Cord is an international non-governmental organisation (INGO) with administrative headquarters in the United Kingdom and an operational staff team in Laos.
Cord has over 50 years’ experience in humanitarian and development work with communities worldwide affected by conflict. We believe that people can only flourish where strong relationships exist between governments, civil society and the private sector, creating a space for dialogue, dispute resolution and confidence building. This leads to more inclusive development, better governance and people’s rights being represented. Cord Laos is a small and committed multi-disciplinary team of technical national and international experts that deliver initiatives to develop the capacity of communities, civil society and government. Cord works in partnership with a range of stakeholders and has a multi-donor, multi-partner programme.
In order to provide capacity development to Lao civil society organisations (CSOs) in the framework of the GIZ’s CEGGA Programme, jointly funded by the European Union, Germany and Switzerland, Cord Laos is building a Directory of Capacity Development Service Providers who specialise in training and coaching, focusing on the following areas:
i) Organisational Development: Organisational governance; Project cycle management; Strategic planning; Strategic development; Financial management; Monitoring and evaluation; Donor reporting; Fundraising; Sustainability; Human resource management etc.
ii) Soft Skills and Policy Engagement: Leadership; Communication; Negotiation; Influencing; Presentation skills; Public speaking; Ability to engage with government; Ability to analyse issues and generate practical solutions; Facilitate community participation; Facilitate community needs assessment; Time management; Holistic and systematic thinking; Analytical and critical thinking; Strategy development; Using evidence etc.
Cord is seeking Expressions of Interest from individuals and organisations to be included in the Directory of Capacity Development Service Providers working in one or more of the aforementioned areas.
Parties will be engaged to deliver capacity building activities, training and coaching services to selected Lao CSOs involved in the CEGGA Small Grant Scheme. The capacity building related activities will be based on pre-identified and agreed upon needs and follow individual Capacity Development Plans. Activities are anticipated to run from mid-2020 into 2021.
How to apply:
Interested Capacity Development Service Providers are requested to submit an 'Expression of Interest' form available here
Primary information to include:
- Your contact details
- Your portfolio and areas of expertise
- Relevant experience and methodology
- Consultancy fees
Please send the form and relevant information to chankhampha@cord.org.uk
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis with a first evaluation closing date on 1st of March 2020.
Please note only selected potential Capacity Development Service Providers will be contacted.
