International Social Services has posted a Terms of Reference seeking bids from professional organisations for the development and delivery of an international training tool, by way of a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) targeting professionals working with children in need of alternative care and at risk of so being.
The format of the international training tool would be presented as a free to access, open online course to engage the widest possible number of alternative care practitioners and others with an interest or responsibility for prevention of separation and alternative care, with the secondary benefit of disseminating the Guidelines.
The chosen applicant body would prepare and finalise the International Training Tool by way of a MOOC. The scope of activities:
- Review of existing material (desktop review)
- Collect examples of policies and practices, including via previous international conferences as well as the 2016 international conference to inform MOOC content
- Ensure consultation with steering group members and other relevant experts to include cross regional and multi-disciplinary perspectives regarding possible MOOC content.
- Technical development of initial MOOC modules taking into account the draft outline previously prepared
- Prepare a draft initial script for MOOC modules
- Undertake preliminary consultation of script of initial modules with a select group to test the direction of MOOC (e.g.: focus groups, expert interviews in various regions)
- Drafting of MOOC content/script incorporating feedback from preliminary consultation
- Sharing second draft of MOOC content/script with a cross-section of professionals for comment
- Collection of suggestions and incorporation of appropriate revisions as decided with SG
- Finalisation of MOOC
Expertise required: The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate expertise in:
- Development of alternative care, social work and social welfare policy, including in developing and middle income country contexts.
- Deep knowledge and understanding of the principles and provisions of the UN Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children.
- Proven experience developing and writing child’s rights based guidance, training and advocacy tools.
- Demonstrate knowledge, competence and experience in developing a MOOC.
- Excellent writing and analytical skills in English, so that end product is accessible for target audience
- The successful bidder would need to demonstrate they have a partnership with a MOOC platform provider or if not, show how they would deliver and market a MOOC.
Expertise desired: Experience of the UN system or other international and non-governmental organisations Working knowledge of other UN languages.
Timescale and fee: A draft MOOC would be expected to be prepared within 8 to 10 months, with the final product ideally being ready within 12 months. This includes time for revisions of script/content upon further consultation with country offices and alternative care experts. The number of days required to carry out this task will depend upon the agreed format of the MOOC. This will be negotiated once the consultation is concluded. This work will take place in 2016 and finalised in early 2017. The fee payable for this work will be subject to negotiation with the successful applicant.
Expressions of interest in this consultancy addressing the expertise required should be sent with accompanying curriculum vitae(s) as well as a price proposal to Mia Dambach at mia.dambach@iss-ssi.org and Alan Kikuchi-White Alan.Kikuchi-White@sos-kd.org by 17 March 2016. Only applications that include a more in-depth response/outline to the development of the MOOC demonstrating knowledge and competency will be considered.
