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Trainer(s) for PHP and MySQL - JRS Thailand (Bangkok, Thailand)

Trainer(s) for PHP and MySQL - JRS Thailand (Bangkok, Thailand)

: Jesuit Refugee Service

: Nonprofits / องค์กรไม่แสวงหาผลกำไร

: 1087

: 6 March 2025

24 March 2025

Consultancy:             Trainer(s) for PHP and MySQL

Project:                       Database Support                   

Reports to:                 Country Director

Location:                    Bangkok, Thailand  

Starting date:             1 April 2025

Contract duration:     30 June 2025 (3 months) 

 

Terms of Reference

 

Organization:

Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is an international non-governmental organization with a mission to accompany, serve, and advocate for the rights of refugees and forcibly displaced people. The organization was founded in November 1980 and has a presence in over 50 countries. JRS undertakes services at national and regional levels with the support and guidance of an international office in Rome. The style of JRS service is human and spiritual, working in situations of greatest need, seeking the long-term wellbeing of refugees and displaced persons, while not neglecting their immediate or urgent needs.

 

Purpose:

Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Thailand is seeking proposals from qualified IT trainer(s) to deliver a structured PHP and MySQL training program for its staff. JRS Thailand already has an existing PHP + MySQL database, and the objective of this training is to enhance staff capacity in database management, system optimization, and backend development.

 

Scope of Work (Outputs):

The trainer(s) should design a comprehensive yet practical curriculum that includes:

  • PHP and MySQL fundamentals, ensuring staff can efficiently manage and modify the existing databases.
  • Data manipulation, reporting, and performance optimization for database-driven applications.
  • Backend scripting and debugging skills to enhance JRS Thailand’s operational efficiency.
  • Hands-on sessions, using real-world examples and practical exercises.
  • Flexible scheduling to accommodate staff availability

 

Deliverables:

The IT trainer consultant(s) is expected to deliver the following per the timetable:

Task / Activity

Start

End

Comments

Initial evaluation of JRS staff/student(s) and basic PHP course

1 Apr

31 Apr

JRS Thailand anticipates having one (1) staff/student, but proposal should be adjustable to add a second staff/student if needed.

 

Staff starting skill/knowledge of PHP and MySQL is none to minimal, but have used PHP + MySQL DB in the past several months.

PHP and MySQL courses

1 May

31 May

Training should use hands-on exercises and real-world applications, as much as possible. DO NOT focus on theory.

 

Training can be a combination of online and onsite at JRS Thailand’s office, but cannot be exclusively online.

MySQL course and final evaluation of JRS staff/student(s)

1 Jun

30 June

Training must include an evaluation to ensure that JRS staff/students(2) can achieve the scope-of-work detailed abo e.

 

Timeframe:

For this three-month (12 weeks) consultancy, JRS Thailand anticipates to begin the consultancy by 1 April 2025 and ending by 30 June 2025 at the latest.

 

Location:

This consultancy contract is to be carried out exclusively in Bangkok, Thailand.

 

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Very good English language skill (training will be in English)
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology or related professional field
  • Minimum 2 years of experience with SQL databases and web-based applications
  • Good teaching, training, and communication skills
  • Able to work with individuals and groups in the Bangkok Metropolitan Area

 

Selection Criteria:

  • JRS Thailand will consider both the qualifications and experience of the consultant(s), the technical details, and the proposed fee structure. Although we prefer to work with an individual consultant, we will consider a proposal by a team of consultants.

 

Proposal Submission Guidelines:

Interested candidates must submit the following information to JRS Thailand in order to be considered. All information should be in a single PDF or MS Word document not to exceed three pages.

  1. Letter of interest or motivation letter, stating briefly the relevant qualifications and experience of the consultant(s) related to the needs of JRS Thailand.
  2. Technical specifications addressing at minimum the expected outputs and deliverables.
  3. Fee structure with payment schedule in Thai Baht (THB).

In addition, the submission must include as a PDF or MS Word attachment an updated CV of the consultant(s) and three references.

 

Interested and qualified candidates should send their submission to jrsthailandco@gmail.com by latest 24 March 2025. Late or incomplete submission may not be accepted.  Please include your last name and “IT Training Consultant” in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact : jrsthailandco@gmail.com


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