Call for Training Consultant for CSO Fundraising

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Call for Training Consultant for CSO Fundraising

About Lebanon Support

Lebanon Support is an independent non-governmental, non-religious, non-political, and non-profit making information and research center. Established in 2006, Lebanon Support was registered as a National Non-Governmental Organisation in November 2008 (registered under the number 168/2009 AD). Lebanon Support aims at enhancing civil society capacity, efficiency and effectiveness through the creation of public spaces for reflection, collaboration and debate on and for civil society in Lebanon. Lebanon Support adopts a multidisciplinary approach and evidence and fact based methodologies in civil society work in Lebanon so as to support and develop a civic voice and a better impact towards better accountability and societal change in Lebanon.

Within this framework Lebanon Support focuses on information and knowledge sharing and management, production and delivery; as it is within Lebanon Support’s beliefs, that information and knowledge are at the heart of developing adequate strategies and interventions to reduce existing vulnerabilities and marginalisation in the country. Lebanon Support is currently implementing three main programmes: Daleel Madani, launched in 2006, an online collaborative platform for civil society news and services; and the Civil Society Knowledge Centre, launched in 2013,  is the first and most developed online platform for  research and knowledge management for civil society organisations, professionals, academics, and activists in Lebanon; The Civil Society Incubator, officially launched in 2016, which provides tailored support and mentoring to civil society actors in Lebanon.

Project Background
Lebanon Support is undertaking the project “Enabling Youth Led Initiatives,” within its Civil Society Incubator programme and funded by the Embassy of Switzerland (EoS).

The greater objective of the project is to enable and empower youth-led civil society organisations to better target their interventions, increase their advocacy reach, and help them influence policy through the provision of training and tailored mentorships.

As such, Lebanon Support (LS) has selected 10 youth organisations working in Lebanon based off a set criteria.

Based on a needs assessments, Lebanon Support will deliver tailored trainings and coachings to CSOs through the Civil Society Incubator programme. Each training will be 2 full days and take place at the Lebanon Support office in Beirut between May-August 2018.

In addition to the trainings, organisations will be able to request from their consultant of choice, 1 on-the-job mentorship in any topic they need support in.
 

Training and Mentoring Tasks
The training will cover Fundraising of civil society organisations working in Lebanon.

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, Director of Publications, and Head of Research, the trainer’s main tasks include:

• Identifying the needs, challenges, and opportunities amongst civil society actors regarding the topic of Fundraising.
• Facilitate and conduct skills trainings and capacity building for civil society organisation in target areas using training materials adapted to the CSO’s context, i.e. the level of the CSOs capacity
• Ensure that training components and activities are implemented as outlined in the project proposal in accordance with Lebanon Support and the Embassy of Switzerland.
• Ensure all activities and deliverables are developed, published, and handed in on time to Programme Coordinator  and Director of Publications
• Plan and provide support during the training of CSOs on Fundraising.
• Ensure to take and maintain minutes of meetings; accurately draft and provide training or workshop summaries/reports.
• Plan and provide support during on-the-job mentoring and coaching of CSOs regarding Fundraising as requested
• Maintain ongoing communication with project stakeholders regarding project progress and challenges;
• Work as a team player providing relevant assistance to colleagues and ensuring that project components, for which he/she is responsible, are interlinked;

Pre- and post-training survey requirements
In coordination with other consultants within this project, the Fundraising Consultant will be entrusted with developing pre- and post-test questions, as part of a greater survey, to determine the level of knowledge and skills of trainees vis-à-vis the Fundraising trainings. The pre-test and post-test surveys are the same and they are delivered before the start date of the trainings and after the last session.

Expectation 

The consultant is expected to ensure the following:
 

• Fulfill the entire contract period- for the delivery of 1. One training, and 2. On-the-job mentoring for CSOs, number to be determined .
   
• Submit training materials, including powerpoints, templates, or printouts for feedback, distribution, etc to Lebanon Support at least 5 business days prior to the training.
   
• Understand and consider that trainings and mentorings must be decided in consultation with interested trainees to maximise attendance and avoid dropouts.

Compensation 

Consultants will be compensated 325 USD per training day, totaling to 650 USD per 2 day Fundraising training.

Lastly, the same amount (325 USD) will be paid to consultants for each full day of on-the-job mentorship.

Additionally, Lebanon Support will cover all necessary transportation for mentorships outside of Beirut.
 

Consultant Specifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, NGO management, Business or relevant disciplines from an accredited University, Master’s degree is desirable
• Minimum 5 years of working experience with an NGO in delivering trainings, developing sessions and manual, managing learning cycle and testing sessions for efficacy
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Arabic are a must
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and email
• Experience in capacity building of local civil society organisations
• Ability to be flexible in working hours
• High ability to analyse and address the local needs and challenges CSOs face in Lebanon
• Proactive and autonomous with tasks and duties, foreseeing challenges and delays
• Systematic and organised
• High ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure, prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality
• Non-judgmental attitude and respect for Lebanon Support’s beneficiaries, other staff and people that Lebanon Support works with