7. NGO Sector Development

The Closing Ceremony for the Third Palestinian NGO Project (PNGO III)

Start: 22/06/2011 - 10:00

End: 22/06/2011 - 14:00

Timezone: Etc/GMT+3

Major Sector:

7. NGO Sector Development

7. NGO Sector Development

NDC Annual Report 2009

NDC is a non-profit, non-governmental organization established in response to the need for a sustainable Palestinian mechanism for providing support to the NGO sector. By providing technical and financial support, NDC works towards developing the capacities of Palestinian NGOs for delivering quality services, especially to the poor and the marginalized; enhancing their self-reliance; and empowering them to be more sustainable.

Resource Item Types:

Annual Report

Major Sector:

Annual Report

“TATWEER” Newsletter, Issue No. 6

In this Issue:

Resource Item Types:

Newsletter

Major Sector:

Newsletter

Tracking External Donor Funding to Palestinian Non -Governmental Organizations in the West Bank and Gaza Strip 1999 -2008

Between 1999 and 2008, external aid to the West Bank and Gaza Strip increased by over 600% to 3.25 billion US Dollars per year. During the same time period, external aid to Palestinian Nongovernmental Organizations (PNGOs) increased by over 500% from 48 million US Dollars in 1999 to 257 million in 2008. Throughout this period the level of external aid received by PNGOs fluctuated, however, it averaged around 10% over the 10 year period.

Resource Item Types:

Research

Major Sector:

Research

Development Projects Programme Manager

Deadline :

04/02/2012

Job Vacancy
With International humanitarian NGO

Islamic Relief is an International humanitarian NGO (www.irpal.ps) operating in Palestine in the fields of emergency relief and long-term development. Islamic Relief announces the following vacancy for its office in Gaza.

Title: Development Projects Programme Manager.
Ref: DPM-D-01-2012. (Re-advertised)
Duration: one year - renewable (full time).

Overall Responsibilities: To be responsible for the overall management of IR development projects in a professional and efficient manner, including providing guidance on the strategic expansion of the programme, identifying appropriate areas and sectors of intervention and preparing proposals for such interventions.

Candidates must possess the following competencies:
 Bachelor degree, preferably post-graduate degree in economic/ social development, management, or related field.
 Minimum of ten years’ experience of working in similar field, preferably with INGOs.
 A proven experience of effective project designing and management.
• Experience in projects planning, monitoring, evaluation & appraisal.
• Experience and knowledge of budget control.
• Fluency in English & Arabic (written and spoken)
• Strong communication, interpersonal & technical skills.
• Ability to multi-task effectively as well as display professionalism and confidence.

How to apply

1- Interested applicants may get Job Application Form from this link: http://www.irpal.ps/app.doc
2- Applications must be completed and returned to jobs@irpal.ps by Saturday, 04 February 2012.

Important notes to applicants
1- You should write in subject of email the position title you are applying for.
2- Incomplete applications will not be given consideration.
3- CVs are not accepted as an application but can be attached with the application.

Agency name:

Islamic Relief

Website:

Islamic Relief Palestine

Major Sector:

7. NGO Sector Development

7. NGO Sector Development

EoI: Financial and External Audits for 2012 - 2013

Deadline :

28/01/2012

Palestinian PNGO-IV Project
Request for Expressions of Interest

Consultants Services

Financial and External Audits for 2012 - 2013

Ref: AFD-C-11/IDA-C-04

This request for expressions of interest follows the general procurement notice for this project that appeared in dgMarket on August 16, 2010.

The NGO Development Center (NDC) has received financing in the amount of US$ 2 million equivalent from the World Bank, and in the amount of EUR 5 million equivalent from the French Agency for Development (AFD), toward the cost of the Palestinian NGO IV Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this grant to payments under the contracts for Financial and External Audits for 2012, 2013.

The NGO Development Center (NDC) has been requested to implement the World Bank-financed Palestinian NGO IV Project over the period August 2, 2010 through June 30, 2013 and the AFD co-financed PNGOIV Project in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, and HR/GG Consortium donors.

Other main projects under implementation by NDC are:

1. NDC received grants from the International Development Association (IDA) and the Agence Française de Dévelopement (AFD) in an amount of US$2 million and € 5 million (US$ 6 million equivalent) respectively; toward the cost of Palestinian NGO IV project.

a. World Bank-financed Palestinian NGO IV Project over the period August 2, 2010 through June 30, 2013,
b. Agence Française de Dévelopement (AFD) financed Palestinian NGO IV Project over the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013.

2. Human Rights and Good Governance Program financed by four donors namely Sweden, Switzerland, Denmark and Netherland for US$ 16.20 Million, over the period January 1, 2010 to June 30, 2013 (phase II).

