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 Junior 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: 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: 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 Junior 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 This project is funded by the European Union. Technical Assistance for Civil Society Organisations Regional Office Assist in preparing the module of the consultative meetings on legal and fiscal operating environment for CSOs in Albania. Facilitate the one-day workshop in 8 different regions of Albania, in close collaboration with TACSO Albania Office, in the above mentioned topics. Assisting with back up materials in the report preparation one week after the completion of workshops. Activities to be carried out: Facilitating during the delivery of workshops with CSOs and government representatives in eight districts of Albania according to the schedule agreed by TACSO Albania Resident Advisor. Assisting in preparing 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 Working days 8 2. Reporting Total 1 9 Profile of the STE: University degree in economic sciences, advanced degree is an asset. At least 10 years working experience with civil society organizations 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 TACS Technical Assistance for Civil Society Organisations Regional Office This project is funded by the European Union. 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: 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 13, 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