Countries Covered: Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq.
Lead Organization: Arab Women Organization of Jordan (AWO)
Language of Delivery: Arabic
Training Modality: In-person (Amman, Jordan)
Training Duration: 3 Days (Aug 2025)
Introduction
This consultancy falls under the framework of the Call-to-Action Field Implementation Project (CAFI), which seeks to catalyze the Call to Action on Protection from Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies (CtA) by working with Women-Led Organizations (WLOs) to drive positive change and strengthen the prevention, risk mitigation, and response to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in humanitarian contexts.
CAFI emphasizes the strengthening of WLOs through capacity-sharing, co-creation, and adaptability to ensure women’s leadership and accountability throughout the project cycle. Leveraging both regional and national structures, the project facilitates knowledge sharing and fosters sustainable, gender-responsive action.
As part of its ongoing efforts and in light of severe reductions in donor funding, CAFI is supporting WLOs in accessing new and sustainable sources of funding. This 3-day training aims to develop practical fundraising and proposal writing skills to enhance the financial sustainability of WLOs in Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq.
Purpose of the Training
The purpose of this training is to strengthen the capacity of women-led organizations to identify funding opportunities, develop competitive project proposals, engage with donors, and build financial sustainability strategies. The training will help organizations navigate shrinking funding spaces and proactively position themselves for future funding.
Key Training Components
- Mapping the current funding landscape and donor trends (2025 and beyond),
- Identifying relevant funding opportunities and calls for proposals,
- Developing fundable project ideas aligned with donor priorities,
- Writing results-based proposals, including objectives, indicators, and narratives,
- Building realistic project budgets and sustainability plans,
- Leveraging digital tools and social media in fundraising,
- Approaching and securing corporate sponsorships,
- Donor engagement and relationship-building strategies,
- Drafting a fundraising action plan.
4. Scope of Work / Consultant Tasks
- Design and submit a full training curriculum based on the outlined topics,
- Develop training materials, including templates, exercises, and reference tools,
- Deliver a 3-day interactive in-person training in Arabic (9:30 AM – 4:30 PM),
- Facilitate practical group work, simulations, and peer learning,
- Conduct pre- and post-training assessments,
- Submit a final training report summarizing key results and recommendations.
Roles and Responsibilities
Trainer/Consultant Responsibilities:
- Design and submit a detailed training agenda and materials in advance,
- Deliver the training sessions and facilitate group discussions,
- Provide all necessary handouts and tools for participants,
- Submit the final report, including visual documentation (with consent).
AWO Responsibilities:
- Coordinate logistics, venue, and materials,
- Ensure participation of WLOs from all targeted countries,
- Provide background information and communication support,
- Oversee implementation and quality assurance.
Partner Organizations in Lebanon, Iraq:
- Nominate and confirm participants,
- Ensure active participation and follow-up,
- Coordinate with AWO throughout the process.
Consultant Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of experience in fundraising, proposal writing, and nonprofit finance,
- Prior experience working with WLOs or civil society in the MENA region,
- Strong facilitation skills and ability to lead engaging Arabic-language training,
- Familiarity with donor requirements, funding trends, and sustainability models,
- Ability to produce high-quality materials and practical tools.
Deliverables
- Detailed 3-day training agenda and methodology,
- Complete training package: presentations, handouts, templates,
- Pre- and post-training assessment tools and results.
Final report including:
- Summary of training activities and outputs,
- Attendance list,
- Visual documentation (with consent),
- Key recommendations for follow-up.
- The offer must include:
- Capacity statement (max. 3 pages) outlining relevant experience, methodology, and timeline,
- Financial proposal (daily rate and total cost),
- Updated CV highlighting similar training experience and references,
- Full contact details (name, email, phone).Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
How to apply
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send their offers via email to:
📧 r.sabbah@awo.org.jo
Deadline for submission: August 4, 2025