Technical Assistance for
Civil Society Organisations
Bosnia and Herzegovina 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, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo
under UNSCR 1244/99, Montenegro, Serbia and Turkey).
EuropeAid/127427/C/SER/Multi additional services
TERMS OF REFERENCE
For Two Short Term Experts (STEs) to
Assist TACSO BiH office in providing technical assistance to civil society organizations in 11 partner municipalities of
LOD III project implemented by UNDP
Background of the assignment
General objective of TACSO project is to strengthen the overall capacities and accountability of the Civil Society
Organizations (CSOs) within the IPA beneficiaries and to guarantee the quality of services and a sustainable role of the
CSOs in the democratic process. The main objectives of the project are:
 To increase and improve the capacity and actions of CSOs and
 To improve the democratic role of CSOs.
Objectives and expected results of the assignment:
Within the TACSO2 phase- Component 2: Research, help desk and guidance and Work plan of TACSO BiH for period
2011-2013, we find important to respond to the need of both municipalities and civil society organizations related to
the technical assistance aiming at supporting integrative approach to building community.
From the perspective of the mandate of TACSO project in BH, technical assistance will be provided to the civil society
organizations in 11 partner municipalities of LOD III project: Bosanska Krupa, Capljina,Kozarska Dubica, Livno, Lukavac,
Ljubinje, Novi Grad, Srbac, Stari Grad Sarajevo, Teslic and Zepce.
The aim of this activity is enhancement of capacity building skills, in particular project proposal writing skills of civil
society organizations as well as preparation of them for upcoming local calls for proposals (to be announced by
mentioned municipalities).
Expected number of participants (one representative per organization) is from 5-20 per municipality.
Result of the 11 one day workshop will be increased understanding and practical application of the knowledge gained
by 55-200 civil society organizations in applying to the calls for proposals to be announced by local self-government
administration.
Open call for civil society organizations to participate at the training workshop will be announced by the municipality.
The following main areas will be presented and discussed during one day training/workshop
 Project Cycle Management
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Logical Framework approach (hierarchy of objectives, indicators, sources of verification, assumptions,
preconditions, vertical logic, horizontal logic)
Metodological Approch:
LOD III project will provide methodology and materials for both trainers and participants. Methodology is develped
based on EU application form.
Working language of the training workshop is Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian.
Scope of the assignment
Short Term Experts will provide assistance to the TACSO Bosnia and Herzegovina Office in the following:
 Making agenda for the training workshop using interactive adult learning techniques
 Adjusting received LOD III methodology training materials to the proposed agenda
 Design entry and exit test for the training participants
 Designing appropriate evaluation form
 Preparing final report after delivering 5/ 6 training workshop based on the format proposed by TACSO BH
TACSO Bosnia and Herzegovina Office • Kalesijska 14 • 71 000 Sarajevo • t: +387 (0)33 656 877 • e-mail: info.ba@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
Technical Assistance for
Civil Society Organisations
Bosnia and Herzegovina Office
This project is funded
by the European Union.
Deliverables/results
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Agenda for training workshop with a short overview on techniques to be used for enabling learning by doing
Final training material for one-day training
Evaluation form corresponding to the content of the training workshop
Report on task completed (after delivering 5 or 6 training workshops): Objectives of the assignment , agenda,
participants lists per municipality, consolidated data on all training recipients collected on a gender sensitive
principle, overview of evaluations list, main qualitative findings related to baseline knowledge and skills of the
participants and recommendations for approach enabling overcoming of potential weaknesses.
Location of assignment
Bosna and Hercegovina: Bosanska Krupa, Capljina,Kozarska Dubica, Livno, Lukavac, Ljubinje, Novi Grad, Srbac, Stari
Grad Sarajevo, Teslic and Zepce..
Duration and timing of the assignment:
End of December 2012 – Beginning of February 2013
Precise dates for delivering training workshops per town will be defined in coordination with LOD III project and
respective municipalities.
Short term Consultant’s working days:
Total of 13 days (11 junior and 2 senior experts days) are available for the whole assignment. Division of days among
two STEs will be done upon selection of experts, with main proportion of 5 junior+1 senior day/ 6 junior+1 senior day
per consultant.
Reports on each workshop have to be delivered to project officer up to 7 days after the training.
Profile of the STE:
Qualifications and skills:
 University degree in social sciences, advanced degree is an asset
 The expert should have proven minimum 5 years of professional experience in EU project proposals writing,
EU project assessment, Project Cycle Management
 Experience of EU practices and policies
 Experience in knowing different applications formats and requests from domestic sources of funding.
 Proven professional experience in coaching/consulting/advising
 Good understanding of CSO sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina
 Practical experience in development and delivery of training programs.
 Experience in delivering field technical assistance to CSOs is an asset.;
 Proven professional experience in the curriculum development, design, creation of training materials, manuals,
execution of training programs, workshops etc.
 Strong computer literacy;
 Fluency in written and spoken B/H/S and English.
Applicants must be independent and free from any conflict of interest.
Monitoring and evaluation of the STE
The activity will be monitored by the TACSO BH Resident Advisor.
The STEs will deliver a Final mission report to the TACSO BH Office before remuneration. Final mission report should be
submitted 7 days after delivering the last training workshop.
Payment procedure:
TACSO Bosnia and Herzegovina Office • Kalesijska 14 • 71 000 Sarajevo • t: +387 (0)33 656 877 • e-mail: info.ba@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
Technical Assistance for
Civil Society Organisations
Trainer’s fee covers trainer’s
engagement,
travel
and accommodation.
Bosnia and
Herzegovina
Office
This project is funded
by the European Union.
Application
Deadline for sending expression of interest is: December 13, 2012, by 3 PM.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applicants who have not heard from TACSO by December 24, 2012 should
assume that their applications have not been successful.
Applicant are requested to send both CV in EU format and application letter. Application letter stating main personal
references related to the training topics and expected daily fee in EURO for both junior expert day and senior expert
day should be sent to the following e mail address: info.ba@tacso.org with the subject title: STE application for
“TA- Project Proposal Writing-”
TACSO Bosnia and Herzegovina Office • Kalesijska 14 • 71 000 Sarajevo • t: +387 (0)33 656 877 • e-mail: info.ba@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