The services include at least the following:
a. Submitting a full package of financial statements and management letter,
b. Audit of sub-Projects,
c. Compliance with specific covenants of the Trust Fund Grant Agreement, (e.g., compliance with the funding requirements of NGOs, hiring of Technical Assistant, etc.); and review all correspondences with the Donor,
d. Internal controls as specified in the Project Operations Manual (POM) and the Financial and Administrative Manual of procedures (FAMP) have been duly complied with during the implementation of the project;

The NGO Development Center (NDC) now invites eligible Audit firms to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.).

A consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers, May 2004 for the Least Cost Selection (LCS)

Download the full TOR (PDF, 211 KB)

Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below no later than Saturday 28th, January 2012 .

NGO Development Center
Al Ram, Mujahed Building
Telephone : 02-2347771 Fax: 02-2347776 E-mail : sqara@ndc.ps

Agency name:

NGO Development Center (NDC)

Website:

http://www.ndc.ps

Major Sector:

7. NGO Sector Development

7. NGO Sector Development

EoI: Providing Technical Assistance in Good Governance, Advocacy and New Media to Partner NGOs

Deadline :

19/01/2012

Human Rights and Good Governance Secretariat

Sector Development Component

Request for Expressions of Interest

Providing Technical Assistance in Good Governance, Advocacy and New Media to Partner NGOs

Ref: HR/GGS-SD-07

The NGO Development Center (NDC) has been managing the Secretariat for Human Rights and Good Governance (HR/GG Secretariat) since July 2008 on behalf of four European donors; namely: Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark, and the Netherlands. The Secretariat provides financial and technical support to NGOs operating in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) which promote, support, protect, and monitor the observance of human rights and good governance. The overall development objective of the support is to improve human rights and good governance in oPt.

NDC is now implementing the second phase of the secretariat which extends until June 2013. The Secretariat/NDC administers a separate “Sector Development” budget provided by the donors to facilitate and support institutional capacity development targeting the partner NGOs.

NDC intends to apply part of the grant for: Providing Technical Assistance in Good Governance, Advocacy and New Media to Partner NGOs , as partofcapacity building program that focuses on three major areas : a) Financial issues. b) Advocacy, communication, networking, and new media and c) Good governance.

Assignment Objective:

The objective of this assignment is to provide Good Governance, Advocacy and New Media Technical Assistance (training and coaching interventions) to 13 HR/GG NGOs located mainly in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, through a comprehensive development plan for each NGO.

The main areas of intervention that were identified through the needs assessment process include:

Advocacy and new media
Good governance and organizational development

The services include at least the following:

- Carry out individual meetings, interviews and workshops with key NDC staff

- Review all available related Project documents, NDC requirements and needs assessments documents.

- In close coordination with NGOs and NDC staff, review the current status of the NGOs organizational capabilities prepare a customized action plan for each of them.

- Attend orientation sessions with NDC staff to discuss the proposed action plans

- Train, coach, and assist the organizations in implementing the agreed upon action plans (mentioned above)

- Prepare tailored exit strategies for each NGO to ensure the sustainability of the interventions at the level of capacities and knowledge gained.

NDC now invites eligible consultancy firms or teams of consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultancy service providers must submit information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services. (CVs, Brochures, description of similar assignments, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.)

Qualifications of the Consultant:

- Consultant"s profile should reflect experience in actual delivery of organizational development training and capacity building interventions using long term change approach.

- Proven record of providing technical assistance through coaching, mentoring and training is required.

- Ability to work in Jerusalem.

- The team should at least consist of:

o Experienced team leader (holding graduate degree or equivalent, in a related field with at least 12 years of relevant experience).

o Minimum two qualified key team members with at least 10 years of solid experience in good governance.

o Minimum three qualified key team members with at least 5 years of solid experience in advocacy and new media.

- All team members should show proven track record in working with NGO’s with particular focus on coaching and training skills. .

o Consultants must be proficient in three languages: Arabic, English and Hebrew

Download the full TOR (PDF, 153 KB)

The consultancy service providers will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (May 2004, Revised October 2006 and May 2010) based on Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) method.

Expressions of interest must be delivered with the reference number to capacityhrgg@ndc.ps until January19^th, 2012.

Agency name:

NGO Development Center (NDC)

Website:

http://www.ndc.ps

Major Sector:

7. NGO Sector Development

7. NGO Sector Development

Providing technical assistance in Good Governance, Advocacy and New Media to partner NGOs in Gaza Strip

Deadline :

12/01/2012

Human Rights and Good Governance Secretariat

Sector Development Component

Request for Expressions of Interest

Providing technical assistance in Good Governance, Advocacy and New Media to partner NGOs in Gaza Strip

Ref: HR/GGS-SD-06

The NGO Development Center (NDC) has been managing the Secretariat for Human Rights and Good Governance (HR/GG Secretariat) since July 2008 on behalf of four European donors; namely: Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark, and the Netherlands. The Secretariat provides financial and technical support to NGOs operating in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) which promote, support, protect, and monitor the observance of human rights and good governance. The overall development objective of the support is to improve human rights and good governance in oPt.

