IOM is looking for the highly-skilled capacity building trainer to build the capacity of civil society network, specialized in the protection of migrants, refugees and national minorities in Ukraine.

Background

Within the framework of the multi-faceted project titled “Capacity Building to Monitor and Implement National Mechanisms to Counter Xenophobia and Discrimination in Ukraine”, one of the project component is aimed at building the capacity of civil society, specialized in the protection of migrants, refugees and national minorities in Ukraine, to monitor and evaluate implementation of the current legislation and policy.

The overarching aim of the project is to contribute to the protection of the rights of migrants, members of vulnerable groups, and victims through reducing obstacles arising from discrimination and manifestations of hate crime. The project will be built on the already-functioning platform of the Diversity Initiative (DI) Network, a group of 65 civil society, government and private actors, co-chaired by IOM and UNHCR since 2007. Read more about DI network here.

Outcome:

A stably-funded, unified group of civil society actors within DI network in possession of monitoring and reporting skills, with the common goal of improving rights projection for migrants and members of vulnerable groups through reducing obstacles arising from discrimination and manifestations of hate crime, would be better able to confidently raise issues with the Ukrainian government, international organizations, and governments of third countries and subsequently work jointly to try to solve identified challenges as a respected partner, than if different NGOs were to individually undertake such initiatives.

Deliverables

• pre (to be filled during application process) and post-training questionnaires
• contribute to the development of selection criteria for the participants and participate in the selection process
• agenda for four training sessions and home assignments
• methodological materials for the training sessions including methodological tools that can be used by the participants after the training
• coach (consult) participants between training sessions.

Specific Functions:

The trainer will prepare and conduct an applied learning training program (four one-day workshops) for NGOs members of the Diversity Initiative network on the following topics:

1. 1.       Two sessions to be held on strategic planning of the DI network (vision, mission, objectives and key priorities for activities to be revised and formulated).

Output - strategy of the DI network developed.

1. Based on the defined thematic priorities of DI intervention for the third session DI members should be trained on how to draft project proposals for one of the defined topics, including M&E skills and techniques.

Output - at least one joint project proposal developed (concept note and logical matrix, up to 3 pages).

1. The fourth session on advocacy may include invited speakers to do master-classes on themes chosen by the DI members as priorities.

Output: advocacy action plan for one year.

The training should be built strongly on the applied learning principles encouraging the participants to acquire ‘hands on’ skills through practical work (assignments). It should also combine in-class with out-of-class approach (to provide consultations on home assignments between in-class training sessions).

Preliminary Timeline of the project (01 February 2014 – 15 June 2014)

Phase 1: 15 -28 February 2014

Drafting concept of the trainings  including questionnaires, agenda and training materials

Phase 2: 1 – 15 March 2014

Preparation and conduct training session on strategic planning of the DI network

Provide consultations on home assignments between in-class training sessions

Prepare third session on the project design and M&E skills.

Phase 3: 16 – 31 March 2014

Third session on the project design and M&E skills to be delivered.

Phase 4: 01 April – 30 April 2014

Provide consultations on home assignments between in-class training sessions

Prepare fourth session on advocacy strategy.

Phase 5: 01–31 May 2014

Fourth session on advocacy to be delivered.

Phase 6: (01-15 June 2014)

Consolidation of the final report to assess level of knowledge for members of DI Network NGOs based on pre- and post-training tests.

Desired qualifications:

• minimum 3 years experience in capacity building training (within the NGO sector would be an asset) in the themes of the strategic planning, fund-raising, monitoring and evaluation and advocacy
• Extensive experience on utilizing adult learning methods and technics
• Have a good understanding of cross-sector issues, including gender and environmental issues.
• Demanding, responsible, gender-sensitive but at the same time a tactful trainer.
• Ability to understand the goals and modalities of training
• Results-driven
• Commitment
• Efficient
• Capable of working under time pressure
• Proven track record of delivering on time and within the budget
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously within a team and with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds

Languages:  Fluent Ukrainian and Russian. English is an asset.

Performance Evaluation

Contractor’s performance will be evaluated against such criteria as: timeliness, responsibility, initiative, communication, accuracy, and quality of the products delivered.

Financial arrangements

Payment is output‐based and will be disbursed in installments upon confirmation by IOM on delivering of the contract obligations in a satisfactory manner.

Application Process:

Interested individuals must submit CV and a cover letter explaining how applicants respond to each of the qualification requirements and why he/she is the most suitable for the work to:

IOM Kyiv,

8 Mykhailivska St, Kyiv 01001

[email protected] , 568-5016 (Fax)

Please, indicate the position Diversity Initiative Capacity Building Trainer in the subject line of your message.

Closing date for applications is February 10, 2014; however interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply sooner.

Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted for interview.