TERMS OF REFERENCE

Consultancy for NGO Organizational Development Training

A.Background APAMO with the support of PACT is implementing a project:” SUPPORT FOR CAPACITY BUILDING FOR IMPROVED PROTECTED AREAS MANAGEMENT IN BELIZE”. The Project aims at strengthening the institutional capacities of 7 Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) who co-manage protected areas in Belize, namely, Steadfast Tourism & Conservation Association (STACA) in Steadfast Village, Friends of May Flower Bocawina National Park (FOMFB) in Silk Grass Village, Friends of Gra Gra Lagoon in Dangriga, Friends of Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary (FOSCS), Forest & Marine Reserve Association of Caye Caulker (FAMRACC) both of Caye Caulker Village, Community Baboon Sanctuary (CBS) and Spanish Creek Wildlife Sanctuary (SCWS) both of the Belize River Valley Area. APAMO is seeking a consultant that will be able to conduct a 3-day training for the Board of Directors and staff of these 7 organizations in Organizational Development

B.Objectives of the Consultancy

. The training is aimed at improving and strengthening the management expertise of non-governmental organizations managing protected areas. It is geared at improving the participants’ knowledge and skills on organizational strategic management and planning process, developing operational work plans and budgets to improve organizational effectiveness in accomplishing the organizations goals. This is necessary to ensure CBOs develop a clear understanding of daily on-site management capacity and improve effective protected areas management in Belize.

The general objective of the training is to equip the participants with the knowledge and skills in strategic management and planning processes and designing annual Operational Plans and budgets that will guide them to provide effective and daily management for their organizations and the protected areas.

C.Tasks of Consultancy The Consultant will coordinate with the Project Officer under the supervision of the APAMO Coordinator and APAMO Executive Council. Specifically the Consultant will:

• Prepare and deliver an Organizational Development Training Module that is skills-based and practical for 7 protected areas management organizations (APAMO members) in Belize which should include but not be limited to:

o Understanding how an NGO functions o Strategic management and planning processes o Designing an Annual Operational Plan, o Designing an Annual Operational Budget,

• Assist in the development and delivery of an Annual Operational Work plan and budget for the four organizations in relation to their Management Plan where one exists that best meets the priorities of the organizations, the Protected Areas and its stakeholders.

D.Proposed Methodology Pre-training assessment and a 3-days participatory training (focus group discussion, group work, role plays) session where the board members and staff of the 7 organizations shall be brought together with an intent to learn and discuss procedures for designing an operational plan and budget. The Consultant will collaborate with APAMO Staff to agree on a precise training schedule and manual that will be used to conduct the training.

E.Expected Outputs 1. An Organizational Development Training Manual 2. An Organizational Development Training for each of the 7 organizations 3. A Report of the pre-training assessment and development training 4. Recommendations and input on a draft Operational Work plan and Budget for each of the

7 organizations

F.Time Frame The duration of the assignment should not exceed 25 consultancy days. The trainings are expected to commence in the Month of October, 2010 and completed by December, 2010. G. Qualification and Competencies The consultant should have: • A masters degree, in the field of administration and/or planning and management or in a relevant field • 5 or more years of experience in leading strategic planning processes and in developing organizational work plans and budgets • Knowledge and experience in conducting trainings for CBOs • Knowledge and experience of participatory approaches and facilitation • Willingness to travel to protected area sites within Belize • Good communication skills, both written and verbal H. Application process Interested consultants are invited to submit a technical proposal outlining methodology, schedule of work including timeframe, a proposal (budget) and an updated Curriculum Vitae. Bids should be sent no later than August 23rd, 2010

(digitally or hard copy) to:

APAMO 828 Coney Drive (3rd Floor), Belize City, Belize. Telefax: 501-223-7266; email: info@apamo.net.

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Consultancy for NGO Organizational Development Training

A. Background: APAMO with the support of PACT is implementing a project: “ SUPPORT FOR CAPACITY BUILDING FOR IMPROVED PROTECTED AREAS MANAGEMENT IN BELIZE”. The Project aims at strengthen institutional capacities of 7 Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) who co-manage protected areas in Belize. APAMO is seeking a consultant that will be able to conduct a 3-day training for the Board of Directors and staff of these 4 organizations in Organizational Development. The training is aimed at improving and strengthening the management expertise of non-governmental organizations managing protected areas. It is geared at improving the participants’ knowledge and skills on organizational strategic management and planning process, developing operational work plans and budgets to improve organizational effectiveness in accomplishing the organizations goals.

B. Objectives of the Consultancy: to equip the participants with the knowledge and skills in strategic management and planning processes and designing annual Operational Plans and budgets that will guide them to provide effective and daily management for their organizations and the protected areas.

C. Tasks of Consultancy:

• Prepare and deliver an Organizational Development Training Module that is skills-based and practical for 7 protected areas management organizations (APAMO members) in Belize

• Assist in the development and delivery of an Annual Operational Work plan and budget for the four organizations in relation to their Management Plan where one exists that best meets the priorities of the organizations, the Protected Areas and its stakeholders.

D. Expected Outputs 1. An Organizational Development Training Manual 2. An Organizational Development Training for each of the 7 organizations 3. A Report of the pre-training assessment and development training 4. Recommendations and input on a draft Operational Work plan and Budget for each of the 7

organizations

F. Time Frame: The assignment should not exceed 25 consultancy days. The trainings are expected to commence in the Month of October, 2010 and completed by December, 2010.

G. Qualification and Competencies: • A masters degree, in the field of administration and/or planning and management or in a relevant field • 5 or more years of experience in leading strategic planning processes and in developing organizational work plans and budgets • Knowledge and experience in conducting trainings for CBOs • Knowledge and experience of participatory approaches and facilitation H. Application process Interested consultants are invited to submit a technical and a financial proposal and an updated CV. For a more detailed Terms of Referencego to our website and questions regarding the consultancy contact the APAMO Project Manager. Bids should be sent no later than August 23rd, 2010

(digitally or hard copy) to:

APAMO 828 Coney Drive (3rd Floor), Belize City, Belize.

Telefax: 501-223-7266; email: info@apamo.net