Call for Trainer- PROJECT DESIGN, FUNDRAISING AND MEAL

Babackground

EuroMed Feminist Initiative (EFI) is a policy network that provides expertise in the field of gender equality, democracy building and citizenship, and advocates for political solutions to all conflicts, and peoples´ rights to self-determination. It encompasses women’s rights organizations from the two shores of the Mediterranean and seeks to correct the gender power imbalances through ending discrimination and oppression of women and bringing about positive change for the whole society.  Headquarters are in Paris, with offices in Amman and Beirut. You can visit our website to know more about our work: www.efi-ife.org

 Introduction

In the frame of this project, Syrian activists will be provided with 2 trainings on project design, fundraising and MEAL. This will strengthen the activists’ capacities to manage their programs, evaluate their progress and assess the impact of their work on the beneficiaries and stakeholders. Each training will have 20 different participants. The consultant is expected to deliver 2 trainings. The first training will be online for participants unable to travel whereas the second one will be in Beirut.

Objectives of the consultancy

To offer a training workshop that builds the capacity of the participants in terms of project design, fundraising and MEAL. The goal is to assist partners in enhancing their organizational capacities to secure sustainable funding, improve project management skills, and expand their networks with donor, hence increasing their support to women and girls affected by the crisis in Syria in a manner that does not compromise human dignity; does not take away their voice; and works in line with internationally recognized humanitarian standards.

Scope of work

• Enhance the trainees’ understanding of what project design, fundraising and MEAL principles are, their value to programming, and how it helps their organization achieve its desired results
• Enable the trainees to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate a strategic plan using Project Design and RBM principles.
• Enhance the trainees understanding of the purpose, content, and function of a MEAL plan
• Enable the trainees to develop a comprehensive MEAL plan and budget for a project or program

      Timeline

• The training will be implemented in September 2022 online and in October 2022 in Beirut

      Qualifications, Background and Experience:

• Excellent written and spoken English skills required
• Fluency in Arabic and ability to train in Arabic as the training will be fully in Arabic
• Extensive experience working on the Syrian context and on the Syrian refugee crisis
• High knowledge of women’s rights issues is an asset
• More than 10 years of experience in non-governmental organizational capacity building particularly in terms of RBM, MEAL, fundraising and budgeting