Terms of Reference (ToR) for External Consultant to Conduct Training and Coaching on Business Development and Fundraising
Organization: Initiative for Justice Development and Peace-Building in Nigeria (IJDPN a.k.a. JDPC)
Location: Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria
Duration of Assignment: 5 working days
Reporting To: Executive Director / Program Manager
1. Background
Initiative for Justice Development and Peace-Building in Nigeria (IJDPN a.k.a. JDPC)continues to strengthen the capacity of its sta+ to deliver sustainable development programs and e+ectively mobilize resources for its interventions. To sustain and expand its work, there is a need to equip sta+ with enhanced skills in business development and fundraising. In line with this, JDPC seeks to engage an external consultant to provide practical training and coaching to its sta+.
2. Objective of the Consultancy
To build the capacity of 30 JDPC sta+ on business development and fundraising through a 5-day intensive training and coaching program that enhances their skills in proposal writing, donor mapping, and fundraising strategy development.
3. Scope of Work
The consultant will:
- Design and deliver a 5-day training program covering:
- Proposal writing and grant development
- Donor mapping and analysis
- Fundraising strategy development
- Facilitate interactive sessions, group work, and practical exercises including:
- Drafting funding proposals
- Conducting donor research
- Developing fundraising strategies tailored to JDPC’s programs
- Administer pre- and post-test assessments to measure knowledge acquisition.
- Provide individualized coaching sessions to address specific fundraising challenges and refine participants’ proposal drafts.
- Submit a comprehensive training report including results of the pre/post-tests, key outcomes, and recommendations for follow-up support.
4. Deliverables
The consultant is expected to deliver:
- Training agenda, methodology, and materials prior to the training.
- Delivery of a 5-day training and coaching program for 30 sta+.
- Pre- and post-training assessment results.
- Final training report with recommendations for sustaining fundraising capacity.
5. Duration and Timeline
The consultancy will last 5 working days, starting from the date of contract signing. The consultant is expected to deliver the inception plan prior to commencement.
6. Qualifications and Experience The ideal consultant will have:
- Advanced degree in Development Studies, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field.
- At least 5 years of proven experience in fundraising, grant writing, and business development within NGOs or international organizations.
- Demonstrated experience in designing and facilitating trainings on fundraising and resource mobilization.
- Strong communication, facilitation, and coaching skills.
- Excellent writing and reporting skills.
7. Reporting and Supervision
The consultant will report to the Executive Director or a designated focal person and work closely with the Program Manager.
8. Payment Terms
Payments will be made in tranches upon satisfactory delivery of agreed milestones:
- 20% on submission of training agenda and materials.
- 40% upon completion of the training and coaching sessions.
- 40% upon submission and approval of the final training report.
9. Application Process
Interested consultants are invited to submit the following:
- A detailed Technical and Financial Proposal
- Updated CV or Company Profile
- Evidence of similar work conducted previously
How to Apply:
All documents should be sent (in one PDF file) to: [email protected]
Subject Line: Application – Fundraising Training Consultant
