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 & 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 programmes 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 with a focus on starting and improving small businesses as a strategy for creating more and beGer 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 beGer jobs.

 The concept of self-employability/entrepreneurship is key to sustaining the livelihood of the community. A successful business starts with a good business idea. The description of a business idea is therefore the starting point for a good business plan.

 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.

Approach (Implementa:on):

The Consultant (s) will produce the following key outputs; these outputs can be further adjusted aHer selection of Consultant:

•      Design training on SYIB modular approach and dynamic teaching methods to develop group members' interest in education and business skills.
•      To analyze training need, education and understanding level of participants and design training content and methodology accordingly.
•      Provide training at venue and maintain all records (pre and post evaluation, beneficiary list, etc.). Submit the Training Report

Lines of Communica:on:

The Consultant will coordinate with the Sr. Program manager – livelihoods (Human Appeal).

Skills, Experience and Qualifica:ons:

•        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 the certified trainer on (SYIB & GYBI)
•      Excellent communication (report writing) and facilitation skills.

Structure of Technical Proposal/Expression of Interest and Submission Guidelines:

Interested Consultant with relevant experience may submit sealed technical and financial proposals according to following details;

•      Detail training agenda/contents
•      Methodology for training delivery
•      The consultant profile clearly states the individual capabilities of undertaking the presented task.
•      Previous details of various relevant assignments completed.
•     Consultants must provide evidence of previous work done in similar assignments.
•      CVs/profile of the Consultant.

Monitoring and Evalua:on:

The activity will be monitored by the Program Head and M&E Coordinator of HA.

Support from HAP:

HAP will provide the following support for the assignment:

•      Provide all the relevant project documents/ material which will be support for 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 siMng arrangements.
•      Provide contact details of participant’s.
•      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).