Trainer for the Network for Dialogue training sessions

Consultancy

An Introduction to KAICIID

The International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID) is a unique International Organization which brings together religious leaders, policymakers, and experts with the aim of finding common solutions to shared problems. Our vision is a world where there is respect, understanding, and cooperation among people, justice, peace and reconciliation, and an end to the abuse of religion to justify oppression, violence, and conflict.

We are a diverse team of dedicated professionals who deliver impactful results across the globe.

The KAICIID Programme Division

The primary objective of the Programme Division is to create the conditions, platforms and environment through which religious leaders and other actors, in particular policy makers, can engage in constructive dialogue, thus strengthening mutual understanding and respect.

The KAICIID Europe Region Programme

Within the KAICIID Programme Division, the Europe Region Programme leverages interreligious and intercultural dialogue to strengthen social cohesion and reconciliation across the 46 Council of Europe countries. We provide safe, dynamic spaces to address challenges related to identity, discrimination, and exclusion based on ethnic, cultural, and religious factors. Our goal is to build trust, promote understanding, and foster belonging, with a focus on marginalized groups, including religious and ethnic minorities, refugees, migrants, youth, and women from fragile contexts.

Through interreligious platforms, capacity-building, and grant-making, we empower individuals and communities, establish networks, and build coalitions that support fair and cohesive societies upholding human dignity. Launched in 2019, the Network for Dialogue (N4D) unites faith-based actors and dialogue practitioners across Europe to foster inclusive societies where refugees and migrants are valued. KAICIID provides N4D members with capacity-building in dialogue, supports grassroots initiatives, and facilitates knowledge exchange to enhance two-way integration policies and practices, embodying the ideal of “unity in diversity.”

Your Role: 

As an experienced trainer with expertise in supporting networks, you will assist Network for Dialogue (N4D) members in defining a clear mission, developing a strategic framework, refining operational priorities, and strengthening advocacy efforts for greater impact. Your role will also include improving knowledge management, particularly in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) frameworks.

Building on the results of the evaluation carried out in 2024, the goal of these capacity-building services is to support N4D members in aligning around a shared mission, refining their strategic direction, and enhancing both operational effectiveness and advocacy strategies. To achieve this, you will design and facilitate two capacity-building workshops focused on strategic planning, effective collaboration, and knowledge-sharing, ultimately strengthening the network’s long-term impact.

Expected outcomes:

Building on the results of the 2024 evaluation of the Network and following the recommendations of the management response, upon completing the two capacity-building workshops, the key expected outcomes include:

• The network elaborates a clear mission and vision statements;
• The network elaborates a common strategic plan for 2025-26;
• The network identifies data collection tools and methods;
• The network identifies mechanisms for internal decision-making and enhanced operational effectiveness;
• The network identifies strategic partners in support of the achievement of its long-term objectives;
• The network shows a stronger sense of its identity, added value and areas for impact.

Tasks:

• Familiarize with results of the 2024 external evaluation report and other relevant documents and build on its recommendations;
• Participate in one preparatory online meeting with the N4D coordinator and the Senior Programme Manager, Europe region;
• Design two in-person training workshops taking place respectively in April and June 2025, including the most suitable methodology and programme, for the group of 25 Network members;
• Perform, guide and facilitate two, in-person workshops lasting, respectively, 2.5 and 3 days aligned with the recommendations of the evaluation and the expected outcomes as described;
• Elaborate reports for each training workshop including recommendations on further follow-up.

Deliverables

1. An agenda for each of the two training workshops, including a description of the methodology.
2. A Strategic workplan (for the first training).
3. An action plan complemented by a map of roles and coordination mechanisms, including advocacy guidelines and mapping of key stakeholders and partners.
4. Reports on each training workshop.

Work plan:

• • • Preparation of the first training workshop, including the online meeting with the N4D Coordinator and the Europe region programme Senior Programme Manager: 5 days
    • Delivery of the first training workshop: 2.5 days
    • Reporting of the first training workshops: 3 days
    • Preparation of the second training workshop: 3 days
    • Delivery of the second training workshop: 3 days
    • Reporting of the second training workshops: 3 days
    • Revisions: 0.5 days

Total number of working days: 20

Our Ideal Candidate:

• At least 7 years of proven experience in designing and facilitating training sessions, particularly addressed to networks of individuals and/or civil society actors; building capacities of networks of individuals and/or civil society actors towards enhanced strategic planning, operational effectiveness and collaborative frameworks to improve impact, coherence and relevance of their actions.
• Proven experience in strategic planning, knowledge management, and monitoring and evaluation (MEL) frameworks.
• Proven facilitation skills and methodology design.
• Ability to use dialogical and participatory approaches as part of the training methodology.
• Advanced degree in social sciences, international relations, conflict resolution, organizational development, or a related field. Certification in facilitation or training methodologies is a plus.
• Proven experience of working with people of diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds.
• Knowledge and experience in working with humanitarian organizations. Specific experience in the migration sector and with faith-based actors will be considered an asset.
• Proficiency in English both spoken and written.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a multi-cultural environment.

Terms and Conditions:

The first training is scheduled to take place in the first week of April 2025. The consultant must be able to conduct all preparatory work prior to this date. The start of the assignment is planned for the second half of March 2025.

The exact timeline for the assignment will be established based on the completion of the recruitment process.

Costs for travelling accommodation and board for trainer for the in-person trainings will be covered by KAICIID.

Compensation:

The fee will be offered in accordance with KAICIID consultancy rates, depending on the experience and expertise of the selected candidate. Please kindly indicate your expected daily fee as indicated below.

The payment will be made in three instalments: 50% upon completion of the first training; 30% upon completion of the second training; 20% upon approval of the final report.

Location:

Home based & duty travel

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit:

1. A cover letter outlining their suitability for the role (10/100)

2. A CV highlighting relevant experience including daily fee (20/100)

3. A proposal of methodology and a draft training path building on the excerpts of the evaluation report of the N4D (40/100) (Click here to download the file).

4. A list of publications providing examples of similar undertakings together with up to three letters of support from beneficiaries proving the appreciation of the technical support received (30/100)

KAICIID is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply.

Deadline: 26 February 2025 (23:59; Lisbon Time)