Organization: Aflatoun InternationalProject: Strengthening Local NGO Partner Resilience in Africa through Income DiversificationClosing Date: 27 January 2026Duration: 3 months (part-time)Level of Effort: Up to 30 working daysLocation: Remote, with possible travel to one pilot country workshop Background Across Africa, civil society organizations are facing a significant decline in donor funding, placing core programmes for children and youth at risk. To address this challenge, Aflatoun International is implementing a one-year initiative aimed at strengthening the long-term financial sustainability of its local NGO partners through income diversification and enhanced organizational resilience. At the centre of this initiative is the Partner Resilience Package—a practical, modular set of training materials and tools designed to support local NGOs in developing locally anchored income streams, engaging the private sector, and improving financial planning and resilience. The consultant will work closely with Aflatoun staff and regional trainers to design, pilot, refine, and finalize this package. Lessons learned will later inform the development of a Global Toolkit on Income Diversification for NGOs. Objective of the Assignment The objective of the assignment is to design, pilot, and facilitate the Partner Resilience Package for Aflatoun’s partner NGOs in Uganda, DRC, Kenya, Malawi, and Zimbabwe. The package will provide practical, context-sensitive guidance to strengthen partners’ income diversification strategies and financial sustainability. For this initiative, Partner Resilience refers to the ability of local NGOs to: Sustain core programme delivery despite fluctuations in donor funding Develop diversified, locally generated income streams Improve financial planning and cost recovery Strengthen engagement with non-donor actors As a result of applying the package, partners are expected to: Identify at least two realistic non-donor income streams Develop a 12–24 month income diversification action plan Establish at least one recurring or locally sourced income stream Improve overhead coverage or cost recovery Scope of Work and Key Tasks Under the supervision of Aflatoun’s Programme & Partnership Team, the consultant will undertake the following tasks: 1. Conduct a Rapid Review Review existing Aflatoun and external materials on income diversification, hybrid financing, and private-sector collaboration Identify relevant models, frameworks, and good practices Support the development of basic partner typologies (e.g. early-stage, growth-stage, mature NGOs) to tailor guidance accordingly 2. Design the Partner Resilience Package The consultant will develop a modular training package that includes: Practical modules on: Simple business planning Local fundraising strategies Income-generating activities Hybrid financing models Private-sector engagement Tools for: Financial planning and budgeting Risk management Identifying new income sources and cost-saving opportunities Case studies from Aflatoun partners with successful diversification experience Clear guidance on financial realism, risk assessment, and common pitfalls (“what not to do”) 3. Pilot Testing and Facilitation Co-facilitate one or two pilot workshops (online or in-person) with Aflatoun regional coordinators and private-sector contributors Train approximately 45–60 partner organizations using participatory, hands-on methods Collect structured feedback to inform refinement of the package 4. Remote Coaching and Support Provide limited remote follow-up support to selected partner consortia Support partners in applying tools and strategies in practice Document lessons learned and examples of early success 5. Refinement and Finalization Incorporate feedback and lessons from the pilot phase Finalize the Partner Resilience Package, including: Training modules Tools and templates Exercises and facilitation guide Produce a short internal learning note for Aflatoun highlighting: Partner readiness patterns Viable versus non-viable diversification options across contexts Implications for future partner support models Deliverables and Timeline Inception Report (Week 2): Work plan and draft training outline Draft Partner Resilience Package (Week 5): Complete draft of content, tools, and exercises Pilot Workshops Conducted (Weeks 6–9): 1–2 workshops facilitated with feedback collected Final Partner Resilience Package (Week 12): Revised and tested materials Summary Report (Week 12): Key lessons learned and recommendations Qualifications and Experience The ideal consultant will have: An advanced degree in Business Administration, Management, Social Enterprise, Finance, or related fields (MBA strongly preferred) At least 8 years of experience in: Business development or revenue diversification Social enterprise or hybrid organizational models Proven experience designing or advising on: Income-generating models Hybrid funding structures Market analysis and product development Corporate–NGO partnerships Strong ability to translate private-sector methodologies into practical NGO tools Experience working with local NGOs in low- and middle-income contexts Excellent facilitation and training skills Fluency in English; French is an asset Application Process Interested consultants or firms should submit: A short technical proposal (2–3 pages) outlining understanding of the assignment, methodology, and timeline A financial proposal (in EUR) An updated CV Two examples of similar training packages or toolkits Applications must be submitted via:https://aflatoun.bamboohr.com/careers/239Deadline: 27 January 2026 For more opportunities such as these please follow us on Facebook, Instagram , WhatsApp, Twitter, LinkedIn and Telegram Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the seeking organization. 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