Request for Proposal

Consultancy: Mentor 3rd Edition Indigenous Women Fellowship
Conservation International Suriname (CI Suriname) is looking for a consultant (Mentor) for the 3rd Edition of the Indigenous Women Fellowship
Program to execute project activities for a period of 12 months.
This consultancy will be funded by CI’s Amazonia Verde Project. The Amazonia Verde project provides a real opportunity to directly support
women’s leadership through a dedicated Fellowship program. It aims to improve the capacity of the Indigenous Women Fellows to implement
their projects, leading to their development as key resource persons for their communities.
This Fellowship program aims to engage, equip, and connect indigenous women leaders for more effective and equitable environmental solutions.
The Fellowship offers financial support, mentorship, and networking to Fellows in an effort to enhance and expand women’s leadership as well asuplift the next generations.
The objectives for the Mentor (consultant) are to operate within the context of the Amazonia Verde project, Conservation International – and assist
the Fellows with the successful implementation of their projects. In this regard guidance and support will be offered in budget and workplandevelopment and implementation of project activities, led by these Indigenous Women Fellows located in different geographical areas in Suriname.
With this support the Fellows will be able to improve their capacities, while implementing their projects and grow into key r esource persons fortheir respective communities.

The 1st Edition of the "Indigenous Women Fellowship” program was executed from June 2021 to June 2022, where CIS supported twofellows (1 from Powakka & 1 from Pelele Tepu) with their projects. The 2nd Edition of the IWF program started in May 2022 where CIS
selected 2 Fellows until June 2023.
The 3rd Edition of the IWF program will start in June 2023 where CIS will again select at least 2 Fellows for participation in the Program.
To fully implement the 3rd Edition of the IWF program for the selected indigenous women, a mentor will be assigned from July 2023 toJuly 2024. It is mandatory that the mentor should be based in Suriname.
Timeline & Deliverables#Services1
Prepare a Workplan

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3# Deliverables/ Reports
Workplan

Acceptance Criteria
The Workplan must contain the following:

Due Date
July 17, 2023

Advice/Guide selectedFellows with finalization
proposal/workplan

Technical reporta) Timeline (with monthly activities from thestart of the consultancy till end)b) Schedule of the bi-weekly briefings withCI-Surinamec) Schedule of the weekly briefings with theFellowsd) The methodology that will be used to
guide and train the fellows during theirproject execution.
The Technical report should reflect on:

August 30, 2023

Conduct a needs andstrength assessment of theFellows

Needs and Strengths
Assessment Reporta) Experience Fellows with composition ofproposal, workplan and budgetb) The nature of the project proposals andpotential opportunities and risks during
implementationc) Areas where advice was provided andways of communication during thedevelopment phase.
d) Final/Workplan of the Fellows (completeWorkplan file/document should besubmitted)
The assessment must contain the following:a) Gap evaluation

October 13, 2023b) Workplan how needs and strength
assessment will be done and how you willmeet those needsc) Identification of skills to improve
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Fieldtrip-Fellows(Project orientation visit,
support Fellows inbudgeting and projectplanning)

1st Field visit Field report5

Build skills in projectplanning, execution,
monitoring and budgetingor other skills identified
through the needs
assessment

Capacity Building Report6

2nd Fieldtrip-Fellows(Observation of project
implementation andmilestones progress of thefellow)

2nd Field Visit Report7

Prepare Final report

Final report

The field visit report must contain thefollowing:a) A summary of the goal of the visitb) Pictures of the activities in relation to thefellow programc) Budgeting and project planning reportd) Progress of the activities of the Fellows
and challenges (if any)e) Identification of good practices andexisting success regarding the project
proposalf) Development of local and traditional
mechanisms for knowledge development (Ifavailable)
The report must contain the following:a) Coaching schedulesb) A summary of the subjects of the sessionsc) Pictures of the sessions, recordings (ifavailable)d) PowerPoint Presentations (if available)e) Next steps and recommendations forimprovement
The field visit report must contain thefollowing:a) A summary of the field visit goalb) Pictures of the field visit activities inrelation to the fellow programc) A milestone calendar developed with theFellows to showcase project progress
The final report must contain the following:a) Pictures of the coaching sessions,recordings (if available)b) Challenges faced during the consultancyc) Overall Evaluation of the fellows project(s)and 3rd edition Fellowship Programd) The next steps and recommendations for
improvement of the executed projects of theFellowse) End reports of the selected Fellows’ projectDecember 11,2023

March 1, 2024

May 4, 2024

July 14, 2024

Requirements
Applicant should meet the following requirements:•Bachelor’s Degree in education, social science, or a related field or in a compatible and equivalent level•
Knowledge of indigenous traditional culture and expressions is a prerequisite.
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Minimum 3 years’ experience in working with Indigenous people and local communities including to deliver trainings.
•Social equity and inclusion experience•
Experience in project implementation•
Experience in providing guidance and support to indigenous people.
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Capacity and experience on project and budget management•
Experience with Gender sensitivity•
Excellent communication skills, especially with indigenous people••Surinamese, Dutch, and English language skills, both in speaking and writing
Excellent reporting skills

Evaluation and Selection Criteria•
Overall quality of CV and Cover Letter – 3 pts•
Education Requirement - 3 pts•
Knowledge of indigenous culture - 3 pts•
Work Experience Requirement- 3 pts•
Experience in project implementation- 3 pts•
Experience in providing guidance and support to indigenous people- 3 pts•
Surinamese, Dutch, and English skills, both in speaking and writing- 3 pts•
Experience in project and budget management - 3 pts•
Strong technical proposal on how guidance and coaching will be provided to Indigenous women during project execution - 3 pts
Interested?
Applications should be sent, in Dutch or English, to ci-suriname@conservation.org attn. to Ms. Arifiantie Landburg, by May 10, 2023. Please
specify “Mentor 3rd Edition Indigenous Women Fellowship + Your Name” in the subject line. Applications should include:(i)
A resume and cover letter of the applicant providing detailed information on the criteria listed in the “selection criteria”
section of the RFP.
Please do not send information not requested (e.g., copies of diplomas and certificates). Only applicants providing all information requested,
who possess all the essential skills and competences, and are selected for interview will be contacted.
Questions and clarifications regarding the consultancy may be addressed , no later than May 10, 2023, 4PM, to Ms. Arifiantie Landburg (TechnicalOfficer TWTIS) by e-mail: alandburg@conservation.org.