Consultant(s) on ICT training for STITCH project members

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  • Oxfam
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Oxfam

About the STITCH project

The Strengthening Networks for Greater Impact – STITCH is a four years (2019-2022) EU funded project implemented by FEMNET and Oxfam. This project is being implemented in 7 countries in Africa namely: Kenya, Mali, Tunisia, DRC, Ethiopia, Mauritius, and Rwanda. The project is working with 13 local partners across the 7 countries. The project seeks to strengthen the institutional and operational capacities of women network organizations for coordinated actions at global, regional, and national levels. The project’s outcomes are:

  1. FEMNET Secretariat has strengthened governance and management systems to mobilize, coordinate and carry out joint policy and advocacy with its members at national and regional levels;
  2. Institutional and operational Capacities of members of FEMNET built to effectively influence policies on women’s rights and gender equality in their respective countries;
  3. FEMNET members use emerging Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) to tell and document their stories and contribute to the body of knowledge on women’s rights and gender equality in Africa and globally; and
  4. African women know about their rights and gender equality as recognized in key policy and development frameworks.

This consultancy focuses on realizing outcome No. 3 which seeks to ensure FEMNET members use emerging Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) to tell and document their stories and contribute to the body of knowledge on women’s rights and gender equality in Africa and globally.

Background

In September 2021 an ICT needs assessment was conducted by Oxfam and FEMNET for all 13 implementing partners in 7 countries.

This consultancy seeks to build on the findings of the assessment to equip FEMNET members with key skills to use emerging Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) to tell and document their stories and contribute to the body of knowledge on women’s rights and gender equality in Africa and globally.

Objectives of the consultancy

Oxfam and FEMNET are seeking the services of a consultancy firm to support the delivery of ICT training to staff of partner organizations in Ethiopia, Kenya, Mauritius, and Rwanda.

The specific training objectives will be:

  1. To enhance the capacity of STITCH partners and Women Rights Organisations (WROs) to effectively use ICTs including social media platforms to engage with policy makers at national and regional levels
  2. To enhance the capacity of STITCH partners and WROs to effectively use ICTs to monitor implementation of commitments made for the promotion of gender equality and women’s rights
  3. To enhance the capacity of STITCH partners and WROs to effectively document experiences and stories on a variety of platforms for use in advocacy prior to, during and after key moments in their countries
  4. To enhance the capacities of STITCH partners and WROs to effectively use ICTs for collaboration, networking and sharing of information

Who is the training aimed at?

The training targets at least 30 staff members from each of the partner organizations in Ethiopia, Kenya, Mauritius, and Rwanda.

Methodology and Scope of Work

  • The consultancy firm will familiarize with findings from an assessment conducted in September 2021 which aimed at understanding the ICT needs and priorities of partner organisations
  • Whenever necessary, the consultancy firm will conduct ICT needs and priorities assessment to partner organisations as may be required
  • The consultancy firm will identify and analyse ICT capacity needs based on the input and feedback provided
  • The consultancy firm will work with FEMNET and Oxfam to fine tune the workplan and delivery methodology as per identified needs and priorities
  • The consultancy firm will prepare training modules and materials based on the results of the assessment and Oxfam and FEMNET priorities
  • The consultancy firm will provide a series of online and offline training sessions to select staff of partners in the countries mentioned above. Training sessions should feature a presentation, activity when relevant, and group discussions to apply those concepts to their day-to-day ICT4D programming
  • At the end of the sessions, the consultancy firm will conduct another survey to help assess the level of knowledge retention and skills acquired by the program participants during the training
  • For English speaking countries the training will be delivered in English and for Francophone countries the training will be delivered in French

Deliverables

  1. A participatory ICT needs assessment and synthesis report, clearly highlighting key gaps to be targeted during the training
  2. Development of training modules and materials such as handouts, presentations, relevant links used during the training
  3. Delivery of a series of ICT trainings to staff members from each of the partner organizations in Ethiopia, Kenya, Mauritius, and Rwanda. In addition to ICT needs identified, the consultancy firm will train participants on developing digital campaign strategies and covering among others:
    1. Setting clear campaign goals and developing their theory of change as it relates to digital influencing
    2. Understanding various audiences who could steer the campaign to success while being mindful of the context the partners operate in
    3. Formulating clear key messages
    4. Selecting the right offline/online channels for their digital campaigning
    5. Developing quality materials for their campaigns i.e., videos, photos, infographics, supporter emails, etc.
    6. Creating a campaign timeline
    7. How to use various metrics to measure the success of digital campaigns
    8. The training will also include tips, tactics for cyber bullying, backlash, data protection and digital security as many women’s rights organisations have no experience on this.
  4. Share a post-training assessment and report following each country training session. The report should include next steps and actions
  5. Engage in a wrap up meeting with FEMNET and Oxfam following finalization of the consultancy

Support from Oxfam and FEMNET

The consultancy firm will be supported by Oxfam and FEMNET STITCH Programmes Management Unit (PMU). The consultant(s) will hold a contract with Oxfam and will report to Oxfam’s Regional Program Specialist, Digital Rights.

Essential skills and qualifications

  1. The consultancy firm must show proven experience of successfully training teams virtually and physically on ICTs, digital influencing, digital security, digital transformation, digital analytics, and similar topics
  2. Experience working with local and international organizations and clients of similar discipline
  3. Maturity and professional ability to handle sensitive information and ability to respect the confidentiality of such information while working with Oxfam and even after the contract ends
  4. Proven ability to work effectively with others – including in multicultural team – and strong interpersonal skills
  5. Ability to work under pressure, and commitment to meet deadlines
  6. Fluency in English and French
  7. Skills required: social media skills, digital influencing, data analytics, digital rights, search engine optimisation, strategy & planning, content marketing, communication skills, computer skills, time management

Time requirement

The assignment will commence on 1st July 2022 through 30th September 2022

Invitation to Proposal

Oxfam in HECA is inviting proposals from suitably qualified consultancy firms to carry out this work.

Your proposal should contain:

• The Consultancy Capability Statement

• Name(s) and CV(s) of consultants.

• Summary of experience in similar assignments.

• A budget breakdown for both professional fees and reimbursable expenses, including hourly/daily fee rates for each consultant proposed.

How to apply

Your proposal, which should not exceed five pages in length should be sent by email to [email protected] under the subject line ‘ICT training for STITCH project members’ no later than 29th June 2022 COB.


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