Terms of Reference (ToR) for Consultant / Firm For Conducting ToT on Rights Awareness

Job Description

Title: Terms of Reference (ToR) for Consultant / Firm For Conducting ToT on Rights Awareness

Company Name: ASP Foundation

Vacancy: 01

Age: Na

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 5 years

Required Qualifications

• The Consultant / Consultancy Firm should meet the following requirements:Minimum 5 years of proven experience in designing and facilitating ToT programs on rights awareness, human rights, gender equality, or community mobilization.

• Demonstrated experience working with displaced or marginalized populations, preferably Rohingya communities or similar humanitarian contexts.

• Strong knowledge of rights-based and gender-transformative approaches.

• Knowledge of Case management referral mechanism in the Rohingya camp context.

• At least 5 years

Required Qualifications:

• The Consultant / Consultancy Firm should meet the following requirements:Minimum 5 years of proven experience in designing and facilitating ToT programs on rights awareness, human rights, gender equality, or community mobilization.

• Demonstrated experience working with displaced or marginalized populations, preferably Rohingya communities or similar humanitarian contexts.

• Strong knowledge of rights-based and gender-transformative approaches.Proven ability to apply adult learning principles and participatory facilitation techniques.

• Experience conducting training needs assessments, pre/post evaluations, and preparing detailed reports.

• Fluency in English; understanding of Rohingya language/context is an advantage.

• Willingness and ability to travel to Cox’s Bazar for training facilitation.Preference for a team-based approach, ensuring diverse facilitation skills and shared expertise.

1. Background

The Rohingya Advocacy Center (RAC), implemented by ASP Foundation with support from the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), aims to strengthen the resilience, leadership capacity, and advocacy skills of the Rohingya (FDMN) communities residing in Cox’s Bazar refugee camps.

A key component of the project is to build a network of trained community volunteers who can lead community consultations on critical themes including advocacy, leadership development, rights awareness, human rights, gender equality, peacebuilding, and conflict resolution.

Following the successful completion of the 1st Module (Advocacy and Leadership Development), ASP Foundation is now seeking a qualified and experienced Consultant or Consultancy Firm to develop and deliver the 2nd Module—focused on Rights Awareness (Human Rights and Gender Equality)—as part of the Training of Trainers (ToT) program for 20 selected community volunteers from five target camps.

2. Objective of the Assignment

The main objective of this consultancy is to design, facilitate, and deliver a 3-day Training of Trainers (ToT) on Rights Awareness (Human Rights and Gender Equality) for 20 selected Rohingya volunteers (4 from each of the 5 selected camps).

The training will equip participants with the necessary knowledge, facilitation skills, and resources to conduct community consultation sessions on rights awareness, human rights, and gender equality within their respective camps.

3. Scope of Work

The selected Master Trainer / Consultancy Firm will be responsible for the following tasks:

A. Curriculum Development

• Develop a contextualized and culturally sensitive training module on Rights Awareness (Human Rights and Gender Equality) suitable for the Rohingya context.

• Integrate participatory learning methods, gender-sensitive approaches, and adult learning principles.

• Ensure the module covers:

  • Basic concepts of human rights, gender equality, and rights-based advocacy

  • Community mobilization and empowerment approaches

  • Inclusive participation and gender sensitivity

  • Communication and facilitation skills for community sessions

  • Linkages to referral mechanisms for protection and legal aid

B. Training Delivery

• Deliver a 3-day in-person ToT in Cox’s Bazar for 20 selected volunteers from 5 camps.

• Employ interactive and experiential learning techniques (e.g. group discussions, case studies, role plays, storytelling).

• Provide practical facilitation exercises to enhance trainees’ ability to conduct community consultations.

C. Assessment and Evaluation

• Develop and administer pre- and post-training tests to measure knowledge improvement.

• Analyze assessment data and integrate findings into the final training report.

D. Facilitator Guide Development

• Develop a half-day Facilitator Module / Guide to support volunteers during their community consultations, including:

  • Key learning objectives and messages

  • Suggested session outlines and activities

  • Flipchart samples and visual aids

  • Flashcards for key discussion points

  • Participant feedback and reporting template

E. Reporting

• Submit a comprehensive training report including:

  • Overview of the training process

  • Summary of sessions conducted

  • Participant feedback and attendance

  • Pre/post assessment analysis

Challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations