Training in TND for Home Workers and Carers

Request for proposal

1. CONTEXT AND JUSTIFICATION

1.1. About SOS Children’s Villages consortium and Sounah Al Haya Association

SOS Children’s Villages is a global federation of 136 national SOS Children’s Villages associations, working in more than 2,000 programme sites worldwide. We work together with one vision: that every child belongs to a family and grows up in love, respect and security. SOS Djibouti is a non-profit, non-sectarian and non-partisan non-governmental organisation (NGO) that has existed since 2013.

Uniquely, we provide long-term support,family type,to children who have lost parental care (alternative care service), and we work with vulnerable families and communities to help themto strenghtenand to prevent child abandonment (family reinforcement service). SOS alternative care is usually organised in the form of an SOS family group, where each SOS parent looks after a small group of children.

The Sounah Al Haya association “BUILDING LIFE” was created in 2009 and was born from a federation of 5 women from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds. It currently has around fifteen active members and many supporters in Djibouti and abroad. One of the organization’s flagship activities is improving access to quality education for all. With a view to an inclusive school promoting social diversity, the association has opted for the opening of structures adapted for children/adolescents with specific needs but has also developed the sponsorship system, allowing children from disadvantaged backgrounds access to education.

Sounah-al Haya has also specialized in welcoming and supporting young children with disabilities with Neurodevelopmental Disorders (ASD, ADHD, Dys disorders, etc.) and genetic diseases (Down syndrome, etc.) but also provides constant support to their parents. Today, it has two inclusive establishments and two specialized establishments.

1.2. Background and Description of the Program

The Republic of Djibouti is a small country in the Horn of Africa with an area of ​​23,000 km2 and an estimated population of 1 million inhabitants. In terms of development, Djibouti is one of the least developed countries (LDCs) in the lower middle-income country category according to the classification proposed by the World Bank. Indeed, more than 20% of the population of Djibouti lives in extreme poverty and the indicators of individual and civic well-being are very low. Despite strong growth over the last 15 years that does not seem to be weakening, the Republic of Djibouti still faces significant challenges in terms of human development, social protection and reducing inequalities. Faced with these challenges, the Djiboutian government has adopted a medium and long-term strategy “Djibouti Vision 2035”, one of the key tools of which is citizen participation and strengthening of civil society at the level of the “good governance” pillar. It aims to make Djiboutian civil society an entity aware of its value, its obligations and which fully participates in the definition of policies and decision-making. However, many of the factors inherent to Djiboutian civil society and the challenges that hinder its development limit the achievement of this result. The main challenges facing the Republic of Djibouti include the weakness of good governance, the lack of capacity of society to effectively advocate for improved governance, the provision of inclusive social services that would allow in particular greater empowerment and more social inclusion of women, young people and people with disabilities. Similarly, cultural barriers that prevent gender equality represent a significant challenge in Djibouti. In Djibouti, People Living with Disabilities (PLWH) are generally victims of relegation and stigmatization policies. The socio-economic and cultural situation of people with disabilities is marked by precariousness and inequalities.

However, there is a desire on the part of the Djiboutian government and institutional donors to involve local CSOs in development. To do this, CSOs must have the capacity to actively participate in the country’s development.

In this sense, this project entitled “Support for Djiboutian civil society to increase their participation in good governance and social development at the national level as an independent, credible and participatory actor” financed by the European Union and implemented by the SOS Children’s Village / Sounah Al Haya consortium responds to the needs for growth in effective participation of CSOs in the governance and development of the country.

Presentation: Training of home care workers.

One of the project’s activities is the training of professionals capable of supporting children and young adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders – ASD-ADHD-multi-DYS at home, while integrating family involvement.

Society becomes inclusive if a quality partnership is established between the different actors. This partnership works when it recognizes parents as experts in their child, teachers as experts in pedagogy and their class group, support professionals as experts in one or more types of disability. This alliance between families and home support professionals is essential for the development of successful pathways and a peaceful daily life.

The training will focus on caring for the child or young adolescent at home to enable better collaboration and consistency in the various remedies and support offered between the reception center (specialized center or school) and their home.

It will be structured around the theme ‘Supporting a person with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) at home: specialization in autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and associated disorders TDI-ADHD. At the end of this training, the caregivers in the living environment will be trained in internationally recommended practices in the management of NDD. They will have to recognize the differences in the functional profiles of people, will be able to identify needs, will master the theoretical concepts underlying the interventions and will intervene based on individualized programs aimed at developing skills promoting the autonomy and socio-professional inclusion of people. They will be supervised in their practice and will develop professional know-how and know-how in supporting people with NDD. These professionals will be able to be deployed to provide real support at home to families and in the different places where children live.

