Call for Applications — Development of Workbook for LGBTIQ+ CBOs

Organizational Development for Advancing Equal Rights of LGBTIQ+ People

Power of Pride is looking for a highly committed and capable consultant to assist in the development of a Workbook for LGBTIQ+ Community-based Organizations in Asia and Africa addressing the themes of working sustainably, building inclusive leadership and inculcating socio-political preparedness. This Terms of Reference details the Objectives, Scope of Work, Key Deliverables and Budget of this assignment. The deadline to submit an application is February 19, 2025.

About Power of Pride

Power of Pride (PoP) is an international development program, implemented by an alliance of COC Nederland, Pan Africa ILGA, and ILGA Asia. The program’s vision is to work towards diverse and inclusive societies where LGBTIQ+ people can participate to their full potential. LGBTIQ+ Community- Based Organizations (CBOs) are the molecules of our work under the Power of Pride program that runs across 22 countries in Asia and Africa. In order to harness important learnings on this crucial aspect of the program, a Community of Practice (CoP) on Organizational Development for Advancing Equal Rights of LGBTIQ+ People was launched in July 2024. The CoP is a convergence of LGBTQI+ experts and activists with great interest in the critical topic of development of LGBTQI+ Community-based organizations, with similar interest in advancing equal rights of LGBTIQ+ People.

Background and Context

LGBTIQ+ movements in Africa and Asia are doing groundbreaking and critical work – with increasingly restrained funding and structural support – and have been fundamental to the strengthening of civil societies in these regions. However, programs addressing organizational development, leadership and capacity strengthening have not kept pace with the evolving needs and specific challenges of LGBTIQ+ organizations. Keeping these realities in mind, the CoP on Organizational Development of LGBTQI+ people was set up by the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Working Group of Power of Pride as a learning platform, and responds to the following thematic areas answering learning questions as put forward by the CoP as follows:

1. Developing and Sustaining Inclusive Leadership: How can transformative leadership be fostered among under-represented groups in LGBTIQ+ CBOS, such as LBQ women, trans people, trans sex workers, and people living with disabilities?
2. Working Sustainably: What strategies can be employed to retain trained staff in LGBTIQ+ CBOs, and how can the various push-pull factors (in terms of resources and capacity) that affect staff retention be addressed?
3. Socio-Political Preparedness: How can LGBTIQ+ CBOs be better prepared for a crisis, particularly in relation to the anti-rights and anti-gender opposition and other emergencies?

This research and learning initiative aim to inclusively address these identified themes and the corresponding questions in the context of developing and fostering transformative and inclusive leadership amongst LGBTIQ+ organizations in Africa and Asia, while identifying strategies to understand and address staff attrition of LGBTIQ+ CBOs; and also, to better equip LGBTIQ+ CBOs to respond to anti-rights and anti-gender narratives and policies. It is widely known that linear understandings of leadership and organizational development often do not respond to the needs of LGBTIQ+ organizations. This study seeks to inform transformative and inclusive leadership, advocacy, resilience-building, and policy interventions.

Objectives

The members of the CoP, along with the PoP MEL Working Group, are co-developing a practical guide that aims to equip and support LGBTIQ+ organizations with the understanding, tools and frameworks to move the needle towards working sustainably, with inclusive leadership, in achieving socio-political preparedness. This practical guide, envisioned as a workbook, will be an organizational resource with structured exercises and practical strategies to address the needs of organizations. Moreover, it will help in developing systems leadership frameworks that provide insights to organizations for galvanizing diverse stakeholders around a common mission in order to facilitate the systemic change needed for sustainability. The result seeks to be a comprehensive workbook that provides useful pathways toward ethical responses for organizations facing the maelstrom of sustainable development and socio-political challenges, within the context of anti-gender and anti-rights narratives. The consultant will provide their research and writing expertise towards co-creating this practical guide, alongside the CoP members and the PoP MEL Working Group.

This Workbook will start with a premise of collective leadership: that shared accountability and engaging different perspectives in addressing complex socio-political challenges is something that we do better in collaboration. It will empower the communities it serves to co-build sustainable solutions and navigate systemic change together by providing tools and frameworks to build equitable leadership structures centered around values of co-creation, well-being and inclusivity.

The objectives of this consultancy role are to design research, draft, and produce a comprehensive and easy-to-use workbook that supports LGBTIQ+ community-based organizations in:

• Building and maintaining sustainable and inclusive organizational operations,
• Enhance organizational development (OD) practices,
• Strengthening institutional capacities for socio-political preparedness and wellbeing in face of anti-rights resistance.

Scope of Work

The scope of work of the Consultant includes but not limited to the following:

1. Definition

Research in the area of Organization Development in the participating countries of the PoP in Asia and Africa and the development of a final output in the form of a comprehensive Workbook on identified themes answering learning questions developed by the CoP.

2. Conduct Research

• Gather information through a desk review of most recent existing literature on best practices for organizational development and sustainability for LGBTIQ+ organizations.
• Conduct consultation with CoP and LGBTIQ+ community-based organizations to understand their challenges, needs, and priorities.
• Review existing resources, tools, and frameworks related to organizational development, social justice, and LGBTIQ+ rights.

