Request for proposals for Financial Management Capacity Building Training - Readvertised Scope of Work & Key Content Areas The selected trainer will be responsible for the full lifecycle of the training, from design to delivery and reporting. The training must be highly practical, participatory, and conducted primarily in Kurdish, with English used as needed. The curriculum must be tailored to the general needs of local civil society organisations and should cover the following core areas: · Financial Systems and Internal Controls: Designing and improving financial systems, segregation of duties, and approval workflows. · Bookkeeping and Accounting: Double-entry bookkeeping, chart of accounts, journal entries, and reconciliation processes. · Financial Reporting: Preparing and interpreting key financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow) and ensuring donor compliance. · Budgeting and Cash Management: Budget development, variance analysis, cash flow forecasting, and best practices for petty cash and bank management. · Procurement and Documentation: Understanding of procurement compliance, supporting documentation, and allowable costs. · Local Compliance: Clarification on relevant Iraq Labor Law (remuneration, benefits, social security) and fraud prevention measures Service Type Finance Management Training for NOC2 Implementing Partner Scope of Work & Key Content Areas The selected trainer will be responsible for the full lifecycle of the training, from design to delivery and reporting. The training must be highly practical, participatory, and conducted primarily in Kurdish, with English used as needed. The curriculum must be tailored to the general needs of local civil society organisations and should cover the following core areas: · Financial Systems and Internal Controls: Designing and improving financial systems, segregation of duties, and approval workflows. · Bookkeeping and Accounting: Double-entry bookkeeping, chart of accounts, journal entries, and reconciliation processes. · Financial Reporting: Preparing and interpreting key financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow) and ensuring donor compliance. · Budgeting and Cash Management: Budget development, variance analysis, cash flow forecasting, and best practices for petty cash and bank management. · Procurement and Documentation: Understanding of procurement compliance, supporting documentation, and allowable costs. · Local Compliance: Clarification on relevant Iraq Labor Law (remuneration, benefits, social security) and fraud prevention measures Trainer Profile and Qualifications We are seeking a consultant or firm with the following demonstrated profile: · Proven Expertise: A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in financial management or accounting, with a significant focus on the non-profit/NGO sector. · Qualifications: A degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field is required. · Training Experience: A demonstrated track record of designing and delivering highly interactive training workshops on financial topics for NGOs in Iraq or the broader MENA region. · Technical Skills: Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel. · Language Proficiency: Fluency in Kurdish is mandatory. Professional proficiency in English is required for reporting and coordination with SPARK. 6. Application Package Interested applicants must submit the following documents. Applicants must prove they are registered with the relevant government authority (for companies) or hold a ToT certificate (for individuals), are registered in the tax directorate (for companies), and have a bank account in their name. · Technical Proposal: Detailing the training approach, content outline, and timeline (Max 3 pages). · CV(s) of the proposed trainer(s). · Proof of Registration: Registration certificate for companies and offices /ToT certificate for individuals. · List of Previous Trainings: A list of training conducted in the past two years, with previous clients references. · Bank Account Details: Official proof of an IQD bank account in the applicants name. · Financial Proposal: A signed and stamped, all-inclusive budget. The proposal currency must be IQD; in the case of USD submission, SPARK will convert the USD rate equivalent to the CBI rate Project Networks of Change II Programme Location: Sulaimaniyah, Iraq Application Deadline: October 5, 2025 Start Date: November 19 - 21, 2025 (3 Days) Location: As-Sulaymaniyah Tender Package Available from: 2025-09-25 Deadline for Offer Submission: 2025-10-05 at 23:59 (Iraqi Time) Tender Link : https://www.ngosjobs-bids.com/bids
