Consultancy: AI Driven Capacity Building for Programme Design and Resource Mobilization Full Time NEW

Background

Nomadic Assistance for Peace and Development is implementing the 2026 phase of the DANIDA Civil Society Engagement Program, which focuses on strengthening institutional sustainability through Responsible Transition Planning (Output 2) and Learning & Visibility (Output 3).Under Output 2, NAPAD seeks to enhance its digital and innovation‑focused resource mobilization capacity by equipping staff with practical skills to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) responsibly in programme design, donor intelligence, and digital fundraising. The consultancy will support Activity 2.2, which commits to delivering two three‑days AI‑driven capacity‑building training for programme, resource mobilization, and MEAL staff.

Purpose of the Consultancy

To strengthen NAPAD’s technical positioning, competitiveness, and innovation readiness by training staff on responsible and practical use of AI tools for:

Proposal development
Donor intelligence and scanning
Digital fundraising
Innovation‑focused programme design
Ethical and responsible AI use (data protection, bias, transparency)
Objectives of the Training

The consultant will support NAPAD to achieve the following:

Enhance staff capacity to use AI tools for high‑quality, competitive proposal design.
Improve donor intelligence scanning through AI‑supported landscape analysis.
Strengthen capacity to design and run AI‑enhanced digital fundraising campaigns.
Build staff skills in responsible, ethical, and safe AI use, aligned with global standards.
Contribute to NAPAD’s institutional readiness for innovation‑focused global challenge funds, including those prioritizing AI in WASH, MCH/Nutrition, climate resilience, food security, and cross‑sectoral innovation.
Support the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for responsible and ethical AI use.
Scope of Work

The consultant will carry out the following tasks:

A. Pre‑Training Preparation

Conduct a rapid needs assessment with selected staff.
Review NAPAD’s fundraising tools, digital systems, and proposal workflows.
Develop a tailored training agenda curriculum aligned with DANIDA Output 2.
Deliverables: Training curriculum and schedule.

B. Training Delivery

Training modules will, at the least, include the following:

Introduction to AI for Development & Humanitarian Work
AI basics and applications
Role of AI in global funding trends
Relevance to emerging innovation‑focused calls
Responsible and Ethical AI Use
Data protection, privacy standards
Bias, transparency, verification
Human oversight and responsible decision‑making
Donor expectations on responsible AI usage
AI for Proposal Development

Developing concept notes
Drafting full proposals
Theory of Change modelling
Results frameworks
Budget narratives
Using AI to improve clarity, logic, and competitiveness
AI in Donor Intelligence & Landscape Scanning

Rapid donor mapping using AI tools
Automated opportunity scanning
Matching donor requirements to NAPAD strengths
Identifying innovation‑focused global challenges
AI for Digital Fundraising & Campaigns

Generating campaign content
A/B testing with AI
Developing fundraising visuals and messaging
Supporting NAPAD’s Global Giving and M‑Changa pathways
Developing SOPs for Responsible Use of AI

Ethical framework
Internal guidelines for proposal development
Approval procedures
AI use standards for MEAL, programme, and fundraising teams
Deliverables: 3 days training materials including slides and handouts.

C. Post‑Training Support

Coach a small AI Champion Group to support internal roll‑out.
Support drafting/validation of SOPs.
Provide templates, tools, and AI‑assisted workflows for staff.
Deliverables: AI‑assisted templates for (Proposal writing, Donor intelligence, Digital fundraising content), Training completion report including (Participant feedback (≥80% satisfaction required), Recommendations, Summary of learning outcomes, Photos).

Participant Staff Profile from whom A small champion group will be formed and coached

Programme staff
Resource mobilization team
MEAL team
Senior Management Team (for SOP approval)
Consultant Qualifications

Proven experience training NGOs on AI use in development or humanitarian contexts.
Strong background in resource mobilization, proposal design, and donor intelligence.
Demonstrated expertise in digital fundraising.
Knowledge of AI ethics, responsible AI, and data protection.
Strong facilitation and capacity‑building experience.
Ability to design practical templates, workflows, and SOPs.
Excellent communication and reporting skills.
Budget Category Alignment

Costs may include:

Consultancy fees
Training materials
Templates and tools development
How to apply
Applicants must submit the following:

Technical proposal
Training outline & methodology
CV/profiles of trainers
Financial proposal
Sample training materials or AI‑related SOPs
Please send your application to the following emails addresses: [email protected] , and cc [email protected] and [email protected]

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