Community Participation and Mobilization

1. BACKGROUND:

IMPACT – Civil Society Research and Development e.V. , founded in Berlin in 2013, is a non-profit civil society organization with offices in Iraq, Turkey and Syria. Civil society support is the core of IMPACT’s mission through long-term and balanced support to individuals and organizations in the conflict and developed countries. IMPACT main areas of intervention is capacity building, research, peace building and diaspora engagement.

2. PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The overall objective of the training is to build the capacity of staff of IMPACT’s partners in the concepts of community participation and mobilization.

The training participants will be equipped with theories and practical skills on how to mobilize community members and engage them in social development, that includes the different levels of participation, the mechanisms to engage community members in social development and humanitarian work and to build community initiatives.

3. SCOPE OF WORK

The assignment is to impart 3-day training workshop on community mobilizing and enhancing community civic participation in the context of Northeast Syria, that could include main definitions related to Strengthening democratic practices by community, community support to humanitarian and social work, social accountability, community led initiatives, and engaging community in developing and implementing social intervention. The training will be from 23 to 25 January-2023.

3.1. The training is aimed to achieve following objectives:

• To enable CSOs to clearly and accurately understand the main theories related to community participation in the context of the humanitarian and developmental works.
• To enable the CSOs to provide the needed support to local community groups to lead their initiatives to help their communities.
• To enable the CSOs to engage local communities in their programs different levels
• To enable the CSOs to mobilize their local communities and to encourage them to participate effectively in their programs

3.2. METHODOLOGY:

3.2.1. Deliver using a blended learning approach and might comprises of presentations, interactive sessions of practical exercise and group works.

3.2.2. Practical sessions using individual or group exercises will be given to participants after each session to make sure that they can apply what they have learnt into practice immediately.

3.2.3. Participatory training methods such as brainstorming, simulation, group discussion and case analysis.

3.3. KEY DELIVERABLES:

3.3.1. Following deliverables are expected from the training provider:

• Trainer will prepare agenda/contents/sessions of the training and submit these at least one week before the start of the training.
• Trainer shall conduct pre-test from all participants of the training.
• Trainer will also share a complete package of training material that may be provided to the participants.
• Trainer will facilitate preparation of training follow up and action plan
• The trainer will share a comprehensive training report on the agreed format within 10 days after the completion of the training.

3.4. LOCATION:

3.4.1. The training will be online over ZOOM platform .

3.5. TIMEFRAME:

3.5.1. This is a short-term assignment for individual consultants for a period of 3 days between 20 January 2023 and 31 January 2023.

3.6. DUITES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

3.6.1. The trainer/consultant/resource person will:

• Sign with IMPACT a consultancy agreement and work as a resource person for the 3 days training workshop.
• Discuss and agree with IMPACT on the final training package, content and deliverables.
• Design an appropriate process of the training leading to the desired results.
  Propose on the most appropriate training methodology for effective delivery of the assignment.
• Device the tools required for each session of the training.
• Satisfactorily facilitate the training sessions and ensure active engagement of all the participants.
• Share relevant training materials and provide any resource materials for further reading and reference by trained staff.
• Design a questionnaire for pre and post-test (to be used before and after the workshop) for workshops to gauge the level of understanding of the participants about the topics discussed in the training workshop. Compile and submit quality training report (one soft copy)

3.7. SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

3.7.1. The resource person/consultant should possess following qualifications and expertise:

• An advanced degree in the Social Sciences is preferable. Post graduate qualification in social research or related areas is a clear advantage.
• Traceable previous training work, knowledge, experience and passion for social research work are a must.
• Strong experience in community participation programs and community mobilization (preferable in the Syrian context)
• Excellent report writing and tool development skills are requirements for the development of the tools and policy.
• Strong communication, analytical and drafting skills
• Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory.

4. TECHINCAL PROPOSAL:

4.1.1. The technical proposal should include but not limited to the following information:

• A brief outline of recent experience and client references in carrying out assignments of similar nature (Max. 1 pages)
• Detailed description of how the consultant/firms understands and will respond to the ToR including time frame.
• Curriculum Vitae of trainer

5. FINANCIAL PROPOSAL:

5.1.1. The financial proposal must contain overall quotation in Euro for all the services to be provided and must follows the following:

• Summary of the total costs for the services proposed
• Any taxes applicable

6. PROPOSED PAYMENT SCHEDULE:

6.1.1. 100% of the payment will be released to the trainer after completing the training.

Child safeguarding policy:

IMPACT aims to create an organization that is safe for children but is also aware of the need to keep child protection concerns proportionate and to guard against over-zealous attitudes. Child abuse thrives in closed and secretive atmospheres. IMPACT’s best protection is to create an open and aware culture where people are not afraid to speak about their concerns.

Any employee, consultant, contractor, or the supplier undertaking an activity on behalf of IMPACT organization must sign the Child Safeguarding – Declaration of Acceptance Form and comply with the IMPACT Child Safeguarding Policy which is a statement of IMPACT’s commitment to preventing abuse and protecting children with whom it comes into contact.