HelpAge
HelpAge International is a UK-registered INGO working to advance the wellbeing, dignity, and voice of older person. The organization works across the globe and delivers its work through four global portfolios on Inclusive Humanitarian Action, Income Security, Healthy Ageing, and A Society for All Ages. In April 2021, it implemented a new organizational design, which includes an ambition to transform its value proposition. As an initial set of strategic shifts, the organization has committed to embrace locally-led development, transition its country programmes and offices, and deliver value through global portfolios and a global platform. The design also embraces agile working as the new way of working.
As a globally disbursed organization, effective virtual collaboration is essential to be impactful and effective. While as an international organization working across the global, distance management of people and projects was not new, the pandemic has challenged us to develop further our virtual collaborations and meeting culture. While the organization evolved a lot and learned a huge amount, we recognize we can improve further by introducing good practices and increasing our skills for virtual collaboration. There is scope to make our meetings more productive, and thus also reduce the unsustainable pressure of day’s full of back-to-back virtual meetings.
Given the above, HelpAge seeks the support for the following for a webinar/learning event on virtual meeting and collaboration.
· Purpose: to share good practices and tools for effective virtual collaboration and meetings
· Two 1.5-hour virtual meetings. Interspersed by a few days/week.
· Target: all HelpAge staff (global + country team)
· Expected participants: 30-40
· Recommend any digital tools (part of, compatible with MS License)
· Indicative dates: June-July 2022
· Task:
§ Preparator work, including discussion regarding context
§ Outline of content (1 page)
§ Session delivery
§ Debrief
Skills and experience required
· Understanding of the development and humanitarian sector, in particular the need for transformation of INGOs
· Expertise and practical experience in virtual collaboration within the INGO sector
· Ability to deliver content and learning for a multi-cultural audience, including diversity in consultants
· Demonstrated ability to deliver the work through virtual means and platforms
How to apply
All interested individuals are requested to express interest by email to: [email protected] by the end of 20 May 2022.
Expression of Interest should outline: proposed methodology and content, budget, relevant experiences, profile of trainer(s).
Selection of the consultant will be undertaken by a panel and based on the experience of the consultant, the quality and relevance of the Technical and Financial proposal (i.e. value for money, within resources available) and on satisfactory references.
Only shortlisted consultants will be contacted.
Our Values
At HelpAge International we work hard to achieve our goals together as a team with a clear shared purpose. Our values inform how we work together:
Inclusive
We respect people, value diversity and are committed to equality.
Impact
We value and recognise the contribution of our staff and network members, as we put older people at the centre of everything we do.
Partners
We work alongside network members and others to increase reach, influence and impact. We are committed to a culture of collaboration and building positive relationships.
Learning
We are passionate about learning, accountable and work together to find creative solutions.
Everyone who works at HelpAge share our values and are committed to behaviours that demonstrate and support them.
Safeguarding
Everyone has a role in creating and sustaining a safe and respectful working environment, where no one comes to any harm or is maltreated. At HelpAge we take our responsibilities very seriously and will take action against wrongdoing. We will do everything we can to ensure that we do not engage people that pose a safeguarding risk and will undertake criminal record checks as required.
Equal Opportunities
HelpAge International is committed to creating an inclusive working environment, promoting and providing equal opportunities and respecting diversity in employment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
Closing date: Friday 20 May 2022
How to apply
All interested individuals are requested to express interest by email to: [email protected] by the end of 20 May 2022.
Expression of Interest should outline: proposed methodology and content, budget, relevant experiences, profile of trainer(s).
Selection of the consultant will be undertaken by a panel and based on the experience of the consultant, the quality and relevance of the Technical and Financial proposal (i.e. value for money, within resources available) and on satisfactory references.
Only shortlisted consultants will be contacted.