1.  Background and rationale

The Anglo American Foundation South Africa, formerly the Anglo American Chairman’s Fund, has a long history in South Africa and is recognised as a leader in the social investment space by corporates and non-profit organisations (NPOs) alike. The Foundation has historically invested across a wide range of focus areas. However, as Anglo American moves towards greater co-ordination and integration of its social investments in South Africa, the Foundation has reviewed its strategy to focus primarily on grantmaking and capacity development within its operational areas.

This ToR relates to the capacity development programme, which is a new initiative geared at providing training, mentorship and small grants to community-based non-profit organisations (CBOs) in Anglo American South Africa’s (AASA’s) host communities. This programme recognises the importance of strengthening civil society in AASA’s host communities to be responsive to community needs in a sustainable way.

2. Objectives

The desired outcomes of the programme are that CBOs are operationally effective and financially sustainable, that they are responsive to the needs of the communities they serve, and that they use their partnerships and networks to enhance their work. The capacity development programme seeks to achieve this by ensuring that:

• CBOs are resourced to implement their programmes;
• CBOs progress along an organisational development continuum;
• CBOs have stronger connections with local and sector stakeholders;
• CBOs strengthen their programming and develop their advocacy abilities to enable them to better serve their communities;
• CBOs are equipped to raise funds to sustain their work; and
• where relevant, CBOs develop more innovative ways of working, focusing on enhancing sustainability (e.g. through social enterprise techniques).

3. Project scope

The programme will offer expert capacity development support to CBOs in host communities through the following core activities:

• A capacity baseline assessment for each CBO, followed by at least annual assessment of progress against an individualised development plan;
• Tailored group and individual training, hands-on mentorship and technical support to strengthen CBOs so that they are better able to deliver their intended development results and social impact; and
• Supporting knowledge sharing and networking for CBOs within specific sectors; within the community; and with other organisations on the programme.

Digital/remote support options will be considered as long as the solution is appropriate for rural CBOs.

Organisations that take part in the programme will also be supported to apply for operational grants to enable their participation and allow them to run their programmes while benefiting from capacity development support. Tshikululu will administer the grants, with support from the service provider.

The model is expected to be implemented over three years (approximately two and a half years of direct capacity development support and around six months to evaluate and revise the model before possibly scaling up). The programme will initially be piloted in the communities around Mogalakwena Mine, Limpopo. The specific geographic focus (e.g. a cluster of villages) will be identified in partnership with the Social Performance team at Mogalakwena Mine.

The provisional timeline is presented below. It is subject to change depending on Covid-19 and other factors outside the control of the Foundation.

Table 1. Proposed activities and time frame

The programme will be evaluated upon completion and there is a possibility that the model, if successful, will be revised and scaled up to be implemented in AASA’s other host communities in subsequent years.

4. Expertise required

Experience implementing capacity development programmes for non-profit organisations (especially smaller and less developed CBOs) is essential. These programmes should have led to demonstrable success in developing the capacity of these organisations to operate and serve their communities. Capacity development experience in rural areas and with organisations in the health, sustainable livelihoods and/or education sectors is advantageous.

The below expertise should be highlighted:

• Training and mentorship of CBOs in areas such as operational and technical capacity, financial management, governance, measuring change, fundraising and sustainability, and innovation;
• Stakeholder engagement practices in rural settings;
• Design and implementation of capacity development frameworks;
• Measuring the success of capacity development programmes; and
• In-depth and technical knowledge of the NPO landscape including regulatory requirements.

5. Roles, responsibilities and resources

Tshikululu Social Investments will manage the project overall, including contracting with the successful service provider (on behalf of the Anglo American Foundation South Africa), receiving and reviewing all deliverables and ensuring strong communication between all parties. The Anglo American Foundation South Africa board of trustees will make the final decision as to which service provider to appoint.

The service provider will be responsible for co-developing the final model and implementation plan, designing the capacity baseline assessment and measurement scale, conducting the capacity baseline assessment for shortlisted CBOs, and implementing all capacity development activities.

AASA (Mogalakwena Mine in particular) will support the team in compiling a database of existing community-based organisations in Mogalakwena and key stakeholders in the area.

6. Communication requirements

The required reports and frequency of reporting will be agreed upon during contracting.

7. Proposal submission information

A comprehensive proposal must be submitted by 17:00 on Monday 14 September 2020. The proposal should be emailed to aacf@tshikululu.org.za.

The proposal should sufficiently cover the following information:

• Company details
• Company B-BBEE level and certificate
• Proposed methodology
• Project plan
• Comprehensive budget
• How the project will adhere to all relevant safety and hygiene requirements to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, including social distancing
• Demonstration of expertise and previous experience (incl. evidence of previous similar projects)
• Project team (and their specialisations)

Shortlisted applicants may be asked for additional documentation.

Please note that late applications and extension requests will not be considered. The Anglo American Foundation South Africa reserves the right not to appoint an applicant. If you have not had a response within 30 days of the closing date, please assume your application to have been unsuccessful.