Tenders are invited for Capacity Building for CSOs Training for Grants and Project Management The Power of Youth: Unlocking Potential for Inter- and Intra-Communal Conflict Prevention in Lebanon is a project funded by the European Union, implemented by Mada Association, Jafra, and WeWorld. The project aims to contribute to conflict prevention and peacebuilding in Lebanon through youth mobilization, by empowering youth and strengthening their role as active agents of change in their communities. Its primary outcome is to increase the individual and collective capacities and participation of Youth-Led Civil Society Organizations and Groups in conflict prevention and resolutions initiatives to foster inter and intra-communal peace in Greater Beirut and Tripoli, Lebanon. In line with the projects objective to enhance the effectiveness, sustainability, and overall impact of local CSOs, Jafra and Mada Association are looking focus on strengthening the institutional frameworks and technical competencies of local CSOs operating in Lebanon. The aim of the mission is to deliver comprehensive, pre-developed training sessions, aimed at strengthening the institutional capacities of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). The training will focus on the following key area: Grants and Project Management Enhancing CSOs capacity to identify funding opportunities, develop compelling grant proposals, and effectively manage donor-funded projects. This includes building skills in project planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and compliance with donor requirements. The training will be conducted over three sessionsspanning three days. Each session will consist of 6 hours. The program is scheduled to begin on Jan 2025 in Beirut. Main Tasks and Responsibilities: Meet with Jafras and Madas teams to discuss the missions objectives and expectations. Deliver the 3 training sessions to assigned groups (each session up to 6 hours) including the main tasks below: Review the profiles of the participating CSOs, and assess their current grants management capacity. Design a customized training agenda focusing on: Funding opportunity identification Proposal development Project cycle management Donor compliance Develop training materials (presentations, templates, case studies, and exercises) covering: Project planning and design (logframes, theory of change) Budgeting for proposals and projects Implementation management Monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) basics Donor reporting and compliance procedures Encourage peer-to-peer learning and collaborative problem-solving among CSO participants to foster long-term capacity retention. Conduct coaching sessions (group-based) to support the practical application of concepts learned during the training. Customize training content and materials to be contextually relevant and aligned with the local operating environment, legal frameworks, and resource levels of participating CSOs. Monitor engagement and progress of participants throughout the training using pre- and post-training assessments and participatory feedback tools. Document outcomes, key learnings, and areas for further support, and submit a final training report including recommendations for future capacity building. The language used in the training sessions must be simple, clear and culturally relevant, avoiding technical and complex content, to ensure it is easily understandable by CSO members. Deliverables: Delivery of the full 3-session training cycle. Participant attendance sheets. Pre and post-tests templates and results. Training report at the end of the assignment. Requirements and Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Project Management, Development Studies, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a related field. A Masters degree is an asset. Proven experience in designing and delivering training on grant writing, donor compliance, project cycle management, and related topics for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). Strong knowledge of donor landscapes, including institutional funders (e.g., UN, EU, USAID), foundations, and other grant-making entities relevant to CSOs. Demonstrated ability to train on project design (logframes, theory of change), budgeting, implementation, monitoring & evaluation, and reporting. Familiarity with donor compliance requirements, including financial and narrative reporting standards. Prior experience working with or supporting CSOs in resource mobilization, proposal development, and project implementation. Excellent facilitation skills, with the ability to translate technical content into accessible, practical learning for diverse participants. Fluency in Arabic and English is required. Experience using participatory and adult learning methodologies in training delivery is highly desirable. Eligible Applicants: The selection process will consist of two steps: a pre-selection based on technical experience and qualifications, followed by in-person or online interviews with the shortlisted candidates. Financial offer should include transportation fees to training venue in Beirut. Timeline: The consultant is expected to deliver the training sessions and submit the final report within six weeks of the training launching. The final version of the report, along with supporting documents, should be delivered within one week after receiving feedback on the draft. How to apply Please send an email to hroff.lb@jafrafoundation.org, specifying the full title of the consultancy in the subject of the email. Please send: A cover letter explaining your suitability for the work. Updated and relevant CV VAT registration if available Financial registration if available (NRT number) A financial proposal in USD. Three references. Evidence for all the requirements and qualifications. List of trainings (List of Trainings Annex) Financials: All payments will be issued after completion of the training, finalizing all the deliverables and addressing the feedbacks, issuing service completion note and invoice. All payments will be made via cash letters. Please submit financial offers with a ceiling of 600 USD, inclusive of transportation fees for the entire training. All submissions not following these guidelines will be automatically rejected. Tender Link : https://www.daleel-madani.org/calls-for-proposal
