Consultancy (Individual Consultant) – Global Financial Literacy Training for Young People, Girl Effect

Who We Are

Girl Effect is an international non-profit that builds media that girls want, trust and need. From chatbots to chat shows, TV dramas to tech, our content helps adolescent girls in Africa and Asia make choices and changes in their lives.

We create safe spaces for girls, sharing facts and answering questions about health, nutrition, education, and relationships, empowering girls with the skills to negotiate and redefine what they are told is possible “for a girl”.

Our reach is 20 million and counting. And we’re using technology to reach girls at scale so every girl can choose to be in control of her body, her health, her learning and her livelihood.

Because when a girl unlocks her power to make different choices that change her life, it inspires others to do so too. She starts a ripple effect that impacts her family, community, and country.

That’s the Girl Effect.

Background

At Girl Effect, we firmly believe in the strength and diversity of young people and recognize them as autonomous individuals whose ideas, perspectives and skills can help inform and inspire our work. With their advice and support, we can deliver effective programs that are relevant, culturally responsive, and impactful. Young people aren’t just our end-users. They are our informers, inspiration, and co-creators whose opinions are valued and whose ideas we bring to life.

Over the next 12-months, we are committed to adapting and enhancing how we involve young people in our programme design, content creation and governance structures. This includes ensuring they have the proper training and support in place to thrive.

We are looking for a consultant to develop financial literacy training that is accessible, fun and engaging with young people.

The Scope:

• Review training topics and objectives. Based on existing internal and external training, we have outlined priority training modules we would like to create. We would like the consultant to review and refine these topics and objectives as needed.

Expected Outcomes: A clear outline of training modules and objectives.

• Review existing training. Review internal and external training and assess with the Global Youth Participation Lead what is still relevant and what needs updating.

Expected Outcomes: A clear understanding of training resource gaps and areas for development.

• Develop training modules. Create training decks that are fun and engaging for young people. They should cover key information but do so in a way that uses activities and promotes discussion.

Expected Outcomes: Up to seven training modules that cover key topics such as spending, savings, budgeting, talking about money and navigating conflict.

• Facilitator Guides. Create facilitator guides with key information and advice on running training sessions.

Expected Outcomes: Support key GE focal points to feel comfortable and equipped to deliver financial literacy training.

Expected Commitment:

We would like the consultant to start as soon as possible, but the number of days per week and contract length can be finalized in discussion with the selected candidate.

Location: Flexible but must be conducive to working with teams based in the UK, Sub Saharan Africa, Mumbai & Delhi.

Intended Timeframe:

• Terms of reference published: Monday 31st Jan
• Deadline for responses: Friday 18th Feb
• Supplier selection, contracting and briefing: Early-March
• Project commencement: March

Who You Are:

Skills and expertise:

• A strong background in developing training resources for young people aged 15 – 25 years. Experience in financial literacy training or programming is desirable.
• Effective communicator and writer with the ability to synthesize and communicate complex information in youth-friendly, fun and engaging ways.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and experience working in a multicultural team across multiple countries, including excellent coaching, training and facilitation skills.
• Ability to be flexible within a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Commitment to realizing the potential of girls and to the vision and values of Girl Effect.
• We strongly encourage applications from young people and/or youth organizations.

Reporting:

This engagement will be managed by Senior Manager, Gender & Youth Participation, who will work with the successful consultant to ensure its timely and thorough execution.

Proposal Submission:

Interested consultants are asked to submit a brief proposal ( 2-5 pages), setting out:

• Relevant experience in line with the ‘Who You Are’ section above
• Approach for undertaking this assignment, underpinned by a demonstration of value for money
• Credentials, experience, or bios of key individuals who would be involved in the engagement
• Detailed reference list indicating the scope of similar assignments, and
• A detailed budget proposal. Technical and Financial bids should be submitted as separate documents. Financial proposals (in USD) will not be opened until the conclusion of the technical evaluation and only for those deemed qualified and responsive proposals.

Evaluation Criteria:

The criteria against which proposals will be evaluated are listed below:

• Interpretation and understanding of this TOR-10%
• People with relevant experience as demonstrated by their CV/bios – 20%
• Geographical experience in areas we operate in – 5%
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing youth-friendly training – 20%
• Clear work plan and approach in implementing the consultancy- 10%
• Evidence of a minimum of three contactable references – 5%
• Value for money/proposed budget breakdown – 30%

GE is not liable for any cost incurred during the award/contract preparation, submission, or negotiation of the award/contract. All submitted documentation and/or materials shall become and remain the property of GE.

Equal Opportunities:

Girl Effect is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to building an organization that truly represents the communities that we serve. To this end, due regard will be paid to procuring consultancy services of organizations and individuals with deep understanding and experience of our programming markets and with diverse professional, academic and cultural backgrounds.

Safeguarding:

You may be required to undertake safeguarding checks. Shortlisted consultants will be assessed on our organizational values at the interview stage. The successful consultant will be expected to adhere to our safeguarding policy. We encourage you to read and understand our safeguarding policy, the executive summary of which can be found at www.girleffect.org/safeguarding. We have zero tolerance for all forms of violence against children, beneficiaries and staff.

Tax:

Applicants are advised to ensure that they clearly understand their tax position regarding provisions of their local jurisdiction tax legislation when developing their proposals.

Disclaimer:

GE reserves the right to determine the structure of the process, number of short-listed participants, the right to withdraw from the proposal process, the right to change this timetable at any time without notice and reserves the right to withdraw this tender at any time, without prior notice and without liability to compensate and/or reimburse any party. GE shall inform ONLY successful applicant(s). The process of negotiation and signing of the contract with the successful applicant(s) will follow.