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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">  TERMS OF REFERENCE - FUNDRAISING CONSULTANCY</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Background:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Since 2010, Spark has built the civic and economic power of rural communities facing poverty in East Africa and West Africa. Spark's innovative Facilitated Collective Action Process (FCAP) strengthens citizen engagement and improves rural livelihoods to drive sustainable development. Through the FCAP, Spark Microgrants puts communities at the center of development, supporting them to find solutions to challenges, and increasing their control over the process. Facilitated village \"town-hall style\" weekly meetings are combined with a seed grant that enables citizens to launch a development project, practice self-organizing and empower them to make decisions about how to use resources for community benefit.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">In Uganda, Spark Microgrants has been working in partnership with Bulambuli district since 2021 to achieve “An empowered and self-sustaining community of Bulambuli district” using the FCAP model. </span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">To date, we have worked with a total of 170 communities, out of which, 108 completed the process and graduated leaving us with 6</span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">2 active communities.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">To effectively implement Spark Microgrants’ Uganda Strategic Plan and secure the long-term sustainability of its operations in Uganda, Spark Microgrants seeks the services of a qualified consultant to develop a comprehensive, Uganda-specific Resource Mobilization Strategy. The Strategy should reflect the current donor and funding environment in Uganda, including the evolving priorities of development and humanitarian partners, shifts in funding availability, and increasing emphasis on value-for-money, localization, and measurable results.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Objective:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">The objective of the consultancy is to develop a fundraising strategy and establish a clear overview of current and potential funding opportunities for Spark Microgrants in Uganda. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Specific Tasks:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Consult and work closely with the Uganda Country Director, to understand the organization’s vision, mission and areas of priority at the moment.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Conduct a structured review of Spark’s model to identify, assess, and prioritize funding opportunities that are well aligned with donor priorities, thematic interests, and funding criteria, and produce actionable recommendations to inform targeted fundraising and partnership strategies.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Identify and map potential donors and strategic partners in country , in line with the agreed Uganda strategy</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Facilitate introductions and where possible, participate in meetings between Spark leadership and priority donors and other key stakeholders</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Develop  evidence briefs, proposals, and presentations aimed at generating or responding to interest from in-country donors</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Deliverables: </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Updated donor landscape mapping, in line with strategic goals, including contact details and relevant context to support effective introduction and engagement planning</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Briefing materials, proposals, and presentations designed to generate interest and secure support from in-country donor representatives.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">A clear and practical fundraising strategy developed that identifies potential funding sources, outlines realistic fundraising approaches, and provides an actionable plan to mobilize resources to support the organization’s goals.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">At least one funding brief/proposal submitted </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Required education, experience and competencies: </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Advanced degree in Social Sciences, Marketing, Development, Planning, Business Administration, Communication, or a related field. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">At least 10 years of experience in the development sector - preferably on Community Driven Development, community mobilization and development … and proven experience and success in developing business models and mobilizing funds for civil society and international non-governmental organizations, knowledge and experience in community-led monitoring, humanitarian emergencies, global advocacy, and community research, strengthening community systems, building community capacities and strategic partnerships.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Proven track records of generating significant funding </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Experience and expertise in developing and maintaining good relationships with institutional donors or corporations.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Experience of working in multicultural contexts </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Strong analytical, strategic thinking and planning skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Proficiency in English.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Application process:</span></p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">A technical proposal (3 pages maximum) including;</span></li>\n</ol>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Understanding of the ToR</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">An outline of the methodological approach for the assignment</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">A proposed monthly activity schedule and with specific hours required</span></li>\n</ul>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">A budget specifying the daily rate of the consultant and the total number of days proposed for the consultant. All related costs such as the professional fees, communication and reporting costs among others, should be factored in the budge</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Submit a cover letter with an expression of interest</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">A curriculum vitae showing past and current experience relevant to the consultancy </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Three references and or reference letters. </span></li>\n</ol>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Other information </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Job Location: Remote</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Application Closing Date: Rolling Basis</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Follow the link to apply:</span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> Application: Submit your technical and financial proposals as one document through the link: </span><a href=\"https://sparkmicrogrants.bamboohr.com/careers/155\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">https://sparkmicrogrants.bamboohr.com/careers/155</span></a></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">The shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview at the end of the advertisement period to assess their suitability and understanding of the ToR. 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