Terms of Reference (ToR) – Facilitator for Policy Advocacy Training Building Organisations and Local actors Dialogue (for)-Policy (B.O.L.D.-Policy)

About this assignment

Terms of Reference (ToR) – Facilitator for Policy Advocacy Training Building Organisations and Local actors Dialogue (for)-Policy (B.O.L.D.-Policy) Diakonia is a Swedish non-profit development organization working around the world together with local partners for a sustainable change for the most vulnerable people of the world. Our Head office is based in Stockholm, Sweden and the organization currently works through local offices in Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia and supporting various local partner organisations. Diakonia’s vision is a Just, Equal, and Sustainable World. Our mission is to change unfair political, economic, social and cultural structures that generate poverty, inequality, oppression and violence for the fulfilment of the rights of all people to live a life in dignity.

Scope of Work

• To strengthen B.O.L.D.- Policy project staff’s knowledge, understanding, and capacity to conduct effective policy advocacy.
• The facilitator shall develop the training module and session design for the Policy Advocacy course in line with the objectives, expected results, timeframe, and context of the B.O.L.D.Policy Project. The training should cover key topics, including an understanding of policy processes, stakeholder analysis, the use of data and evidence for policy advocacy, and coalition and network building. It should also incorporate practical examples and case studies related to women’s rights, gender equality, and the r ights of children and youth, enabling participants to effectively apply the knowledge and skills gained in their work.
• The facilitator shall lead and facilitate the training on the agreed date and time.
• The facilitator shall submit a summary report to Diakonia Thailand Hub following the completion of the training.
• 7. Time schedule and deliverables
• It is expected that a work plan is presented in the tender, and the maximum duration of the training is two days. The training should be held during the week of 24 – 28 August 2026 in Chiang Mai. The training venue will be determined by Diakonia.
• A start-up meeting with Diakonia Thailand.
• A presentation of the final training module and preparation meeting with Diakonia Thailand.
• Facilitate the training.
• Submission of the summary report after the training.

Qualifications

• The training may be conducted by a single facilitator or a team with the following qualifications and competencies:
• Competence and experience in providing training on policy advocacy.
• Experience working with civil society organizations in Thailand.
• Ability to speak Thai is required.
• Thai nationals and Thailand-based expatriates are preferred.
• Knowledge of human rights, gender equality, women’s rights, children’s and youth rights, and CSOs, especially in the development sector, is desirable.
• Direct experience in policy advocacy with multiple stakeholders and knowledge of the policy context related to gender equality, women’s rights, and children’s and youth rights are preferred.
• The budget is upon agreed. The cost of travel and accommodation will be covered by the facilitator and shall include in the submitted budget (Thai Baht).
• 10. Roles and responsibilities
• The contact person at the Diakonia Thailand Hub Office is Sompong Asakit ( sompong.asakit@diakonia.se ). The contact person should be consulted if any problems arise during the implementation timeframe. The facilitator will arrange their own logistics and accommodation. Some assistance will be offered by Diakonia Thailand Hub Office upon request.

Deliverables

• Participants develop a stronger understanding of policy advocacy approaches, with a focus on women’s rights, gender equality, and children’s and youth rights, aligned with the local context.
• Participants are able to apply the knowledge and skills gained in policy advocacy in their work with target groups and stakeholders under the B.O.L.D.-Policy project.
• 13 project staff members from Diakonia, CFGF, and TLSDF.