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 one Senior Short Term Expert (STE)
to familiarize CSOs representatives with
legal and fiscal framework relevant to the third sector 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 addressing policy level issues which aim at strengthening the
CSOs’ role to the democratization process and EU integration of IPA countries and territories.
Therefore, the main purpose of this assignment is to contribute to the TACSO project component:
Training and Capacity Building for CSOs by assisting in enabling a better environment for CSOs in
Albania.
Specific objectives of the trainings are:
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To familiarize Albanian and foreign CSOs operating in Albania with legal and fiscal requirements
and obligations.
Identify and discuss with CSOs representatives the problems, shortcomings and contradictions in
existing legal and fiscal framework that impede the normal performance of CSOs in Albania.
Scope of the Assignment:
Under the overall guidance of and coordination by the Resident Advisors of Albania, the duties and
responsibilities of the Short Term Senior are as follows:
TACSO Regional Office • Potoklinica 16 • 71 000 Sarajevo • t: +387 33 532 757 • f: +387 33 532 757 • 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.
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Prepare the module of the consultative meetings on legal and fiscal operating environment for
CSOs in Albania together with supportive materials (handouts, case-studies, etc) that will be used
during the events.
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Prepare, in coordination with the TACSO Albania Resident Advisor, a detailed list of questions
to be covered regarding the legal and fiscal CSOs obligations towards the Albanian Government.
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Conduct a one-day consultative meeting in 8 different regions of Albania, in close collaboration
with TACSO Albania Office, in the above mentioned topics and, if appropriate, plan for the
follow-up activities.
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Prepare a report one week after the completion of consultative meeting s highlighting the entire
process, results achieved, participants’ satisfaction with the expert and his/her methodology,
main conclusions and recommendations for future activities, etc.
Activities to be carried out:
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Determining in conjunction with the RA the most problematic issues regarding the legal and
fiscal framework, together with delivery methods for a successful participatory approach.
Deliver consultative sessions with CSOs and government representatives in eight districts of
Albania according to the schedule agreed by TACSO Albania Resident Advisor. .
Draft standard evaluation documentation for each of the training sessions.
Prepare an activity report as stated under Scope of Assignment
Location of assignment.
Tirana, Durres, Elbasan, Shkoder, Korce, Vlore, Gjirokaster and Kukes.
Duration and timing of the assignment
The assignment is planned to take place during the period October 20 – November 25, 2011.
Short term Consultant’s working days:
Activity
1. Conduct consultative sessions on legal and fiscal requirements
regarding the CSOs in Albania
2. Reporting
Total
Working days
8
1
9
TACSO Regional Office • Potoklinica 16 • 71 000 Sarajevo • t: +387 33 532 757 • f: +387 33 532 757 • 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.
Profile of the STE:
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University degree in economic sciences, advanced degree is an asset.
At least 10 years working experience with civil society organizations in Albania.
At least 5 years experience with CSOs or relevant organizations, with a specific focus on
taxations and fiscal issues.
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 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, including the financial requirements. Note that travel costs, per
diems and accommodation costs will be included in the daily fee of the STE.
CV in EU format
2 references from similar assignments
The application should be sent no later than October 11, 2011 by email to: info.al@tacso.org, to the
attention of TACSO Albanian Resident Advisor with the subject heading: AL Senior Expert for Legal
and Fiscal Framework for CSOs in Albania.
TACSO Regional Office • Potoklinica 16 • 71 000 Sarajevo • t: +387 33 532 757 • f: +387 33 532 757 • 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