Category: Press Release

  • Call For EOI-Develop a Documentary Highlighting Women Coffee Farmer’s Empowerment and Transformation Through Cooperatives

    About This Assignment:

    Food Rights Alliance is looking for a documentarian to develop a documentary highlighting women coffee farmers’ empowerment and transformation through cooperatives. The documentary, part of the ReCoP (Building Resilience of Women in the Coffee Value Chain) project, will explore success stories, experiences, and transformations of women within cooperatives and group engagements. The documented experiences will serve as an advocacy tool for continued stakeholder engagement in promoting women’s leadership, fair access to resources, and a more inclusive coffee value chain in Uganda.

    Objectives of Assignment:

    To produce a documentary highlighting the empowerment and transformation of Women Coffee Farmers through coffee cooperatives and organized groups.

    Specifically, the assignment seeks to;

    1. Showcase success stories, experiences, and transformations of women within the cooperatives and group engagements.
    2. To advocate for stakeholder support in promoting women’s leadership, equal access to resources, and a more inclusive coffee value chain in Uganda.

    Information needed while submitting an expression of interest includes;

    1. Letter of interest.

    2. Technical proposal (clearly showing the methodology, plan of action, and interpretation of Terms of Reference).

    3. Active links of previous documentaries developed.

    4. Any other innovations/suggestions related to this assignment. 

    5. Financial Proposal for the undertaking of the assignment.

    6. Detailed profile of the applicant, indicative of previous relevant experience.

    7. Narration of the relevance of different teams on the assignment.

    Download a copy of the TORs here: TORs ReCoP Documentary

    Submission of the Proposal:

    Only complete bids submitted by mail will be considered.

  • Call for EOI – Good Food for Cities Advocacy Strategy Development

    Call for EOI – Good Food for Cities Advocacy Strategy Development

    Introduction and Background

    The Food Rights Alliance (FRA), in partnership with Rikolto, is implementing the 5-year Good Food for Cities (GF4Cs) project in Mbale and Kampala. This initiative aims to promote sustainable, equitable, and healthy food systems in city regions by supporting policy and practice changes. The GF4Cs project adopts a food systems approach to deliver co-benefits in human health, regenerative and low-carbon food systems, and a fair share for all actors in the food chain, including smallholder farmers. Through this approach, the project seeks to build local coalitions of businesses, consumers, local authorities, and other food system actors to transform urban food environments. This transformation aims to improve the consumption of healthy, sustainable, and nutritious food by all citizens, utilizing a 3-tier approach that encompasses production, inclusive markets, and an enabling environment.

    FRA contributes to Result 3, which focuses on creating an enabling policy, financial, and normative environment at local, national, and international levels to incentivize healthy, sustainable, and nutritious diets in East African cities. To achieve this, FRA intends to develop an Advocacy Strategy that defines and mainstreams policy advocacy interventions, messages, and outcomes. The strategy aims to enhance sustainable, healthy, and nutritious diets in Mbale and Kampala cities. It will serve as a guiding framework to clarify FRA’s audience for change and inform strategic advocacy efforts.

    See details of the TORs in this Link: https://fra.ug/vefeput/2024/11/2024-TORs-for-GF4Cs-Advocacy-Strategy-final.pdf or 

    Interested and qualified candidates should their expression of interest by submitting the following:

    1. Fill out the Expression of Interest Template (clearly showing methodology, plan of action, and interpretation of terms of reference).  
    2. Curriculum Vitae of the applicant. 

    Please quote “Advocacy Strategy for the Food Smart Cities Project – in the subject line.

    Letters of Expression of Interest should be emailed to fra@frauganda.org by Wednesday 27th November 2024 at 5.00 P.M. EAT.

  • Call for EOI – RETHINKING FRA’s BUSINESS TRAJECTORY

    Call for EOI – RETHINKING FRA’s BUSINESS TRAJECTORY

    About the Assignment

    Close to 25 years now, FRA has established itself as a champion advocating for the right to adequate food for all in Uganda and beyond. In this regard, FRA has fostered meaningful partnerships and driving impactful initiatives. However, the dynamic landscape of the development sector, coupled with the evolving context around food and nutrition as a development and human rights issue FRA sells, demands a strategic re-evaluation of the organization’s trajectory. To proactively address this, FRA is convening a two-day thought process meeting. This will bring together its founders, Board of Directors, management, and key stakeholders operating in the environment where FRA trades. The thought process meeting aims at taking stock of FRA’s journey from her philosophical point of view, the current operation, and projecting it into the future. It is designed for participating stakeholders to collectively chart a new course for the organization’s future growth and sustainability. This thought process meeting will facilitate a thorough self-assessment, allowing FRA to rediscover its strengths, confront its weaknesses, and capitalize on emerging opportunities. By doing so, the organization will emerge revitalized, equipped with a refreshed vision and a robust strategy to inform its future programs, remain relevant and competitive in the fast-changing context.

