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National Consultancy: Provision of Conflict Sensitivity and Social Cohesion Trainings within the REMARKET project
The REMARKET project, implemented by Caritas Switzerland with Caritas Ukraine (CUA), Caritas-Spes Ukraine (CSU) and SPARK, seeks a qualified Ukrainian consultant or consultancy firm to design and deliver practical conflict-sensitivity and social-cohesion training for at least 50 REMARKET-supported MSME representatives and relevant partner staff. The assignment aims to strengthen conflict-sensitive, inclusive and fair business and programme practices in the Ukrainian context and includes one in-person consultation with Caritas Switzerland in Kyiv or Lviv.
Please note this is a short version of the Terms of Reference (ToR). The full ToR, including detailed evaluation questions, methodology, and application requirements, is available at the link here: Terms of Reference
Tasks:
- Participate in an online kick-off meeting with Caritas Switzerland and partners to confirm target groups, delivery arrangements, participant data and the training schedule.
- Review relevant REMARKET documents, conduct a short needs-scoping discussion with project staff, and hold one in-person consultation with Caritas Switzerland in Kyiv or Lviv.
- Develop a practical, participatory training package in Ukrainian based on ‘do no harm’ and conflict-sensitivity principles, tailored to partner staff and MSME owners/managers/senior representatives.
- Propose and implement an efficient delivery model reaching at least 50 partner staff and MSME representatives, taking account of accessibility, security and the CHF 5,000 budget ceiling.
- Deliver the approved training in manageable cohorts, normally including at least four online sessions via Zoom or MS Teams.
- Administer brief pre- and post-training knowledge checks and a participant feedback form using proportionate, data-minimising methods.
- Support participating MSMEs to prepare a short conflict-sensitive business action plan or commitment statement and partner staff to identify practical integration actions.
- Deliver one consolidated online follow-up Q&A session after the training cycle to reinforce learning and address implementation questions.
- Prepare a concise final report with delivery results, learning evidence, participant feedback, challenges, recommendations and required annexes.
Rquirements:
- Ukrainian national and Ukraine-based consultant, or legally registered Ukrainian consultancy firm/organisation able to provide the required services.
- At least 4 years of relevant professional experience in conflict sensitivity and social cohesion in conflict-affected settings.
- Demonstrated experience designing and facilitating practical learning programs, preferably for MSMEs or corporate industry.
- Strong understanding of the Ukrainian context, including displacement dynamics and the socio-economic context.
- Proven ability to translate complex concepts into practical business guidance.
- Fluency in Ukrainian and English.
- Experience delivering effective online and hybrid training and using participatory digital tools.
- Awareness of gender, disability inclusion, safeguarding, confidentiality and responsible data management.
- Availability for an in-person consultation with Caritas Switzerland in Kyiv or Lviv, as agreed.
How to apply
Application package: brief cover letter; technical proposal (max. 4 pages); CV(s); detailed all-inclusive financial proposal in CHF; contact details for two references; and one relevant training/facilitation sample. Maximum available budget: CHF 5,000 all-inclusive. Applications/questions have to be send to ua_program@caritas.ch by 27.08.2026.
For full application details, including methodology, evaluation questions, and annexes, please consult the complete ToR here: Terms of Reference