THE SCIENCE OF IMPROVING LIVES
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
The Advance Program implemented by FHI 360 is currently seeking the following:
About FHI 360
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. We partner with governments, the private sector and civil society to bring about positive social change and to provide lifesaving health care, quality education and opportunities for meaningful economic participation. We do this by using research and evidence to design and deliver innovative programs that change behaviors, increase access to services and improve lives. Our staff of more than 4,000 professionals work in more than 60 countries. Their diverse technical expertise and deep understanding of local conditions provide a 360-degree perspective that allows us to develop customized responses to the toughest human development challenges. www.fh1360.org Advance Program
The Advance Program strengthens the capacity of select two and three-year technical tertiary institutions, providing market-relevant, quality training to disadvantaged youth in Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic. Advance works to strengthen degree programs in partnership selected academic institutions in five areas: curriculum design and pedagogy, teacher professional development, career services, admissions and recruitment, and local scholarships. Through this work, the Program seeks to enhance academic and employment opportunities for disadvantaged youth in each country. Advance is implemented by FHI 360, with support from USAID. In Jamaica,
Advance focuses on three industries: agribusiness, health and wellness tourism and creative industries. These industries were selected based on a labour market review. Advance also conducted a study of barriers to access and completion, to understand more about the issues that affect youth participation in tertiary technical education. www.advanceprogram.org
The Advance Program seeks candidates for the following consultancies:
A. Industry Specialists - Entertainment, Design and Production (EDP)
A consultancy team is required to provide industry expertise In entertainment, design, and production, focusing on lighting, sound, staging and stage craft for live events (indoor and outdoor). The consultancy team will train existing faculty on key lighting, stagecraft and wider entertainment production and design concepts. Consultants will also provide guest lectures during the period of performance and provide guidance on curriculum delivery especially considering remote learning including delivery and assessment approaches for good learner engagement and outcomes.
The detailed scope of work for the Industry Specialists EDP Consultants can be accessed at https://bit.ly/Extended-IndustrySpecialists-EDP
B. Coordinator - Students Showcase, Creative Industries Consultant
A consultant is required to design and coordinate a student showcase in collaboration with a selected technical tertiary Institution. The showcase should give the students an opportunity to engage industry experts, get feedback and get practical experience through job/work shadowing and observation.
The detailed scope of work for the Students Showcase Coordinator can be accessed at https://bit.ly/StudentsShowcaseCoordinator-Ext
C. Positive Youth Development (PYD) - Career Workbook and Video Production Consultant
The Advance Program is seeking the services of a company/ team to execute a 2-part project:
Research, consult and identify age appropriate, gender neutral career guidance materials
design hardcopies and softcopies of career guidance workbook with appropriate resources, tools, games, or activities suitable for:
secondary school students from grade 7 to the pre-tertiary level
parents
teacher
produce career guidance workbook for each target audience
produce supporting videos for the workbooks
The detailed scope of work for the PYD Career Workbook and Video Production Consultant can be accessed at
https://bit.ly/PYD-WorkbookandVideosProduction-Ext
Interested persons and companies/teams should be guided by the submission criteria and deadline for each request.
Please submit all requested documents to rwdp.jamaica@fhi360.org with the respective subject line.
Candidates must be based in and authorized to work in Jamaica. We appreciate all interests in these consultancies, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
