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) for
Designing and Conducting a National Training Program on:
“Successfully Managing EU Funded Projects”
Background of the assignment
The general objectives of TACSO -Technical Assistance for Civil Society Organizations 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 the implementation of regional trainings, which aim to
increase the capacity of CSO representatives from the region in a number of key areas, including
developing and managing EU projects.
The main purpose of this assignment is to contribute to the TACSO project component: Capacity
Building by designing and implementing a Training Program on Successfully Managing EU
Funded Projects for the successful contractors of European Instrument for Democracy and Human
Rights (EIDHR) CBSS 2010/2011.
Specific objectives of the training are:
To provide EIDHR grant beneficiaries will necessary information to undertake a grant procedure from
award of the contract until the final report and payment.
Scope of the Assignment:
Under the overall guidance of the Albanian Resident Advisor, the duties and responsibilities of the Short
Term Expert/Training Consultants are as follows:
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Develop a detailed training agenda for a three- days training module on how to successfully
manage an EU funded project;
Prepare a thorough training module on Successfully Managing EU Funded Projects, together
with supportive materials (handouts, case-studies, etc) that will be used during the training
activity.
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
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Technical Assistance for
Civil Society Organisations
Regional Office
This project is funded
by the European Union.
Deliver a state-of- the art training program for EIDHR CBSS 2010-2011 contractors, and other
interested CSOs;
Prepare and deliver a training report one week after the completion of training program,
highlighting the training delivery process, results achieved, participants’ satisfaction with the
trainer and training methodology, main conclusions and recommendations for future activities,
etc. Part of this report will also be annexes containing the main products created by participants
during the training program.
Activities to be carried out:
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Determining the most effective delivery methods and applicable training instruments for the
group of participants to achieve the training objective and measurable outcomes, including
appropriate adult learning techniques (interactive approach, short lecturers, group work
discussions, case studies, etc).
Delivery of a 3-days training module for the grantees of EIDHR CBSS 2010-2011;
Preparation of a comprehensive training material (training manual, handouts, case studies,
guidelines etc) that will be distributed to training participants in the course of the training
activity;
Prepare reports of training content and results as stated under Scope of Assignment.
Deliverables/results.
By the end of the assignment, the STE should deliver to the Albanian RA:
 A training outline and training module for the grantees of EIDHR CBSS 2010-2011 and other
interested CSOs.
 Supported training materials in the form of handouts, case studies, poster presentations,
CD/DVDs, etc.
 Final report on the content and results of training, including evaluation reports and participants
deliverables as a result of e-coaching.
Location of assignment.
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The 3 days training program will be implemented in Tirana/Albania.
Duration and timing of the assignment
The assignment is planned to take place during the period February 10-20, 2012:
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.
Short term Consultant’s working days:
Activity
1. Preparing the training module for the participants,
handouts/training materials, practical assignments, guidance for
trainees and the training evaluation form
2. Training delivery
3. Preparing training report with annexes
Total
Working days
2
3
1
6
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 writing and managing EU funded projects, preferably
in the region (Western Balkans and Turkey);
At least 5 years training experience with CSOs or relevant organizations, with a specific focus on
developing and managing EU funded projects;
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 TACSO Albania Office. The STE will deliver
a mission report to the RAs/Team Leader before remuneration.
Application procedure:
Applications must be in English and entail the following:
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Letter of intent and availability, including draft of training design and information on financial
requirements;
CV in EU format;
2 references from similar assignments.
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.
The application should be sent no later than January 24, 2012 by email to: info.al@tacso.org to the
attention of TACSO Resident advisor with the subject heading: AL Training Senior STE application.
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