Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 19, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
TOR Consultancy
Duty Station: Lusaka, Zambia
Position: Consultancy (Local consultant)
Duration: 2 Weeks
1.0 Background:
YWCA is implementing a COVID 19 Grant under the Global Fund Grant supported through the Churches Health Association (CHAZ). The overall goal of the grant is to contribute toward the prevention of COVID 19 transmission in communities based in Mazabuka district of Zambia.
As part of implementing the rolling out of project activities, YWCA seeks to engage a consultant to develop the online learning platform and upload all components of the online trainings and sensitization materials– of communities as well as of law enforcement and healthcare Workers in Zambia including production of online assessment tools.
The main purpose of the the assignment is to ensure online material is suitable/compatible for online training/sensitisation of communities throughout Zambia for purposes of raising awareness on COVID 19, with emphasis on ensuring that the general public, health care workers and law enforcers are equipped with information on COVID 19 and related consequences health, economic and social.
The objective of this consultancy is to fulfill the following:
Support enhancement, contextualization and localization of already created training/ sensitisation materials that should be put online
Deliver training/sensitisation materials that can be put online as agreed with YWCA
Support the YWCA stakeholders to develop and maintain good understanding of applicable e-training/sensitisation content policies, guidelines, contractual and other frameworks;
2.0 Tasks to be performed by the consultant
The consultant is responsible for providing the following services:
I. Instructional Design Document
II. Collect training course content from YWCA, clarify objectives and finalise content in consultation with resource persons in an inception meeting.
III. Submission of high-level instructional design document (IDD) including the concept, and System Requirement Specifications (SRS) document .
IV. Present and discuss developed materials with YWCA in a meeting.
Developed materials should have provisions where participants/users can take a short quiz after each module or chapter.
3.0 Design and Development
i. Transform already developed training/sensitisation materials into modules.
ii. The following type of available materials will be converted inmodules for online learning content. These are material from different formats: Documents (Microsoft Word, PDF, eBooks), PowerPoint Slide Presentations; videos, webinars (live streaming or recorded), other multimedia content.
iii. Prototype – Develop and present two to three samples of the online training platform and an initial prototype of one of the topics. These should be approved by YWCA staff.
iv. Develop the first contents incorporating the feedback on the prototype.
4.0 Technical Factors and Additional Specifications
• Language – The basic version should be created in English
• Interactivity – The online materials should have some level of interactivity and could include the following features: Cohesive presentation with branched elements, adaptive feedback, and remediation.
5.0 General Functions:
Under the overall supervision of the Executive Director, YWCA and the direct supervision of the Programmes Manager, the Consultant will perform the following tasks:
Presentation of preliminary concept ideas for the consultancy
The consultant will be tasked to develop 3 online training materials as follows;
• Online sensitisation materials for the community,
• Online training materials for the health care workers and
• Online training materials for the law enforcers.
The consultant may propose additional inputs to the methodology.
6.0 Deliverables
i. Inception report including the online materials concept, work plan, a Presentation of prototype of one of the training topics.
ii. Submission of all the e-materials in a Flash and electronically.
7.0 Documents to be Included When Submitting the Proposals
7.1 Technical Proposal
While submitting the Technical Proposal, the Applicant shall, ensure to attach the following:
i. Profile of the consultant (max 1.5 pages) explaining why they are the most suitable for the work.
ii. Relevant Experience (max 2.5 pages).
iii. Detailed methodology and conceptual framework with expected deliverables and timelines, man days required (3-5 pages).
iv. Recent CV
7.2 Financial proposal
Lump sum contracts: The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount (including a breakdown of costs for fee, and number of working days). Payments will be made in installments based upon key outputs, i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR.
50% on signing the contract and submission of a blueprint including work-plan and methodology for the assignment (in English).
50% on submission of all the required works and completion of the assignment (in English).
8.0 Consultants Profile
The consultant should have:
1. Extensive experience in the virtual training space, with a track record of work supporting NGOs to build online training/sensitistion platforms and approaches is essential.
2. Experience of questions around GBV, Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health, COVID-19, disability and online access is desirable.
3. Excellent writing skills and proficiency in English is essential.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills and flexible attitude
5. Proven ability to work to tight deadlines
6. Commitment to Christian values is essential.
9.0 Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
9.1 Education
• Degree/Master’s degree in Social sciences, Public Health or related areas discipline from a reputed university.
9.2 Technical Knowledge and Experience
• Three (3) to eight (8) years of professional experience is required in creating and develop relevant, engaging content for a wide range of products such as online learning modules, live classes, surveys, training etc. is a must
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills in a number of different styles/tones is a must
• Great research, organizational, and learning skills is a must
• Experience in conducting training over webinar/virtual mode is an advantage
14.0 Duration of Assignment
The assignment shall be for 15 consulting days.
15 .0. Selection Method
Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultants Qualification Selection set out in the advertisement.
16.0 Submissions and Closing Date

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Job application procedure
All bidding consultants should submit a cover letter, proposal and CVs to ywcanationalrecruitment21@gmail.com
Closing Date for applications is Monday 23rd May 2022 at 12:00 hours.
You can also drop your bids at YWCA National Office addressed to:
The Executive Director
Young women’s Christian Association
P.O. Box 50115
Nationalist Road
Lusaka
Women are encouraged to apply
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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