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Civil Society Capacity Building Consultant

Job Description

The British Council is seeking to sign a consultancy agreement with a Civil Society Capacity building consultant. The purpose of this consultancy is to design and deliver a capacity building programme supporting civil society organizations (CSOs) to build upon their existing local relationships and enhance their collaborative working through an inclusive lens.

Details

Location: Due to the constraints imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, this assignment will initially be home-based. Should safety and security clearances be granted, the consultant will be required to conduct field missions in Libya.

Durations: 88 days

Closing date: Wednesday 27 January 2021

Role overview

The purpose of this consultancy is to design and deliver a capacity building programme supporting civil society organizations (CSOs) to build upon their existing local relationships and enhance their collaborative working through an inclusive lens. This will contribute to Result Area 3 by strengthening CSOs’ skills in engaging in initiatives with multiple actors. The approach should strengthen CSO capacities to work in a conflict-sensitive manner and enhance sensitivity to marginalized actors supporting the principles of Do No Harm. The consultant will work with the project team leader and the British Council’s Civil Society Technical Adviser to co-design a capacity building programme that enhances collaborative engagement between local actors. This includes ensuring i) the capacity building programme tailored to the needs and experience of local CSOs, ii) there is a strong pathway to monitor change, and iii) there are clear recommendations for project iterative learning. It also includes

mentoring CSOs as they seek to apply in practice their new skills. The consultant will work in close collaboration with the British Council’s Civil Society Technical Adviser who will act as a learning partner throughout the consultancy.

Scope of work:

• Programme development
• Capacity development
• Monitoring and evaluation

How to apply

If you are interested in this vacancy, kindly submit your application by 27 January 2021

Your Application should include the following:

1. Your CV
2. A supporting statement highlighting how your experience and skills match the requirements of the assignment

• Applications should be submitted in English and by email to HRlibya@ly.britishcouncil.org   
• Please mention the Role applying to in the email subject
• Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Please read the below terms of reference.

Please download the terms of reference and read more about the project background and the scope of work through the British Council website below:

https://www.britishcouncil.ly/en/about/jobs/capacity-building-consultant