NDC is now implementing the second phase of the secretariat which extends until June 2013. The Secretariat/NDC administers a separate “Sector Development” budget provided by the donors to facilitate and support institutional capacity development targeting the partner NGOs.

NDC intends to apply part of the grant for: Providing Technical Assistance in Good Governance, Advocacy and New Media to Partner NGOs operating in Gaza Strip, as partofcapacity building program that focuses on three major areas : a) Financial issues. b) Advocacy, communication, networking, and new media and c) Good governance.

Assignment Objective:

The objective of this assignment is to provide Good Governance, Advocacy and New Media Technical Assistance (training and coaching interventions) to 8 HR/GG NGOs in Gaza Strip, through a comprehensive development plan for each NGO.

The main areas of intervention that were identified through the needs assessment process include:

a- Advocacy and new media

b- Good governance and organizational development

The services include at least the following:

- Carry out individual meetings, interviews and workshops with key NDC staff

- Review all available related Project documents, NDC requirements and needs assessments documents.

- In close coordination with NGOs and NDC staff, review the current status of the NGOs capabilities and prepare a customized action plan for each of them.

- Attend orientation sessions with NDC staff to discuss the proposed action plans

- Train, coach, and assist the organizations in implementing the agreed upon action plans (mentioned above)

- Prepare tailored exit strategies for each NGO to ensure the sustainability of the interventions at the level of capacities and knowledge gained.

NDC now invites eligible Consultancy Firms to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested Consultancy firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services. (CVs, Brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.)

Qualifications of the Consultant:

- Legally registered entity.

- Ability to work in Gaza Strip

- Consultant"s profile should reflect experience in actual delivery of training and capacity building interventions using long term change approach.

- Proven record of providing Technical Assistance through coaching is required.

- The team should at least consist of:

o Experienced team leader (holding graduate degree or equivalent, in a related field with at least 12 years of relevant experience).

o Minimum two qualified key team members with at least 10 years of solid experience in good governance.

o Minimum two qualified key team members with at least 5 years of solid experience in advocacy and new media.

Download the full TOR (PDF, 153 KB)

The Consultancy firms will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (May 2004, Revised October 2006 and May 2010) based on Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) method.

Expressions of interest with the reference number (including a soft copy on a CD) should be delivered to one of the addresses below no later than January 12^th, 2012:

NGO Development Center

Al Ram, Mujahed Building

Telephone : 02-2347771

Fax: 02-2347776

NGO Development Center- Gaza office

Rimal, Al-Haitham Bldg.

Telephone : 08 - 2828999

Fax: 08 - 2849921

And by email to: capacityhrgg@ndc.ps

Agency name:

NGO Development Center

Website:

http://www.ndc.ps

Major Sector:

7. NGO Sector Development

7. NGO Sector Development

Providing technical assistance in Good Governance, Advocacy and New Media to partner NGOs in the Middle and North of West Bank

Deadline :

09/01/2012

Human Rights and Good Governance Secretariat

Sector Development Component

Request for Expressions of Interest

Providing technical assistance in Good Governance, Advocacy and New Media to partner NGOs in the Middle and North of West Bank including East Jerusalem

Ref: HR/GGS-SD-04

The NGO Development Center (NDC) has been managing the Secretariat for Human Rights and Good Governance (HR/GG Secretariat) since July 2008 on behalf of four European donors; namely: Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark, and the Netherlands. The Secretariat provides financial and technical support to NGOs operating in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) which promote, support, protect, and monitor the observance of human rights and good governance. The overall development objective of the support is to improve human rights and good governance in oPt.

NDC is now implementing the second phase of the secretariat which extends until June 2013. The Secretariat/NDC administers a separate “Sector Development” budget provided by the donors to facilitate and support institutional capacity development targeting the partner NGOs.

NDC intends to apply part of the grant for: Providing Technical Assistance in Good Governance, Advocacy and New Media to Partner NGOs operating in the West Bank including East Jerusalem, as part of capacity building program that focuses on three major areas : a) Financial issues. b) Advocacy, communication, networking, and new media and c) Good governance.

Assignment Objective:

The objective of this assignment is to provide Good Governance, Advocacy and New Media Technical Assistance (training and coaching interventions) to 14 HR/GG NGOs located in the middle and north of West Bank including East Jerusalem, through a comprehensive development plan for each NGO.

The main areas of intervention that were identified through the needs assessment process include:

a- Advocacy and new media

b- Good governance and organizational development

The services include at least the following:

- Carry out individual meetings, interviews and workshops with key NDC staff

- Review all available related Project documents, NDC requirements and needs assessments documents.

