JOSEP24036 – English Consultant

Plan International – The Organisation

Established in 2016 in response to the Syrian crisis, Plan International Jordan (PI) has been actively involved in humanitarian efforts in Jordan, initially focusing on Azraq Camp and later expanding to host communities. With its headquarters in Amman, PI also operates in Azraq Camp, specifically in Villages 2, 3, and 5, where it maintains one centre in V2, another in V3, and two centres in V5. PI addresses the needs of refugees and vulnerable members of the host population through a variety of ongoing projects. In Jordan, PI’s response is multi-sectoral, supporting at-risk host communities and refugee populations. PI targets children, adolescents, and youth, as well as their parents/caregivers, the larger community, service providers, and national policy. PI’s programs are community-based and child- and youth-centered, emphasizing participation and empowerment. This approach is consistent with local collaboration, as PI works closely with local organizations and government ministries.

The programming in Jordan is aligned with Plan International’s Country Strategy 2020-2024, which aims to empower children, particularly girls, in areas including education, early childhood development, youth employment opportunities, sexual and reproductive health and rights, child protection, and gender-based violence prevention. PI’s projects particularly focus on the most vulnerable adolescents, addressing issues such as early marriage and child labour. PI is also developing a new Country Strategy for 2025-2029, guided by Plan International’s global strategy and the concept of the triple nexus, bridging the humanitarian-development divide. This strategy aligns with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, focusing on ‘ending needs’ through collaborative humanitarian and development efforts to achieve collective outcomes.

Background about the project

PI will provide structured recreational Psychosocial Support (PSS) activities in V2 and V5, providing safe spaces for children and adolescents to express their feelings and concerns.

Theatre Club builds adolescents’ skills in expressing themselves and discussing protection concerns through theatre. Adolescents learn about theatre, scriptwriting, and stagecraft. and build the adolescents capacity on planning to form a theatre team from creatively inclined.

Duties and Responsibilities**:**

• Training of Trainers ToT:
• Design and deliver a ToT program for English volunteers, focusing on effective English language teaching methodologies.
• Provide practical demonstrations and hands-on activities to enhance teaching skills.
• Develop a comprehensive training manual for Facilitators and resources for ongoing support.
• Development of New English Materials: Create engaging and age-appropriate English learning materials for the following age groups:
  • Ages 10-13: Develop materials that are interactive, visually appealing, and aligned with their cognitive development.
  • Ages 14-17: Design materials that cater to more advanced language skills and include topics relevant to their interests and future academic needs.
  • Ages 18+: Produce materials that focus on advanced language proficiency, including academic and professional English.
• Additional Tasks:
  – Collaborate with camp Volunteers to ensure materials meet the needs of the learners.
  – Conduct assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of the materials and training provided.
  – Provide 6 support visits (Check-in) and feedback to volunteers in implementing the new materials.

DELIVERABLES

• Training of Trainers (ToT) and training manual for Camp volunteers
• English Materials for the specified age groups.
• Evaluation reports on the ToT and Support visits.

DURATION AND LOCATION OF CONSULTANCY:

• This consultancy is expected to take place from 1/10/2024 to 30/11/2024 in Azraq camp.

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

1. Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
2. Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
3. Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
4. Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
5. Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

1. Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
2. Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
3. Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
4. Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

1. Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
2. Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
3. Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
4. Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

1. We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential
2. We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace
3. We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.

Level of contact with children

• contact: Minimum Contact with the children through the check-in visits

MANAGEMENT OF CONSULTANCY:

The company will be managed by the PSS officer, Hadi Al Shishani.

Evaluation criteria

• 65% Technical review divided as below:

35% for previous experience in developing theatres materials.

30% for training skills

• 5% Gender and protection responsive
• 30% Financial review