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Introduction

World Vision Pakistan is piloting an innovative project titled ‘Linking Preparedness, Response and Resilience in Emergency Contexts’ (LPRR) in Pakistan. WVP seeks a consultant to conduct a training on ‘Project Management and Leadership’ for its project team, consortium members, implementing partner and relevant staff, in February 2017, with a view to build the capacity of the consortium in both areas. The intended audience will be junior to mid level professionals working in the Humanitarian and Disaster Risk Reduction sector. The comprehensive training will be prepared after a review of the TNA conducted by WV in 2016 under this project.

Assignment Summary

Programme/Project

Linking Preparedness, Response and Resilience in Emergency Contexts

Programme Phase

 Y3 Q1 (of 3 years)

Assignment Type

Capacity Building of Consortium/partners on Leadership and Project Management

Assignment Purpose

  1. To build the capacity of WVP Staff, LPRR Consortium Members and Partner Organizations through a bespoke workshop on Leadership and Project Management

Methodology

The resource person will conduct a 5 day workshop to build the capacity of consortium members/partners of WVP in the LPRR project on Leadership and Project Management, using a participatory and ‘learning by doing’ approach i.e. using participatory group work exercises. Training material will be developed by the resource person prior to the workshop in conjunction with WVP and based on the Training Needs Assessment conducted by WVP for the project last year. The resource person and team will also provide training reports and evaluation.

Start and End Dates

24th February 2017 to 10th March 2017


Description of Project

 

Programme Name

NA

Project Name

Linking Preparedness, Response and Resilience in Emergency Contexts, Conflict Strand pilot

Project Location

District Nowshera

Project goal

The project will design and roll out programming approaches which strengthen the resilience of (i) people living in fragile states and (ii) beneficiaries of humanitarian assistance. The conflict strand will pilot an adapted version of WV’s resilience approach in 5 communities in Nowshera, with advice from Saferworld

Project Outcomes

The conflict strand aims to develop and test new ways of  building community resilience in fragile settings;

Details of the outcomes and indicators

Impact

Indicators

Improvement in Humanitarian and Resilience Programming

  1. Increased effectiveness of Humanitarian Response
  2. Beneficiary (and participant) satisfaction with the quality of humanitarian assistance provided by DEPP partners in Pilots

Increased preparedness and resilience capacity in conflict and response settings

  1. Improved understanding and utilisation of best practice in preparedness and resilience, in both conflict and response contexts, amongst relevant agencies (Level of affirmation)
  2. Humanitarian partnerships and wider collaborations strengthened
  3. Emerging evidence base for what works in building humanitarian capacity inpreparedness and resilience, in both conflict and response contexts, amongst relevant agencies

Direct targeted beneficiaries:

 

Direct beneficiaries:– 18750 individuals in 5 to 10 communities

 


Objectives of the Training

LPRR aims to contribute to collaboration in the humanitarian sector, with the ultimate aim of improving humanitarian response. LPRR in Pakistan has actively engaged its consortium throughout the implementation of the project, and aims to contribute to improved humanitarian response through improved capacity of humanitarian workers. WVP in consultation with the project team has decided to engage a resource person to train its consortium partners and project staff on Leadership and Project Management. The objectives are

1)  Build capacity of WV and partners on Leadership and Project Management

2)  Strengthen relationships between consortium members and allow space for mutual exchange on resilience approaches

Training Output

 It is expected that after participating in the trainings participants shall be able to;

•  Demonstrate good understanding on Leadership and Project Management, particularly in the Pakistan context especially in DRR and Humanitarian sector

•  Lead training workshop on Project Management in their respective organization/area

Methodology

The training will utilize a ‘participatory’ and ‘learning by doing approach’, using a mix of lectures, participatory exercises and any other visual/other media by the resource person. The training will be designed to last 5 days and will aim to familiarize the participants with practical guidance on Project Management and Leadership in the humanitarian response context.

The resource person will additionally lead the development of evaluation tools for the training such as pre and post test forms, as well as provide a training report.

Participants and training venue

The training will be arranged at a suitable venue by WVP, with an expected number of 25 participants. The participants will include the Project team from World Vision Pakistan, Implementing Partner staff, and Consortium Member organizations focal persons for this project.

