Consultancy Title 2.2.2.6: Conduct training for the 45 BTVET instructors in WCC-supported BTVET Institutions in digital literacy and pedagogy.
Reports to: Regional Coordinator South Western
Supported by: BRIDGE Project Director, and Senior Project Officer Innovations & Technology.
Background
War Child Canada is an international charity organization registered in Toronto, Canada, dedicated to helping children and their communities overcome the devastating effects of active and post-war. Its vision is “Accelerating Peace by disrupting the cycle of violence” and its mission is “Driving Generational Change for The Hardest Hit by Investing in The Power of Local Communities.”
Since being founded in 1999, War Child Canada has worked in 20 countries across the world and we are currently operational in Afghanistan, Yemen, Sudan, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Uganda.
During the past five years, War Child Canada reached over 2,500,000 conflict-afflicted children and adults; 985,000 people benefitted from War Child’s educational initiatives; 480,000 people were helped to climb out of poverty and 1,075,000 people learned more about their rights and had better access to justice systems. War Child Canada has been operating in refugee-hosting districts in Uganda since 2005. War Child Canada is registered as an international non-governmental organization (INGO) and holds a registration as a law firm in Uganda. War Child Canada is currently implementing education, protection, and livelihood programs and is currently implementing projects in nine refugee hosting districts in Uganda (Adjumani, Koboko, Madi Okollo, Terego, Yumbe, Obongi, Isingiro, Kikube, Kamwenge).
The BRIDGE PROJECT: War Child Canada in partnership with Mastercard Foundation, Community Empowerment for Rural Development (CEFORD), Education Local Expertise Centre Uganda (ELECU), and eight refugee-led community-based organizations, is implementing the BRIDGE: From Secondary Education and Skills Development to Job Opportunities for Refugee and Host Community Youth in Uganda project.
The 5-year BRIDGE project (2022 to 2027) is part of the Mastercard Foundation’s Young Africa Works Strategy (2018 to 2030) to address the youth unemployment challenge among refugee and host communities in 9 refugee hosting districts in Uganda (Adjumani, Obongi, Isingiro, Kamwenge, Kikuube, Yumbe, Terego, Madi Okollo and Koboko districts).
War Child Canada and project implementing partners will employ a gender-sensitive and inclusive approach to programming, empower young people, and recognize their potential as agents of change to ensure effective implementation and sustainability of the interventions. This will be achieved through two outcomes.
- Increased access to market-relevant secondary and tertiary education and skills for refugee and host community youth
- Improved capacity of education institutions and teachers to offer quality and relevant education and skills for refugee and host community youth.
BRIDGE’s overarching program goal is to improve access to quality & relevant education and skills for 73,439 host-refugee/host community youth and transition 38,912 refugee/host community youth to dignified and fulfilling work in Uganda by 2027.
Consultancy summary:
Conduct training on Digital Literacy and Digital Pedagogy for BTVET instructors in 11 districts .
War Child Canada seeks qualified consultants (individuals, firms, training institutions) to design and conduct training on ICT and Digital skills for 45 BTVET instructors across 11 institutions. The training methodology should be designed to be highly interactive and practical, with a focus on hands-on learning.
This is intended to better help instructors appreciate the role of ICT in teaching and learning, the training period will be dedicated to enabling instructors to develop an understanding of the needs of the 21st Century learner in a 21st Century environment; instructor’s role in enabling 21st Century learning; Integration of ICT in teaching other curriculum subjects/courses.
The training on ICT and Digital Pedagogy should cover but not be limited to the following areas.
- Digital Literacy – This session will seek to interest participants in embracing technology in teaching and concretize the learning needs of the 21st sanctuary and how technology can be leveraged to prepare market-ready students.
- Hands-on exploration of available digital content for improving the lecturers’ digital literacy.
- Pre-test using offline pre-test software to assess the level of skill of trainees in basic ICT.
- Troubleshooting basic problems; connection of computer to projectors; will be exposed to how a projector works.
- Exposure to technologies that foster online synchronous/live classes.
- Course content preparation for delivery using PowerPoint for delivery in class. Digital Communication and Collaboration Tools: Introduce instructors to a variety of digital tools for communication and collaboration, emphasizing their role in facilitating effective interaction among instructors and students, as well as fostering collaborative learning environments.
- Online Assessment and Feedback: Provide guidance on utilizing digital tools for conducting online assessments, grading, and providing timely feedback to students. Emphasize the importance of utilizing assessment data to inform instructional decisions and support student learning outcomes.
- Digital Citizenship and Ethics: Explore topics related to responsible digital citizenship, online safety, and ethical considerations in the use of digital resources. Help instructors develop strategies for promoting digital literacy, critical thinking, and ethical behaviour among students.
- Pedagogical Approaches for 21st Century Learning: Introduce instructors to pedagogical approaches that promote 21st-century skills, such as project-based learning, inquiry-based learning, and flipped classrooms. Highlight the role of technology in supporting active learning, student-centred instruction, and the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Integration of ICT Across Curriculum Subjects: Provide practical examples and case studies demonstrating how ICT can enhance teaching and learning across various subjects and disciplines. Encourage instructors to explore innovative ways of integrating technology to address diverse learning needs and support 21st-century learning goals.
- Emerging Technologies and Trends: Introduce instructors to emerging technologies and trends in educational technology, such as virtual reality, augmented reality, gamification, and adaptive learning. Discuss the potential applications of these technologies in enhancing student engagement, personalized learning experiences, and academic success.
