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NGOs in Afghanistan face challenges, including financial and capacity gaps and a public trust deficit, in their endeavors to play such a role effectively. The government, the international community, and civil society have been considering methods by which to support NGOs to address these challenges and realize their potential, dating back to discussions at the Conference on Enabling Environment for Effective Private Sector Contribution to Development in Afghanistan in June 2007. One of the outcomes of these considerations was the formation of a working group, with representation from international and national NGOs, key national NGO networks, and civil society professionals, to establish an organization that will enable NGOs to address these challenges.

The Afghanistan Institute for Civil Society (AICS) objectives are:

1. To raise the credibility of the civil society sector by certifying local NGOs using locally defined and internationally recognized standards.
2. To systemize capacity-building efforts by coordinating initiatives using measurable performance indicators.
3. To strengthen the role of civil society in Afghanistan’s development through policy dialogue and active engagement with the government, donors, and the broader development sector.
4. To provide a channel for resources for civil society by strengthening philanthropic and corporate social responsibility efforts.

The Mentorship role under the GRASP project is pivotal in guiding NGOs through the successful implementation of their Programmatic funding projects. The mentor takes on the responsibility of providing on-the-job training and guidance to the NGOs, focusing on key areas such as Finance, Leadership and Governance, HR, Project Management, M&E systems, and Operations.

• Provide comprehensive guidance to NGOs for executing objectives outlined in Programmatic funding applications.
• Conduct sustainability workshops on a range of issues such as resource mobilization and fundraising, and social entrepreneurship for the selected NGO staff in respective provinces.
• Provide practical on-the-job training in Finance, Leadership, Governance, HR, Project Management, M&E Systems, and Operations.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented strategies, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
• Systematically guide NGOs on how to implement and manage the projects.
• Mentoring and coaching NGOs on finance, HR, M&E, and operations areas.
• Conduct regular on-site visits to address challenges and inconveniences, fostering a close consultation environment.
• Collaborate with NGOs on a step-by-step basis, ensuring a methodical approach to project execution and assisting in navigating obstacles.
• Oversee project implementation, ensuring alignment with proposed plans and making necessary adjustments for effective execution.
• Act as a resource person for problem resolution, engaging with NGOs to identify and address issues during project execution.
• Regularly assess and evaluate NGOs' progress in implementing projects, providing constructive feedback and support for continuous improvement.
• Facilitate effective communication between NGOs and project stakeholders, fostering collaboration and transparency throughout the project lifecycle.

• Provide comprehensive guidance to NGOs for executing objectives outlined in Programmatic funding applications.
• Conduct sustainability workshops on a range of issues such as resource mobilization and fundraising, and social entrepreneurship for the selected NGO staff in respective provinces.
• Provide practical on-the-job training in Finance, Leadership, Governance, HR, Project Management, M&E Systems, and Operations.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented strategies, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
• Systematically guide NGOs on how to implement and manage the projects.
• Mentoring and coaching NGOs on finance, HR, M&E, and operations areas.
• Conduct regular on-site visits to address challenges and inconveniences, fostering a close consultation environment.
• Collaborate with NGOs on a step-by-step basis, ensuring a methodical approach to project execution and assisting in navigating obstacles.
• Oversee project implementation, ensuring alignment with proposed plans and making necessary adjustments for effective execution.
• Act as a resource person for problem resolution, engaging with NGOs to identify and address issues during project execution.
• Regularly assess and evaluate NGOs' progress in implementing projects, providing constructive feedback and support for continuous improvement.
• Facilitate effective communication between NGOs and project stakeholders, fostering collaboration and transparency throughout the project lifecycle.