Society Organisations
Regional 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”
EuropeAid/127427/C/SER/Multi.
TERMS OF REFERENCE
For Local Junior Short Term Expert (STE)
providing assistance in the course of conducting Info Sessions for the Call for Proposal
“IPA 2012 Civil Society Facility - Civic Initiative and Capacity Building “, in Albania
Background of the assignment
The general objectives of Technical Assistance for Civil Society Organizations – TACSO Project are to
strengthen the overall capacities and accountability of Civil Society Organizations (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 Info Sessions on application
procedures for regional and national Call for Proposals (CfP) coming under the IPA - Civil Society
Facility, which aim to increase the capacity of the CSO representatives in setting out to develop
qualitative project proposals in full compliance with EC procedures.
The main purpose of this assignment is to contribute to TACSO project component: “Training and
Capacity Building for CSOs” by organizing Info Sessions on Application Procedures for the CfP
launched under the IPA 2012 –Civil Society Facility - Civic Initiatives and Capacity Building for
Albanian CSO representatives from 12 administrative regions of Albania.
Specific objectives of the Info-Sessions are:
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To provide general understanding of the beneficiaries on the European Union funding
opportunities;
To increase the capacities of beneficiaries on the Call for Proposals, IPA CSF 2012 Civic
Initiative and Capacity Building;
To enhance the capacities of beneficiaries on what is required from the applicants in the
Application Package and what is important in the course of the application process;
To raise the understanding and requirements of the Concept Note and principles of budgeting.
TACSO Albania Office • Rr”Donika Kastrioti”, Kotoni Business Centre, 2nd Floor • Tirana, Albania • t: +355 4259597 • e-mail: info@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
TACS
Technical Assistance for
Civil Society Organisations
Regional Office
This project is funded
by the European Union.
Scope of the Assignment:
Under the overall guidance of and coordination by the Resident Advisor (RA) of TACSO Albania, the
duties and responsibilities of the Local Short Term Junior Expert/Training Consultant are as follows:
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Assist the RA/staff of TACSO Albania in preparing the training module on the above
mentioned topics together with other supportive materials (handouts, exercises ) that will be
used during the info-sessions;
Assist the RA/staff of TACSO Albania in delivering the info-sessions to the invited CSO
representatives from different regions of Albania;
Develop, in coordination with the TACSO Albania RA, a detailed description of a practical
assignment to be carried out, prior to starting the info-sessions.
Assist the RA/Staff of TACSO Albania in developing and completing a
questionnaire/evaluation tool for the different aspects of the training courses and if appropriate
during the follow-up period.
Assist the RA/staff of TACSO Albania in preparing the training report one week after the full
completion of info-sessions..
Activities to be carried out:
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Determine in conjunction with the RA/staff of TACSO Albania the most effective delivery
methods and applicable training instruments for the participant to achieve the objective of the
info-sessions. The training design will include appropriate adult learning techniques (interactive
approach, short lecturers, group work discussions, group exercises, etc);
Assist the RA/staff of TACSO Albania in preparing a comprehensive training package (training
manual, handouts, group exercises , guidelines, etc) to be distributed in the course of conducting
the info-sessions;
Draft, disseminate and collect standard evaluation documentation for each of the info-session.
Prepare in conjunction with the RA/staff of TACSO Albania the report of info-sessions as
stated under the Scope of Assignment
Location of assignment.
Administrative regions of Gjirokastra, Pogradec, Tirana, Vlora, Berat, Durres, Dibra, Kukes, and
Elbasan.
Duration and timing of the assignment
The assignment is planned to take place by end of January – 18 February 2013.
Reporting: One week after completion of each training module.
Short term Consultant’s working days:
TACSO Albania Office • Rr”Donika Kastrioti”, Kotoni Business Centre, 2nd Floor • Tirana, Albania • t: +355 4259597 • e-mail: info@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
TACS
Technical Assistance for
Civil Society Organisations
Regional Office
Activity
1. Assisting during training delivery
2. Preparation for the training and reporting
Total
This project is funded
by the European Union.
Working days
20
4
24
Profile of the STE:
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University degree in social sciences, advanced degree is an asset.
At least 5 years working experience with civil society in Albania.
At least 3 years training experience with CSOs or relevant organizations, with a specific focus on
Application procedures for EU funds.
Excellent facilitation and communication skills
Fluent in English, any local language is an asset
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 Local STE:
The activity will be monitored by the Resident Advisor of Albania.
Application procedure:
Applications must be in English and entail the following:
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Letter of intent and availability.
CV in EU format
The application should be sent no later than January 10, 2013 by email to: info.al@tacso.org, to the
attention of TACSO Albanian Resident Advisor with the subject heading: AL Training Local Junior
STE application.
TACSO Albania Office • Rr”Donika Kastrioti”, Kotoni Business Centre, 2nd Floor • Tirana, Albania • t: +355 4259597 • e-mail: info@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