Consultancy Services to Conduct Staff Training on Resource Mobilisation and Proposal Development at Secours Islamique France (SIF)

Founded in 1991, Secours Islamique France (SIF) is a NGO devoted to social and humanitarian assistance and development aid in France and the world. SIF is a 23 year-old NGO guided by the Islamic values of solidarity and respect for human dignity and by the humanitarian principles of neutrality, independence and impartiality. These principles ensure that ...

 

Consultancy Services to Conduct Staff Training on Resource Mobilisation and Proposal Development

  • Job TypeContract
  • QualificationMBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldConsultancy  , Project Management 

Specific objectives of the training are to:

  • Enhance staff understanding of key principals of strategic partnerships and resource mobilisation, and how to navigate the donor landscape.
  • Build understanding of how to develop strategic resource mobilization plan tailored to support the mission’s humanitarian and development work and its strategic plan.
  • Enhance understanding of how to build and maintain strong relationships with donors and upstream partners.
  • Provide practical strategies for identifying funding opportunities and tailoring proposals to meet the specific donor requirements and best practices to increase success rate in securing donor funding.
  • Develop skills of how to develop compelling and persuasive proposals that align with donors' priorities and requirements.
  • Expose staff to various tools and techniques for effective proposal development.
  • Initiate a process for the development of a comprehensive fundraising strategy for the Mission.

Scope of Work:

  • The training will be conducted over two days and will cover these areas at a minimum:
  • The concepts and principles of Partnerships and Resource Mobilisation
  • Types of donors and funding sources
  • Donor mapping
  • Resource Mobilisation Strategy and Plan
  • Building and maintaining relationships with donors and upstream partners
  • Compliance and reporting requirements
  • Fundamentals of Proposal development – the design, the tools, the parts and the submission processes
  • Budgeting and financial planning
  • Creating a comprehensive fundraising plan.

Training Methodology:

  • The training should employ adult learning methods, employing a combination of methodologies to ensure an interactive and engaging learning. These should include:
  • Presentation and lectures
  • Group discussions and brainstorming sessions
  • Case studies and real-life scenarios
  • Practical exercises and role-plays
  • Question and Answer sessions.

Expected Outcomes:

  • By the end of the training, participants will have:
  • Increased understanding of resource mobilisation and partnerships development
  • Practical skills on developing winning proposals

Duration and Schedule:

  • The training will take two days and is planned for 26 and 27 November 2024. The consultant will be required to develop a training schedule for the period covering the objectives of the training.

Venue:

  • The training will be held in Nairobi at a selected venue with SIF paying for the full training package and equipment.

Participants

  • The training is designed for SIF staff involved in proposal development and resource mobilization.

Profile of the Consultant:

  • The Trainer(s) should possess:
  • Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering resource mobilisation and proposal development training.
  • In-depth knowledge of humanitarian resource mobilisation and donor landscape.
  • Previous training experience with Civil Society and/or United Nations Organisations
  • Demonstrated experience of writing successful donor-funded proposals
  • Master’s degree in relevant field including Development and Humanitarian studies, Management, International Relations, or Finance
  • Possess relevant qualifications or certifications in Proposal Writing.
  • Familiarity with adult learning principles and methodologies.
  • Ability to adapt training content to meet the needs of diverse learners.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Experience in evaluating training effectiveness and making improvements as needed.
  • The consultant must present legal proof of their status.
  • The consultant must be available between 26-27 November 2024.
  • The consultant must pledge to comply with SIF’s Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

Method of Application

Applications must be sent by Email to - apply.ken@secours-islamique.org - to be received not later than 17 November 2024 with the subject “Resource Mobilisation and Proposal Development Training Consultancy “

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