Consultancy Opportunity: Storytelling and Gender-Responsive Training Assignment – Horizont3000

The consultancy issued by horizont3000 focuses on strengthening the capacity of partner organizations to document, analyze, and communicate “stories of change.” The assignment is embedded within a broader development framework that prioritizes gender equality, participatory learning, and effective communication for advocacy and reporting.

Overview of the Consultancy Assignment

This short-term consultancy is designed to improve how partner organizations capture and communicate evidence of impact from community-based interventions. The consultant will design and deliver a structured learning process that combines training, coaching, and feedback.

The assignment includes:

• A 4-hour interactive online training session
• Individual review and feedback on participant stories (up to 16 organizations)
• A 2.5-hour follow-up coaching session
• Development of supporting learning materials and tools

The overall aim is to strengthen organizational storytelling practices for learning, donor reporting, and advocacy purposes.

Purpose and Key Objectives

The consultancy places strong emphasis on ethical documentation and gender-responsive storytelling. It supports organizations in capturing meaningful narratives that reflect real change at community level.

Key objectives include:

• Identifying and documenting credible stories of change
• Strengthening participatory and ethical interview techniques
• Improving evidence collection and validation methods
• Enhancing writing skills for impact storytelling
• Integrating gender equality perspectives into documentation

A major focus is placed on highlighting women’s empowerment, gender equality outcomes, and inclusive engagement of men and boys in social change processes.

Scope of Work and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Gender Focal Point, the consultant will be responsible for designing and delivering a complete training package tailored to the needs of partner organizations.

Core responsibilities include:

• Developing a context-specific training methodology
• Preparing learning materials such as presentations, handouts, and case studies
• Customizing content for NGO realities in East Africa
• Facilitating interactive virtual training sessions
• Providing detailed feedback on participant-submitted stories
• Supporting practical exercises during the workshop
• Preparing a comprehensive training report

In addition, the consultant is expected to provide practical tools and templates that participants can continue using beyond the training.

Expected Deliverables

The consultancy requires both facilitation outputs and documentation products that ensure sustainability of learning.

Deliverables include:

• Full training package (PowerPoint slides, guides, and handouts)
• Delivery of a 4-hour training session and follow-up session
• Individual feedback on submitted stories from participants
• Training recordings uploaded to MS Teams or shared platforms
• Final report including evaluation findings and recommendations

These deliverables are intended to enhance institutional learning and strengthen long-term storytelling capacity.

Timeline and Implementation Schedule

The assignment follows a clear and time-bound implementation plan.

Key milestones include:

• Inception meeting to agree on methodology and tools
• Main training session scheduled for 28 July 2026
• Follow-up session scheduled for 6 August 2026
• Submission of final report within two weeks after completion

This structure ensures a focused delivery process with immediate application of learning.

Required Qualifications and Competencies

The consultancy seeks an experienced professional with strong expertise in communication, gender programming, and capacity building within the NGO sector.

Essential qualifications include:

• Proven experience in storytelling and development communication
• Demonstrated facilitation of gender-focused training sessions
• Experience working with NGOs or development organizations
• Ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences
• Strong virtual facilitation skills using platforms such as Zoom or MS Teams
• Fluency in English, with working knowledge of Kiswahili

Additional advantage is given to candidates with prior experience working in East Africa or similar development contexts.

Budget and Application Requirements

Applicants are required to submit both technical and financial proposals. The total budget for the assignment must not exceed 6,000,000 Uganda Shillings, inclusive of all taxes and related expenses.

Submission package includes:

• Technical proposal outlining methodology and approach
• Financial proposal with detailed cost breakdown
• Updated curriculum vitae
• Sample of previous work or storytelling portfolio
• List of professional references

Application Process and Contact Information

Interested consultants are required to submit their applications by email. Applications must be sent to:

Email: office_UGA@horizont3000.org

The application deadline is Friday, 10 July 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for an online interview scheduled for 16 July 2026. Successful applicants will enter into a formal consultancy agreement prior to commencement.

Evaluation Criteria

Applications will be assessed through a competitive selection process based on:

• Technical proposal quality and relevance (40%)
• Financial proposal competitiveness (30%)
• Professional qualifications and experience (20%)
• Quality of portfolio and past work samples (10%)

Only candidates meeting the required competencies will be contacted.

Conclusion

This consultancy offered by horizont3000 represents a targeted investment in strengthening storytelling and documentation capacity within development organizations. By equipping partners with practical tools and ethical frameworks for capturing stories of change, the assignment contributes to improved learning, accountability, and advocacy across gender and development programming contexts.

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