Summary of the Assignment
Debates over resource mobilization and sustainability of CSOs have been ongoing for decades. Mobilization of resources is recognized as one of the key foundation pillars for sustainable organizations. No organisation is self-sufficient in the resources needed to execute the mandate for which the organization is founded. Mobilizing resources has thus become such a key strategic activity of all organisations. CSOs need resources to undertake their activities. Moreover, in a world that is increasingly complex and competitive, sustainable resources form an invaluable pillar for the functioning of good organizations. Organizations need to have appropriate capacity to mobilize and manage resources.
CSOs now list strengthening their resource mobilization capacity as one of the top organizational priorities. Unfortunately, many CSOs lack adequate capacity in developing resource mobilization strategies. CISCOT has identified capacity gaps among its programme staff and leadership on resource mobilization as well as the absence of a sound resource mobilization strategy as a key priority area of attention. In its organizational set up, the oversight organs and the senior management team also need to have an understanding of resource mobilization as a key performance parameter.
The GIZ’s Strengthening Governance and Civil Society Programme (GCSP) which has been commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development is implementing the “Civil Society in Uganda Support Programme” (CUSP) through a Delegated Agreement with the European Union.
CISCOT exists to empower civil society and the public to fully and ably participate in the governance of the transport sector in Uganda. The ultimate goal is to promote an efficient and safe transport system in the country, augmenting the efforts and interventions of other state and non-state actors in the sector. The interventions of CISCOT are marked around creating public awareness and promoting the participation of the public and civil society to monitor and advocate for more effective policies, systems and institutions, as well as commensurate public budget investment for road sector development.
Radix Management Consulting (U) was contracted to undertake a capacity assessment of the firm and then develop the capacity of CISCO in resource mobilization and train key staff and leadership and take lead in developing a resource mobilization strategy as a means to help facilitate the achievements of CISCOT’S strategic goals.
Objective of the assignment
The overall purpose of the assignment is to strengthen the capacity of CISCOT’S Management and Program staff in resource mobilization and developing a resource mobilization strategy.
Duration: November 2019 – October 2020