- In close coordination with NGOs and NDC staff, review the current status of the NGOs capabilities and prepare a customized action plan for each of them.

- Attend orientation sessions with NDC staff to discuss the proposed action plans

- Train, coach, and assist the organizations in implementing the agreed upon action plans (mentioned above)

- Prepare tailored exit strategies for each NGO to ensure the sustainability of the interventions at the level of capacities and knowledge gained.

NDC now invites eligible Consultancy Firms to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested Consultancy firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services. (CVs, Brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.)

Qualifications of the Consultant:

- Legally registered entity.

- Ability to work in the West Bank and Jerusalem

- Consultant"s profile should reflect experience in actual delivery of training and capacity building interventions using long term change approach.

- Proven record of providing Technical Assistance through coaching is required.

- The team should at least consist of:

o Experienced team leader (holding graduate degree or equivalent, in a related field with at least 12 years of relevant experience).

o Minimum two qualified key team members with at least 10 years of solid experience in good governance.

o Minimum three qualified key team members with at least 5 years of solid experience in advocacy and new media.

Download the full TOR (PDF, 158 KB)

The Consultancy firms will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (May 2004, Revised October 2006 and May 2010) based on Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) method.

Expressions of interest must be delivered with the Reference Number to capacityhrgg@ndc.ps until January 9^th, 2012

Agency name:

NGO Development Center

Website:

http://www.ndc.ps

Major Sector:

7. NGO Sector Development

7. NGO Sector Development

Providing technical assistance in Good Governance, Advocacy and New Media to partner NGOs in the Middle and South of West Bank

Deadline :

09/01/2012

Human Rights and Good Governance Secretariat

Sector Development Component

Request for Expressions of Interest

Providing technical assistance in Good Governance, Advocacy and New Media to partner NGOs in the Middle and South of West Bank including East Jerusalem

Ref: HR/GGS-SD-05

The NGO Development Center (NDC) has been managing the Secretariat for Human Rights and Good Governance (HR/GG Secretariat) since July 2008 on behalf of four European donors; namely: Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark, and the Netherlands. The Secretariat provides financial and technical support to NGOs operating in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) which promote, support, protect, and monitor the observance of human rights and good governance. The overall development objective of the support is to improve human rights and good governance in oPt.

NDC is now implementing the second phase of the secretariat which extends until June 2013. The Secretariat/NDC administers a separate “Sector Development” budget provided by the donors to facilitate and support institutional capacity development targeting the partner NGOs.

NDC intends to apply part of the grant for: Providing Technical Assistance in Good Governance, Advocacy and New Media to Partner NGOs operating in the West Bank including East Jerusalem, as part of capacity building program that focuses on three major areas : a) Financial issues. b) Advocacy, communication, networking, and new media and c) Good governance.

Assignment Objective:

The objective of this assignment is to provide Good Governance, Advocacy and New Media Technical Assistance (training and coaching interventions) to 14 HR/GG NGOs located in the middle and south of West Bank including East Jerusalem, through a comprehensive development plan for each NGO.

The main areas of intervention that were identified through the needs assessment process include:

a- Advocacy and new media

b- Good governance and organizational development

The services include at least the following:

- Carry out individual meetings, interviews and workshops with key NDC staff

- Review all available related Project documents, NDC requirements and needs assessments documents.

- In close coordination with NGOs and NDC staff, review the current status of the NGOs financial management capabilities prepare a customized action plan for each of them.

- Attend orientation sessions with NDC staff to discuss the proposed action plans

- Train, coach, and assist the organizations in implementing the agreed upon action plans (mentioned above)

- Prepare tailored exit strategies for each NGO to ensure the sustainability of the interventions at the level of capacities and knowledge gained.

NDC now invites eligible Consultancy Firms to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested Consultancy firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services. (CVs, Brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.)

Qualifications of the Consultant:

- Legally registered entity

- Ability to work in the West Bank and Jerusalem

- Consultant"s profile should reflect experience in actual delivery of training and capacity building interventions using long term change approach.

- Proven record of providing Technical Assistance through coaching is required.

- The team should at least consist of:

o Experienced team leader (holding graduate degree or equivalent, in a related field with at least 12 years of relevant experience).

o Minimum two qualified key team members with at least 10 years of solid experience in Good Governance.

o Minimum three qualified key team members with at least 5 years of solid experience in Advocacy and New Media.

Download the full TOR (PDF, 158 KB)

The Consultancy firms will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (May 2004, Revised October 2006 and May 2010) based on Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) method.

Expressions of interest must be delivered with the Reference Number to capacityhrgg@ndc.ps until January 9^th, 2012

Agency name:

NGO Development Center

Website:

http://www.ndc.ps

Major Sector:

7. NGO Sector Development