I. Background

The USAID Civil Society Partnerships Project (CSPP) implemented by Khon Kean University’s Center for Civil Society and Nonprofit Management (CSNM) aims to improve Civil Society Organizations capacity in project management and leadership through innovative solutions with quality curriculums of the subjects and innovative learning platform that fit with diverse contexts of respective Lower Mekong Subregion (LMS) countries. With this aim, CSNM is in the process of developing an executive course using workshop style on Project Cycle Management consisting of four modules: 1. Project/Problem Identification, 2. Project Formulation and Preparation, 3.Project Implementation, 4. Project Monitoring and Evaluation. The course of the four modules are developed by curriculum development consultants from LMS countries particularly from Cambodia and Thailand. The developed course is being localized and conducted the training to Thai CSO partners in workshop style training to its Thai CSO core partners. Upon completion of course development, the course will also be transferred to academic courses for ungraduated and graduate program of Khon Kaen University. Given the high cost of training delivery to its partners of geographical dispersion in Thailand and potential learners from LMS countries, there is a need to develop a training model that is more innovative, effective, and sustainable. To be more effective in training delivery and reduce learning barriers due to traveling time, cost of classroom facilities and accommodation for participants, an e-learning model or a blend learning model – a combination online learning and face-to-face learning -- considered to be more effective, innovative, time and cost saving.

For this purpose, CSPP is seeking a technical consultant or firm to advice on technical specification and to develop an e-Learning platform for delivery CSPP’s learning content on Project Management Cycle.

II. Objectives

The main purpose of the consultancy is to provide technical advice on Learning Management System/e-Learning platform and build an e-learning platform based-on internet technology to deliver an open course on Project Management Cycle of four modules for a registered and non-register CSO practitioners in Lower Mekong Countries (Cambodia, Laos, Myanma, Thailand, and Vietnam). Specific objectives of the e-learning platform are:

To deliver an opening learning content online to interested learners from CSO practitioners, future CSO leaders in Thailand and LMS countries to improve their skill and knowledge in an Open Course Project Management Cycle.
To promote innovative teaching and learning of both certificate program and academic program as blend learning or a self-pace learning offered by the center’s project and its academic partners in Thailand in the LMS.
To allow CSNM/CSPP content administrator to add new or update course content and monitor the progress of user interaction on the platform.

III. Tasks and Scope of Work

Major Activities	Detail
1. Development of workplan and an e-Learning concept that suitable for delivery to target audience in NGO or CSO practitioners in Thailand and LMS.	· Review existing curriculum and training materials on the Project Cycle Management course of CSNM/CSPP to identify the needs to further improve online course content. · Conduct the stakeholder meetings to identify the learning needs and the most suitable learning model, and system. · Develop the e-learning course delivery strategies including technical specification required for converting or adapting existing instructional materials, media, and pedagogical elements to support the blend or self-pace learning. · Identify Learning System Management that provide learners to be easily access with regard to users’ accessing devices, internet connectivity and suitable for the self-pace learning model. · In selection of the system, provide pro and cons of the proposed learning management system with regards to hosting, data risk, maintenance issue, tracking and monitoring issue. · Present the concept to the CSNM/CSPP team. · Finalize the e-learning concept.
2. Designing the platform	· Identify features of the e-learning system to be developed, user interaction to the platform. · Design the user interface, validating the design and functionality of the platform with CSNM/staff or appropriate target users, and address usability of the users. The design of the interface should be simple, attractive, intuitive, and visually compelling. Integrate the course materials and other learning content · Develop the monitoring system or features that allow CSNM/CSPP to track and monitoring user activities.
3. Deployment of the e-Learning platform	· Working with Khon Kaen University and CSNM/CSPP staff on the installation of the platform, uploading the courseware. · Training on the operating and monitoring of the platform.
4. Documentation of the system on how to operate the platform.

IV. Deliverables

A concept paper outline the workplan, detailing the model for the e-learning course, learning needs, e-learning course delivery strategy, learning system selection.
Alpha version of the e-learning platform with user interface design (site strategy and road map, site map, wireframe and visual) and prototype.
Beta version of the e-learning platform with user interface design: course content of 4 modules uploaded to the platform.
Final design, development, installation of the e-learning platform with the course content.
Training on the system operation, documentation, strategy/mechanism to monitor the use of the e-learning platform

IV. Place of Performance

Performing the task is home-based with some travel to center site. The travel of the selected consultant will be included in the contract fee.

V. Estimate duration of contract

The project will take approximately 90 working days (September – December 2016). It is expected to start on 12 September 2016.

VI. Payment Schedule

Deliverable	Percentage of Payment
Concept paper and detail work-plan	20%
Alpha version of the e-learning platform	20%
Beta version of the e-learning platform with full course content	30%
Final design, development, installation of the e-learning platform	20%
Training on the system operation, documentation, strategy/mechanism to monitor	10%

VII. Qualifications

The selected information technology company/consultant is required to have following qualifications:

Higher degree in computer science or information technology.
Having experience in designing and developing e-learning system or web applications.
Advance technical skills and knowledge in learning management system, web technologies for learning, instructional design, user functionality.
Have demonstrated at least 3 year experience in developing online curriculum and course, designing and delivering technology for learning.
Good project management skill
Have ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Demonstrating higher degree of creativities and innovation.
Strong communication skills both writing and speaking English

VIII. Technical Application and Structure

Technical Proposal: detailing understanding the requirement, approach and methodology, work-plan, project implementation and work plan including timeline, CV and contact detail of the consultant and if there is a team member briefly describe their role also, proof of similar assignments conducted in the past.
Financial Proposal: breaking down the cost and fee.

Please submit all application electronically to Ms. Janjira Sribanbark, janjira.csnm@gmail.com with “E-learning consultant” in the subject line of an email by 28 August 2016

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