Consultancy: Resource Mobilization, MEAL & Strategic Leadership Trainer

Location: Semera, Afar Region, Ethiopia (On-site)

Organization: Ayuda en Acción Ethiopia

Contract Type: Short-Term Consultancy (22 Calendar Days)

Application Deadline: Within 10 calendar days of publication (August 14th, 2026)

Job Summary

Ayuda en Acción Ethiopia (AeAE) is seeking an experienced Consultancy Firm or Technical Training Provider to design and deliver a comprehensive 5-day capacity-building training and develop a Resource Mobilization and Fundraising Strategy (20–30 pages) for the Multi-Stakeholder Platform (MSP) in the Afar Region.

This consultancy is part of the EU-funded RAISE–Afar Action project (Recovery and Advancement of Inclusive Skills and Employment), implemented in consortium with COOPI and AISDA in partnership with the Afar Regional Government (Bureau of Labour & Skills and Bureau of Women & Social Affairs).

Key Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Needs Assessment: Conduct a rapid capacity gap assessment with MSP Executive Board and Technical Working Group (TWG) members.

• Curriculum & Materials: Prepare interactive training modules, presentations, manuals, toolkits, and pre/post-assessment tools with an integrated gender and inclusion lens.

• Training Delivery: Facilitate a 5-day participatory training workshop in Semera for 30–40 leaders and representatives covering:

  • Resource Mobilization & Innovative Fundraising (including digital campaigns)

  • Strategic Leadership & MSP Governance (conflict resolution, consensus-building)

  • Multi-Stakeholder Coordination, Collaboration & Facilitation

  • MEAL Frameworks, Data Management & Knowledge Sharing

  • Strategic Partnership Development (Donors, Private Sector, Academia)

• Strategy Development: Formulate a practical 20–30 page Resource Mobilization & Fundraising Strategy for long-term platform sustainability.

• Reporting: Submit comprehensive gap assessment results, pre/post-evaluation findings, and actionable recommendations for future institutional strengthening.

Key Deliverables

1. Inception Report & Agenda: Detailed training methodology and 5-day schedule.

2. Gap Assessment Report: Summary of capacity baseline and key findings.

3. Training Packages: Complete training manuals, slides, and participant toolkits.

4. Workshop Facilitation: Delivery of the 5-day training in Semera.

5. Final Consultancy Report: Pre/post-assessment results and recommendations.

6. Resource Mobilization Strategy: A 20–30 page strategy document for the Afar MSP.

Required Qualifications & Technical Expertise

• Education: Advanced degree (Master’s preferred) in Social Work, Adult Education, Development Studies, Agriculture, or related Social Sciences.

• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in humanitarian/development program implementation and adult capacity-building facilitation.

• Proven Track Record: Certificate of completion or reference letters for delivering training in at least three core areas: Resource Mobilization, Strategic Leadership & Governance, Partnership Management, or MEAL & Reporting.

• Sector Familiarity: Prior experience working with NGOs, EU/donor-funded projects, women-led initiatives, or recovery projects in lowland/pastoralist contexts (specifically Afar Regional State) is highly advantageous.

• Team Structure: Availability of a multidisciplinary team (Project Manager, Technical Lead, and Trainer).

Proposal Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated using a Combined Scoring Method (Technical: 70%, Financial: 30%). Only firms achieving $\ge 70\%$ on technical merit will have their financial proposals opened.

• Technical Score (70%): Firm profile, trainer CVs, methodology quality, past references (minimum 3), gender integration, and training samples.

• Financial Score (30%): Detailed cost breakdown in ETB (inclusive of consultant accommodation, fee breakdown, and VAT disclosure).

Note: Per diem, venue, local refreshment, and AA-to-Semera transportation for the training will be covered directly by Ayuda en Acción Ethiopia.

How to Apply

Submit your Letter of Interest, Technical Proposal, Financial Proposal (in ETB), and supporting company documents (TIN, VAT, Business License, CVs, and 3 Reference Letters) in PDF format only via the Ayuda en Acción Talent Clue Platform

For details & Application visit: >>>https://empleoayudaenaccion.talentclue.com/node/127437415/12623479 

Submissions via email or hard copy will not be considered.

Inquiries & Clarifications:

• Program Director: Ermiyas Tadesse (etadesse@ayudaenaccion.org)

• Operations Director: Bitsit Endale (bendale@ayudaenaccion.org)

• HR & Admin (Procedures): Andenet Tadesse (atadesse@ayudaenaccion.org)

Ayuda en Acción is an equal opportunity employer committed to safeguarding, child protection, and zero tolerance for harassment or discrimination. Qualified female candidates and women-led consultancy firms are strongly encouraged to apply.