Terms of Reference (ToR) for Training Provider – Youth Centre Management Course

DOWLADDA KOONFUR

GALBEED EE SOOMAALIYA

WASAARADDA DHALLINYARADA IYO CAYAARAHA

BACKGROUND

Baidoa Youth Hub is a new and purpose-built youth Centre in the heart of the interim capital of the South-West State (SWS) of Somalia. Funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and implemented by UN-Habitat with the cooperation of the South-West State Ministry of Youth and Sports (SWS-MoYS) of Somalia. The state government has been instrumental in instigating service provision to children and young people and donated a strategic public land as a safe and generative space for the benefit of young citizens of Baidoa and to support holistic youth development in the fields of sports, recreation and livelihoods. The project sponsoring the facility is called ‘Youth and Urban Regeneration Somalia (YOURS) Project’, which has been underway to contribute to reduced spatial urban inequalities by promoting sustainable youth development, urban regeneration and re-integration of marginalized communities.

With a disproportionately large number of children and young people living in the city, there is an imperative need to fill in the service gap for both inner city residents and migrant communities living on the city boundaries. Many young people both from indigenous and migrant communities do not have adequate facilities, especially in recreation and sporting, which can result in a negative impact on peace and security. UN-Habitat has constructed the Baidoa Youth Hub, in Baidoa, Somalia which aims to provide a safe, generative and friendly space where all young people are welcome to learn, play, grow and develop their resilience. The youth centre opened at Isha District, Baidoa in September 2023. The centre is not fully staffed yet, however have started to implement programmes and limited services such as 5-aside-football games.

To ensure the youth hub is successfully run and managed by competent members of staff, we are looking for an accredited management training institute to conduct a short comprehensive youth centre management training for up to 6 to 10 participants.

OBJECTIVE

The primary objective of the youth centre management course are;

·         To equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective youth center administration.

·         To enhance the capacity of the youth center managers and staff in creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for young people.

·         To provide practical insights into program development, community engagement, and sustainable youth center operations.

·         Successful management of a non-profit organisation for the betterment of the community.

·         Setting up and effective management of a volunteer network.

SCOPE

The course should cover the following key areas;

·         Youth center management, administration, governance, monitoring and evaluation.

·         Program development and implementation.

·         Staff management and volunteer coordination.

·         Budgeting and financial management.

·         Community and partnerships engagement.

·         Assets and knowledge management.

·         Effective communications and reporting.

·         Evaluation and continuous improvement.

TARGET AUDIENCE

The course is sought for government officials, youth center managers, staff, and volunteers involved in the day-to-day operations and decision-making processes of youth centers.

DURATION AND FORMAT

The comprehensive course should be delivered over one to two weeks, with a combination of in-person sessions, workshops, self-learning guidance, and online components to accommodate diverse learning styles. As members of staff are engaged in the day to day operations of the youth centre, the training provider ought to;

·         Develop a tailored comprehensive programme inline with objectives and scope.

·         Provide preperational learning materials to participants prior to attendance.

·         Deliver a comprehensive one week in-person training and assessments.

·         Deliver a one week online training and assessments.

·         Use a variety of set ups and include engaging and relevant workshops.

DELIVERABLES

·         Develop a detailed curriculum with session outlines and learning materials.

·         Conduct in-person and online training sessions and workshops.

·         Provide participant learning-folder for each candidate.

·         Excute effective assessments (summative and formative) and evaluations to measure participant learning.

·         Integrate practical case studies and/or field visits.

·         Submit a brief report summarizing the course outcomes and recommendations for future training.

QUALIFICATIONS

Proposals should be submitted by organisations with expertise in the field. Previous experience in designing and delivering same/similar accredited courses is paramount. Course ought to be delivered by qualified trainers with a considerable experience in the design, development and delivery of short term management and leadership accredited training.

Interested organisations should submit a comprehensive proposal, including a detailed curriculum outline, proposed schedule, budget, trainer qualifications, type of accreditation, and relevant experience by January 11, 2024.

APPLICATIONS

Please send a detailed proposal via email to [email protected] , [email protected] , [email protected] , [email protected] and [email protected] with the subject line of ‘Your Centre Management Course’. Deadline for applications is January 11, 2024 at 5pm.

Only successful organisations will receive a response.