Educational digital software for parents

Terms Of Reference

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW 

Right to Play (RTP) is a global organization that uses the transformative power of play to educate, protect, and empower children facing adversity. We were founded in 2000 by Johann Olav Koss, social entrepreneur and a four-time Olympic gold medallist. 

Right To Play Lebanon works on the following goals: 

• Enhancing the quality of education for boys and girls (6-12 years) in Lebanon. 
• Improving the quality of formal and non-formal education for Syrian refugee and host community children (12-17 years) to provide positive learning environments and increase retention in formal education. 

• Providing youth with the necessary skills to better equip themselves to access the job market and mitigate risk factors impacting their lives. 

 1.    Objectives  

RTP is seeking for a consultant  to provide consultancy on the following objectives:

• Increase the awareness of parents on how to create a positive leaning environment for their children through a play based approach at home;
• Create a digital tool, in the form of videos, which could be delivered remotely to parents to increase their awareness on creating a positive learning environment at home;
• Deliver tips for parents on how to deal positively and participate in their children’s learning through play and games;
• Monitor the progress of parents in fostering the positive learning environment

2.   Responsibilities, tasks and deliverables  

         A. Profile of prospective consultant:

• Able to work and collaborate with UNRWA and Lebanese & Palestinian community stakeholders
• Able to lead extensive communication with parents to facilitate interpretation and implementation of awareness sessions and to evaluate the effectiveness of the created tools
• Considers a variety of learning needs and preferences
• Respects the diversity of parents
• Enables all parents to take part in learning and fulfil their potential, regardless of their abilities
• Able to design virtual activities to implement and collaborate with different community stakeholders and adopt the e-learning methodology when needed
• Able to provide qualitative and quantitative narrative reports on the implemented activities and specific period of the project (monthly, quarterly, yearly)

       B. Tasks and deliverables  

Consultant selected will have to start with this required deliverable. This deliverable will be conducted in the Palestinian camps and/or with UNRWA.

1. 1. Assessment

a.  Conduct an assessment with educational centers to identify the level of  interaction of parents with the digital tool that enhances a positive learning environment

1. 1. Digital Material’s creation

1. 1. Create a digital resource for parents  on how to create a positive  learning environment through play based methodology  
   2. Deliver tips for parents on the positive learning environment principles, the importance of education for children and the inclusive learning
   3. Follow up with parents and children to collect  their feedback   
   4. Adapt the created digital tool to include children with different abilities

        C.  Process /timeline 

• The collaboration will take the form of a consultancy. The detailed process/timeline would be discussed with the selected consultant.

Activity/ Task

Deliverable(s)

Timeframe

Pre - Assessment –   With RTP, UNRWA and other stakeholders if needed

Data analysis for parents on  the effectiveness of the digital resource is identified 

 1 Week in October

Resourece Development (video production, storyboard, background music, voice over…)

Digital tool/ videos for parents’ awareness on creating a positive learning environment is designed

 2 Weeks in October

Follow up

Capacity sharing for using the digital tool/videos for parents

 Continues process (Q4-2020 / Q1&2-2021)

Post - Assessment – With RTP, UNRWA and other stakeholders if needed

Data analysis for parents on  the effectiveness of the digital resource is identified 

June 2021

Final Report of the activity

June 2021

     D. Restrictions 

• Any license may not be sold, re-sold or transferred to any third party or subsequent corporation without different parties' approval.

1. Core Values  

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate RTP' core competencies: 

• Dignity and Respect: you think of the "best interests of the partners, beneficiaries" as a guide for decisions, actions and engaging with partner and beneficiaries in an honorable and respectful way. 
• Accountability: you are liable for your actions and decisions to the people and partner you serve. 

• Transparency: you are clear in dealing with partners, beneficiaries 
• Equality: you treat all partners and beneficiaries equally with respect and fairness  
• Confidentiality: you keep RTP or partner's subjects confidential like a violence and abuse in reported cases. 
• Demonstrating integrity: you act in line with RTP vision and values. 
• Communication:  you listen and speak effectively. You should tailor your messages towards specific beneficiaries and partners.  

• Striving for excellence: you focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 
• Collaborating: you involve relevant partner and encourage feedback. 
• Taking the lead: you take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 
• Empowering: you assist partners, strengthen and mobilize them to be self-reliant 

1. Qualifications of the consultant:

A consultant is needed who should have the following competencies and experience: 

• Proven 5 years and more of experience and knowledge in any of these fields "literacy, inclusive learning, e-learning/digital learning field & assessment mechanism".
• Verified knowledge and experience in the resource development, curriculum design taking into consideration the technical and pedagogical aspects.
• Evidence of experience in conducting training/coaching sessions with parents who live in vulnerable communities on any of these fields "literacy, inclusion, leading digital classes & assessment mechanism".
• Proven 5 years and more of experience and knowledge in the child protection referral mechanism and gender equality.
• Evidence of experience in conducting training/coaching sessions with participants who work with vulnerable communities on child protection, gender equality & inclusion.
• Demonstrated understanding and support of principles of equity, participation and inclusion.

1. Proposal submission 

Interested applicants are requested to submit the following documents:  

• CV or proven portfolio. 
• Background and info including the annexed table below

• Financial proposal, filled on the below annexed table including the MOF registration if applicable and should be signed and dated. 
• Preferred payment method should be mentioned.

The proposal must be submitted no later than Monday, September 27, 2020  in a sealed Envelop to our Offece address: 4^th Floor, Dekwaneh Industrial Park Bldg, Street #901, Area #48

Dekwaneh, Metn, Lebanon

For Inquires, please contact our Project Officer,Milia Jebran at: [email protected]. Incomplete proposals will not be considered.  

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.  

Competitive budgets would be considered.  

Right To Play is a child-centered organization. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children in our programs.  

To learn more about how we are and what we do, please visit our website at www.righttoplay.com