Terms of Reference (ToR)
Delivering Capacity Strengthening Trainings and Accompaniments to Grantee Partners
Introduction
The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) envisions a continent where gender justice flourishes for all African women, girls, and gender-diverse people—where dignity and freedom are a lived reality for all.
Guided by its 10-year strategic framework LemLem (2023–2033), AWDF is committed to resourcing, nurturing, and strengthening those best positioned to drive transformative change—African women’s rights and feminist groups, organizations, and movements.
Context and Activity Description
In alignment with AWDF’s strategic priority of resourcing and accompanying feminist movements, the Agency and Resilience Unit will be implementing a series of capacity-building trainings for grantee partners.
These trainings will emphasize:
- Collaboration and shared learning
- Co-leadership and mutual accountability
- Experience sharing and care in resource mobilization and grant management
Diversity of Content and Language
We acknowledge the diversity of training content areas and welcome applications that specify thematic areas of comparative advantage.
To ensure linguistic inclusivity and meaningful participation, trainings will be conducted in English, French, and Portuguese, with dedicated cohorts per language.
Purpose and Objectives of the Consultancy
AWDF seeks skilled facilitator(s) to co-create and deliver one or more of the following capacity-building trainings between April and June 2025:
- Resource Mobilisation Fellowship
- Communication, Advocacy & Digital Security
- Research & Advocacy Skills Building Teach-In Session
Facilitators will design training modules based on a participatory needs assessment, ensuring responsiveness and tailored relevance. They will also support grantees in developing one-year implementation strategies.
Training Objectives
1. Feminist Resource Mobilisation
Equip participants with feminist-aligned strategies, including ethical fundraising, diversified income, and collaborative approaches beyond traditional grant models.
2. Communication, Advocacy & Digital Security
Strengthen the capacity to communicate feminist narratives, advocate effectively for gender justice, and ensure safe digital practices (including countering online harassment and securing data).
3. Research & Advocacy Skills
Deliver foundational research and advocacy training to amplify grantee impact in promoting social justice and gender equality.
Scope of Work
In collaboration with AWDF’s Agency and Resilience Programme Specialist and Programme Manager, the selected facilitator(s) will:
- Co-design and deliver interactive five-day workshops for the selected thematic area.
- Design a comprehensive workshop flow, including recommendations for keynote speakers, artists, and co-facilitators.
- Conduct a participatory needs assessment with participants.
- Collaborate with interpretation teams to ensure linguistic and cultural accuracy of training materials (English/French).
- Support each participating organization in developing a one-year implementation plan.
- Provide a set of relevant resources for continuous learning.
Application Process
Interested applicants should submit:
- A concise technical and financial proposal
- A CV or profile highlighting relevant experience
📩 Send applications to [email protected], cc: [email protected]
🗓 Deadline: Close of business – 7 April 2025