Trainer-Consultant for Advanced Advocacy Training

Consultant Profile

• Proven experience (5+ years) in advocacy work within civil society, humanitarian, or development sectors in Ukraine and/or neighboring countries;
• Prior experience designing and delivering trainings for experienced or mid-senior level participants;
• Strong understanding of conflict-sensitive advocacy approaches;
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and writing skills;
• Ability to deliver training in English or Ukrainian.

Purpose

To engage an experienced Trainer-Consultant who will assess needs, design and deliver an interactive online training on advocacy for a group of experienced civil society professionals.

Scope of Work

The Trainer-Consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Preparation Phase:
• Develop a short needs assessment tool (e.g., online survey) to identify specific interests and gaps among training participants;
• Analyze survey responses and adjust training focus accordingly;
• Design an 8-hour online training program tailored for advanced-level practitioners;
• Develop training materials, presentations, case studies, and interactive exercises;
• Coordinate with DKH for scheduling and logistical arrangements.
• Delivery Phase:
• Facilitate an 8-hour online training session (may be split into 2 half-days or 1 full day). The sessions should be delivered no later than Sep 25, 2025.
• Ensure interactive facilitation, incorporating real-life advocacy challenges and examples relevant to the Ukrainian wartime context;
• Support peer learning and exchange among participants.
• Post-Training Phase:
• Collect and analyze participants' feedback;
• Submit a short report summarizing key takeaways, lessons learned, and recommendations for follow-up;
• Share all final materials and resources used during the training.

Expected Content (indicative, not exhaustive)

• Strategic advocacy approaches during conflict or protracted crises;
• Identifying and influencing key stakeholders (national and international);
• Power mapping and message framing;
• Ethical considerations and do-no-harm in advocacy, considering the Portection-related activities of DKH partners;
• Engaging media and digital platforms effectively;
• Collaboration with coalitions and networks;
• Monitoring and evaluating advocacy efforts.

Deliverables

• Advocacy training needs assessment tool and summary analysis;
• Detailed agenda and tailored training materials;
• Facilitation of a high-quality online training;
• Final report with recommendations and participant feedback analysis.

Timeline

The consultancy is expected to take place over a 4–6 week period between [August -September 2025]. The training should be delivered no later than September 25, 2025.