Scope of Work:

Details of the different milestones are given below along with focal persons for assistance:

 

Key Task / Milestones for Resource Person

Supported by

Development of training agenda and schedule to be reviewed by Project Team

Project Manager,WVP

Conflict Advisor, WVUK

Development of Training Material (reviewed by WVP)

Project Manager, WVP

Conflict Advisor, WVUK

Development of Training Evaluation tools

Project Manager, WVP

Senior MEAL officer, WVP

Pre-training debrief

Project Manager, WVP

Conduct 5 full day Training on Topic

Project Manager, WVP

Post Training Debrief

Project Manager WVP

Development of Training Report

Project Manager WVP

 

Post Training Support- availability for any queries from trainees on training material

 


Deliverables and responsibilities of Consultant and WV Pakistan
 

 

Consultant/Traner

LPRR Project Team

Pre and Post test

Provide a focal person to address any concerns or difficulties the trainer may encounter and to oversee the entire process.

 

 

Development of training agenda and schedule to be reviewed by Project Team

Support development and review and comment on content, methodology and tools prior to finalizing by Service Providers.

Development of Training Material ( WVP)

WVP will provide Training Needs Assessment Report and Training material will be arranged accordingly. WVP will arrange the logistics for the consultant and the workshop

Development of Training Evaluation tools

Payment of financial agreements that are stated in this agreement.

Pre-training debrief

Provide concept paper and other relevant project documents for the training.

Conduct 5 full day Training

Provide any relevant WV Policies and Procedures that the consultant/service providers is expected to act in accordance with.

Post Training Debrief

 

Development of Training Report

 



Legal Framework

Intellectual Property of this assignment, where all information pertaining to this assignment (documentary, audio, digital, project documents, etc) belonging to the WVP, which the Consultancy firm may come into contact with in the performance of his/her, duties under this consultancy shall remain the property of the WVP who shall have exclusive rights over their use. Except for purposes of this assignment, the information shall not be disclosed to the public nor used in whatever without written permission of the WVP in line with the national and International Copyright Laws applicable. 

In the event that there is non-performance, defective performance or late performance due to causes beyond control and occurring without fault or negligence, including without limitation, natural disasters (such as floods, earthquakes, fire), acts of any state or government, fire explosions, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, blackout, or embargoes, neither party will be held responsible. If the consultant fails to provide the services required hereunder as a result of above listed force majored and such failure continues for a period of 10 calendar days, WVI Pakistan

shall have the right to terminate this agreement without any further liability resulting from such termination. The consultants will be paid for all services satisfactorily performed and accomplished up to the date of termination as determined by WVI Pakistan.

This agreement shall be deemed terminated automatically without further liability or obligation of WVI Pakistan if the consultant, is adjudicated as bankrupt, petitions or consents to any relief under bankruptcy, reorganization, receivership, liquidation or similar arrangements or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors.

Timeframe

The training will commence on 24th February 2017 and end on 10th March 2017 with the completion of all of the agreed upon deliverables. All final reports, presentations and other documentation to be submitted to World Vision Pakistan (WVP) upon termination of the contract period

Logistics

Boarding, lodging and transport of the consultant will arranged by WVP. Workshop logistics will be arranged in country by WVP, under the supervision of the consultant. be arranged by WVP.

Team Advisors

Project Manager

Manager HEA

Application Procedure

 Applicants are required to submit the following:

  1. Letter of Interest, stating why you consider you/your firm suitable for the assignment and the brief methodology/method of implementation you would use;
  2. Personal CVs highlighting qualifications and experience in similar projects;
  3. Work references (can be included within CV) – and share of the previous work link.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Well versed with Leadership and Project Management, with 8 years and above experience in conducting similar trainings for NGO and INGO and Academic/corporate organizations,
  • Proven ability and experience in leading and facilitating training workshops on multidisciplinary and multicultural teams;
  • Multidisciplinary skills and the ability to communicate effectively;
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
  • Sensitivity to regional political, gender and cultural balance;
  • A high standard of professionalism;
  • Ability to engage in travel as the consultant may be required to travel to Pakistan;
  • Fluency in English (written and spoken) with excellent drafting and communication skills.

How to Apply: 

Sealed proposals through Courier services are required to be submitted “TO: Procurement Committee address:3rd Floor,  Plot 33, Al Rehman Plaza, G11 Markaz Islamabad. Last date for submission of proposals is February 23, 2017, 14:00 hours(PST). Consultancy title should be clearly mentioned on envelop.

Note: Tender bids received after the last date will not be accepted and final selection of the potential Consultants/Institutes will be based on technical & financial evaluation. Organization reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal without assigning any reasons