Consultancy: AI Driven Capacity Building for Programme Design and Resource Mobilization

Background

Nomadic Assistance for Peace and Development is implementing the 2026 phase of the DANIDA Civil Society Engagement Program, which focuses on strengthening institutional sustainability through Responsible Transition Planning (Output 2) and Learning & Visibility (Output 3).Under Output 2, NAPAD seeks to enhance its digital and innovation‑focused resource mobilization capacity by equipping staff with practical skills to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) responsibly in programme design, donor intelligence, and digital fundraising. The consultancy will support Activity 2.2, which commits to delivering two three‑days AI‑driven capacity‑building training for programme, resource mobilization, and MEAL staff.

Purpose of the Consultancy

To strengthen NAPAD’s technical positioning, competitiveness, and innovation readiness by training staff on responsible and practical use of AI tools for:

• Proposal development
• Donor intelligence and scanning
• Digital fundraising
• Innovation‑focused programme design
• Ethical and responsible AI use (data protection, bias, transparency)

Objectives of the Training

The consultant will support NAPAD to achieve the following:

1. Enhance staff capacity to use AI tools for high‑quality, competitive proposal design.
2. Improve donor intelligence scanning through AI‑supported landscape analysis.
3. Strengthen capacity to design and run AI‑enhanced digital fundraising campaigns.
4. Build staff skills in responsible, ethical, and safe AI use, aligned with global standards.
5. Contribute to NAPAD’s institutional readiness for innovation‑focused global challenge funds, including those prioritizing AI in WASH, MCH/Nutrition, climate resilience, food security, and cross‑sectoral innovation.
6. Support the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for responsible and ethical AI use.

Scope of Work

The consultant will carry out the following tasks:

A. Pre‑Training Preparation

1. Conduct a rapid needs assessment with selected staff.
2. Review NAPAD’s fundraising tools, digital systems, and proposal workflows.
3. Develop a tailored training agenda curriculum aligned with DANIDA Output 2.

Deliverables: Training curriculum and schedule.

B. Training Delivery

Training modules will, at the least, include the following:

• Introduction to AI for Development & Humanitarian Work
• AI basics and applications
• Role of AI in global funding trends
• Relevance to emerging innovation‑focused calls
• Responsible and Ethical AI Use
• Data protection, privacy standards
• Bias, transparency, verification
• Human oversight and responsible decision‑making
• Donor expectations on responsible AI usage

AI for Proposal Development

• Developing concept notes
• Drafting full proposals
• Theory of Change modelling
• Results frameworks
• Budget narratives
• Using AI to improve clarity, logic, and competitiveness

AI in Donor Intelligence & Landscape Scanning

• Rapid donor mapping using AI tools
• Automated opportunity scanning
• Matching donor requirements to NAPAD strengths
• Identifying innovation‑focused global challenges

AI for Digital Fundraising & Campaigns

• Generating campaign content
• A/B testing with AI
• Developing fundraising visuals and messaging
• Supporting NAPAD’s Global Giving and M‑Changa pathways

Developing SOPs for Responsible Use of AI

• Ethical framework
• Internal guidelines for proposal development
• Approval procedures
• AI use standards for MEAL, programme, and fundraising teams

Deliverables: 3 days training materials including slides and handouts.

C. Post‑Training Support

1. Coach a small AI Champion Group to support internal roll‑out.
2. Support drafting/validation of SOPs.
3. Provide templates, tools, and AI‑assisted workflows for staff.

Deliverables: AI‑assisted templates for (Proposal writing, Donor intelligence, Digital fundraising content), Training completion report including (Participant feedback (≥80% satisfaction required), Recommendations, Summary of learning outcomes, Photos).

Participant Staff Profile from whom A small champion group will be formed and coached

• Programme staff
• Resource mobilization team
• MEAL team
• Senior Management Team (for SOP approval)

Consultant Qualifications

• Proven experience training NGOs on AI use in development or humanitarian contexts.
• Strong background in resource mobilization, proposal design, and donor intelligence.
• Demonstrated expertise in digital fundraising.
• Knowledge of AI ethics, responsible AI, and data protection.
• Strong facilitation and capacity‑building experience.
• Ability to design practical templates, workflows, and SOPs.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.

Budget Category Alignment

Costs may include:

• Consultancy fees
• Training materials
• Templates and tools development

Applicants must submit the following:

• Technical proposal
• Training outline & methodology
• CV/profiles of trainers
• Financial proposal
• Sample training materials or AI‑related SOPs

Please send your application to the following emails addresses: info@napad-int.org , and cc mohamed.ibra@napad-int.org and osman.mah@napad-int.org

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