Technical Assistance for
Civil Society Organisations
Montenegro 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 Macedonia1, Kosovo2, Montenegro, Serbia and
Turkey).
EuropeAid/127427/C/SER/Multi – additional services
TERMS OF REFERENCE
for Two Senior Short Term Expert(s) (STE) for
a National training on:
“Democracy and Gender Equality”
Background of the assignment
The general objectives of TACSO -Technical Assistance for Civil Society Organisations project are
to strengthen the overall capacities and accountability of Civil Society Organisations (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 national trainings, which aim to
increase the capacity of CSO representatives from the region in a number of key areas, including
citizen's participation, advocacy/lobbying and managing EU projects.
Scope of the assignment is design and implementation of a training on:
“Democracy and Gender Equality” for selected CSO representatives from the Montenegro.
Specific objectives of the training are:
• To increase awareness and knowledge of the importance of gender equality, the mechanisms for its
implementation, standards and international instruments.
• To introduce participants with the position of women in Montenegro
• To raise awareness of the importance of gender policies for the democratization of society
• To reduce stereotypes and prejudices and increase the level of sensitivity to gender politics
• To increase the sensitivity of the civil society in the activities of women CSOs
Scope of the Assignment:
Under the overall guidance of t the Resident Advisors of Montenegro, the duties and responsibilities
of the short term experts are as follows:
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hereinafter referred to as Macedonia
This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244 and the ICJ Opinion on the
Kosovo declaration of independence
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TACSO Montenegro Office • Dalmatinska 78 • 20000 Podgorica • t: +382 20 219 121 • f: +382 219 122/123 • e-mail: info.me@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
Technical Assistance for
Civil Society Organisations
Montenegro Office
This project is funded
by the European Union.
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Develop a detailed training plan for a one-day training
Deliver a training program for selected CSO representatives from Montenegro;
Developing a questionnaire/evaluation tool for the different aspects of the training, including
the training course and the technical assistance to be provided to trainees by TACSO office
during the follow-up period.
Prepare and deliver a training report one week after the completion of training activity
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
participant group 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 two one-day trainings module for selected CSO representatives from
Montenegro with the following main topics to be covered:
1. Women and democratic culture
2. State of women's human rights in Montenegro
3. Gender equality and public policy
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Draft standard evaluation documentation for training session.
Prepare reports of training content and results as stated under Scope of Assignment
Deliverables/results.
By the end of the assignment, short term experts should deliver to the Team Leader and RAs:
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A training outline and training module for selected CSO participants from Montenegro.
A draft training program with recommendations on how the training programs may be
adapted to national contexts.
Final reports on content and results of training, including evaluation reports and participants
deliverables
Location of the assignment.
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First training (1 day): Bijelo Polje,Montenegro
Second training (1 day): Podgorica,Montenegro
TACSO Montenegro Office • Dalmatinska 78 • 20000 Podgorica • t: +382 20 219 121 • f: +382 219 122/123 • e-mail: info.me@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
Technical Assistance for
Civil Society Organisations
Montenegro Office
This project is funded
Duration and timing of the assignment
by the European Union.
The assignment is planned to take place during the following period:
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First training: 21. April, 2012.
Second training: 05. May, 2012.
Reporting: by 12. May, 2012.
STE working days:
Activity
Working days
1. Preparing training design, program for the participants, evaluation
form
2
2. Training delivery (2 one-day trainings)
4
Total
6
The preparation work will take place as home work from 17. April, 2012. and detailed training plan
be submitted to the RA for approval not later than 18. April, 2012.
Profile of the STE:
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University degree in social sciences, advanced degree is an asset.
At least 5 years working experience with civil society and training topic preferably in the
region (Western Balkans and Turkey).
At least 3 years training experience with CSOs or relevant organisations, with a specific
focus on training topic
Excellent facilitation and communication skills
Fluent in Montenegrin/Serbian/Croatian 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 of Montenegro and the Team Leader as well.
STE will deliver a mission report to the RA/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.
TACSO Montenegro Office • Dalmatinska 78 • 20000 Podgorica • t: +382 20 219 121 • f: +382 219 122/123 • e-mail: info.me@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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Technical Assistance for
Civil Society Organisations
Please include
travel costs
Montenegro
Officeand accommodation costs in your financial requirements.
This project is funded
Trainers CV in EU format
3 references from similar assignments
by the European Union.
The application should be sent no later than 12th of April 2012. by e-mail to: info.me@tacso.org
at 16:00.
TACSO Montenegro Office • Dalmatinska 78 • 20000 Podgorica • t: +382 20 219 121 • f: +382 219 122/123 • e-mail: info.me@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