KEY INFORMATION

Job Title: Request for Proposals: Capacity Building on Social and Behaviour Change Communications, Cambodia

Sector: Investment and Trade, Infrastructure, Agriculture

Position Type: Part-Time

Duration/Level of Effort: Long-Term 

Position Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia

SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT

CAPRED is Australia’s flagship bilateral economic development facility in Cambodia. The Facility supports Cambodia in implementing various economic interventions and reforms to maintain the country’s economic transition. These interventions and reforms encourage more productive and inclusive public and private investment, promoting resilient, inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

CAPRED is committed to using Social and Behaviour Change Communications (SBCC) to achieve its goals and influence positive social and behavioral changes. As such, CAPRED staff require additional skills and tools to best plan, execute and evaluate SBCC initiatives. This will allow for increased implementation of SBCC campaigns and initiatives, enhanced program impact through SBCC, and more strategic and targeted communications efforts.

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

CAPRED seeks to engage a consulting firm to develop and deliver a training program and accompanying tools on Social and Behaviour Change Communications (SBCC) for its staff. The selected consulting firm is expected to work with the CAPRED’s Communications team and leadership to achieve the following objectives: 

• Equip CAPRED staff with the knowledge and skills to develop and deploy effective SBCC strategies across the program.

• Build capacity on the design, execution and monitoring of SBCC campaigns to maximise impact.

• Provide approaches and advice on evaluating the success of SBCC interventions.

• Foster a culture of knowledge sharing within CAPRED regarding SBCC best practices.

A detailed Terms of Reference can be found here: https://www.cowater.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/RFP24-030-SBCC-Trainer.pdf 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

The consulting firm/organisation/individual will work with the CAPRED team to deliver the following actions: 

• Needs assessment: In coordination with CAPRED, the selected consulting firm will identify skill gaps and training needs among staff. A needs assessment report should be submitted to CAPRED with recommended training content for consideration. 

• Tailored training program: Deliver a customised training program to address identified needs and align with CAPRED’s approaches. The training should focus on: 

  • Understanding SBCC

  • Developing core SBCC competencies

  • Establishing internal knowledge sharing on SBCC approaches

• SBCC toolkit: Develop CAPRED-specific tools (checklists, guides, etc.) to support staff in designing and implementing SBCC campaigns.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated expertise in SBCC training and development
• Experience working with similar organisations
• Qualifications of proposed trainers
• Expertise in developing tailored tools for approaching SBCC in complex programming
• Cost-effectiveness

APPLICATION PROCESS

The proposals including Technical and Financial Response Forms must be submitted no later than 5pm (Phnom Penh Time), Monday 19 August 2024 by email to procurement@capred.org  with “SBCC Trainer – RFP” in the subject line. Any proposals submitted after this time and date will not be considered. 

CAPRED is available to answer questions or provide more detail on the scope of work. Please email procurement@capred.orgwith “SBCC Trainer enquiry” in the subject line.

Technical Form – https://www.cowater.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/RFP24-030-Technical-Response-Form-SBCC-Training.docx 

Financial Form - https://www.cowater.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/RFP24-030-Financial-Response-Form-SBCC-Training.docx 

Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law.

We thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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