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ASEAN ACT Consultancy - Leadership Course Development
12 April 2024 3:46pmApply by30/4/2024
Region
South-East and East Asia,
Summary
We are seeking consultant/s to support the design and delivery of a small-scale pilot leadership course, targeting mid to senior-level public servants from 5 ASEAN-ACT partner countries working in countering trafficking in persons.
The consultant/s will have experience in professional development with an understanding of how public sector leadership can strengthen governance.
Description
ASEAN-ACT is seeking a consultant/s to:
(1) design a leadership course
(2) develop and deliver modules for a small-scale leadership course. The consultancy is
expected to commence around the middle of June 2024, with the first cohort to commence
late 2024/ early 2025.
The consultant/s will work closely with the ASEAN Program Director and the ASEAN-ACT program
team, responsible for the following:
1. Course Design – desktop review and analysis of existing leadership programs in the region and
develop recommendations for course effectiveness including scale and length of the course, ideal
number of participants, theoretical structure, tools and platforms, participant commitment, expert
speakers and mentoring/coaching arrangements, budget and other considerations. The design
will be informed by a contextual analysis and feedback from partner agencies (conducted
concurrently by ASEAN-ACT). ASEAN-ACT will share analysis to inform the course design.
2. Curriculum development – draw on existing training materials (in various formats) and tailor
based on the approved course design. The modules and relevant resources must incorporate
theoretical and practical applications of leadership and management concepts. Participant
diagnostic tools (eg DISC) and relevant professional development tools must be incorporated.
3. Leadership course delivery – deliver selected course modules, together with ASEAN-ACT and
expert speakers. This may include facilitating workshops and training sessions (in-person and
online.
4. Mentorship & coaching - in consultation with ASEAN-ACT, provide mentorship or coaching
support to delegates throughout the course duration. Support delegates in the development of
personal leadership plans. Mentoring and coaching sessions should combine face to face and
online elements.
Selection Criteria
Qualifications
• Subject Matter Expertise - The consultant/s should possess a strong understanding of
leadership development principles, leadership theory and practice, organisational development,
stakeholder engagement and cross-cultural communication. The consultant/s must be familiar
with public sector leaders, working with institutions and government agencies. The consultant/s
must be able to demonstrate understanding and application of GEDSI approaches in leadership
course development. Experience with counter-trafficking programs or using human rights-based
approaches is desirable.
• Experience - The consultant/s must have demonstrated experience in delivering a similar project.
Extensive experience in working with international development partners.
• Facilitation Skills - Demonstrated experience as a skilled facilitator and organiser who can
create an interactive, respectful and engaging learning environment for adult learners from
diverse backgrounds.
• Nominated Experts - An established network of experts, including from the ASEAN region, in
various sectors and fields is favoured to provide lectures or coaching/mentoring.
• Communication skills - Demonstrated strong communication skills including writing, editing and
formatting of documents to a high quality in English. They must also be able to demonstrate
excellent interpersonal skills.
Follow this link for more information and to apply: https://bit.ly/CTIPLeadership
(1) design a leadership course
(2) develop and deliver modules for a small-scale leadership course. The consultancy is
expected to commence around the middle of June 2024, with the first cohort to commence
late 2024/ early 2025.
The consultant/s will work closely with the ASEAN Program Director and the ASEAN-ACT program
team, responsible for the following:
1. Course Design – desktop review and analysis of existing leadership programs in the region and
develop recommendations for course effectiveness including scale and length of the course, ideal
number of participants, theoretical structure, tools and platforms, participant commitment, expert
speakers and mentoring/coaching arrangements, budget and other considerations. The design
will be informed by a contextual analysis and feedback from partner agencies (conducted
concurrently by ASEAN-ACT). ASEAN-ACT will share analysis to inform the course design.
2. Curriculum development – draw on existing training materials (in various formats) and tailor
based on the approved course design. The modules and relevant resources must incorporate
theoretical and practical applications of leadership and management concepts. Participant
diagnostic tools (eg DISC) and relevant professional development tools must be incorporated.
3. Leadership course delivery – deliver selected course modules, together with ASEAN-ACT and
expert speakers. This may include facilitating workshops and training sessions (in-person and
online.
4. Mentorship & coaching - in consultation with ASEAN-ACT, provide mentorship or coaching
support to delegates throughout the course duration. Support delegates in the development of
personal leadership plans. Mentoring and coaching sessions should combine face to face and
online elements.
Selection Criteria
Qualifications
• Subject Matter Expertise - The consultant/s should possess a strong understanding of
leadership development principles, leadership theory and practice, organisational development,
stakeholder engagement and cross-cultural communication. The consultant/s must be familiar
with public sector leaders, working with institutions and government agencies. The consultant/s
must be able to demonstrate understanding and application of GEDSI approaches in leadership
course development. Experience with counter-trafficking programs or using human rights-based
approaches is desirable.
• Experience - The consultant/s must have demonstrated experience in delivering a similar project.
Extensive experience in working with international development partners.
• Facilitation Skills - Demonstrated experience as a skilled facilitator and organiser who can
create an interactive, respectful and engaging learning environment for adult learners from
diverse backgrounds.
• Nominated Experts - An established network of experts, including from the ASEAN region, in
various sectors and fields is favoured to provide lectures or coaching/mentoring.
• Communication skills - Demonstrated strong communication skills including writing, editing and
formatting of documents to a high quality in English. They must also be able to demonstrate
excellent interpersonal skills.
Follow this link for more information and to apply: https://bit.ly/CTIPLeadership