Specific objectives of the training are to:

• Enhance staff understanding of key principals of strategic partnerships and resource mobilisation, and how to navigate the donor landscape.
• Build understanding of how to develop strategic resource mobilization plan tailored to support the mission’s humanitarian and development work and its strategic plan.
• Enhance understanding of how to build and maintain strong relationships with donors and upstream partners.
• Provide practical strategies for identifying funding opportunities and tailoring proposals to meet the specific donor requirements and best practices to increase success rate in securing donor funding.
• Develop skills of how to develop compelling and persuasive proposals that align with donors’ priorities and requirements.
• Expose staff to various tools and techniques for effective proposal development.
• Initiate a process for the development of a comprehensive fundraising strategy for the Mission.

Scope of Work:

• The training will be conducted over two days and will cover these areas at a minimum:
• The concepts and principles of Partnerships and Resource Mobilisation
• Types of donors and funding sources
• Donor mapping
• Resource Mobilisation Strategy and Plan
• Building and maintaining relationships with donors and upstream partners
• Compliance and reporting requirements
• Fundamentals of Proposal development – the design, the tools, the parts and the submission processes
• Budgeting and financial planning
• Creating a comprehensive fundraising plan.

Training Methodology:

• The training should employ adult learning methods, employing a combination of methodologies to ensure an interactive and engaging learning. These should include:
• Presentation and lectures
• Group discussions and brainstorming sessions
• Case studies and real-life scenarios
• Practical exercises and role-plays
• Question and Answer sessions.

Expected Outcomes:

• By the end of the training, participants will have:
• Increased understanding of resource mobilisation and partnerships development
• Practical skills on developing winning proposals

Duration and Schedule:

• The training will take two days and is planned for 26 and 27 November 2024. The consultant will be required to develop a training schedule for the period covering the objectives of the training.

Venue:

• The training will be held in Nairobi at a selected venue with SIF paying for the full training package and equipment.

Participants

• The training is designed for SIF staff involved in proposal development and resource mobilization.

Profile of the Consultant:

• The Trainer(s) should possess:
• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering resource mobilisation and proposal development training.
• In-depth knowledge of humanitarian resource mobilisation and donor landscape.
• Previous training experience with Civil Society and/or United Nations Organisations
• Demonstrated experience of writing successful donor-funded proposals
• Master’s degree in relevant field including Development and Humanitarian studies, Management, International Relations, or Finance
• Possess relevant qualifications or certifications in Proposal Writing.
• Familiarity with adult learning principles and methodologies.
• Ability to adapt training content to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience in evaluating training effectiveness and making improvements as needed.
• The consultant must present legal proof of their status.
• The consultant must be available between 26-27 November 2024.
• The consultant must pledge to comply with SIF’s Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.