Technical Assistance for Civil Society Organisations Serbia 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 one Senior Short Term Expert (STE) to Assist TACSO office in delivering technical assistance to IPA multi beneficiary (MB) grantees 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. Within the TACSO Component 2: Research, help desk and guidance we find needed to organize specific and targeted technical assistance - guidance for Serbia civil society organizations that are implementing MB projects, both as main applicant or project partner. We also find needed to promote new upcoming EU/ IPA MB calls for proposals and organize informative sessions for interested CSOs TACSO technical assistance to IPA MB grantees is seen as combination of several forms, such as: Joint TA sessions for all CSOs – MB grantees. Topics should be selected based on needs identified. Assistance to individual or group of organizations in their request (meetings, mail or phone communication) Dissemination of best practices and lessons learnt re impementation of MB projects Scope of the assignment The main purpose of this assignment is to assist TACSO Serbia team to provide additional help to EU MB project grantees and partners from Serbia in order to implement awarded projects successfully. Joint meeting should enable exchange of experiences in projects implementation, identify common challenges and share best practices- workable solutions. TACSO direct technical assistance and facilitation is also foreseen as needed in some particular cases. Addition to that, the goal is to transfer existing experience to future grantees. TACSO Serbia Office • Spanskih Boraca 24, stan broj 3 • 11070 Novi Beograd • t: + 381 11 212 93 72 • f: + 381 11 212 93 73 • e-mail: info.sr@tacso.org 1 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 Serbia Office This project is funded by the European Union. In specific, Short Term Expert will provide assistance to the TACSO Office in Serbia in the following: Assisting TACSO team in assessing needs- common MB projects grantees’ issues to be addressed at TA Sessions Assisting TACSO team in delivering two TA sessions (half day lasting) for up to 25 participants Assisting TACSO team in providing direct TA assistance to selected number of organizations (up to 5) on their request and contracting party advice ( mail, phone or in person if needed). Identifying best practices and challenges - lessons learnt of MB grantees and putting it together in the form of document to be of the interest and benefit for other organizations Deliverables/results 1. TA sessions design based on grantees needs assessment 2. Report on two TA session delivered (goals, agenda, participants, short summary for web site, findings, recommendation 3. Short report (note) on each direct / individual assistance delivered 4. Review of best practices and challenges in implementation of EU/ IPA MB projects – lessons learnt Note: All reports and deliverables should be written in English. The work will be coordinated by TACSO Serbia Project officer and supervised by Resident advisor. Location of assignment Belgrade Duration and timing of the assignment: December 2011 – December 2012 Short term Consultant’s working days: Maximum of 5 senior experts days are available for the whole assignment. . Profile of the STE: Qualifications and skills University degree in social sciences, advanced degree is an asset The expert should have proven minimum 10 years of professional experience in the field of civil society development that includes EU project management, monitoring and evaluation experience Proven professional experience with international organizations providing TA and grant scheme management is required Proven professional experience in training, coaching/consulting/advising Good understanding of CSO sector in Serbia TACSO Serbia Office • Spanskih Boraca 24, stan broj 3 • 11070 Novi Beograd • t: + 381 11 212 93 72 • f: + 381 11 212 93 73 • e-mail: info.sr@tacso.org 2 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 Serbia Office This project is funded by the European Union. Proven experience in PRAG regulations .; Experience of EU practices and policies Strong computer literacy; Fluency in written and spoken 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 Resident Advisor. The STE will deliver a Final mission report to the TACSO Office before remuneration. Application This is an Open call and qualified candidates from TACSO Serbia training pool, as well as others experts are invited to apply. Deadline for application is December 6th 2011, by 5 PM Application set should consist of: CV, application letter ( stating main personal references related to the assignment requirements and expected daily fee should be sent to the following e mail address: expert.rs@tacso.org with the subject title: STE application for IPA MB TA TACSO Serbia Office • Spanskih Boraca 24, stan broj 3 • 11070 Novi Beograd • t: + 381 11 212 93 72 • f: + 381 11 212 93 73 • e-mail: info.sr@tacso.org 3 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