Consultant Services for Enterprise Development Trainings-SIVB

Consultant Services for Enterprise Development Trainings-SIVB Category Development Sector Type Consultancy Position 1 About Human Appeal: Human Appeal (HA) is a UK-based not-for-profit, nongovernmental relief and development sector organization, working in 28 countries around the globe. In collaboration with government departments, civil society, and non-governmental organizations, Human Appeal has been working in Pakistan since 2005 and is registered with MOI under revised legislation for INGOs. We work across the globe to strengthen humanity's fight against poverty, social injustice, and natural disasters. Through the provision of immediate relief and the establishment of self-sustaining development programs, we aim to invest in real, effective solutions. Human Appeal believes that establishing stable healthcare, education, and livelihood programs paves the way for empowered, self-serving communities. We also recognize that the provision of food, medical aid, and emergency shelter in times of humanitarian crisis is essential for the immediate preservation of life. As such, we value the importance of a multi-dimensional aid approach and dedicate ourselves to achieving a balance between emergency relief and long-term development. Background: The project is an 'Inclusive Community-Based SME Development initiative,' with the overall aim of supporting zakat-eligible individuals and persons with disabilities for economic empowerment. The project has the following main outcome: Outcome: The livelihood of 250 persons with disabilities, orphans, and their families from low-income areas of Pakistan has improved. About Assignment: The consultant will build the capacity of 8 groups in aspects of small business selection, initiation, management, and development using the ILO curriculum, Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB). The Start & Improve Your Business (SIYB) programme is a management training programme focused on starting and improving small businesses as a strategy for creating more and better employment in developing economies and economies in transition. The SIYB consists of three training packages: Generate Your Business Idea (GYBI), Start Your Business (SYB), and Improve Your Business (IYB) for both literate and low-literate people. The overall SIYB objective is to contribute to economic development and the creation of new and better jobs. The enterprise development training program facilitates the creation and enhancement of viable small-scale businesses by empowering potential entrepreneurs to undertake the necessary steps to establish their own enterprises. The project aims to identify and train zakat-eligible individuals and persons with disabilities on business plan development, skill enhancement, and business initiation. This initiative will be carried out in collaboration with a specialized Enterprise Development Trainer, who will design certified enterprise development programs. Once the trainees have solidified their business ideas, they will receive assistance in gathering detailed information and performing calculations to assess the profitability of their new ventures. Proper planning and preparation are crucial to reduce the high failure rate among new businesses. After completing the training, the targeted trainees will submit their business plans to the Human Appeal project team. The submitted plans will be reviewed, and follow-ups will be conducted to monitor progress and provide necessary support. Specific Objectives of Training:

• The specific objective of SIYB training is to enable potential entrepreneurs to find out whether they are the right people to start a business and to develop a feasible business idea.
• To build the capacity of selected participants in preparing their business plans and life skills to enable them to engage with the market.
• To facilitate selected participants in building backward and forward linkages, including linkages with microfinance institutions (MFIs).

Scope:

• A total of 200 beneficiaries will be selected from targeted districts with their initial business idea; the consultant will conduct a training needs assessment of the targeted beneficiaries' business ideas.
• Adapt, translate, and tailor SYIB training modules and material as per the context and need.
• Support the targeted beneficiaries in the development of their e-commerce/IT-based business plans (if any).

Approach and Methodology: The Consultant would propose the approach and methodology for the assignment based on the general guidelines provided below:

• Review of project documents, IEC Material, Training, and livelihood-related activities.
• Review of the documents for similar techniques adopted in the Pakistan context.

Deliverables / Output of the consultancy / Assignment: The Consultant(s) will perform the following key deliverables:

• Development of Training Manual on (Enterprise Development Training - EDT).
• Conduct Enterprise development training (SYIB) for 200 selected beneficiaries.
• Development & submission of Business Plans of 200 individuals in hard copy.
• Submission of Assignment Report.
• Development of Post Distribution Monitoring Tool.

Lines of Communication: The Consultant will coordinate with the Sr. Program manager – livelihoods (Human Appeal). Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• Postgraduate level qualification in related subjects (Business administration, Marketing, economics, or related).
• At least 7 years' experience in developing and facilitating training on business skills (SIYB), life skills, and enterprise development trainings.
• Demonstrable experience in facilitating training on business skills.
• Preference will be given to certified trainers on (SYIB & GYBI).
• Excellent communication (report writing) and facilitation skills.

Monitoring and Evaluation: The activity will be monitored by the Program Head and M&E Coordinator of HA. Support from HAP:

• Provide all the relevant project documents/material which will support the assignment.
• Provide timely feedback on the Overall Implementation plan and training manuals.
• Provide Beneficiaries/Trainees for the task/training.
• Provide a venue for training sessions with all the required sitting arrangements.
• Provide contact details of participants.
• Provide stationary for trainees, photocopies of training material/Handouts for trainees as required by the consultant.

Evaluation Criteria: The proposal will be evaluated on the following grounds:

• Techniques, Methodology, and process of the Training.
• Relevancy / Profile of the Consultant.
• Quality of content for the training.
• Financial Offer (Which is not the sole criteria).

Guidelines for Proposal: The Individual consultants are requested to follow the below-mentioned guidelines:

1. The Technical Proposal should elaborate on the Techniques, Methodology, and process adopted to deliver the training & visits with the deadline.
2. What types of Skill Development Sessions/Contents will be incorporated in Training Modules.
3. The Proposal should also elaborate on the monitoring process, pre/post test mechanism to gauge the percentage of improvement and final certification for each trainee.
4. The financial Offer should include the rates as per the assignment mentioned in the deliverables.

Guidelines for Financial Offer: The consultants are requested to follow the below-mentioned guidelines to prepare a financial offer for this assignment. Sr.#Description Unit Nos. of Units Unit Rate Total Rate Remarks 2 Development of Training Manual on (Enterprise Development Training - SIYB) Manual 13 training (SYIB) for 200 selected beneficiaries, development and submission of their Business Plans. Training Sessions 86 Submission of Assignment Report with Post Distribution monitoring tool. Report 1 Total Project Cost in PKR Please share rates including transportation/loading/accommodation in all districts and all Govt taxes. Terms & Conditions

• No advance payment will be made to the selected vendor/supplier.
• Quoted prices for the items shall include all kinds of government taxes as per national law.
• Payment shall be made after the completion of training as per the agreed terms and conditions contained in the agreement/work order.
• Accommodation/Transportation/Delivery to the project site/training venue/points will be the responsibility of the vendor at his own cost.

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