ORGANISATION DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT CAPACITY BUILDING TRAINING FOR UGANDA ASSOCIATION OF ARTISANAL AND SMALL-SCALE MINERS’ LEADERS IN UGANDA

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Solidaridad is an international network organization with eight regional expertise centers worldwide. Our mission is to bring together commodity supply chain actors and to engage them to develop innovative solutions to improve production, thereby ensuring the transition to a sustainable and inclusive economy that maximizes the benefit for all. Solidaridad strives to be an organization that understands the signs of modern times, seeking to be a Civil Society Organization (CSO) with its own place and role in society, while simultaneously interacting with governments and markets. With 50 years of experience globally in facilitating the development of socially responsible, ecologically sound and profitable supply chains, Solidaridad is a frontrunner in the area of sustainable economic development. Solidaridad envisions a world in which all we produce, and all we consume, can sustain us while respecting the planet, each other and the next generations. Solidaridad embraces the public-private and people partnerships (PPPP) in order to test innovations, speed up change, and take success to scale. Globally, Solidaridad works around Gold and other 12 commodities/sectors (http://www.solidaridadnetwork.org)

2.0 Purpose

The Reclaim Sustainability! Gold project aims to contribute to a responsible global gold value chain, where artisanal small-scale gold miners, a substantial portion being women, work under legal and safe conditions, earning a living income with improved bargaining positions vis-à-vis buyers and investors, and where biodiversity is protected. As part of this, Solidaridad is working towards building the capacity of the Uganda Association of Artisanal and Small-scale Miners (UGAASM) to advocate for a sustainable and inclusive mining sector.

2.1 Background

In 2022, the Uganda Association of Artisanal and Small-scale Miners’ leaders underwent comprehensive training in lobbying and advocacy. This initiative aimed to transform the association into a unified platform that could effectively amplify the voices of miners. The association sought to inclusively rally miners to advocate for enacting and enforcing improved and inclusive mining sector policies. Additionally, it aimed to encourage miners to embrace innovative practices that would ensure a sustainable future for mining in Uganda. Despite these efforts, the association continues to grapple with organizational development challenges, which include, but are not limited to:

• Record keeping; management and financial records
• Understanding roles and responsibilities
• Communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Resource mobilization

2.2 Expected Outcomes

1. Enhanced leadership skills: Participants should demonstrate improved leadership abilities, including decision-making, strategic thinking, and effective communication. They should be able to motivate their teams, manage conflicts, and lead by example.
2. Improved operational efficiency: The training should result in improved processes and practices within the association. Participants should be able to identify areas of inefficiency, propose solutions, and implement changes that increase productivity and reduce costs.
3. Increased members’ and stakeholders engagement: The training should foster a positive work environment that encourages members and mining sector stakeholders engagement. Participants should be equipped with the skills to create an inclusive, respectful, and motivating collaboration space.
4. Strategic alignment: Participants should gain a clear understanding of the association’s strategic objectives and how their roles contribute to these goals. They should be able to align their team’s work with the association’s mission and vision

2.3 Objectives of the capacity-building training

1. Enhance Leadership Skills: To develop and enhance the leadership skills of 20 leaders from UGAASM, enabling them to effectively lead and motivate their teams towards achieving organisational goals.
2. Improve Decision-Making: To equip 20 leaders from UGAASM with the necessary tools and techniques for data-driven decision-making, fostering a culture of strategic thinking and problem-solving.
3. Promote Teamwork: To foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork, encouraging managers to build strong, cohesive teams that can work together towards common goals.
4. Drive Organizational Change: To prepare managers for leading change initiatives, equipping them with the skills to manage resistance, communicate effectively, and ensure smooth transitions during periods of change.

2.4 Methodology

Initiate a comprehensive needs assessment to pinpoint the precise capacity deficiencies in management and leadership within the Uganda Association of Artisanal and Small-scale Miners. In alignment with the assignment’s objectives, formulate a 5-day training program, incorporating practical content and real-world examples. The program should be supplemented with suitable training materials, including presentations, handouts, and a blend of online and offline resources. The training should be facilitated in a conducive environment, ensuring the availability of all necessary materials. Upon completion of the training, participants should be encouraged to evaluate the program’s effectiveness through various methods such as surveys, interviews, or tests. This will help gauge the degree to which the program’s objectives have been achieved. Lastly, a follow-up mechanism should be established to ensure that the skills and knowledge acquired from the training are being effectively applied, with improvements made based on feedback and evaluation outcomes.

2.5 Responsibilities of Consultants/Scope of Work

1. Conduct a needs assessment
2. Deliver inception report.
3. Conduct an interactive and comprehensive training for the 20 leaders of the Uganda Association of Artisanal and Small-scale Miners for 5 days
4. Carryout training evaluation
5. Deliver training report with recommendations

2.6 Deliverables

1. 1 training technical and financial proposal.
2. 1 Inception report
3. 1 comprehensive training manual
4. 1 final training report

2.7 Expert/Consultant’s Profile:

Consultancy firms/companies/individuals with verifiable experience training community-based organizations and national associations of producers, preferably in the Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining sub-sector in Uganda, who fulfill the following requirements are encouraged to express their interests.

1. Should be based in Uganda.
2. Experience in designing and conducting capacity-building training in the context of artisanal mining.
3. Relevant academic qualifications in social sciences, development studies, or any relevant qualifications, preferably at postgraduate level.
4. Excellent communication and written skills in English, Luganda, Kiswahili and any other widely spoken language in Uganda.

2.8 Consultancy Period:

The consultancy period shall be two weeks inclusive of the inception phase

1. Interested parties should submit a Technical and Financial proposal. Budget proposals should include logistics costs (transport, communications, meals and accommodation) – 2-Apr-2024
2. Decision on the selected consultant – only selected candidates will be contacted – 5-Apr-2024
3. Inception report and meeting (virtual or in-person depending on COVID-19 situation) – 9-Apr-2024
4. Training activity -11-15 Apr 2024
5. Final Training report – 19-Apr-2024