Secondments in a Nutshell
Concept
Secondment is a form of technical assistance whereby Finnish experts are sent to work in partner organisations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The maximum duration is six months.
Goal
The aim is to support digital development by providing capacity building based on good Finnish practices. At the same time, opportunities are created for networking and opening pathways for business partnerships.
For whom?
The Finnish home organization of the seconded expert can be a public, private, academic, or civil society organization. The seconded expert works in a public organization in the host country.
Are you a host country representative with a digital need?
FDGT helps you find the right Finnish expertise to support your digital priorities. Secondments are fully tailored to your organisation’s needs and come at no cost to the host.
To get started, contact your local Finnish Embassy or the FDGT Team. We’ll guide you in drafting your needs using a simple concept note template. Once your proposal is approved, FDGT launches a competitive call in Finland to match you with the best experts for your project.
Are you a Finnish digitalisation expert looking to contribute internationally?
FDGT connects your skills with real digital needs in our partner countries. Secondments are tailored to local priorities and coordinated through HAUS, who covers daily remuneration, accommodation, flights, and more.
Get in touch with the FDGT Team and explore how you can make an impact globally.
Participate in Our Current Calls for Proposals
If there are active calls for proposals or tenders, you will find them listed here.
Tips for Drafting the Concept Note for Secondments
Host organisations will receive a simple concept note template, to be prepared in close collaboration with the Finnish Embassy. Here’s a few tips to keep in mind when drafting:
- Focus on digitalisation while ensuring alignment with Finland’s development and trade policy objectives.
- Promote digitalisation initiatives that foster partnerships with the potential to continue beyond the secondment period.
- Engage technical expertise during preparation to ensure the concept is technically feasible.
- Ensure feasibility: design the assignment for completion by one expert within six months.
- Plan for capacity building: your organisation should be ready to host, collaborate, and co-create with the expert.
- Appoint a project lead to facilitate engagement and ensure smooth implementation.
- Use provided resources: a concept note template is available from the Embassy and FDGT team.
Want to know more? Talk to us about secondments!
Matching Digital Needs with Finnish Solutions