Jonas is conducting capacity assessments of two Ukrainian civil society organisations as part of Sida’s call for proposals aimed at strengthening partnerships with Ukrainian civil society. The assessments analyse organisational strengths, gaps, and risks across core capacity areas, including governance, management, internal systems, and the effective use of human, financial, and operational resources. The assessments serve a dual purpose: to support organisational learning and continuous improvement, and to inform Sida’s consideration of potential capacity-strengthening support.
Jonas is designing and delivering two training courses for Sida grantees, one on budgeting and financial reporting and the other on anti-corruption. The first training aimed to equip the CSOs with a better understanding of the fundamentals of budgeting and financial monitoring, including Sida’s requirements, and practical skills and tools for producing clear and traceable financial reports. The second training focused on enhancing understanding of corruption risks specific to CSOs, supporting the grantees in developing or improving their own anti-corruption policies, and implementing related anti-corruption measures.
The Moore Foundation is a US-based philanthropy established in 2000 to create positive outcomes for future generations through scientific discovery, environmental conservation and patient care, covering both local and international causes. Commissioned by Norad, the partner assessment focused on the Moore Foundation’s governance, organisational structure, financial management capacity, and systems for results and risk management. Jonas was the Team Leader for the assessment.
CONCORD Sweden is platform for Swedish civil society organisations working for a more just and sustainable world by influencing Swedish and European foreign and development policies. SouthBridge was contracted to evaluate Sida’s core support to CONCORD Sweden during the period 2022-2025. The evaluation is expected to contribute to CONCORD Sweden’s reporting, learning and organisational development, and suggest innovative ways of further strengthening the platform.
The International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) is a global network of public interest NGOs working together for a toxics-free future for all. SouthBridge was contracted to evaluate Sida’s core support to IPEN during the period 2021-2025, with a view to ensure accountability and generate evidence-based learnings. The evaluation followed a utilisation-focused and participatory approach, inspired by Outcome Harvesting and including a field visit to the Philippines.
Digni is an umbrella organisation for 16 Norwegian mission societies and churches engaged in long-term development work in Asia, Africa and Latin America. As part of a new framework agreement, Jonas conducts organisational assessments of Digni’s member organisations. The first member organisation being assessed is Metodistkirkens Misjonsselskap.