CHF International has been operating in Rwanda since 2005, and strives to be a
catalyst for long-lasting positive change in low- and moderate-income
communities around the world, supporting them to improve their social, economic
and environmental conditions.
The USAID/Higa Ubeho program is a five-year USAID/PEPFAR- funded program with
the goal to increase the use of health and related social support services
among the most vulnerable, including orphans and vulnerable children (OVC),
people living with HIV and AIDS (PLHA) and their families. The program provides
holistic support for vulnerable families through a wide range of services
including a range of economic strengthening interventions, such as cooperative
development. The program has supported over 100 associations to transform into
cooperatives and continues to work with closely with the Rwanda Cooperatives
Agency to strengthen production, management, and profitability of a wide range
of cooperatives.
Consultancy Background
Working with Rwandan Partner Organizations (RPOs), Global Communities provides
a wide range of training and technical assistance directly to
cooperatives. A number of trainings have been delivered but much of this
training content has not been packaged for wider use and sharing beyond the
program. Global Communities seeks a consultant with extensive expertise
in participatory training techniques and curriculum development to assist the
team to package several modules for wider use by other key stakeholders in the
sector.
Consultancy Deliverables
The consultants will lead a series of meetings with technical staff and
partners to review past training plans, curricula, and other tools deployed
during the trainings to develop both the training manual and participants’
handbook.
Key outputs include:
- Providing
training to staff in participatory training methodologies, curriculum
development, and materials for low-literate audiences. ~3 days (spread
across 2 weeks) - Review
the Cooperative Development Manual (5 modules) and revise to include
participatory training methodologies. 8 days - Simplify
the five existing handbooks to create shorter, simpler, explanations about
key elements of cooperative development. 4 days
Duration of the Assignment
The consultant will complete all of the above deliverables in 15 days, working
in partnership with the Economic Strengthening Team at Global Communities.
Desired qualifications
- University
Degree in Social sciences, education or related field - Expert
trainer with over 10 years experience. - Extensive
knowledge of participatory methods. - Experienced
materials development professional with multiple publications for trainers
and learners. - Ability
to adapt materials for low-literate audiences. - Proven
track record of curriculum development. - Knowledge
of economic strengthening interventions and cooperatives an added
advantage.
How to Apply
Please submit in a sealed envelope printed and bound proposals containing:
Cover letter, Executive Summary with description of Proposed Services,
Qualifications, proof of similar services rendered to other institutions, time
Frame and a pricing section at CHF
International Rwanda, Country Office located at Kacyiru Nord, Plot 1091. The
names of the consultant or firm must be mentioned on the
envelope with subject
“Materials Development Expert”. Submission should be no later than 6th September 2013 at 1:00 PM.
CHF International is a member of the Network of International NGOs, NINGO /
Rwanda
