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Terms of Reference - Training of Trainers (ToT) for Communication

Background

Diakonia is a Swedish non-profit development organization working around the world together with local partners for a sustainable change for the most vulnerable people of the world. Our Head office is based in Stockholm, Sweden and the organization currently works through local offices in 24 countries in Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia and supporting about 400 local partner organisations. Diakonia’s vision is a Just, Equal, and Sustainable World. Our mission and goal are to change unfair political, economic, social, and cultural structures that cause poverty, oppression, inequality, and violence.

In Thailand, Diakonia supports a variety of local partner organizations with a focus on legal status and citizenship, land rights and environment, human trafficking, safe migration, gender, child rights and indigenous people’s rights. The programme aims to increase equal rights for ethnic minorities, and strengthen gender equality among ethnic minorities and migrant workers, as well as increase CSOs competency, collaboration, and networking ability to become relevant actors for social mobilization with positive visibility.

As the strengthening capacity for partners is part of our programme, the capacity for communication is the area that was identified and requested to be strengthened by our partners. Based on the request of partners, in 2022, Diakonia Thailand conducted a needs assessment to survey existing partners’ capacity and identify areas for strengthening their capacity for communication. The results are used as a base to design the scope of this Training of Trainers (ToT).

Objective

The objective of the training is to develop the knowledge and skills in communication through social media platforms that can apply in CSOs sector based on media ethics.

Expected results

• Participants have gained knowledge and skills in communication through social media platforms including key messages and storytelling.
• Participants can transfer the gained knowledge and skills from the training to their organizations and networks.
• There is a media production from participants during the training such as storytelling and key-messages.
• The action plan for communication is available after the training.

Scope of work

• The consultant shall develop the training module and session design for the Training of Trainers (ToT) for Communication in relation to the objective and expected results.
• The consultant will lead and facilitate the training on the agreed date and time.
• The consultant shall submit the summary report to Diakonia Thailand after the training.

Approach and method

It is expected that the consultants describe and justify an appropriate approach, methodology, methods, and tools for the training. These should be based on the ToT for Communications’ objective, expected results, and participants. The tender should include a cost-effectiveness ambition level. The consultant should take into consideration the learning process and the interaction of participants.

Time schedule and deliverables

It is expected that a time and work plan be presented in the tender and the maximum length for the training session is for 2 days. The training will be held on 4^th – 5^th May 2023. The time schedule and deliverables are as follows:

• A start-up meeting with Diakonia Thailand Country Office.
• A presentation of the final training module and preparation meeting with Diakonia Thailand.
• Facilitate the training.
• Submission of the summary report after the training.

Qualifications and competencies

The training may be conducted by a single consultant or a team with the following qualifications and competencies:

• Competence and experience in providing Training of Trainers (ToT) on communication, particularly in relation to social media.
• Expertise in media for advocacy.
• Experience working with Civil Society in Thailand.
• The ability to speak Thai is required.
• Thai nationals and Thailand-based expatriates are preferable.
• Knowledge of human rights, gender, and CSOs, especially in the development sector is desirable.

If it is a team, one person shall be assigned as the team leader with the overall responsibility for the review. The team leader shall have experience in leading the training. A CV shall be included for each team member and contain the full description of the consultant’s qualifications and professional work experience.

Budget

The budget is upon agreed. The cost of travel within the country and accommodation will be covered by the consultant and shall include in the submitted budget (Thai Baht).

Roles and responsibilities

The contact person at the Diakonia Thailand Country Office is Wipawan Khoonthaweelapphol, Programme Officer. The contact person should be consulted if any problems arise during the implementation timeframe. The consultant will arrange their own logistics and accommodation. Some assistance will be offered by Diakonia Thailand Country Office upon request.

Terms and conditions

The consultant is responsible for income tax, travel insurance, and accommodation if needed. The consultant is required to sign and follow Diakonia’s code of conduct along with the agreement.

Mode of application

The tender shall be sent via e-mail to Diakonia Thailand (thailand@diakonia.se) by 15^th  March 2023. This should include;

• CV of all involved consultants.
• Draft training module that will be used for the training.
• Draft session design/agenda.
• Proposed budget.