Terms of Reference for Experts for building capacities of local communities on public advocacy

Published on 19^th April 2018

INTRODUCTION

Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) in partnership with the Association Atina (Serbia) and the Macedonia Lawyers Association (MLA) started with implementation of the project Building Together: Community Monitoring and Advocacy which is financially supported by the European Union. The overall objective of the project is to improve the position of refugees and other migrants, especially children and women in local communities in Serbia and Macedonia. During the project KAS, ATINA and MLA will develop participatory community-based mechanisms for continuous monitoring and advocating for the implementation of effective integration and protection policies and services for migrants, especially women and children.

The expected outcomes of the projects are that: Local Monitoring and Advocacy Networks are able to monitor local policies and protection practices in regards to integration of migrants; Local policies and services for migrants (especially children and women) are improved; similar initiatives gathering CSOs and institutions are implemented in Macedonia, Serbia and the region.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Experts for building capacities of local communities on public advocacy will be responsible for raising capacities on local public advocacy with the members of the Local Networks for monitoring and advocacy in 10 municipalities in Serbia and Macedonia. In addition to this, experts should develop adequate training program on advocacy and implement the trainings for the Local Networks. Program should be based on project products – analysis of the position of migrants in Serbia, monitoring methodology, previous advocacy training etc.

The training curricula will be used for increasing the capacities of ten Local Networks in Serbia and Macedonia consisted of representatives of community-based CSOs, centres for social work, educational and health institutions, police units, local self-governments, etc.

In addition, the experts should implement 2-day training on advocacy in 10 municipalities in Serbia and Macedonia.

Specific tasks:

1.     Work closely with the project team

2.     Conduct assessment on previous project products

3.     Develop two-day training program on advocacy taking into account the local circumstances and political frameworks in the field of migrants and refugees, as well as assessment. Program should include:
 

a.     Baseline information – results of the assessment, including description of methodology;

b.    Training program goals and objectives, agenda, materials, description of methods, scenario, presentation, etc.

c.     Evaluation form

4.     Implement two-day trainings with the Local Networks in 10 municipalities in Serbia and Macedonia;

5.     Develop report from the training, including participants’ evaluation and self-reflection on the improvements in knowledge and skills in advocacy.

6.     Conduct tailor made consultations on public advocacy activities for Local Networks in 10 municipalities in Serbia and Macedonia

7.     Develop report on conducted consultations on public advocacy activities for Local Networks in 10 municipalities in Serbia and Macedonia

 The curricula should take into account participatory training practices, with maximum involvement and interaction of all participants. It should contain both – theoretical as well as practical group work. It should provide necessary expertise advocating for improving position of migrants, but also, for developing of adequate services for integration of migrants and specifically, the most vulnerable refugees – women and children, and therefore, allow for a shift in community organizing and policy making.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCES

·         A minimum of 5 years of experience with a proven professional record in working in the field of developing training methodologies and training implementation;

·         Excellent knowledge of the national and local policies concerning human rights, migrants’ and refugees’ protection. Specific knowledge on gender sensitive and age appropriate assistance will be considered as an asset;

·         Experience in developing and delivering interactive and innovative training approaches engaging grassroots communities

·         Experience in creating and implementing advocacy activities and campaigns

TIMEFRAME

The assignment should take place from 7^th May to 1^st November 2018

BIDDING PROCEDURE

Interested consultant/team should develop and submit the bidding proposal in English language to respond to above mentioned specific tasks no later than 3 May 2018. The bidding proposal should include:

1. CV of experts involved emphasizing relevant experience, description of previous similar work, including at least references from previous clients;

2. A clear description of the approach and the assessment methodology, as well as brief description of training program;

3. A detailed Budget Proposal;

4. Writing samples of previous training methodologies and/or programs.

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process will be based on the following evaluation criteria:

1. Brief presentation of the experts and the experience in similar activities: description of previous work, samples of previous methodologies done; 3. Proposed methodology and approach4. Relevance of biography (area of interest, years of experience)

4. Financial proposal

REPORTING

The consultant/team will work closely with the Project co-manager and project assistant from Atina. It is the responsibility of the experts to ensure timely and quality reporting for each phase and deliverable in the assignment. Reports should be sent via email to mirko.rudic@atina.org.rs(link sends e-mail)

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF BID

All bids need to be submitted no later than 3 May 2018, at 17:00h in electronic version, to the email mirko.rudic@atina.org.rs. A selection will be made no later than 4 May, 2018 and the selected consultant will be contracted no later than 7 May, 2018.

Only short listed consultants/teams will be contacted.