Call for application for an Expert on the development of the Think and Do Tank Strategy Document

Call for application for an Expert on the development of the Think and Do Tank Strategy Document

New Social Initiative and its partners in Reconciliation and Conflict Transformation activity have established that there is a lack of Think and Do Tanks in Kosovo and specifically in the region of Mitrovica that would provide recommendations and solutions to bridge the existing gap between the communities. Therefore, NSI, Community Building Mitrovica, and YIHR Kosovo, with the support of USAID have decided to establish a Think and Do Tank. The first step in this direction is the development of an organizational strategy with the support of an expert.

The 2021- 2024 organizational strategy should:

1. Be based on a basic review of the previous work of Think Tanks in Kosovo with a critical and learning lens (which fields are other Think Tanks particularly effective and successful in, which fields are lacking, etc.)
2. Contain updated context analysis, including anticipated trends and adaptation measures that Think and Do Tank should take to position itself in the given environment
3. Draft a compelling vision of the organization informed by consultation of different stakeholders, target groups, and governance bodies and outlining the Think and Do Tanks unique value
4. Articulate clear strategic objectives and spell out the intervention logic, approach, and capacities that Think and Do Tank should deploy to achieve them
5. Map the implications of the strategy on the internal structure and processes and chart a clear operational plan to make the actions required for the implementation of the strategy
6. Create a sufficient basis for Think and Do Tank to articulate measure and articulate its results

Individual consultants or a team of consultants possessing the qualifications outlined below are invited to apply.

• Demonstrated track record of successfully facilitating participatory strategy development
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating organizational development of Think Tank/ non-profit organizations, including in relation to the development/revision of organizational structures
• Knowledge of Mitrovica, Kosovo, and regional (Western Balkans) context (socio-political context)
• Familiarity with the topics of peace, reconciliation, conflict transformation, human rights advocacy, youth activism, social entrepreneurship, the functionality of institutions, CSO development
• Experience with the development of Monitoring and Evaluation plans
• Program design & methodological experience in relation to Peace and reconciliation fields of work will be considered an asset
• Experience with donor relations will be considered an asset.

If you are interested in supporting our strategy development and meet the criteria, please send us your application at office@newsocialinitiative.org with the subject heading “Strategy development procurement” no later than August 6th, 2021. Your application package should include:

• Expression of interest indicating your understanding of the assignment and relevant skills and experiences with strategy development, including the CVs of all engaged.
• Proposed methodology and related timeframe; In case you are applying as a team of consultants your methodological offer should also clarify how you will divide the work.
• Financial proposal comprising detailed quotation for the assignment, showing working days and expected fee, as well as the availability
• Contact details of two references/previous clients that can comment on your ability to accompany strategy development

The document below constitutes the specifications of the framework, the purpose, standard criteria to carry out the services required, and instructions for applying.

Terms of Reference ToR – Development of the Think and Do Tank Strategy Document

Poziv za prijavu za eksperte za razvoj strateškog dokumenta Think and Do Tank-a

Nova društvena inicijativa i partneri na aktivnosti Pomirenje i transformacije konflikta, su ustanovili da na Kosovu, a posebno u regionu Mitrovice, nedostaje istraživačkih centara koji bi pružili preporuke i rešenja za premošćavanje postojećeg jaza između zajednica. Stoga su NSI, CBM i YIHR uz podršku USAID-a odlučili uspostave istraživački i praktični centar (Think and Do Tank). Prvi korak u tom smeru je izrada organizacione strategije takve organizacije uz podršku stručnjaka.

Organizaciona strategija za period 2021. – 2024. treba da:

1. Se zasniva na analizi dosadašnjeg rada istraživačkih centara na Kosovu sa kritičkim i poučnim osvrtom (u kojim oblastima su postojeći istraživački centri posebno efikasni i uspešni, u kojim oblastima nema razvijenih istraživačkih aktivnosti, itd.),
2. Sadrži analizu trenutnog konteksta, uključujući buduće trendove i mere prilagođavanja koje istraživački i praktični centar treba da preduzme da bi se pozicionirao u datom okruženju
3. Pripremi nacrt ubedljive vizije određene uz konsultacije sa različitim zainteresovanim stranama, ciljnim grupama i organima uprave i koja oslikava jedinstvenu vrednost istraživačkog i praktičnog centra
4. Artikuliše jasne strateške ciljeve i navede logiku intervencije, pristup i kapacitete koje bi istraživački i praktični centar trebalo da ima da bi oni bili ostvareni
5. Označi na koji način će strategija uticati na unutrašnju strukturu i procese i predstavi jasan operativni plan za sprovođenje akcija potrebnih za sprovođenje strategije
6. Stvori osnovu da istraživački i praktični centar artikuliše mere koje će preduzeti i očekivane rezultate.

Konsultanti i konsultantski timovi koji imaju kvalifikacije navedene u nastavku se pozivaju da podnesu svoje prijave:

• Proverljive pređašnje rezultate uspešnog olakšavanja procesa izrade strategija
• Proverljivo iskustvo u razvoju istraživačkih centara ili neprofitnih organizacija, uključujući i iskustvo sa planiranjem ili revizijom organizacionih struktura sličnih organizacija
• Poznavanje društveno-političkog konteksta regiona Mitrovice, Kosova i regiona (Zapadni Balkan)
• Poznavanje tema kao što su mir, pomirenje, transformacija konflikta, zagovaranje ljudskih prava, aktivizam mladih, socijalno preduzetništvo, razvoj OCD-a, funkcionisanje institucija
• Iskustvo sa izradom planova za monitoring i evaluaciju
• Iskustvo u razvoju programa i metodologija u oblasti mira i pomirenja je prednost
• Iskustvo sa odnosima sa donatorima je prednost.

Ako ste zainteresovani da pružite podršku razvoju naše strategije i ispunjavate kriterijume, pošaljite nam svoju prijavu na office@newsocialinitiative.org sa naslovom “Strategy development procurement” najkasnije do 6. avgusta 2021. Vaša prijava treba da sadrži:

• Izraz interesovanja u kojem ćete označiti kako razumete zadatak i koje relevantne veštine i iskustva u razvoju strategija imate, uključujući i radne biografije svih angažovanih
• Predlog metodologije i vremenski okvir; U slučaju da se prijavljujete kao konsultantski tim, vaš predlog metodologije treba da sadrži i informacije o podeli posla
• Finansijski predlog sa detaljnom ponudom za sprovođenje zadatak, brojem radnih dana, očekivanom dnevnicom i informacijama o dostupnosti
• Kontakt informacije dve osobe / prethodnih klijenata koji mogu potvrditi vašu sposobnost da radite na pisanju strategije

Dokument u nastavku definiše okvir, svrhu i kriterijume za obavljanje potrebnih usluga, kao i uputstvo za podnošenje prijave.

Informacije o projektnom zadatku ToR – Development of the Think and Do Tank Strategy Document