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Background
American Friends Service (AFSC) is a Quaker organization that includes people of various faiths who are committed to social justice, peace, and humanitarian service. Guided by the Quaker belief in the divine light of each person, AFSC works with communities and partners worldwide to challenge unjust systems and promote lasting peace. AFSC has more than 100 years of experience building peace in communities worldwide and works in the following ways: bridging and convening, community organizing and civil society strengthening, advocacy, research, and analysis. It seeks to change situations and systems that lead to violence. Much of AFSC’s work includes support to opportunities for dialogue and capacity building led by the affected communities.
About the Somalia and South Sudan Programs.
In South Sudan, AFSC is implementing a Healing and Reconciliation Project from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2028. The project is implemented directly through two local partners and indirectly through 15 community- and faith-based organizations (C/FBOs). It targets peacebuilders, including youth- and women-led organizations, differently abled groups, and local community structures such as peace committees.
The program seeks to create safe spaces for peacebuilders to identify and heal trauma through counseling and structured capacity-building initiatives. Participants are trained in the Alternative to Violence Program (AVP) and Healing and Rebuilding Our Communities (HROC) methodologies to strengthen their ability to support communities in healing, forgiveness, mediation, and reconciliation processes. Additionally, the project facilitates community healing through cultural and social events that foster dialogue, rebuild trust, and promote sustainable peace. Implementation is taking place in Juba County (Rejaf, Juba, Munuki, and Lokiliri Payams), Mundri County (Mundri Payam), Mvolo County (Mvolo and Yeri Payams), and Jur River County (Kuajiena Payam).
In Somalia, AFSC is implementing a youth-led peacebuilding and social cohesion project aimed at strengthening the capacity of young people and community structures to prevent violence and promote peaceful coexistence in conflict-affected areas. The project creates safe spaces for dialogue and reconciliation by integrating psychosocial support and peace education to address the impacts of conflict and displacement. The program is being implemented in Mogadishu (Benadir Region), Kismayo (Jubaland), Bossaso (Puntland), and Dadaab Refugee Camp.
The program directly targets youth, women-led groups, marginalized communities, and key decision makers, while directly working with the community through dialogue forums, reconciliation initiatives, psychosocial support services, and social cohesion activities. In addition, it strengthens the institutional capacity of local partners through mentorship, safeguarding reinforcement, and organizational development support to ensure sustainable and locally led peacebuilding outcomes.
To sustain and expand these efforts, AFSC seeks to strengthen internal and partner capacity to identify funding opportunities and develop high‑quality, competitive proposals aligned with donor priorities.
Overall Objective
To strengthen participants’ skills in proposal writing for fundraising, enabling them to develop and submit strong, donor‑aligned proposals within AFSC’s thematic areas of Just Peace and Just Migration.
Specific Objectives
The objective of this training is to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills to:
Develop strong, coherent, and competitive proposals
Identify and respond to funding opportunities
Structure concept notes and full proposals effectively
Align project ideas with donor priorities
Apply Theory of Change thinking to design clear and results-oriented proposals
Strengthen collaboration in proposal development
Scope of Assignment
The consultant will be responsible for:
Training Design
Develop a tailored training curriculum
Ensure the training is practical, interactive, and results-oriented
Adapt content to participants with different levels of experience
Training Delivery
Deliver a 4-day interactive training
Use participatory methodologies such as:
group work
proposal drafting exercises
case studies
peer review sessions
Key Training Topics
The training should cover:
Introduction to fundraising and donor landscape
Understanding donor priorities and requirements
Proposal structure:
problem statement
objectives and results
activities and methodology
Introduction to Theory of Change:
understanding Theory of Change and its importance
linking problems, interventions, and expected outcomes
identifying assumptions and risks
using Theory of Change to strengthen proposal design
Logical frameworks
Budgeting basics
Writing strong concept notes
Common mistakes in proposal writing
Practical proposal development exercises
Training Outputs
The consultant is expected to deliver:
Training agenda and detailed session plan
Training materials (presentations, templates, examples)
Sample proposal templates or tools
Brief training report summarizing key outcomes and recommendations
Expected Outcomes
Participants demonstrate improved understanding of fundraising and proposal writing
Participants develop practical skills to prepare concept notes and proposals
Availability of tools, templates, and reference materials for future use
Improved capacity of AFSC teams and partners to respond to funding opportunities
Training report with recommendations for strengthening fundraising capacity
Applicants Requirement
Desired Qualifications:
AFSC is seeking a qualified, experienced, proactive, and dedicated expert with vast knowledge and experience in proposal writing.
The ideal candidate should have bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline e.g. social sciences, development studies, or any other related field. Masters will be an added advantage.
Proven experience in fundraising and winning proposals with international donors
Experience in peacebuilding, migration, or humanitarian programming
Proven experience in conducting capacity-building trainings for grassroots organizations,
Key skills and competencies
Strong track record in proposal development and donor engagement
Excellent facilitation and coaching skills
Ability to translate theory into practical application
Knowledge of major donor requirements (EU, UN, Foundations, etc.)
Strong communication and writing skills
How to apply
All interested applicants who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit their application including:
Cover letter and CV.
Technical proposal that summarizes understanding of TORs and methodology
Financial proposal indicating consultancy fee well broken down.
Three referees (one being on the most recent assignment.
The application should reach AFSC on or before 28th June 2026 at 5:00 pm EAT by email to:[email protected]