    Objectives of the Assignment

    Specifically, this assignment will require the facilitator;

    • To design appropriate tools that will creatively extract the most honest and deeply thought ideas from the participants.
    • Exploit creative methods of facilitating the thought process in a more practical and strategic manner.
    • Document the generated ideas in the most structured way to competitively give the organization a strategic outlook.

    Information needed while submitting expression of interest includes;

    1. Letter of interest in regard to the TORs in this link: TORs for Rethinking FRA’S Business Trajectory pdf
    2. Fill the Technical proposal (clearly showing the methodology, plan of action and interpretation of the TORs). Access the template from the link: https://fra.ug/vefeput/2024/07/Rodden-berry-FRA-Expression-of-Interest.docx
    3. Any comments/suggestions in relation to this consultancy
    4. Detailed profile of the applicant, indicative of previous relevant experience.

    Statement Of Safeguarding:

    According to FRA’s organizational value of accountability, it is our policy to safeguard all individuals involved in FRA’s work against risks of exploitation and abuse. FRA will not tolerate exploitative or abusive behaviors by anyone associated with the implementation of FRA’s work.

    Submission of proposal

    Interested consultants (individuals and firms) with experience in executing similar assignments are invited to submit their expression of interest/bids by 18th July 2024 at 5.00 P.M EAT. Please quote “FRA thought process meeting to Rethink FRA’s business trajectory – on the subject line addressed to; Executive Director Email: fra@fra.ug. Only complete bids submitted by mail will be considered.

  • Call for EOI – Developing An Audio-Visual Documentary for Women in the Agri-Food System

    Call for EOI – Developing An Audio-Visual Documentary for Women in the Agri-Food System

    About the Assignment

    Globally, women play a vital role in agriculture worldwide, making up approximately 43% of the global agricultural labor force (FAO, 2018). This trend is even more pronounced in Africa, where women constitute nearly half of the farmers and provide over 70% of the agricultural labor force (AWLO, 2020). Additionally, women greatly contribute to the agri-food system beyond provision of labor.

    In Uganda, several women have greatly engaged in agribusiness and value addition, engaging in both small-scale and larger commercial agricultural enterprises, even venturing into male-dominated business. For instance, over 40% of fish farmers in Uganda are female, a sector that was traditionally male-dominated. This shift demonstrates the significant impact women are making in traditionally male-dominated sectors, contributing to increased agri-food system growth and economic development. Despite their efforts, women’s contributions beyond labor provision in agriculture remain largely unrecognized. In addition, women bear the greatest impact of food insecurity and malnutrition despite being the primary food producers. Further, women in various value chains face different context specific challenges, which have remained pertinent due to lack of context-specific interventions. Despite the challenges, women have the potential and power to contribute to the reduction of hunger and malnutrition, within the roles played at the various nodes of the agricultural value chain.

    Hence, as a strategy to amplify women’s contribution to addressing hunger and malnutrition in Uganda, FRA is organizing to develop an audio-visual documentary under the theme, “The hand that feeds the world”. The documentary is aimed at showcasing the pivotal role of women in the agri-food system, their contributions to various agricultural value chains and their impact on agri-food system development. The documentary will also aim to amplify the voice and power of women in addressing hunger and malnutrition in communities while addressing the context-specific challenges they face in various value chains.  By highlighting their achievements and aspirations, the documentary will influence stakeholder responsiveness as well as mobilize support for policy reforms and investments that address gender inequalities in agriculture, fostering solidarity and collective action for a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable agri-food system.

    Objectives of the assignment:

    The overall objective of this assignment is to produce a documentary film featuring the stories and experiences of women in Uganda’s Agri-food system, showcasing in contribution to addressing hunger and malnutrition in communities. Specifically, the assignment seeks to;                                                                                              

    • Showcase success stories and lessons that illustrate the powerful hand of women in feeding communities.
    • Document and celebrate the achievements of women in the Agri-food systems.
    • Amplify women’s voices on the context-specific challenges they face and actions for their increased engagement in the agri-food system.