3. Development of Workbook

• Organize research findings into a practical, user-friendly workbook format.
• Create tools, frameworks, and exercises that are actionable and relevant to the specific context of LGBTIQ+ organizations in Asia and Africa.
• Ensure that the workbook is culturally sensitive, accessible, and inclusive of diverse LGBTIQ+ experiences, voices and lived realities.

4. Collaboration and Consultation

• Collaborate and consult at various stages by engaging with the Community of Practice members to develop the workbook incorporating all feedback, inputs, and validations.
• Attending feedback sessions with LGBTIQ+ organizations to effectively collaborate with the CoP to ascertain the viability of the workbook.
• Coordinate with the MEL Working Group to make a work plan, set terms and deadlines and ensure smooth execution of the project.

5. Final Deliverables

• A complete, high-quality workbook that addresses the specific needs of LGBTIQ+ community-based organizations in advancing organizational development, sustainability, and socio-political preparedness.

6. Final Presentation

• Develop and deliver a final presentation to the CoP and other stakeholders to ensure that all members have a clear understanding of the key contents, topics, findings, organization of the workbook, and how to use it.

Key Deliverables

1. Dissemination Plan

A detailed dissemination plan and work plan in English indicating all milestones, key meetings and points of collaboration corresponding to the timeline put forth by the CoP and PoP MEL Group.

2. Desk Research Report

A desk research report in English on the findings from consultations, research, and review of existing resources, highlighting recommendations for the structure and content of the workbook.

3. Draft Workbook

A draft workbook in English with preliminary content, tools, and activities for discussion, inputs and feedback from the Community of Practice.

4. Final Workbook

• A finalized version of the workbook in English incorporating feedback from the Community of Practice.

5. Final Presentation

• Deliver a final presentation to the CoP members and other stakeholders to ensure that all members have a clear understanding of the key contents, topics, findings, organization of the workbook, and how to use it.

Note: Although the illustrative design of the Workbook is not expected from the consultant, however, if that expertise is made available for an additional budget amount by the consultant themselves, it will be considered a plus. Likewise, the consultant is not expected to provide translated versions of the Workbook. The MEL WG will ensure the availability of the Workbook in multiple languages.

Timeline

Profile and Eligibility: Individual, Group, or Firm

• Familiarity with LGBTIQ+ and diverse social justice movements’ landscape in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean.
• A proven track record in organizational development and capacity-building work, especially for LGBTQI+ organizations.
• Demonstrated expertise in LGBTIQ+ rights, movements, and research methodologies. Strong knowledge of the challenges and needs of LGBTQI+ organizations and communities, particularly in terms of sustainability and advocacy.
• Strong analytical skills, excellent writing and editing skills, with an ability to create user-friendly and accessible materials.
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders including the Community of Practice and work collaboratively in a community-driven process.
• Demonstrated experience in coordination & organization of virtual meetings that bring together multiple stakeholders
• Ability to work and produce materials in English. Working knowledge of French will be considered positively.

Budget
Consultant will be engaged from March to June 2025. Power of Pride is prepared to accept proposals with budgets up to a maximum of €6,000. A detailed budget must be presented as part of the proposal including costs for consultant hours, as well as activity, materials, administrative or any other costs. In-person data collection or travel is not expected for this assignment.

Application Requirements

• Applicants must be residing in Asia and/or Africa and be familiar with LGBTIQ+ rights situations and movements in these regions.
• A brief proposal outlining your suitability for this consultancy, approach to meeting deliverables, including methodology, work plan, timeline, and budget (4 pages maximum, Calibri 11 pt. font, single-spaced).
• CV detailing relevant qualifications and experiences; if a team of consultants/group/firm is applying please submit CVs of all team members.
• Samples of relevant previous works and or publications.

Application Process

Interested applicants should please submit all required application documents to mel@coc.nl by February, 19th2025.

For queries regarding the consultancy or application process, please contact [email protected]l or [email protected]

Termes de référence (TdR) pour la consultance – Développement d’un manuel pour les organisations communautaires LGBTIQ

Développement organisationnel pour la promotion de l’égalité des droits des personnes LGBTIQ

Power of Pride recherche un consultant hautement engagé et compétent pour contribuer au développement d’un Manuel de Travail destiné aux Organisations Communautaires LGBTIQ+ en Asie et en Afrique. Ce manuel abordera les thèmes suivants : travail durable, leadership inclusif et préparation socio-politique. Ces Termes de Référence détaillent les objectifs, la portée du travail, les livrables clés et le budget de cette mission. La date limite de soumission des candidatures est fixée au 19 février 2025.

À propos de Power of Pride

Power of Pride (PoP) est un programme de développement international mis en œuvre par une alliance composée de COC Nederland, Pan Africa ILGA et ILGA Asia. Ce programme vise à créer des sociétés diverses et inclusives où les personnes LGBTIQ+ peuvent participer pleinement à leur potentiel.

Les organisations communautaires LGBTIQ+ (CBOs) constituent les piliers du programme Power of Pride, déployé dans 22 pays en Asie et en Afrique.