Purpose of the consultancy :
The purpose of this consultancy is to deliver training on ICT and Digital skills to BTVET instructors and Trainers using the UNICEF digital skilling toolkit to equip them with knowledge to integrate technology into their teaching practices and enhance the digital literacy and competences of their students.
Approach and Deliverables:
- The consulting firm will use a participatory approach and ensure that the entire process capacitates instructors on ICT and Digital Pedagogy skills. The capacity-building training targets Instructors and Teachers of 11 BTVET Institutions.
The training process will include the following:
- Conducting a rapid training needs assessment to understand participants’ knowledge levels and specific gaps focusing on ICT and 21st Century Digital skills. (should include Incorporate Pre- and Post-Assessment)
- In consultation with War Child Canada, plan and develop a training schedule.
- Delivering two separate training schedules of five days each attended by 45 participants drawn from 11 BTVET institutions from Southwestern and West Nile. (one in West Nile and another in the Southwestern region).
- Provide ongoing support to participants after the training, such as access to online resources, webinars, or mentoring, to help them continue developing their ICT and digital skillsThe consulting firm/person will facilitate the training workshops, and provide technical skills and guidance, quality control, and reporting in consultation with War Child Canada. The following are the key deliverables for this consultancy.A. Pre-activity level.
- Inception report. Upon signing the contract, the consultant/firm will have 5 working days to submit a detailed report on the proposed approach to this assignment. The inception report will include a detailed description of the methodology and tools, expected outputs, a budget with a breakdown of costs, and a detailed work plan for the entire assignment.
- Training needs assessment report. Uponsigning the contract, the consultant will conduct a rapid training needs assessment to identify the specific training needs of the target which will inform the training content & methodologies. The report will be shared with WCC within 10 days of contract signing.
- Revised training needs assessment report: Following the provision of feedback on the first training needs assessmentreport from War Child Canada, the consulting firm or trainer will incorporate revisions and recommendations from War Child Canada and submit a final Training needs assessment report which will inform the training content and methodologies.
- Develop the training content: Upon approval of the training needs assessment report by WCC, the consulting firm will develop and share with WCC training content for ICT and Digital Pedagogy skills within 14 days as guided by the skilling toolkit provided by WCC. The training content will include a detailed description of the training delivery methods, and pre & post-training evaluation templates.
B. During activity delivery level
- Undertaking the assignment: The consultant is expected to deliver customized 2 sets of training on ICT and Digital Pedagogy training to BTVET instructors using the approved training content, methodologies, and schedule.
- Sharing the draft training report: The consulting consultant firm/consultant will be requested to submit a training report of the first lot to War Child Canada as a way of tracking and reflecting on the training progress. The report’s structure will depend on the approach and methodology agreed upon in the training content.
- Submission of final training report: The consulting firm will finalize the assignment within 15 days based on the comments and feedback received from the War Child Canada draft training report. Any relevant documents including but not limited to attendance sheets and evaluation sheets should be included in the report as annexes.
Responsibility of War Child Canada :
War Child Canada will be responsible for the following.
- Under the direct supervision of the Project Director, oversee the overall training processes based on guidance provided by the consultant and provide timely feedback.
- All conference and workshop-related costs shall be taken care of by War Child Canada.
- Mobilize participants required for the training.
Scope of work and timeline
This assignment will be conducted in mutually agreed locations in Uganda. The assignment is expected to take a maximum of 15 working (10 training days and 5 days for report writing) days beginning on 15th May 2024. The final assignment report and all other deliverables should be submitted to War Child Canada by 5th June 2024.
Experience, skills:
War Child Canada is looking for a competent firm/consultant with the skills set, knowledge, and proven experience in conducting and facilitating training on ICT and 21st Century Digital Skills for Development working in the Humanitarian setting, particularly for instructors or Tutors who will act as TOTs. Applications from consulting firms/consultants will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate the following qualifications, experiences, and competencies.
- Team members with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in information technology, computer science, education, or a related field required.
- Professional certifications in specific technologies or training methodologies will be advantageous.
- Ability to understand Computer applications and systems software.
- The consulting firm/consultant should have a minimum of 7-10 years of demonstrated professional work experience in ICT and digital skills training and development, content creation and management,
- Previous experience working with Non-Governmental Organizations and Education institutions in refugee settlements, especially in the Southwestern or West Nile regions of Uganda.
- Designing, coordinating, scheduling, and conducting ICT training and development programs that can be delivered in the form of individual and group instruction, and facilitating workshops, meetings, demonstrations, and conferences.
- Knowledge and experience in using participatory training approaches and innovative techniques.
- Excellent analytical, facilitation, coaching, and report-writing skills.
- Strong English language skills required
Travel
Travel to project field locations in Southwestern and West Nile sub-regions will be required.
*Travel costs are the responsibility of the consultant and should be included in the proposed budget.
How to apply
Interested applicants/firms are invited to submit the following:
- Technical proposal including methodology, timeline, and demonstration of experience (7 pages maximum)
- Financial proposal (itemized budget)
- Curriculum vitae of Lead consultants and other members.
- Confirmation of availability (May and June 2024).
Submit your technical and financial proposals as one document to email: jobs_uganda@warchild.ca
Please ensure your submission email has the subject heading: “Uganda BRIDGE BID for Conducting training on ICT and Digital Skills.
Final candidates will be vetted following War Child Canada’s Child Safeguarding Policy, including appropriate reference and security checks.
Only those applicants selected for further processes will be notified. For more information about War Child Canada, please visit www.warchild.ca.
Note: The call is only open to individuals/firms registered in Uganda.