    Expected Deliverables:

    • An Inception report consisting of a detailed script and storyboard for the documentary approved by FRA before filming begins.
    • A 15-30-minute documentary film in HD format with English subtitles showcasing success stories and experiences of women in Uganda’s agrifood system, highlighting their potential, achievements, and contributions.
    • A short version of the documentary (3-5 minutes) for social media and online platforms.
    • A written report summarizing the key findings, lessons learned, and recommendations from the documentary production process.

    Contents of the bid

    Information needed while submitting expression of interest includes;

    1. Letter of interest in regard to the TORs in this link: ToRs for Audio Visual Documentary on Women’s Experiences in the Agri FS.pdf
    2. Fill the Technical proposal (clearly showing the methodology, plan of action and interpretation of the TORs). Access the template from the link: Expression of Interest-Template.docx 
    3. Any comments/suggestions in relation to this consultancy
    4. Detailed profile of the applicant, indicative of previous relevant experience.

    Statement Of Safeguarding:

    According to FRA’s organizational value of accountability, it is our policy to safeguard all individuals involved in FRA’s work against risks of exploitation and abuse. FRA will not tolerate exploitative or abusive behaviors by anyone associated with the implementation of FRA’s work.

    Submission of proposal

    Interested consultants (individuals and firms) with experience in executing similar assignments are invited to submit their expression of interest/bids by  19th July 2024 with the subject field Documentary for Women in the Agri-food System addressed to; Executive Director Email: fra@fra.ug. Only complete bids submitted by mail will be considered.

  • PRIVILEDGED: FRA Meets the USAID Mission Director at National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) in Namulonge

    PRIVILEDGED: FRA Meets the USAID Mission Director at National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) in Namulonge

    On 24th June, 2024, Food Rights Alliance (FRA) with other stakeholders was privileged of participating in the USAID Mission Director’s visit to the National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO at NACRRI Golf Course Grounds. The event, supported by the Feed the Future ISS Activity, provided a platform for FRA to showcase the key achievements of the Joint Advocacy on Aflatoxin Control (JAAC) Campaign.

    Agnes Kirabo, Executive Director of FRA, highlighted the organization’s strategic efforts to address aflatoxin issues in Uganda. These efforts include collaborative stakeholder engagement, influencing policy processes, and civic consciousness-building. Since the launch of the JAAC campaign three months ago, FRA has secured commitments from various state and non-state actors to achieve an aflatoxin-free agri-food system.

    FRA’s role in the campaign is to facilitate access to evidence-based information on aflatoxin risks and opportunities, promote best practices for management and control, and work with strategic partners towards a food and feed sector that meets minimum aflatoxin standards in Uganda.

    The session concluded with a symbolic gesture, as the USAID Mission Director Uganda, Ms. Daniele Nyirandutiye, kicked the ‘Aflatoxin Ball,’ signifying a commitment to eradicate aflatoxin from Uganda. This gesture marked a significant milestone in the fight against aflatoxin contamination, demonstrating the collective resolve to ensure food security and safety in the country.

    The event reinforced the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing aflatoxin contamination. FRA’s partnership with USAID, Feed the Future ISS Activity, and other stakeholders has been instrumental in driving progress in the JAAC campaign. As the campaign continues to gain momentum, it is clear that a coordinated approach is essential in achieving an aflatoxin-free agri-food system in Uganda.

    By Lucky Brian Wamboka

    Head of Program quality and Partnerships

  • UGANDA’S FOOD SAFETY NET: ARE WE READY FOR THE UNEXPECTED?

    UGANDA’S FOOD SAFETY NET: ARE WE READY FOR THE UNEXPECTED?

    Uganda’s food safety landscape is plagued by alarming statistics, with 1.3 million cases of foodborne illnesses reported annually, resulting in significant economic losses and health risks. As the world marks World Food Safety Day, Uganda must confront its food safety challenges and prepare for the unexpected.

    Until recent years, food safety and quality have not been prioritized in policy agendas in Uganda and Africa at large, in favor of strategies for increased production and productivity to combat food insecurity. As a result, while food has become largely available and accessible on markets, it remains unsafe for consumption. Food safety risks in Uganda have not only posed significant threats to the health of the population, but also the competitiveness of agricultural commodities, which are the foundations of inclusive growth and sustainable development in the country.

