[Ngo-admin] FW: Call for documentation consultant _ networking

[Tran Thi Thuy]

Chi Ha oi, 

Please help me post this job on NGO network and website.

Thanks 
Thuy 

CARE International in Vietnam

Civil Action for Socio-economic Inclusion in Natural Resource Management
Program (CASI II)

 

CALL FOR CONSULTANT 

For

Documentation of lessons on VNGOs network strengthening

 

The Civil Action for Socio-economic Inclusion in Natural Resource Management
(CASI 2004 to 2009) Program aims for sustainable improvements in livelihood
security of disadvantaged and natural resource-dependent people in rural
areas who lack access to resources and influence over decisions that affect
their lives.  The CASI Program's component Effective Networking and Better
Learning Environment for VNGOs (ENABLE) one of the five under this program
was designed in response to the needs of Vietnamese non-government
organizations (VNGOs) to support their improved capacity, opportunities for
participation in decision making in Vietnam and deeper contribution to
poverty reduction programs. In partnership with VUSTA, ENABLE facilitated
the creation of an enabling environment with good access to information,
relevant capacity building opportunities and VNGO dialogue with government
agencies. ENABLE expanded its facilitation to strengthening a wide number of
networks and groups of VNGOs for first two years of operation, narrowing the
scope in the last year of project cycle to focus on quality results. The
ENABLE team modified their approach over the years based on responses from
VNGOs towards gaining effective results.  

 

1. Objective and scope of documentation  

The CASI team would like to document ENABLE's practical experiences in VNGO
network strengthening in order to inspire like-minded stakeholders to use
good and appropriate methodologies when working with Vietnamese civil
society networks. 

 

2. Scope of documentation

A consultant is sought to work with the program team to document practices
and learnt lessons of ENABLE team in strengthening VNGO networks, also
reflecting the added value brought about by ENABLE. As a result, this
document is not only used as reference for the next phase of CASI program
but also reference source for other stakeholders of interest. 

 

The documents will capture process and approaches, what worked well,
challenges, analysis of the outcomes and lesson and practical suggestions
for others who may wish to replicate for each specific theme. Basic
information and draft documentation is already developed. The consultant
will study these, interview the relevant CARE and partner staff and develop
a finished product which reflects the ideas provided in writing and verbally
by program staff, local partners and in some cases the beneficiary.  The
documentation process should be participative, involving the program staff
and key partners as needed to allow for their contribution. 

 

3. Main tasks of consultant

In order to write up networking-supporting documentation for ENABLE, the
consultant is requested to  

*	Review documentation draft produced by ENABLE team, and other
relevant documents  of ENABLE project on this aspect;
*	Collect further information through meetings with relevant CASI
program staff and partners to discuss purpose, audience, content, analysis
and structure
*	Carry out interview and collect photographs which are needed to get
required information and illustration; 
*	Analyse and synthesize information, inputs and ideas provided by
program staff and partners; 
*	Produce a draft document and share with CASI team and partners for
verification and comments;
*	Edit and finalize the product based on comments and inputs from CASI
team and partners

 

4. Outputs required

The consultant will produce a reader friendly document with appropriate
graphics/photos/pictures and logical presentation of ideas for use by NGOs,
government and others interested in Vietnam as well as CARE International
generally.  The document will consist of: 

 

*	Insight reflection on what, why and how ENABLE did to strengthen
VNGO networks covering approaches, process, and modalities of engagement
*	Presentation of changes resulting from ENABLE's support, both
successes and challenges faced as reported by the ENABLE team and targeted
networks - using case studies or other means to highlight inputs and ideas
given by CASI program staff; local partners and beneficiaries
*	Analysis of lessons learnt, reflecting added value of ENABLE
practice
*	Present a set of practical steps and tips for successful NGO network
strengthening in Vietnam

 

Request for Consultants

A consultant is sought who has a good overview of the topic in Vietnam;
ability to understand, analyse and document best practices of development
works; knowledge and understanding of civil society in Vietnam in general
and networking of CSO in Vietnam particular; good interpersonal
communication skill and excellent analytical and English writing skills.  

 

Short-listed consultants will be invited to meet the CARE program team to
discuss TOR in detail, documentation process, format and other requirements
from CARE in Vietnam and timeline.  

The assignment is expected to require no more than 10 days, to be completed
by end of May 2010. 

 

Interested consultants should send an up to date CV with an email cover
letter stating:

-          Available dates

-          Fee rates proposed

-          A short sample of a previous publication or other evidence of
relevant experience

 

The expression of interest should be received no later than 5 pm on 25th
April 2010 sent to Phan Thi Mui, PDCF Officer ( <mailto:ptmui at care.org.vn>
ptmui at care.org.vn) and Tran Chung Chau (tcchau at care.org.vn). Please note
that all documents must be submitted in English and only short-listed
candidates will be contacted. 

 

 

 

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