SUMMARY
Transparency International (TI) is looking for expressions of interest from professional trainers/consultants in the area of advocacy training.
Specifically, TI is looking for a trainer to prepare and conduct a capacity building workshop in Port-Louis, Mauritius in November 2011 with the objective of:
- providing training on evidence based advocacy for National Chapter (NC) representatives (mainly Advocacy and Legal Advice Centre project coordinators and Communication officers) of TI National Chapters (NC) from 7 countries (Cameroon, Senegal, Mauritius, Niger, Madagascar, Burundi and Rwanda); and
- assisting these chapters in developing national advocacy strategies (based on the ALAC evidence gathered) to build the demand for systemic changes in the countries
The professional trainer(s)/facilitator(s) would be expected to prepare and then conduct five full days of training in Mauritius with a group of approximately 14 participants. The assignment includes facilitating the development of the ALAC advocacy implementation plans (at national, regional or district level) during the training workshop in Mauritius and then accompanying a post-workshop follow up period of 5 months with two selected ALACs among the participating countries. The consultant will accompany the follow-up period from her / his desk. The workshop will be part of a 6 month process during which:
a) the ALAC will prepare and identify their Advocacy themes and material 1 month in advance and prior to the workshop)
b) the trainer will assist, interact with the participants sending preparatory materials, assignments and questions before, during and after the workshop. (Ideally 1 month before the workshop, and 4-5 months after the workshop)
The workshop language will be French. Working documents and handouts should also be prepared in French.
BACKGROUND
Transparency International (TI) is a global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption. Through more than 90 Chapters worldwide and an international secretariat in Berlin, Germany, TI raises awareness of the damaging effects of corruption and works with partners in government, business and civil society to develop and implement effective measures to tackle it.
The Advocacy and Legal Advice Center (ALAC) is a TI approach seeking to empower citizens to make and pursue corruption related and translate these concerns into structural changes. For that the ALACs provide free legal advice and assistance to victims or witnesses of corruption, help citizens pursue corruption-related complaints and undertake advocacy for broader reform.
Nowadays there are more than 60 Advocacy and Legal Advice Center (ALAC) in the world in around 40 countries. The ALACs are managed by TI National Chapters in those countries. The first center was created in Eastern Europe in 2003 and in the African continent in 2008. Nowadays there are around 25 ALACs in Africa and the Middle East.
Based on evidence gathered on corruption in diverse sectors and from victims and witnesses of corrupt acts, the NCs advocate for effective anti-corruption policy and practice at the national, regional, municipal and local levels. TI National Chapters seek constructive engagement with the authorities and other partners to push for change in laws, practices and public participation. Based on the new TI Strategy 2015 one of the main identified priorities for the movement is to increase empowerment of people and partners around the world to take action against corruption, and the ALAC is one of the main tools of the NCs to contribute to this priority.
OBJECTIVES
To strengthen the advocacy capacity of the ALACs. Workshop’s participants should in particular be trained in:
- Analyzing Advocacy Capacity and defining key Advocacy objectives
- Stakeholder mapping
- Developing key messages by using ALAC data and stories
- Developing, planning, implementing and monitoring evidence-based effective Advocacy Campaigns based on a pre-identified theme or sector which each ALAC has identified (based on their experience)
- Monitoring Advocacy Impact
To assist the ALACs to develop their specific Advocacy strategy and implementation plan during the workshop and following up after the workshop with 2 selected countries on its development and implementation
After the training the participants should be able to understand the main aspects of advocacy work and be able to interpret and translate the results of the national ALAC work into a meaningful ALAC advocacy campaign.
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES AND OUTPUTS
Programme materials and relevant activity reports will be provided by TIS.
The selected trainer(s)/facilitator(s) will be expected to:
1.PREPARATION
Become fully familiar with TI’s general work, TI’s Advocacy definitions and existing tools (standard advocacy presentation & hand-outs), ALAC programme objectives, pre-existing overall NC advocacy strategies (if any) and Project Documents for the 7 NCs.
Identify the participants’ expertise and experiences through direct contact via phone interviews, etc.
Develop a training curriculum/training agenda and finalise it with TIS by October 13th.
