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, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo under UNSCR 1244/99,
Montenegro, Serbia and Turkey the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia)
EuropeAid/127427/C/SER/Multi
TERMS OF REFERENCE
1 Senior and 1 Junior Short Term Expert (STE) for
Implementation of national trainings in
“Strengthening analytical capacities for watch dog role of CSOs”
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 beneficiaries and to
guarantee the quality of services of CSOs and a sustainable role of 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
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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 CSOs representatives from the country in a number of key areas, including
citizen's participation, CSO management, advocacy/lobbying and developing/managing EU projects.
The main purpose of this assignment is to contribute to the TACSO project component: Capacity
development of CSOs by designing and implementing training in Strengthening analytical capacities for
watch dog role of CSOs for selected CSO participants from the country.
The work will be coordinated by the Resident Advisor, Project Officer and AFA.
Specific objectives of the trainings are:
 To analyze different policy processes, models that describe them and identify/familiarize with
those that could be used to describe the policy processes in Macedonia.
 To encourage CSOs to engage in advocacy and watch dog role relying on sound policy analysis
 To increase knowledge and skills of selected CSO representatives to build arguments serving to
their watch dog activities by producing policy papers and/or briefs
Scope of the assignment
Under the overall guidance of the Macedonian TACSO office, the duties and responsibilities of the Short
Term Experts/ Trainers for “Strengthening analytical capacities for watch dog role of CSOs” are as
follows:
 Proposing the content and design of one training in Strengthening analytical capacities for
watch dog role of CSOs
 Design and carry out Training needs assessment so as to identify the participants’ expectations
 Delivering one training for selected CSOs representatives from the country
 Selecting and adapting training materials to be used by participants during and after the training
is finalized.
 Carry out end-of-training evaluation and include the evaluation results in the final report.
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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Preparing training report for training (including information on training delivery process, results
achieved, participants evaluation, main conclusions and recommendations for future work) seven
days after the completion of the training sessions.
Activities to be carried out
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Developing the agenda for training and selecting/adapting training materials and handouts
Delivering 3 days training in Strengthening analytical capacities for watch dog role of CSOs for
20 CSOs representatives from the country with the following main topics to be covered:
Purpose of policy papers and briefs as decision making tools
Structural elements of the policy study and/or policy brief
Effectively organising and presenting policy paper and /or policy brief
On-line support to training participants to finalize their policy papers/briefs as a follow-up to the
training
Preparation of trainings report as stated under Scope of Assignment.
Deliverables/results
By the end of the assignment, the STEs should have finalized or delivered:
 Training agenda for one training in Strengthening analytical capacities for watch dog role of
CSOs (3 days)
 Training sessions outline for the training
 Power point presentations to support training sessions
 Structured feedback and advice to draft policy papers/briefs prepared by participants
 Final report on content and results of the trainings, including evaluation reports.
Location of assignment
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Strengthening analytical capacities for watch dog role training 21 – 23 June 2011, Ohrid
Duration and timing of the assignment
The assignment is planned to take place from 15 May and conclude on 15 July 2011 with duration
of 18 working days in total.
Activity
Developing agenda for the training,
preparation for trainings and adapting
training materials
Delivering 3 days training
Follow-up support to CSOs to finalize policy
papers/briefs (feedback and advice)
Preparation of training report
Total
Senior
days
STE Junior
days
STE Total
days
STE
3
3
6
3
4
3
6
4
1
11
1
7
2
18
Profile of the STE:
Senior STE:
 University degree in political sciences or relevant field, advanced degree is an asset.
 Proven records for at least 10 years working experience in the field of the assignment.
 Proven background as trainer, educator. At least 5 years training experience, with a specific
focus on, policy-making, CSO-government relations and advocacy.
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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Good understanding of the context in which CSOs operate in the country and the region
Excellent facilitation and communication skills
Computer literacy
Fluent in written and spoken English, knowledge in Macedonian is an asset
Junior STE:
 University degree;
 A minimum 5 years of experience in the field with civil society and participation issues.
 Strong communication, facilitation and analytical skills;
 Practical experience in development of training programs, workshops
 Computer literacy
 Fluent in written and spoken Macedonian 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.
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
 Financial offer (enclosed as separate document).
 CV in EU format
 3 references from similar assignments
The application should be sent not later than 25th of April 2011 at 16:00 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