    Today, Uganda registers 1.3 million cases of foodborne illnesses annually, which account for 14% of all cases treated (MoH). In addition, the country suffers a loss of USD 77 million on treatment of 3700 cases of aflatoxin-induced cancer cases (FAO). This is because up to 65% of Ugandan maize contains aflatoxin levels above the Ugandan maximum limit of 10 ppb for total aflatoxins (PACA), which has led to its repeated rejection on regional markets like Kenya and South Sudan. As a result, aflatoxins cause USD 7.48 Million decline in export value, which accounts for a 45% reduction in total agricultural exports and a 0.26% reduction in economic growth. Uganda’s fruits and vegetables also register high contamination rates from the use of contaminated water and direct application of chemicals after harvest. Currently, over 82% of vegetables and fruits in markets contain carbamates (Rikolto, 2021).

    See the details of this paper from the link: https://fra.ug/vefeput/2024/06/World-Food-Safety-Day-statement-2024.pdf

    Additionally, the country loses USD 577 million annually as a result of about 3700 aflatoxin-induced liver cancer cases. (https://www.fao.org/uganda/news/detail-events/fr/c/1628194/). These are just a pinch of Aflatoxin impacts on both the health and the economy of Uganda. Partially it’s because we as Ugandans have not done enough together with responsible stakeholders. Although much emphasis has been put on the science of Aflatoxins which has made it difficult to understand, there’s a need to understand there are several contributing factors for the rising cases of aflatoxins in Uganda i.e;

    The moral decay of society contributes to increased cases of Aflatoxins: Adherence to existing standards is still an enormous challenge. Some actors, knowing the Aflatoxin concern, still chose to for example harvest maize before drying properly and do not take time to dry it while at the stores. Actually, middlemen have resorted to buying maize directly from the garden before fully drying. Farmers are given quick cash as long as they accept a reduction in the amount they are paid per kilogram to save them from the burden of drying. Unfortunately, middlemen do not equally take time to dry the maize and other grains properly so as not to reduce weight but well knowing that storing improper dried products may provide a favourable environment for mycotoxins. The responsible ministries and enforcement agencies need to rise up to the occasion otherwise a lot is still being done.

    Aflatoxins and poverty Inseparable: Looking at Schools, parents that do not have money deliver maize flour and groundnut paste to schools in exchange for payment of school dues. Many of these parents harvest undried products, and while at school, some schools do not invest enough in storage facilities so you find a number of them leaking, etc. which creates room for the growth and emergence of mycotoxins. Looking at consumption, it’s commonly the poor that prefer cheaper groundnut paste, maize and other flours, people would prefer paying less. The majority of the cheaply sold groundnut paste and flours are stored in markets for months and then sold cheaply. Sadly, each day, the seller simply tops up on the left paste to fill in the newly processed one. We need to stand up to the occasion and ensure the enforcement of existing regulations. 

    Population growth rate an immediate relative to the rising aflatoxin cases: The current Ugandan population is a 48million people which grew by almost 3% from last year’s population as per the World Bank, This has resulted in increased demand for locally produced foods especially grains and their products and definitely. Unfortunately, many farmers do not have the patience to wait for the proper drying of their grains backed up by poor storage. This increased demand has also resulted in mushrooming unlicensed, unmonitored and uncontrolled processing facilities which are unfortunately breeding places for aflatoxins. A visit to many processing facilities in Kisenyi a Kampala suburb would shock you.

    Much as we have each one contributed to the rising aflatoxins and related cases, we can do a number of things that range from localized awareness of aflatoxins and their effects, fight Corruption, embezzlement of funds intended to support farmer, put in place adequate enforcement of standards by required bodies, revision of Non Trade Barriers for example trucks of maize and other grains spend weeks at border points amidst poor storage and rainy weather, this needs urgent revision, government needs to set up and enforce a Quality Management Systems, involving farmers, handlers and traders strongly recommended for effective control of Aflatoxins, encourage Good Agricultural Practices, Good Storage Practices, Good Hygienic Practices, Good manufacturing Practices, set up a consumer protection law in Uganda because eexisting regulations have left the consumers helpless, especially at a time when there is increasing cases of aflatoxin related liver cancer cases, Capacity building of the actors to address the institutional regulatory gaps.