Prepare an adapted training package with advocacy training materials, with a focus on the ALAC needs, including data and case stories from the participating chapters in addition to hands-on exercises; (to be distributed in French by October 25th)
Preparation of training session in French (including tools that may be deemed relevant for the ALACs.) in close cooperation with the contact person in TIS (to be ready by October 25th)
Preparation of a follow-up mechanism to fully accompany 2 selected NCs in the development, launching and implementation of their tailored advocacy campaigns during 5 months upon finalisation of the workshop. The trainer will be expected to develop and send working materials and assignments to the participants of the workshop to prepare them for the meeting.
2.TRAINING SESSIONS & FOLLOW-UP PROCESS
Conduct 3 full days of tailor-made advocacy training based on ALAC identified needs for the 14 participants
Analyzing ALAC and NC advocacy capacity (must be within NC scope of advocacy objectives)
Defining aims, objectives and key messages by using concrete real ALAC data and stories
Devising Influencing Strategies
Developing, planning, implementing and monitoring evidence-based effective advocacy campaigns based on a pre-identified theme or sector which each ALAC has identified (based on their experience)
Monitoring evidence-based advocacy Impact
How to use regional cross-country advocacy to promote change
Conclusions: how to turn this into a concrete ALAC advocacy plan (next step)
2 full days to actively facilitate the development of the national/sub-national/district/local ALAC Advocacy Strategies and Implementation plans
The workshop is part of a 6 month period in which all participants receive documentation and training during the workshop and for the 2 selected countries also mentoring assistance during the design and implementation of their actual advocacy campaign
3.DELIVERABLES (IN FRENCH)
Materials for the workshop: Handouts, examples, practical tailor exercises, etc.
Short report on the workshop outcomes bringing together key insights, feedback and ideas from the workshop, as well as include a write up of the advocacy strategies for the ALACs, as it was approved during the workshop.
Follow-up mechanism proposal
Follow-up report including written assessments of the developed national chapter ALAC advocacy strategies, useful feedback to the National Chapter ALACs and progress report based on the follow-up mechanism.
4.PROPOSAL, TIMELINE AND VENUE
The workshop will be held in Port-Louis, Mauritius, on the week 45 (second week of November)
The proposal (in French) should consist of a detailed description of the preparation, follow-up mechanism proposal and delivery of the training session, curriculum vitae of the expert(s), as well as a detailed budget (excluding travel and accommodation costs). 50% of the proposal evaluation will focus upon the interpretation of the objectives, implementation and schedule of these Terms of Reference and 50% upon the profile of the expert(s).
Produce workshop agenda by October 13th and training materials/sessions by October 25th (see “Preparation” above)
Produce report of the workshop by 11 December 2011
Follow-up and accompany the 2 selected ALACs in their advocacy strategies during 5 months upon finalization of the workshop (excluding Christmas break) (1 month NC preparation prior to the workshop and 5 months follow-up after the workshop)
Produce a follow-up report at the latest 30 days upon finalization of follow-up period
Travel expenses and accommodation, as well as a daily allowance for the workshop and travel days, will be provided for by TI and should not be included in the costing (see below).
CONSULTANCY REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent knowledge and working experience of governance and civil society issues in Africa
- Demonstrated experience and expertise in the design and operation of advocacy campaigns
- Proven experience in providing advocacy training;
- Proven experience in civil society capacity building;
- Experience providing training to diverse multi-country groups in Africa
- Excellent spoken and written language skills in French
- Excellent facilitation skills
APPLICATION PROCESS
TI is accepting cost expressions of interest from firms, individuals and organisations. Costing can be based on daily rates or as a lump sum. In either case, the following elements should be included: preparation and travel time (not travel expenses), 5 full working days at the workshop venue in Port-Louis, time for the writing of the reports and follow-up period after the training.
Applications must be in French and contain the following elements:
CV of the consultant/s
A letter of interest detailing the consultant’s relevant expertise & related experience
A detailed methodology framework that the consultant is proposing to use for the workshop
A short proposal/methodology for the follow-up period
A cost estimate for delivery of the above-described services and outputs which includes a breakdown to level of effort and expenses
Comments for the ToR (including possible suggestions for improvements)
A reference and contact information for at least two previous training recipients
The closing date for expressions of interest is Oct 5th 2011.
Applications should be sent electronically to the EC Francophone Programme Coordinator at lgranado@transparency.org
Please indicate “Advocacy training submission” in the subject line of your email application.
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