Introduction

Reproductive Health Services Training & Education Program (RHSTEP) is a pioneer national non-government organization focusing on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) for more than three decades in Bangladesh. RHSTEP was evolved in 1983 as a special project under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) of the Government of Bangladesh titled MRTSP. In 1989 MRTSP was transformed into an NGO. Considering the increasing need for other reproductive health care, MRTSP stepped forward in 2002 with multifaceted services and a new name 'Reproductive Health Services Training and Education Program - RHSTEP. RHSTEP has extended its activity centers in 20 districts of Bangladesh. Every year approximately 6,00,000 women, and men including youth adolescents, and children reached with different health care services, education, and awareness support through its 27 centers. RHSTEP is registered with Department of Social Welfare and NGOAB of Government of Bangladesh

RHSTEP is committed to enhancing the capacity and skills of its trainers to deliver effective training programs. As part of this commitment, the organization seeks to engage a qualified consultant to conduct an Advanced Training of Trainers (ToT) program.

Objective

The primary objective of this consultancy is to provide advanced training to our existing trainers, equipping them with the necessary skills, knowledge, and tools to enhance their training delivery capabilities.

Scope of Work

The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

1. Conduct inception meeting to understand the organization and outlining training design
2. Designing a comprehensive Advanced Training of Trainers outline, incorporating advanced training methodologies, adult learning principles, and interactive techniques.
3. Developing training materials, including presentations, handouts, case studies, exercises and group activities in Bangla.
4. Conducting pre-training assessments to identify the specific needs and skill gaps of the participating trainers.
5. Delivering the Advanced ToT program through a combination of interactive workshops, role-plays, group discussions, and practical exercises.
6. Providing personalized coaching and feedback to trainers to enhance their training delivery skills.
7. Evaluating the effectiveness of the training program through post-training assessments and feedback sessions.
8. Submitting a comprehensive final report documenting the training process, outcomes, and recommendations for future capacity-building initiatives.

Deliverables
 
The consultant will be expected to deliver the following:

1. An inception report outlining the current training landscape within RHSTEP and identifying specific needs and challenges
2. Detailed ToT plan outlining the topics, objectives, and methodologies
3. A three-day training agenda and materials tailored to the organization's context, including presentations, handouts, and exercises in Bangla
4. Comprehensive training report summarizing key discussions, learnings, and recommendations.
5. Individual feedback reports for each participating trainer.
6. Conduction of a three days training with 15 – 20 participants.

Qualifications and expertise
The consultant should possess the following qualifications and experience:

1. Proven experience in designing and delivering advanced training programs for trainers.
2. Expertise in adult learning methodologies, instructional design, and training evaluation.
3. Strong facilitation and communication skills.
4. Experience working with diverse groups and cultures.
5. Relevant academic qualifications in education, training, or a related field.
6. Demonstrated ability to deliver results within the specified timeframe.

Budget

RHSTEP will bear the expenses related to venue, food and accommodation for participants and the proposed budget for this consultancy will be negotiated based on the consultant's proposed approach, scope of work, and deliverables if needed.

Timeline

The consultancy is expected to be completed within 10 days commencing on date of signing agreement. The specific timeline for each deliverable will be mutually agreed upon between RHSTEP and the selected consultant(s) upon contract signing.

Proposal Submission

Interested consultants or consulting firms are invited to submit their proposals, including detailed CV(s), proposed methodology, timeline, and financial proposal to the Executive Director, RHSTEP through email to rhstep@gmail.com or onsite at RHSTEP, House-1060, Road-07, Avenue-08, Mirpur DOHS, Dhaka-1216 by 28 April, 2024.

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

1. Demonstrated experience and expertise in delivering Training of Trainers
2. Quality and feasibility of the proposed methodology
3. Clarity and relevance of the proposed timeline
4. Cost-effectiveness of the financial proposal.
5. Ability to meet the specific needs and requirements of RHSTEP

Contractual Arrangements

The selected consultant(s) will enter into a formal contract with RHSTEP outlining the terms and conditions of the consultancy, including deliverables, timeline, payment schedule, and confidentiality agreements

Amendment of Terms

The terms of reference may be amended by mutual agreement between the RHSTEP and the selected consultant, if necessary.

RHSTEP reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal received.