Short-Term Consultant or Firm to Facilitate Fundraising Workshop and Develop Fundraising Strategy

Background Information

About CARE in Timor Leste
CARE is an international development and humanitarian organization that has been working in Timor-Leste since 1994. With programmes that extend across all parts of the country, CARE works with partners to save lives, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice. CARE works with remote, rural communities and civil society partners to combat gender inequality, as this has been shown to be one of the most effective ways to create sustainable development outcomes.

Ensuring well-being and a voice for women and girls in rural, disadvantaged areas is at the heart of CARE's work. This is achieved in four priority areas of Education, Women's Economic Empowerment, Health, and promoting Women's Voice in society through development and humanitarian programmes.

About the Project
CARE in Timor-Leste, as an implementing partner of CARE Nederland, in a consortium with local partners Asosiasaun HAK, FOKUPERS and FONGTIL is implementing the "Strengthened Local Civil Society Organizations for Responsive and Accountable Governance in Human Rights and Gender Equality in Timor-Leste" Project funded by the European Commission. The overall objective of the 36-month action is for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to work as inclusive, participatory, empowered, and independent actors of good governance and development, focused on the empowerment of women and youth.

Objective of the Consultancy

CARE in Timor-Leste is seeking a qualified consultant or firm to lead the development of high-quality and actionable fundraising strategy of Asosiasaun HAK, FOKUPERS and FONGTIL. The assignment includes, but not limited to, SWOT analysis, facilitating workshop on fundraising and participatory planning, donor engagement and resource mobilisation. Strategies will set short- and long-term goals from piloting local giving campaigns to exploring mobile giving, donor databases, and private sector partnership to enhance long-term financial sustainability and donor diversification.

Expected Outcomes

By the end of consultancy:

• Three fundraising strategies developed and finalized for HAK, FOKUPERS and FONGTIL
• Improved capacity and creating action plan of 3 local CSO partner staff in:
  • Donor engagement
  • Strategic fundraising planning
• Identified and mapped potential funding opportunities for local partners, including donor prospects and partnership pathways, to support future diversification
• Practical and implementable short- and long-term fundraising plans
• Strengthened organizational sustainability and resilience

Required Capabilities

• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in:
  • Fundraising and resource mobilization for NGOs
  • Strategy development for NGOs/CSOs
• Proven experience in:
  • Developing fundraising strategies for civil society organizations using a participatory approach
  • Proposal writing and donor engagement
• Experience working with local NGOs in developing country contexts (Timor-Leste or Southeast Asia preferable)
• Knowledge and understanding of gender equality and social inclusion in Timor-Leste
• Excellent writing and communication skills both in Tetum and English

How to Apply

Interested consultants should submit:

• Technical Proposal: methodology and work plan
• CV(s) demonstrate relevant experience
• Financial Proposal: Proposed daily rate or lump sum fee
• Availability and timeline for the assignment
• Contactable 2–3 references from past projects and in current or previous organization
• 1-2 sample strategy documents or similar writing samples

The deadline for submission is 22 September 2026 at 17:00 Timor-Leste time. The application should be emailed to Procurement Committee at [email protected]. Only successful candidate will be contracted.