TERMS OF REFERENCE

Subject: Open Call for Services

Objective: To organize an advocacy campaign within the Center for Independent Life (CIL)

2024/461-942 - “Providing daily services to 30 beneficiaries with mental and developmental disabilities” (5.7.1 Training and ad hoc support on capacity building, (project cycle management, fundraising and self-help methodology)

Contracting Party: Center for Independent Life (CIL).

Background

Center for Independent Life (CIL) is a nongovernmental organization established in 2005 with registration number 5110227-4. CIL operates in the field of mental disability in the Peja region, offering daily professional support services for children and young people with mental disabilities.

The project

The project “Providing daily services to 30 beneficiaries with mental and developmental disabilities” financed by EU Office in Kosovo and co-financed by municipalities of Peja/Pec and Ministry of Justice is implemented by the Centre for Independent Life (CIL).

With the aim of promoting the social, economic, and cultural inclusion of people with mental and developmental disabilities, this project seeks to provide professional social services tailored to their needs. Additionally, it aims to enhance the capacities of CIL staff in project cycle management and fundraising. The project will also support CIL in applying the self-help methodology, a proven approach for empowering parents and family members of persons with disabilities. Through this, the project will strengthen their involvement in both the daily life and governance of the organization.

In order to reach the overall goal of the project, there are four strategic objectives set:

1. To organize daily reception and rehabilitation for 30 persons with mental and developmental disabilities in Peja region;

2. To provide 30 young people and adults with the necessary skills to live as independently as possible;

3. To develop capacities of the personnel working in the center, especially strengthening of the speech therapy service and raising the capacities in the field of pedagogy and psychology;

4. To ensure further support of CIL through the participation of parents, family members and in general the entire civil society in order to achieve the increase of public awareness in the daily management of the center.

The project has started on 01.01.2025 and will end on 31.12.2025

Beneficiaries

The primary target group—and main beneficiaries—of the project includes individuals with mental and developmental disabilities, their parents and family members, CIL staff, as well as local and central-level institutions.

Expected results

The project is going to produce positive results in the region of Peja/Pec and changes can be summarized as follows:

About 30 people with mental and developmental disabilities are provided with literacy, mathematics, speech therapy and leisure activities;

About 30 people with mental and developmental disabilities learn to socialize and interact with others through sports, arts and outdoor activities;

About 30 young people and adults with mental and developmental disabilities are taught how to live independently;

Internal capacities of CIL on project cycle management and internal governance are improved through capacity building;

Expanding service provision to ethnic communities from Peja region;

Parents and family members of people with mental and developmental disabilities involved in designing and providing support;

Purpose of the advocacy campaign

To enhance community understanding and raise awareness, the project will engage a professional expert to lead the development of impactful communication materials. This will include the preparation of five personal testimonials featuring beneficiaries and their family members, two video clips showcasing daily activities, and five infographics highlighting the challenges faced by people with disabilities. These visual materials will emphasize the critical role of CIL in supporting the development of life skills, literacy, and independence among its beneficiaries.

As part of its outreach strategy, CIL will also launch a dedicated hashtag, such as #InclusionKosovo, to promote digital engagement and unify online conversations. This campaign will encourage participation from a wide audience, including municipal mayors, local government directors, public figures, and representatives of the EU Office in Kosovo.

Furthermore, the project will produce a policy brief to briefly analyze existing gaps in the Peja Municipality’s disability policies. This brief will focus on key legislation, such as the Labour Law, the Law on Paraplegic and Tetraplegic Persons, and international frameworks like the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It will provide concrete recommendations to improve access to essential services, including education, healthcare, social services, employment, and accessible infrastructure for people with disabilities.

Expected results

CIL anticipates receiving the following project outputs: five testimonials featuring beneficiaries and their family members; two video clips showcasing CIL’s daily activities; five infographics illustrating the challenges faced by people with disabilities; and one policy brief analyzing relevant policy gaps and offering recommendations.

Skills and other requirements for submission

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing relevant experience aligned with the scope of work outlined in this Terms of Reference (ToR), or a portfolio in the case of companies or consultancy services.
• Demonstrated previous experience in the fields relevant to this assignment.
• Documented experience in designing and implementing awareness-raising campaigns, supported by at least three references from similar engagements.

Application procedure

This is an open procedure. Candidates are kindly invited to send their required documents to: [email protected]

The deadline for submission of documents is 21th of April 2024.

Time frame and location

The awareness raising campaign has to be provided by June 20th 2025. The duration will be 20 days.

Means provided by the trainer

The consultant during the service is going to prepare and provide to CIL 5 testimonials, 2 videoclips, 5 infographics and one policy brief.

Financial resources:

The advocacy campaign is one of the foreseen activities by action (Activity 4.1.3, 4.1.4 and 4.1.5) and it has specific budget (5.8.7 Expenses for the realization of advocacy campaigns).

The required service will be paid in the amount of 2000.00€ (all inclusive).

No material or other costs shall be indicated as a separate cost in the offer or covered if claimed additionally with the service fee.

The consultant will be contracted by CIL and will directly report to the project manager.