Business development & strategic plan Trainer for The Project Women-Friendly Label – Phase At ActionAid

Service provider – Terms of Reference – For Business development & strategic plan Trainer for The Project Women-Friendly Label – Phase

Entity: ActionAid Arab Region AAAR

Location: Jordan

1. Introduction

ActionAid is a global justice Federation working to achieve social justice, gender equality, and poverty eradication with headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa, ActionAid is working all around the world with country programs, affiliates, and regional offices, Today, ActionAid is present in 48 countries.

ActionAid has been present in the Arab Region since the mid-2000s in Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, and Tunisia.

AAAR work is mainly focusing on the following programme priorities:

• Women’s Rights, building feminist leadership to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls.
• Youth and Community-led humanitarian action, Strengthening preparedness and crisis response through women and youth leadership.
• Fostering civic and political engagement and increasing the employability of young people, fostering young people’s agency to influence decision-makers and create opportunities.
• Climate Justice, raising awareness on climate change, fostering youth participation in climate action.

1. Background Information on The Intervention

ActionAid Arab region has initiated a project “Women-Friendly Label “with an objective to prevent Violence Against Women and Girls and promote Women’s Economic Rights in Jordan”. The project aims to better understand the intersectionality of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and women’s economic rights (WER) and ensure that policies align with and support the personal experiences of women, with the key partners. The project involved the creation of a Women Friendly Label that recognizes and promote businesses that uphold women’s rights and prevent violence against women and girls bases on set of requirements.

Through this program, ActionAid Arab Region, in partnership with its local collaborator, Al Hayat Center – Rased, has developed the Women-Friendly Label Platform. This platform hosts e-learning modules designed to raise awareness among workers in labor establishments. Currently, ActionAid Arab Region seeks to expand this initiative by creating additional modules aimed at building the capacity of workers within these establishments, enhancing their skills to promote a safe working environment for women and girls.

Three training materials developed based on assessments conducted with SMEs and CSOs during the first and second phases of the Women-Friendly Label Program. These materials, need to bel crafted by experts, then will be provided to a production company to produce as educational videos, which will be featured on the Women-Friendly Label Platform.

1. Scope of work.

Objective:

ActionAid Arab Region (AAAR) is in search of a business development & strategic plan trainer to deliver training via videos in a Chroma studio. The primary objective is to develop and conduct a comprehensive business development & strategic plan training materials through video content in a Chroma studio for ActionAid Arab Region (AAAR).

The aim of the Business Development and Strategic Plan training is to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to create and implement effective strategies for organizational growth and sustainability. This training will emphasize the incorporation of special measures and procedures that actively promote gender equality, ensuring that women and girls have equal opportunities to thrive in the workplace. Additionally, it will focus on establishing a safe and inclusive working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, fostering a culture of respect and empowerment for all employees. Through these efforts, participants will be better positioned to develop workplaces that not only succeed economically but also contribute positively to social development.

The purpose of this training is to rethinking current institutional strategies and models. The training needs to include activities that enable CSO staff to:

• Undertake an introspective examination of existing institutional strategies and operational and financing models.
• Incorporate insights from local and regional CSOs that have successfully revised institutional strategies, missions, and embraced innovative trends such as fundraising partnerships, outcomes financing, social enterprises, and work integration activities.
• Reimagine current operational and financing models, emphasizing innovation-driven approaches to enhance resource diversification, improve sustainability, and amplify the representation and inclusion of marginalized voices.
• Develop comprehensive implementation plans featuring tangible activities
• Planning for financial sustainability: why and how

Responsibilities:

1. Content Development:

• Design a detailed curriculum for the business development & strategic plan training program, ensuring it aligns with the goals and requirements of AAAR.
• Develop engaging and informative training modules addressing key aspects of diversity and inclusion, incorporating relevant case studies, and utilizing interactive elements.

1. Incorporate Interactive Elements:

• Integrate interactive elements such as quizzes, discussions, and case studies to enhance participant engagement and understanding.

3.Quality Assurance:

• Conduct thorough reviews and revisions to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the training content.
• Address feedback and recommendations from AAAR to enhance the overall quality of the training materials.

4.Timely Delivery:

• Adhere to the agreed-upon timeline for the development and delivery of the business development & strategic plan training program.

5.Collaboration:

• Work closely with AAAR’s project team to understand specific requirements, organizational nuances, and any additional elements to be incorporated into the training.

6.Incorporate Inclusivity:

• Ensure that the training content is inclusive, sensitive, and addresses diverse perspectives related to business development & strategic plan.

1. Deliverables and Timeline:

The project is expected to be completed within 28th February 2025, with milestones and progress updates provided regularly. The deliverables required:

• Detailed business development & strategic plan training curriculum.
• Script for each video module.
• Training materials.
• Interactive elements such as quizzes, discussions, and case studies

1. Budget:

The total estimate for the required tasks is 900 JOD (including taxes and any other applicable taxes), paid after receiving the deliverables.

1. Submission of Proposal.

Qualifications:

1. Relevant Experience:

– Demonstrated experience as a business development & strategic plan trainer, with a track record of creating impactful training materials.

– Prior work on e-learning platforms and familiarity with video production in a studio environment.

2. Educational Qualifications:

– A degree or equivalent qualification in a field related to gender studies, human rights, social work, or a related discipline is preferred.

3. Understanding of GBV Issues:

– In-depth knowledge and understanding of Gender-Based Violence issues, gender equality, and related topics.

Submit application includes the following:

• Cover letter,
• Brief explanation about the consultant with an emphasis on previous experience in this kind of work.
• Proposed methodology for diversity and inclusion training.
• CV.

The deadline forsubmission is February 16th , 2025.