1. Background
[PTI] is a civil society organization working on peacebuilding, women’s empowerment, and political inclusion in Yemen and the MENA region. In a highly competitive funding environment, there is a growing need to strengthen the capacity of both PTI staff and its wider network to develop high-quality, competitive funding proposals.
To support this, PTI seeks to engage a qualified consultant to design and deliver a practical training on proposal writing and fundraising.
2. Objective of the Training
The objective of this training is to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills to:
- Develop strong, coherent, and competitive proposals
- Identify and respond to funding opportunities
- Structure concept notes and full proposals effectively
- Align project ideas with donor priorities
- Apply Theory of Change thinking to design clear and results-oriented proposals
- Strengthen collaboration in proposal development
3. Scope of Work
The consultant will be responsible for:
A. Training Design
- Develop a tailored training curriculum
- Ensure the training is practical, interactive, and results-oriented
- Adapt content to participants with different levels of experience
B. Training Delivery
- Deliver a 2–3 day interactive training
- Use participatory methodologies such as:
- group work
- proposal drafting exercises
- case studies
- peer review sessions
C. Key Training Topics
The training should cover:
- Introduction to fundraising and donor landscape
- Understanding donor priorities and requirements
- Proposal structure:
- problem statement
- objectives and results
- activities and methodology
- Introduction to Theory of Change:
- understanding Theory of Change and its importance
- linking problems, interventions, and expected outcomes
- identifying assumptions and risks
- using Theory of Change to strengthen proposal design
- Logical frameworks (basic introduction)
- Budgeting basics (optional but recommended)
- Writing strong concept notes
- Common mistakes in proposal writing
- Practical proposal development exercises
D. Training Outputs
The consultant is expected to deliver:
- Training agenda and detailed session plan
- Training materials (presentations, templates, examples)
- Sample proposal templates or tools
- Brief training report summarizing key outcomes and recommendations
4. Participants
The training will target:
- PTI program and management staff
- Members of the core group
5. Duration and Timeline
- Preparation and design: 2 days
- Training delivery: 2–3 days
- Reporting: 2 days
6. Deliverables
The consultant will provide:
- Inception note (including training approach and agenda)
- Training materials
- Delivery of training sessions
- Final training report
7. Required Qualifications
The consultant should have:
- Proven experience in proposal writing and fundraising
- Track record of successful proposals with international donors
- Experience delivering training to NGOs or civil society organizations
- Strong facilitation and communication skills
8. Reporting and Coordination
The consultant will report to the Co-Director and coordinate with relevant team members.
Note: Acceptance on a rolling basis.
How to apply
Kindly send your resume and cover letter to the email address below:
ptihr@peacetrackinitiative.org