    Food Rights Alliance

  • Call for EOI – Capacity Building Session for Staff and Members Knowledge Management

    Call for EOI – Capacity Building Session for Staff and Members Knowledge Management

    Introduction and Background

    Food Rights Alliance (FRA) is a coalition of over 40 members comprised of local and international NGOs working on issues of agriculture, food and nutrition security at household, community, and national levels. FRA envisions a “World free from hunger and malnutrition” and promotes sustainable access and consumption of adequate, safe, and healthy diets for all.  The Alliance achieves its mission by building a formidable and diverse network of members and stakeholders that influence policy and practice at different levels; profiling and engaging champions on critical issues on the realization of the right to adequate food, and equipping stakeholders with credible knowledge and information to flag the right to food agenda in policy and practice. FRA contributes to democracy and good governance by upholding the key tenets of participatory democracy; inclusiveness, responsiveness, consciousness, mutual accountability, collective action, and participation in decision-making. The Alliance organises civil society into issue-focused influencing groupings and enhances collective planning, knowledge and information sharing, and collective action.

    Food Rights Alliance (FRA) is implementing a two-year Democratizing Africa through a Just and inclusive Agri-food System (DAAS) project with support from the Open Society Foundations (OSF). The project is being implemented in Uganda with activities at the East African Community and continental level. The goal is to Advance Equity and Justice in Africa’s Agrifood system by addressing injustices, low civic consciousness, and strengthening policy, legal, and institutional frameworks to provide justice and equity to vulnerable actors. This will be achieved through Connecting struggles; Organizing Farmers; Evidence-based advocacy; Community Advocacy Empowerment; Support access to legal aid for the marginalized.

    Rationale of the Assignment

    Organizations today are operating in a dynamic and complex development landscape where knowledge and information are essential assets for achieving their mission and goals. It is important for an organization to have a robust KM system for responding effectively to changing contexts, trends and priorities for continued relevance and impact in the face of complex development challenges.

    Knowledge Management (KM) is crucial not only for organizations to leverage their knowledge and expertise, enhance program delivery but also to better understand how to improve its resource mobilization efforts. This requires effective implementation of KM practices like documentation, knowledge sharing, mentorship are critical for improved organizational operations and impact. This enhances capacity of the organization, knowledge mapping among others leading to better program delivery and innovation. It also fosters a culture of continuous learning and improvement more so encouraging sharing of best practices, promoting transparency and accountability resulting in credibility and trust among stakeholders. Further, KM supports evidence-based decision-making and strategic planning enabling organizations to make informed decisions and drive strategic direction.

    By investing in KM, organizations like Food Rights Alliance (FRA) can harness the power of knowledge to drive innovation, improvement and competitiveness to ultimately sustain its agenda. Against this background, FRA is planning to conduct a capacity building sessions for FRA staff and Members on Knowledge management.

    Objectives of the Assignment

    The overall objective of this assignment is to facilitate the training of FRA staff and members aimed at enhancing their capacity in Knowledge Management (KM) for improved program delivery and resource mobilization efforts. Specifically, the assignment seeks to;                                                                                                                                

    • Equip FRA staff and members with effective KM practices for enhanced organizational learning, innovation and impact.
    • Identify gaps, challenges and opportunities for strengthened knowledge management system of the Alliance.
    • Explore KM strategies that can be leveraged for improved fundraising and partnership development.

    Deliverables

    • Approved training program and working schedule highlighting key topics to be covered
    • PowerPoint presentation and Final training report.

    Time Span

    The assignment will be completed in two working days. One (1) day for preparation, one (1) day for the actual delivery of the training.

    Competences, Experiences and Qualifications

    • At least a Master’s degree in Knowledge Management, Information Science or related fields
    • Minimum three (3) years of professional experience in a field related to Knowledge Management, capacity building, and training.
    • A track record of undertaking similar assignments with competent organizations.
    • Proven skills in capacity building of local NGOs, with experience providing trainings on the above-mentioned topics.
    • Excellent communication and facilitation skills, distinct but moderate and enabling rather than imposing.