Afin de capitaliser sur les enseignements clés de ce programme, une Communauté de Pratique (CoP) sur le Développement Organisationnel pour la Promotion des Droits Égaux des Personnes LGBTIQ+ a été lancée en juillet 2024. Cette CoP réunit des experts et activistes LGBTQI+ ayant un fort intérêt pour le développement des organisations communautaires LGBTQI+ et partageant un engagement commun pour l’égalité des droits des personnes LGBTIQ+.

Contexte et Justification

Les mouvements LGBTIQ+ en Afrique et en Asie jouent un rôle essentiel dans le renforcement de la société civile, malgré des financements et un soutien structurel de plus en plus limités. Toutefois, les programmes axés sur le développement organisationnel, le leadership et le renforcement des capacités n’ont pas évolué au même rythme que les besoins et défis spécifiques des organisations LGBTIQ+.

Tenant compte de cette réalité, la Communauté de Pratique sur le Développement Organisationnel des Personnes LGBTQI+ a été mise en place par le Groupe de Travail Suivi, Évaluation et Apprentissage (MEL) de Power of Pride en tant que plateforme d’apprentissage. Cette initiative aborde les thématiques suivantes:

●      Développer et soutenir un leadership inclusif : Comment favoriser un leadership transformationnel parmi les groupes sous-représentés des CBOs LGBTIQ+, tels que les femmes LBQ, les personnes trans, les travailleurs du sexe trans et les personnes en situation de handicap?

●      Travailler de manière durable : Quelles stratégies peuvent être mises en place pour retenir le personnel formédes organisations LGBTIQ+ et gérer les divers facteurs d’attrition et de rétention?

●      Préparation socio-politique : Comment les CBOs LGBTIQ+ peuvent-elles mieux se préparer aux crises, notamment face à l’opposition anti-droits et anti-genre ainsi qu’à d’autres urgences?

Cette initiative de recherche et d’apprentissage vise à:

●      Favoriser un leadership transformationnel et inclusif au sein des organisations LGBTIQ+.

●      Identifier des stratégies pour comprendre et gérer l’attrition du personnel.

●      Renforcer les capacités des CBOs pour répondre aux discours et politiques anti-droits et anti-genre.

Objectifs

Les membres de la CoP, en collaboration avec le Groupe de Travail MEL de PoP, co-développent un guide pratiquequi vise à fournir aux organisations LGBTIQ+ les outils et cadres nécessaires pour évoluer vers un travail durable, un leadership inclusif et une meilleure préparation socio-politique.

Ce guide, conçu comme un manuel de travail, constituera une ressource organisationnelle structurée contenant des exercices pratiques et des stratégies adaptées aux besoins des organisations.

Le consultant sélectionné apportera son expertise en recherche et rédaction pour co-créer ce manuel pratique, en collaboration avec les membres de la CoP et du Groupe de Travail MEL.

Portée des travaux

Le consultant devra accomplir les missions suivantes :

●      Recherche et définition

○      Mener des recherches sur le développement organisationnel dans les pays participants du programme PoP

○      Élaborer un manuel de travail répondant aux questions d’apprentissage définies par la CoP

●      Collecte de données

○      Effectuer une revue documentaire sur les meilleures pratiques en développement organisationnel et durabilité

○      Consulter la CoP et les organisations communautaires LGBTIQ+ pour identifier leurs défis et besoins

○      Analyser les outils et cadres existants liés au développement organisationnel et aux droits LGBTIQ+

●      Développement du manuel de travail

○      Organiser les résultats de recherche dans un format pratique et accessible

○      Concevoir des outils, cadres et exercices adaptés aux contextes des organisations LGBTIQ+

○      S’assurer que le manuel soit inclusif et représentatif des diverses expériences des communautés LGBTIQ+

●      Collaboration et validation

○      Travailler en étroite collaboration avec la CoP pour intégrer les retours et suggestions

○      Organiser des sessions de feedback avec les organisations LGBTIQ+

●      Présentation finale

○      Développer et présenter officiellement le manuel finalisé aux membres de la CoP et autres parties prenantes

Calendrier et responsabilités

Profil et éligibilité

●      Bonne connaissance des mouvements LGBTIQ+ et de justice sociale en Afrique, Asie et Caraïbes

●      Expérience en développement organisationnel et renforcement des capacités des organisations LGBTQI+

●      Expertise en droits LGBTIQ+ et méthodologies de recherche

●      Solides compétences analytiques, rédactionnelles et organisationnelles

●      Expérience avérée dans la coordination de réunions virtuelles réunissant divers acteurs

Budget et modalités de candidature

●      Durée : Mars à juin 2025

●      Budget maximum: 6 000 €

Dossier de candidature

●      Proposition méthodologique (4 pages max)

●      CV du consultant (ou de l’équipe si plusieurs consultants postulent)

●      Échantillons de travaux antérieurs

Date limite

●      19 février 2025

Contacts pour candidature et informations

●      Envoyer les candidatures à: mel@coc.nl

●      Pour toute question: mel@coc.nl ou[email protected]