Request for Proposal For Learning Courses For Adolescents And Youth Institution / Organization

Request for proposals for Learning Courses for Adolescents and Youth Institution / Organization Closing Date: Tuesday, 21. Jan 2025 Intervention Sector(s): Children & Youth Remuneration range: > 6000 (USD) Duration of Contract: 6 months The Skills Training and Empowerment for Palestinian Youth STEP project is contributing to building adolescents and youth skills and education which are relevant to the new market opportunities through a play-based life-skills, career guidance, job readiness, and employability package. The STEP Project targets vulnerable and school dropout adolescents and youth who will develop essential 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration, while also addressing their specific learning needs and interests. Also, it will stem from a rights-based, integrated, child-centered approaches to reach Palestinian young people, aged 14 to 24 with a package that promotes their learning, upskilling their vocational training and accessing job opportunities. The project will be implemented within Palestinian camps and gatherings in localities: North Lebanon: Nahr El Bared and Beddawi, South Lebanon: Saida: Miyeh ou Miyeh and Ain El Hiloue, Tyre: Camps (Burj El Shemali, Rashidieh, El Buss) and gatherings (Shabriha, Qasimiye, Maachouq, Jal El Baher). II. Overall purpose of the Learning courses: Right To Play International (RTP) is seeking to engage a qualified consultant to develop and deliver comprehensive learning courses for adolescents and youth who are school dropouts or at risk of dropping out. The objective is to equip these young people with essential skills to enhance their employability and reintegrate them into the workforce or further education The project targets adolescents (boys and girls) aged 14-17 years and youth (boys and girls) aged 18-24years living inside camps and gatherings in Lebanon. III. Scope of Work i. Needs Assessment & Curriculum Development Conduct a comprehensive assessment for the targeted group that is expected to have different levels of English proficiency, before starting the course, the consultant is required to conduct a baseline assessment/diagnostic test to classify the students at their proper course level. Develop and design a comprehensive curriculum for the following courses: o Basic English Language o Advanced English Language o Basic ICT (Computer Literacy) o Skills Learning courses Ensure the curriculum addresses the specific needs of the targeted group, uses interactive and participatory teaching methods, adapts to different learning styles and paces. Finally, culturally sensitive and respects diverse backgrounds and experiences of the targeted group. ii. Course Delivery Each course will be delivered at the sub-Partners centers inside the camps i.e., North at Nahr El Bared and Beddawi, Saida at Ain El Hiloue, and Tyre at Al Bus Monitoring and Evaluation The consultant should prepare and submit reports (monthly, and final), highlighting the participants performance, sharing recommendations and lessons learned. The final report is expected to include: an executive summary, a detailed description of the methodology and the works evolution, a table listing challenges and limitations faced, solutions adopted to overcome them etc. iv. Deliverables: Detailed training curriculum for each course. Course schedules at each locality Training materials for the participants, i.e., handouts, presentations, etc. Attendance records and participant progress reports. v. RTP responsibilities will include the following: Provide the consultant with an overview and guidance on STEP Project. Provide the consultant with a list of adolescents & youth distributed per locality. Orient the consultant on RTP policies and procedures and have the consultant sign the Child Safeguarding Policy and Protection against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) along with agreement. Provide feedback to preliminary results. Review reports submitted by the consultant. The consultant will be directly reporting to STEP Project Manager at RTP Lebanon office, who will serve as the focal point person. III. Time frame The consultant will provide teaching classes at STEP Project Sub-partner premises in North at Nahr El Bared and Beddawi, Saida at Ain El Hiloue, and Tyre at Al Buss for the participants i.e., adolescents aged 14-17 years & youth aged 18-24 years under the supervision of STEP sub-partners. How to apply Additional note: The consultant should provide the needed books and stationery (if possible) for the participants. The collaboration will take the form of a consultancy. The detailed process/timeline would be discussed in detail with the selected consultant. Each class is expected to have no more than 20 students. The possibility of swapping or transferring classes between areas in case of shortage of participants in one area. IV. Budget and payments The prospective consultant should provide a budget which includes the rate per class. Please note that the budget will be covered by RTP, the consultant should include all the required costs for the consultancy. RTP payment will be divided as follows: First payment of 20% of the total contract sum for subsistence upon signing the contract and registration and materials of participants. Second payment of 40% upon delivering half the course material. Last payment 40% within 15 days after completion. Under no circumstances should the consultant invoice for more than the agreed contract. The consultant should send RTP the outcome assessment. Full payment will be contingent on receipt of all deliverables as detailed above with approval of the Final Report by the assessment committee. Please Note: Right to Play will not cover the cost of bank fees for cash letters. Furthermore, for bank transfers, we will only assume responsibility for internal bank charges, and the supplier is expected to cover all corresponding charges related to his bank. V. Qualifications of the consultant A required consultant should have the following competencies and experience: Proven 5 years and more of experience and knowledge in implementing learning courses (Basic/ Advance English, Basic ICT, and Skills learning course) for participants aged 14-24 years it is a plus if experience with participants who have challenging educational background as vulnerable and school dropouts. Demonstrated experience, high background and knowledge in creation and maintenance of safe learning environments. Demonstrated understanding and support of principles of equity, participation, and inclusion. How to Apply Interested applicants are requested to submit the following documents: Technical proposal including - Cover Letter, suggested approach, methodology, references. Financial proposal (attached as PDF) should be signed and stamped in USD / TTC Signed Tenderers Declaration Registration and legal permits. Please send your proposal for the Application of Learning Courses for Adolescents and Youth. to the below address. 4th Floor, Dekwaneh 1161 Industrial Park Bldg, Street #9, Area #48, Dekwaneh | PHONE + 961 1 684 183 (extension 113)| WEBSITE www.righttoplay.com For inquiries kindly send them to the below email addresses before Friday 15th January 2025. Inquiries after this date will not be considered. Mariam Zaytoun Logistics Officer ([email protected])- (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) Deadline to submit TOR: Tuesday, 22th January 2025 NB. Only qualified individuals will be contacted for this assignme Tender Link : https://daleel-madani.org/civil-society-directory/right-play-international/calls/request-proposals-terms-reference-learning-courses-adolescents-and-youth-institution-organization