URGENT! JNKE – to support the customisation of the NSG Executive Development Programme (EDP) for the local sphere of Government

Project title: “**Technical Expertise and Implementation Support Services for the National School of Government” – South Africa.**

Position: JNKE – to support the customisation of the NSG Executive Development Programme (EDP) for the local sphere of Government.

Brief description of the assignment : To review the existing 6 module core learning content and the additional elective 4 modules related to the EDP training programmes and to contextualise its content to the local sphere of government, so as to provide participants employed at municipalities and municipal entities with cutting edge skills, competencies and knowledge for employment in the areas of local government and to provide them with an opportunity for advancement into more senior management service positions in the broader public sector, in line with the Integrated Management Development Programme (IMDP) model.

Requested services

This assignment will be completed over two phases as follows:

Phase One : Review and Contextualise the EDP Training programmes, and related components, including the detailed design of the contents of each component, inclusive of resources and Post Course Assessments.

Phase Two: Appropriate application scenarios/cases and assessments.

Required Outputs

Under this contract, the Contractor / Service Provider must achieve the following outputs/deliverables:

• A brief inception report on the implementation of the assignment (maximum of 4 pages) for the Programme.
• A general review of a proposed structure of learning content, together with a description of components and session focus and related learning objectives, aligned to existing learning outcomes of the EDP (approximately ten pages).
• Written curriculum content for each component/module together with relevant links to appropriate reading material, multimedia materials and other freely available resources.
• Written material for the application of concepts in each component/module together with related Post Course Assessments and Tests.

Outputs 1 to 3 above will be delivered in phase one of the assignment and output 4 in phase two. The final report to be submitted at the end of the assignment will include all outputs into a single comprehensive report for the NSG. The page numbers serve as a guide only. Specific emphasis will be on the quality of submissions made during and at the end of the assignment period.

Expert Profile

The following is the general profile deemed relevant for this assignment:

• A relevant university qualification or equivalent level of knowledge (A Master’s Degree is preferred).
• Professional institutional or policy experience in the area or related relevant fields of local government and the public sector.
• Experience in capacity development for public institutions or associated areas of education and training, as well as Council for Higher Education requirements,
• Strong demonstrable analytical and report writing ability.

Expert Knowledge

The Expert should ideally have some demonstrable knowledge of the following:

• Expert knowledge of leadership and management competencies within the local government context, as well as the public sector, and related materials.
• Relevant knowledge of the public sector and local government innovation and creativity in the use and management of resources.
• Knowledge of and experience in developing effective materials and activities for adult learning.
• Knowledge and familiarity with the contents of the EDP will be an advantage.

Prospective experts must submit a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and a cover letter outlining their knowledge, suitability for the assignment and availability. Communication will only be entered into with successful candidates.

Duration of the assignment: 25 working days

Location: Pretoria, South Africa