Request for Proposal
Consultancy: Community Development Training
Conservation International Suriname (CI Suriname) is looking for a consultant for a Community Development Training in Alalapadu to execute project
activities for a period of 2.5 months. With the assistance of CI-Suriname, a sustainable livelihood project was implemented in the Trio village, Alalapadu bycreating possibilities to produce, and assist in selling Tuhka oil (Brazil nut oil) and Tuhka roasted nuts, which generate more income for the community.
The objective of this consultancy is to provide a community development training for enhancing the capacity and skills of the community of Alalapadu.
Timeline & Deliverables
No.
Services
Deliverables
Acceptance Criteria
Due dates1.

Prepare workplan

Workplan

2.

Prepare Community
Development
Training manual
Provide Community
Development training

Community Development
Training manual

Prepare final reportof training session

Final report3.

4.

Proof of training: Pictures
and attendance lists
Short technical report

The workplan must contain the following:a) Timeline b) A training plan/program with clearly defined
objectives and day to day activities c) A final design for theCertificates of Completion d) A training methodologyThe training manuals must contain the following, but not limited to:a) Day-to-day training program b) The different subjects of thetraining (with illustrations)
Pictures and attendance lists
Short technical report

September
12, 2022

The final report must contain the following:a) A summary of the subjects of the training b) The training reportc) Participant list, pictures of the training sessions, recordings (ifavailable) d) The next steps and recommendations for improvement

October 31,
2022

September
26, 2022
October 17,
2022

Requirements
Applicant should meet the following requirements:•A bachelor’s degree or higher in Sociology or Agogic Sciences;•Five years’ relevant work experience;•Good communication skills;•
Highly organized and able to multitask and prioritize tasks;•Flexible and adaptable to changing work environments;•Experience to work with Indigenous organizations/ communities is a pre;•Excellent Dutch and English proficiency, both in speaking and writing;•Excellent knowledge of Sranan Tongo
Selection Criteria•
Overall quality of CV and Cover Letter – 3 pts•
Education Requirement - 3 pts•
Work Experience Requirement- 3 pts•Experience with similar projects- 3 pts•
Understanding of the challenges and cultural background of Indigenous communities - 3 pts•
Experience in effectively training groups of people who are not familiar with the subjects and the ability to convey complex details or technicalinformation - 3 pts•
Comprehensive technical proposal on how to conduct the Community Development training - 3 pts•
English and Dutch proficiency, both in speaking and writing - 3 pts•
Highly familiar employing cultural awareness and sensitivity - 3 pts•
Budget – 3 pts
Interested?
Applications should be sent, in English, to ci-suriname@conservation.org on or before June 27th,2022 by 4 PM. Please specify “Community Development
Training consultant + Your Name” in the subject line. Applications should include:(i)
A resume of the applicant providing detailed information on the criteria listed in the “selection criteria” section of the RFP;(ii)
A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in training local communities, especially community development enterprises in Suriname;
Questions and clarifications regarding the consultancy may be addressed no later than June 27th, 2022 to the Technical Manager; Ms. Erlyn Power by email: epower@conservation.org.