TERMS OF REFERENCE Consultancy for NGO Project Development Training
A.Background APAMO with the support of PACT is implementing a project:” SUPPORT FOR CAPACITY BUILDING FOR IMPROVED PROTECTED AREAS MANAGEMENT IN BELIZE”. The Project aims at strengthening the institutional capacities of 7 Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) who co-manage protected areas in Belize, namely, Steadfast Tourism & Conservation Association (STACA) in Steadfast Village, Friends of May Flower Bocawina National Park (FOMFB) in Silk Grass Village, Friends of Gra Gra Lagoon in Dangriga, Friends of Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary (FOSCS), Forest & Marine Reserve Association of Caye Caulker (FAMRACC) both of Caye Caulker Village, Community Baboon Sanctuary (CBS) and Spanish Creek Wildlife Sanctuary (SCWS) both of the Belize River Valley Area. APAMO is seeking a consultant that will be able to conduct a 4-day training for the Board of Directors and staff of these 7 organizations in Project Development: Design, Management and Monitoring. The training will be geared at improving the participants’ skills in proposal writing, project design, management and monitoring. Protected Areas CBOs in Belize depend on grant funding to meet a significant portion of their management costs. Therefore this training will provide them with the basic skills to develop stronger proposals thereby increasing their opportunities of securing funds for the effective management of their protected areas. The training will also provide the participants with the fundamental concepts, process and tools for project design, management and monitoring ensuring the successful implementation of the projects. B.Objectives of the Consultancy The general objective of the training is to equip the participants with the knowledge and skills in proposal writing, project design, management and monitoring to increase their opportunities in securing funds for the effective management of their organizations and protected areas. C.Tasks of Consultancy The Consultant will coordinate with the Project Officer under the supervision of the APAMO Coordinator and APAMO Executive Council. Specifically the Consultant will: • Prepare and deliver a Project Development: Design, Management and Monitoring Training Module that is skills-based and practical for 7 protected areas management organizations (APAMO members) in Belize which should include but not be limited to: o Grant Proposal Writing Techniques, o Understand the components of a project proposal; o Developing a project workplan, budget and disbursement schedule; o Skills for enhancing proposal quality;
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o Defining project management; o Guidelines and tips for meeting timelines, and planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating project success or failure; o Role and responsibilities of the project manager Assist in the development and delivery of a specific Project Proposal with Budget for a potential funding agent for each of the organizations.
D.Proposed Methodology Pre-training assessment a 4- days participatory training (focus group discussion, group work, role plays) session where the board members and staff of the 7 organizations shall be brought together with an intent to learn and discuss procedures for proposal writing, project designing, management and monitoring. The Consultant will collaborate with APAMO Staff to agree on a precise training schedule and manual that will be used to conduct the training. E.Expected Outputs 1. A Project Development: Design, Management and Monitoring Training Manual 2. A Project Development: Design, Management and Monitoring Training for each of the 7 organizations 3. A Report of the pre-training assessment and Project Development, Management and Monitoring training 4. Recommendations and input on a draft Project Proposal with Budget for each of the 7 organizations F.Time Frame The duration of the assignment should not exceed 35 consultancy days. The trainings are expected to commence in the Month of October, 2010 and completed by December, 2010. G. Qualification and Competencies The consultant should have: • A masters degree, in the field of administration and/or management or in a relevant field • 5 or more years of experience in Project Development: Design, Management and Monitoring • Knowledge and experience in conducting trainings for CBOs • Knowledge and experience of participatory approaches and facilitation • Knowledge on protected area issues is desirable • Willingness to travel to protected area sites within Belize • Good communication skills, both written and verbal H. Application process Interested consultants are invited to submit a technical proposal outlining methodology, schedule of work including timeframe, a proposal (budget) and an updated Curriculum Vitae. Bids should be sent no later than August 23rd, 2010 (digitally or hard copy) to: APAMO 828 Coney Drive (3rd Floor), Belize City, Belize. Telefax: 501-223-7266; email: info@apamo.net
TERMS OF REFERENCE Consultancy for NGO Project Development Training A. Background: APAMO with the support of PACT is implementing a project: “ SUPPORT FOR CAPACITY BUILDING FOR IMPROVED PROTECTED AREAS MANAGEMENT IN BELIZE”. The Project aims at strengthen institutional capacities of 4 Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) who co-manage protected areas in Belize. APAMO is seeking a consultant that will be able to conduct a 4-day training for the Board of Directors and staff of these 7 organizations in Project Development: Design, Management and Monitoring. The training will be geared at improving the participants’ skills in proposal writing, project design, management and monitoring. The training should provide the participants with the fundamental concepts, process and tools for project design, management and monitoring ensuring the successful implementation of the projects. B. Objectives of the Consultancy: to equip the participants with the knowledge and skills in proposal writing, project design, management and monitoring to increase their opportunities in securing funds for the effective management of their organizations and protected areas. C. Tasks of Consultancy: • Prepare and deliver a Project Development: Design, Management and Monitoring Training Module that is skills-based and practical for 7 protected areas management organizations (APAMO members) in Belize • Assist in the development and delivery of a specific Project Proposal with Budget for a potential funding agent for each of the organizations D. Expected Outputs 1. A Project Development: Design, Management and Monitoring Training Manual 2. A Project Development: Design, Management and Monitoring Training for each of the 7 organizations 3. A Report of the pre-training assessment and Project Development: Design, Management and Monitoring training 4. Recommendations and input on a draft Project Proposal with Budget for each of the 7 organizations F. Time frame: The assignment should not exceed 35 consultancy days. The trainings are expected to commence in the Month of October, 2010 and completed by December, 2010. G. Qualification and Competencies: • A masters degree, in the field of administration and/or management or in a relevant field • 5 or more years of experience in Project Development: Design, Management and Monitoring • Knowledge and experience in conducting trainings for CBOs • Knowledge and experience of participatory approaches and facilitation • Knowledge on protected area issues is desirable H. Application process Interested consultants are invited to submit a technical and a financial proposal and an updated CV. For a more detailed Terms of Reference go to our website and questions regarding the consultancy contact the APAMO Project Manager. Bids should be sent no later than August 23rd, 2010 (digitally or hard copy) to: APAMO 828 Coney Drive (3rd Floor), Belize City, Belize. Telefax: 501-223-7266; email: info@apamo.net