Strategic Planning training

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 the partner organizations on

The training participants will be equipped with concepts, tools and practical skills to develop thier for their organizations and put them into practice.

3. SCOPE OF WORK

The assignment is to impart 4 days training in strategic planning, the training will be from **8 to 11May-2023.**And will follow with coaching and follow up sessions for Two months.

The mission is to implement an educational path that includes a continuous training workshop on the fundamentals of strategic planning, followed by follow-up sessions with organizations to apply what they have learned to their own organizations.

This path targets partner organizations that have worked on several projects and partnerships with Impact for several years. Through the experiential learning approach, we believe that the time is right for these organizations to plan a more realistic and experience-based strategic plan, built on the experiences accumulated over the years.

3.1. The training is aimed to achieve following objectives:

The aim is to possess the appropriate knowledge and tools for strategic planning for non-governmental organizations in Northeast Syria. This includes the application of models and tools adapted to the reality of the organizations in the region and building on the accumulated experiences of the organizations to develop medium-term strategic plans.

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 in person or online over ZOOM platform .

3.5. TIMEFRAME:

3.5.1. This is a short-term assignment for individual consultants for a period of 2 months between 8 May 2023 and 8 July 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 4 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 (6 years) in founding and planning of NGOs (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 (for the workshop and coaching sessions)
• Curriculum Vitae of trainer

1. 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 ( including the cost for each coaching session ( Two hours).
• Any taxes applicable

1. PROPOSED PAYMENT SCHEDULE:

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