Request for Proposal
Consultancy: Capacity Building of the Foundation in Tepu
Conservation International Suriname (CI Suriname) is looking for a consultant for a Capacity Building of the Foundation in Tepu to execute project
activities for a period of 3 months.
CI-Suriname is in the process of starting a sustainable livelihood project in the Trio village Tepu. This project consists of the setup of an ornamental
fisheries enterprise which will help to generate more income for the community. The objective of this consultancy is to strengthen the newly
established local foundation “Stichting Kana Tepu” in capacity building skills of the board members.
Timeline & Deliverables
No.
Services

Deliverables

1.

Prepare workplan

Workplan

2.

Prepare Capacity
Building training manual

Capacity Building
Training manual3.

Provide Capacity
Building training (Part 1)

Proof of training:
Pictures andattendance lists
Short technicalreport

4.

Provide Capacity
Building training (Part 2)

5.

6.

Acceptance Criteria

Due dates

The workplan must contain the following:a) Timelineb) A training plan/program with clearly defined
objectives and day to day activitiesc) A final design for the Certificates of Completiond) A training methodologye) Key Performance Indicators
The training manuals must contain the following,
but not limited to:a) Day-to-day training programb) The different subjects of the training (withillustrations)
Pictures and attendance lists
Short technical reportAugust 08, 2022

Proof of training:
Pictures andattendance lists
Short technicalreport

Pictures and attendance lists
Short technical report

September 26, 2022

Prepare final report oftraining sessions

Final report

October 05, 2022

Provide report of weekly
guidance meetings

Report

The final report must contain the following:a) A summary of the subjects of the trainingsb) The training reportsc) Participant list, pictures of the training sessions,recordings (if available)d) The next steps and recommendations forimprovement
The report must contain the following:a) A list of subjects discussed during
meetingsb) A list of subjects where trained persons
need improvementc) Monitoring of the Key Performance
Indicators

Requirements
Applicant should meet the following requirements:•A bachelor’s degree or higher in Project Management/Financial Accounting/Business Management;•Five years’ relevant work experience;•Good communication skills;•Highly organized and able to multitask and prioritize tasks;

August 22, 2022

September 12, 2022

October 24, 2022

•Flexible and adaptable to changing work environments;•Experience to work with Indigenous organizations/ communities is a pre;•Excellent Dutch and English proficiency, both in speaking and writing;•Excellent knowledge of Sranan Tongo
Selection Criteria•
Overall quality of CV and Cover Letter – 3 pts•
Education Requirement - 3 pts•
Work Experience Requirement- 3 pts•
Experience with similar projects- 3 pts•
Understanding of the challenges and cultural background of Indigenous communities - 3 pts•
Experience in effectively training groups of people who are not familiar with the subjects and the ability to convey complex details ortechnical information - 3 pts•
Comprehensive technical proposal on how to conduct Capacity Building training - 3 pts•
English and Dutch proficiency, both in speaking and writing - 3 pts•
Highly familiar employing cultural awareness and sensitivity - 3 pts•Budget – 3 pts
Interested?
Applications should be sent, in English, to ci-suriname@conservation.org on or before 26 July 2022 by 4 PM. Please specify “Capacity Building of
the Foundation in Tepu consultant + Your Name” in the subject line. Applications should include:(i)
A resume of the applicant providing detailed information on the criteria listed in the “selection criteria” section of the RFP;(ii)
A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in training local communities, especially community development enterprises inSuriname;
Questions and clarifications regarding the consultancy may be addressed no later than 26 July 2022 to the Technical Manager; Ms. Erlyn Powerby e-mail: epower@conservation.org.