2. General information about the call for proposals

This offer is open to all legally constituted national and international suppliers who can provide the requested services. The bidder will bear all costs of the offer; the costs of a proposal cannot be included as a direct cost of the mission. The proposal and all additional documents must be submitted in French. The financial offer must be denominated in Djiboutian franc DJF.

2.1 Procedure for submitting offers.

To facilitate the submission of proposals, the duly stamped and signed submission can be made electronically in PDF format and sent [email protected]

Indicate the subject of your email as SOS CV Djibouti Formation TND

The titles of the PDF documents submitted must clearly indicate “Technical Proposal for TND Training” and “Financial Proposal for TND Training”. Please ensure that the technical and financial proposals are submitted separately (the financial proposal must be in a separate PDF file). During the evaluation process, the technical offers will be opened and evaluated first. The financial part of these proposals, shortlisted after evaluation of the technical proposal, will be reviewed in a second stage.

2.2 Documents to be submitted

Submission/identification form – See annexes 1 to 2

• Submission / Identification Form
• Price Schedule Form (to be sealed in a separate PDF file)
• Technical proposal
• Consultant CV

2.3 Deadline for submission

The proposal must be received no later than September 20, 2024, end of day, 6:00 p.m. East African Time. Proposals received after the deadline will not be considered.

2.4 Signing the contract

SOS Children’s Villages will notify the successful bidder electronically and send the contract form within the first week after the closing date for submission of bids. The successful bidder must sign and date the contract and return it to SOS Children’s Villages Djibouti within seven calendar days of receipt of the contract. Once the contract has been signed by both parties, the successful bidder shall deliver the services in accordance with the delivery schedule specified in the bid.

2.5 Rights of SOS Children’s Villages:

• Contact one or all of the references provided by the bidder(s);
• Request additional or complementary data (from the bidder(s));
• Arrange interviews with the bidder(s);
• Reject any or all of the proposals submitted;
• Accept any proposal in whole or in part;

Negotiate with the service provider(s) who obtained the highest rating/ranking, i.e. the one(s) providing the proposal(s)
Terms of Reference (TOR) for Training in NDT for Home Workers and Carers

3. Main objectives

• Acquire up-to-date knowledge of NDD and more particularly of ASD, DID and ADHD.

• Acquire theoretical knowledge of recommended practices (TEACCH, ABA and CAA).

• Develop individualized support programs (areas of autonomy, communication, independent occupation skills and pre-professional skills).

• Develop social and professional skills for intervention in the child or young adolescent’s living environment.

4. Program

• Theoretical training and mastery of concepts

1. Acquire knowledge in the field of NDD: diagnostic criteria and elements of the person’s functioning (ASD, DID, ADHD)
2. Learn to assess the functioning of the person for better support in their living environment by involving the family.
3. Support and assist daily communication using visual and concrete communication strategies.
4. Learn to develop daily functioning skills in the home using environmental structuring and learning strategies for greater autonomy
5. Understanding the interactions between behaviors and the environment to anticipate and prevent bad behaviors

5. Practical training

Home workers and carers will be placed in supervised field training with families to apply the theoretical knowledge acquired during the training. They will benefit from individualized coaching by a specialized educator during their intervention in the children’s living space.

6. Skills acquired at the end of the training

At the end of the training, home care workers will be able to:

– Participate in the development of the individualized project with the supervising educator, in particular by being a force for proposals on educational actions – Implement the individualized project in partnership with the teaching team in the event of schooling, the supervising educator and families. – Help and promote the development of skills: cognitive and social remediation program. – Provide the necessary assistance to support and promote learning (break down tasks, structure instructions, help with organization). – Encourage the child with kindness. – Develop and identify the skills and resources of the family system

7. Target audience

Childcare assistant, supervisor, parents, carers, AVS, profile oriented towards supporting a PVH. For better organization and transmission of knowledge, the training should be limited to 20 people per session.

8. Location of training: Djibouti City

Dissemination of the training offer

The training offer will be broadcast on the respective social media pages of SOS Children’s Villages and Sounah al Haya, but also to the ANPH and the Higher Institute of Health Sciences.

9. Training Mode

Face-to-face or remote animation depending on the modules for theoretical training using:

• Masterful presentations integrating the required theoretical knowledge and the necessary visual elements (audio documents, diagrams, images, videos, photos)
• Concrete presentations of tools with the highlighting of effective professional gestures
• Analysis of cases and situations encountered in the field
• Dialogue and exchange between trainees
• Role playing and scenarios
• A strong link between field situations and theories that are structured around current scientific events and new research

As regards technical supervision, it will be essential to set up monitoring of support in the field and coaching of the participants by the Specialized Educator.

