HORIZONT3000 is the largest Austrian non-government development cooperation organisation. With our work, we help disadvantaged people in the Global South to develop in a sustainable and humane way. At the behest of grassroots Catholic development cooperation organisations and with the support of the Austrian development agency, we have specialised in the ...
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- Terms of Reference for a Consultant to Conduct Virtual Training and Provide Technical Follow-up Support on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in NGO Program
- Terms of Reference for a Consultant to Conduct Online Coaching on Digital Safety and Online Gender-Based Violence (OGBV) for Thrive Digitalisation Pro
- Method of Application
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldConsultancy  , ICT / Computer 
The objective of this consultancy is to provide Project partner organizations with a solid understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it can be applied in the NGO sector to enhance programming, improve decision-making, and promote operational efficiency.
The consultant will deliver:
- A Basic Session to introduce key AI concepts, tools, and applications in NGOs.
- An Advanced Session to explore deeper into AI-driven strategies and use cases in the NGO environment.
- A Follow-up Session to address questions, share best practices, and offer practical guidance on applying AI in ongoing and future NGO programming.
Scope of Work
The consultancy will involve the following activities:
Preparation.
- Develop a detailed curriculum for Basic, Advanced, and Follow-up sessions tailored to the needs of Project partner organizations.
- Prepare learning materials, case studies, and resources for participants.
- Coordinate with the project team to customize content for relevance to the NGO sector.
Delivery of Online-Training Sessions.
- A 3.5-hours basic session introducing key AI concepts, tools, and how AI can be leveraged in NGO programming
- A 3.5- hours advanced training session focusing on practical AI applications, strategy development, and success stories of AI adoption in non-profits.
- An interactive follow-up session of maximum 20 hours for Q&A, feedback, and addressing specific challenges faced by the participants.
Post-Training Support.
- Provide any additional resources or guidance to help participants implement AI solutions in their organizations.
- Offer feedback on participants' progress and challenges in adopting AI.
Expected Deliverables
- Detailed training curriculum for all three sessions.
- Training materials (presentations, case studies, and guides).
- Recordings of each session (to be uploaded on the MS Teams space or other shared platform).
- A simple summary report for each session conducted and a final report summarizing participant feedback, lessons learned, and recommendations for further AI adoption by partner organizations.
Duration and Timeline
The consultancy will span from November to early December 2024 with the following tentative schedule:
- Basic Session: November 7, 2024
- Advanced Session: November 21 2024
- Follow-up Session: by December 5, 2024
Budget
- The consultant should propose a budget that covers their fees (based on an hourly or daily rate), communication costs, taxes and any other relevant expenses. The budget should be submitted along with their technical proposal. The total budget for the scope of work outlined under 3.a) and b) should not exceed 6,000,000 Uganda Shillings including taxes.
- The post training support will be paid according to the actual coaching hours spent with partners. Thus, please indicate your hourly rate in Uganda Shillings including Withholding Taxes in your financial offer. The actual number of hours needed will be determined by the demand of the partner organizations.
Required Qualifications
The consultant should possess the following qualifications:
- Proven expertise in Artificial Intelligence with demonstrated experience in applying AI to NGO or non-profit programming.
- Extensive experience in developing and delivering training on AI and digital technologies.
- Experience in facilitating online training for diverse audiences, particularly within the development or NGO sector.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to simplify complex AI concepts for non-technical audiences.
- Strong familiarity with online platforms and applications that can be used for virtual trainings, such as Zoom, Ms Teams, Moodle, etc.
- A good command of English language, both written and spoken.
- Previous experience with NGOs or similar organizations is an added advantage.
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldConsultancy  , NGO/Non-Profit 
The objective of this consultancy is to strengthen the capacity of partner organizations to ensure Digital Safety and combat Online Gender-Based Violence (OGBV) in their work. The coaching will aim to equip participants with practical skills and strategies for maintaining digital security and addressing gender-based violence in online spaces.
The consultant will deliver:
- A 4-hours virtual coaching session on Digital Safety and OGBV.
- A maximum of 20 hours virtual follow-up session to provide additional technical support and guidance based on participants' needs and requests.
Scope of Work
The consultancy will involve the following activities
Preparation
- Develop a detailed curriculum for the Digital Safety and OGBV online coaching session.
- Prepare learning materials, practical exercises, and real-world case studies relevant to partner organizations’ digital ecosystems.
- Customize the content to reflect the specific challenges faced by NGOs in East Africa with respect to digital safety and OGBV.
Delivery of Training Sessions
A 4-hour coaching session covering the following areas;
- Key concepts in Digital Safety including password protection, secure communication, and data encryption.
- Identifying and preventing Online Gender-Based Violence.
- Strategies for protecting staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries from OGBV, harassment, and exploitation in online spaces.
- Tools and practices for creating safer online environments, reporting mechanisms, and addressing OGBV within NGO programming.
A 2-hours follow-up support session, dedicated to:
- Addressing technical challenges or specific issues raised by partner organizations.
- Providing tailored guidance on improving digital safety measures and handling OGBV cases in the digital space.
Post-Training Support:
- Provide additional resources, such as toolkits, guides, and practical tips, to help participants implement digital safety and OGBV prevention measures.
- Offer feedback on any digital safety improvements and OGBV prevention strategies developed by participants.
Expected Deliverables
- A comprehensive training curriculum for Digital Safety and OGBV coaching sessions.
- Training materials including presentations, case studies, and practical exercises.
- A summary report for the coaching session and a final report detailing participant feedback, lessons learned, and recommendations for enhancing digital safety and preventing OGBV.
Duration and Timeline
The consultancy will span two sessions;
- A 4-hours online coaching Session tentatively scheduled for December 3, 2024.
- A virtual follow-up support session running for a maximum of 20 hours based on participant requests, to be scheduled in Mid December 2024.Budget
The consultant should propose a budget that covers their fees (based on an hourly or daily rate), communication costs, taxes, and any other relevant expenses. The budget should be submitted along with the technical proposal. The total budget for the scope of work outlined under 3.a) and b) should not exceed 10,000,000 Uganda Shillings including taxes.
The post training support will be paid according to the actual coaching hours spent with partners. Thus, please indicate your hourly rate in Uganda including Withholding Taxes in your financial offer. The actual number of hours needed will be determined by the demand of the partner organizations.
Required Qualifications
The consultant should meet the following qualifications:
- Demonstrated expertise in digital safety, data protection, and online security.
- Proven experience addressing Online Gender-Based Violence (OGBV), particularly in the NGO or non-profit sector.
- Experience delivering virtual coaching or training to diverse audiences.
- Familiarity with digital platforms and applications commonly used for virtual training (e.g., Zoom, MS Teams and Moodle).
- Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts for non-technical audiences.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
Method of Application
The interested consultants should submit their application to HORIZONT3000 via email to friedbert.ottacher@horizont3000.at and joel.chemusto@horizont3000.org by October 25, 2024. The application should include:
- A technical proposal that outlines their understanding of the assignment, proposed approach and methodology, work plan and timeline for delivering the tasks and deliverables.
- A financial proposal that clearly indicates the fees (based on an hourly or daily rate), communication costs, taxes and any other relevant expenses.
- A curriculum vitae that highlights their relevant qualifications and experience for this assignment.
- A sample of previous work or portfolio that demonstrates their skills and expertise in designing and facilitating virtual trainings on Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- A list of references that can attest to their performance and quality of work.