    Work plan

    Activity

    Deliverables

    Timeframe

    Responsible Person

    Development of TORs

    Terms of Reference

    23rd May, 2024

    FRA

    Submission of EOI

    Letter of EOI; Financial Proposals

    30th May 2024

    Applicants

    Identification and

    Recruitment of consultant

    List of Expressions of Interest

    31st May,2024

    FRA

    Contracting the Consultant

    Signed contract

    4th June, 2024

    FRA and Consultant

    Conducting the training in KM for FRA staff and board

    Inception report, presentations and training report

    6th June, 2024

    Consultant

    Contents of the bid

    Information needed while submitting expression of interest includes;

    1. Letter of interest in regard to the TORs in this link: ToRs for the Capacity Building Session on Knowledege Management-final.pdf
    2. Fill the Technical proposal (clearly showing the methodology, plan of action and interpretation of the TORs). Access the template from the link: Expression of Interest-Template.docx 
    3. Any comments/suggestions in relation to this consultancy
    4. Detailed profile of the applicant, indicative of previous relevant experience.

    Statement Of Safeguarding:

    According to FRA’s organizational value of accountability, it is our policy to safeguard all individuals involved in FRA’s work against risks of exploitation and abuse. FRA will not tolerate exploitative or abusive behaviors by anyone associated with the implementation of FRA’s work.

    Submission of proposal

    Interested consultants (individuals and firms) with experience in executing similar assignments are invited to submit their expression of interest/bids by 30th May, 2024 with the subject field “Expression of Interest – Knowledge Management Training for FRA Board and Staff” addressed to; Executive Director Email: fra@fra.ug. Only complete bids submitted by mail will be considered.

  • Call for EOI – Resource Mobilization Training for FRA Staff and Board Members

    Call for EOI – Resource Mobilization Training for FRA Staff and Board Members

    Introduction and Background

    Food Rights Alliance (FRA) is a coalition of over 40 members comprised of local and international NGOs working on issues of agriculture, food and nutrition security at household, community, and national levels. FRA envisions a “World free from hunger and malnutrition” and works to promote sustainable access and consumption of adequate, safe, and healthy diets for all.  The Alliance achieves her mission through building a formidable and diverse network of members and stakeholders that influence policy and practice at different levels; profiling and engaging champions on critical issues on the realization of the right to adequate food, and equipping stakeholders with credible knowledge and information to flag the right to food agenda in policy and practice. FRA contributes to democracy and good governance by upholding the key tenets of participatory democracy; inclusiveness, responsiveness, consciousness, mutual accountability, collective action, and participation in decision-making. The Alliance organizes civil society into issue-focused influencing groupings and enhances collective planning, knowledge and information sharing, and collective action.

    FRA is implementing a One-year Rodden Berry project (+1 Global Fund) that is dedicated to fostering locally-led change in the Global South. Through a unique “network of networks” approach, the Fund works alongside renowned organizations to identify and empower impactful changemakers operating within vulnerable communities that have historically lacked support. By uniting philanthropists, foundations, and partners, the Fund champions the belief that sustainable change originates from grassroots initiatives This project under the umbrella of Food Rights Alliance (FRA) contributes specifically to Pillar 4, Outcome 4, which concentrates on enhancing the governance and operational systems of FRA. This objective aims to bolster program quality management and delivery mechanisms, ensuring that initiatives are effectively implemented to achieve desired outcomes.

    Rationale for the assignment

    Food Rights Alliance (FRA) recognizes resource mobilization as a lifeline activity critical for its long-term sustainability and impact. Like most of the non-profit organizations, the Alliance depends on external sources of funding to run their projects which might negatively impact on its long-term aspirations. In many Civil Society Organizations, fundraising is mainly carried out by the top management and many boards are not aware of their role in resource mobilization.

    Resource mobilization demands significant time and skills to secure financial and non-financial resources from diverse sources. While FRA has successfully secured project funding, it struggles to access institutional funding, crucial for strengthening its organizational capacity, resilience, and autonomy. This challenge stems partly from limited organizational capacities, including inadequate skills and strategies to diversify funding sources. To address this challenge, FRA aims to strengthen its capacity to attract funding with special focus on institutional funding by enhancing its resource mobilization capabilities, governance systems, and strategic partnerships. This will enable FRA to diversify its funding base, reduce dependence on project funding, and build a robust organization capable of driving sustainable change in the food systems sector.

    It is against this background that FRA with the support of the Rodden Berry Foundation is planning to conduct a resource mobilization training to build its institutional capacity to enable the Alliance tap into institutional funding opportunities for a stable financial foundation and amplify its impact in promoting its agenda on the right to adequate food for all.