10. Training schedule

• 5 working days in October 2024
• 5 working days in February 2025
• 5 working days in October 2025

11. Budget

The budget for each training will include consultant fees.

12. Skills and profile of the Consultant – Trainer:

1. Specialized knowledge:
   • Expertise in Neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism spectrum disorders (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, dyspraxia, and others.
   • Knowledge of theories and practices in neuropsychology and cognitive development.
   • Knowledge of legislation and regulations relating to special education and inclusion.
2. Teaching skills and knowledge transfer:
   • Ability to design and deliver training adapted to the needs of professionals who work with children with NDD, parents and caregivers.
   • Use of diverse teaching methods and tools and adapt to the heterogeneous level of the target audience
   • Experience in developing training materials, including visual aids, case studies and practical exercises.
3. Practical experience:
   • Field experience with children and young adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders.
   • Practice in assessment and direct intervention with children and young adolescents presenting these disorders.
4. Communication skills:
   • Excellent oral and written communication skills to convey complex knowledge and concepts and make them accessible to the audience.
   • Practice active listening and show empathy towards families and professionals participating in the training
5. Group management skills:
   • Lead workshops, seminars and interactive training sessions.
   • Ability to manage heterogeneous groups of participants, promoting a collaborative and dynamic learning mode
6. Personal and intercultural qualities:
   • Patience and empathy and tolerance
   • Commitment to inclusion and improvement of the living conditions of children and young adolescents with NDD
   • Open-mindedness, adaptability and being a creator of synergies
7. Academic qualifications and certifications:
   • Degree in psychology, special education, speech therapy, occupational therapy or related field
   • Relevant professional certifications such as BCBA – ABA or ESDM
8. Assessment capacity of training participants:

• Identification of key skillsfor the position. This may include technical skills, behavioral skills, communication skills
• Establishment of evaluation criteria definingclear and measurable criteria for each skill. These criteria must be specific, relevant, and perfectly aligned with the training objectives.

1. Ability to work in tandem with the Special Educator

As part of this training project, as mentioned above, the theoretical knowledge acquired will be tested in the field with frequent adjustments in light of the latter; also, it will be necessary for the trainer to set up constructive feedback to contribute positively to a collaborative work environment and achieve common objectives effectively.

13. Deliverables

1. Training materials

• Slideshows/presentations: The slides used during the training, which cover the key concepts and essential points covered.
• Reference documents: Manuals, guides, or fact sheets that detail the topics covered and can be used as post-training resources.

2. Training reports

• Summary report: A document summarizing the main points covered during the training, the objectives achieved, and recommendations for the application of the skills acquired.
• Participant evaluation: A report on the evaluation of participants, including the results of tests or exercises, as well as comments on their progress.
• Feedback: A report on the feedback collected from participants on the content and delivery of the training.

3. Evaluations

• Knowledge tests: The results of the tests carried out to assess the level of understanding of the participants before and after the training.

4. Training certificates

• Certificates of participation: Certificates or attestations given to participants who have successfully completed the training.

5. Post-training follow-up plan

• Action plan: Recommendations or follow-up plan for participants to apply the skills acquired in their work context.
• Follow-up sessions: Proposal of follow-up or coaching sessions to ensure effective implementation of the training acquired

13. Conclusion

This term of reference aims to ensure that the training of stakeholders for home support of children and young adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders fully meets the needs of families and contributes to successful inclusion. The selected Consultant will play a central role in establishing a quality partnership between parents, home support professionals, and specialized establishments, thus ensuring consistent and effective support for children in all their living environments.

APPENDIX

1. Submission / Identification Form

This application form must be completed, signed and returned to SOS Children’s Villages. Offers must reflect the instructions outlined in the Request for Proposals and Terms of Reference.

Any requests for information regarding this Request for Proposal should be sent to [insert name and email address].

The undersigned, having read the complete Request for Proposal, including all attachments, hereby offers to provide the services specified in the Price Schedule at the price set forth in the Price Schedule Form, in accordance with the Terms of Reference included herein.

Please refer to the TOR for details

TDR Formation intervenants KM VF 5Sept2024.fr.en.docx

How to apply

2.3 Deadline for submission

The proposal must be received no later than September 20, 2024, end of day, 6:00 p.m. East African Time. Proposals received after the deadline will not be considered.

2.4 Signing the contract

SOS Children’s Villages will notify the successful bidder electronically and send the contract form within the first week after the closing date for submission of bids. The successful bidder must sign and date the contract and return it to SOS Children’s Villages Djibouti within seven calendar days of receipt of the contract. Once the contract has been signed by both parties, the successful bidder shall deliver the services in accordance with the delivery schedule specified in the bid.