    Objectives of the assignment

    The overall objective of the training is to equip the Board and staff with the requisite knowledge and skills in raising and managing financial and non-financial resources to enhance organizational sustainability.

    Specifically, the training seeks to;

    1. Undertake an organizational capacity assessment on resource mobilization to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats that might affect its sustainability.
    2. Equip the Board and Staff with effective grant proposal writing skills.
    3. Enable staff and the Board to develop a powerful capacity statement that effectively communicates FRA’s value, capabilities and impact to potential donors, partners and stakeholders.

    Deliverables

    The consultant is expected to produce the following deliverables;

    • Approved training program and working schedule highlighting key topics to be covered
    • PowerPoint presentation and Final training report

    Time frame

    The assignment will be completed in two working days. One (1) day for preparation, one (1) day for the actual delivery of the training.

    Competences, experiences and qualifications

    • MA in Public Administration and Management, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Bachelor of Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Bachelor of Commerce majoring in finance and Accounting and related fields.
    • Minimum five (5) years of professional experience in a field related capacity building and training – A track record of undertaking similar assignments with competent organizations.
    • Proven skills in capacity building of local NGOs, with experience providing trainings on the above-mentioned topics.
    • Excellent communication and facilitation skills, distinct but moderate and enabling rather than imposing.
    • Experience in working with NGOs and CSOs is an advantage

    Work plan

    Activity

    Deliverables

    Timeframe

    Responsible Person

    Development of TORs

    Terms of Reference

    23rd May, 2024

    FRA

    Submission of EOI

    Letter of EOI; Financial Proposals

    30th May 2024

    Applicants

    Identification and

    Recruitment of consultant

    List of Expressions of Interest

    31st May 2024

    FRA

    Contracting the Consultant

    Signed contract

    4th June, 2024

    FRA and Consultant

    Conducting the training in fundraising for FRA staff and board

    Inception report, presentations and training report

    5th June, 2024

    Consultant

    Contents of the bid

    Information needed while submitting expression of interest includes;

    1. Letter of interest in regard to the TORs in this link: ToRs for the Resource Mobilization Training-final.pdf
    2. Fill the Technical proposal (clearly showing the methodology, plan of action and interpretation of the TORs). Access the template from the link: https://fra.ug/vefeput/2024/03/Expression-of-Interest-Template.docx
    3. Any comments/suggestions in relation to this consultancy
    4. Detailed profile of the applicant, indicative of previous relevant experience.

     Statement Of Safeguarding:

    According to FRA’s organizational value of accountability, it is our policy to safeguard all individuals involved in FRA’s work against risks of exploitation and abuse. FRA will not tolerate exploitative or abusive behaviors by anyone associated with the implementation of FRA’s work.

    Submission of proposal

    Interested consultants (individuals and firms) with experience in executing similar assignments are invited to submit their expression of interest/bids by 30th May, 2024 with the subject field “Expression of Interest – Resource Mobilization Training for FRA Board and Staff” addressed to; Executive Director Email: fra@fra.ug. Only complete bids submitted by mail will be considered.

  • CALL FOR EOI: Creating a nutrition planning and programming training manual for planners and economists.

    CALL FOR EOI: Creating a nutrition planning and programming training manual for planners and economists.

    FRA is looking for a consultant to facilitate the development of a training manual on nutrition planning and programming for planners and economists.

    Interested consultants (individuals and firms) with experience in executing similar assignments are invited to submit their Letter of Expression of Interest Development of a training manual on nutrition planning and programming” addressed to; Executive Director Email: fra@fra.ug not later than  July 24th 2023 at 11:59 PM EAT. Only complete bids submitted by mail will be considered.

    Download the Terms of References (ToRs) below for more details.

  • CALL FOR EOI: Development of Simplified Guidelines for Nutrition & Safe Foods in PDM

    CALL FOR EOI: Development of Simplified Guidelines for Nutrition & Safe Foods in PDM

    FRA is looking for a consultant to facilitate the development of Simplified Guidelines to Mainstream and Integrate Nutrition and Safe Foods Programs in the Parish Development Model (PDM). 

    Interested applicants should send their Letter of Expression of Interest accompanied with an Inception report, suggestions in relation to this consultancy; Financial implication and CV/ Resume/ Profile and submit by e-mail to fra@fra.ug not later than May 3rd 2023 at 11:59 PM EAT.  

    Download the Terms of References (ToRs) below for more details.