Training Consultant

Title: ORAM Training Consultant

Dates: March 1st 2023 through August 31st 2023

Location: Uganda – Kampala, Nakivale, Oruchinga, Kyangwali, Kyaka II, Rwamwanja settlements.

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Reporting line: Consultant will be reporting to Senior Program Manager, based in Berlin, Germany, with support from ORAM’s Project Officer based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Contractor will be based in Kampala, Uganda with travel to other sites as necessary, and will provide consulting services over the period of six months from March 1st 2023 through August 31st 2023.

About ORAM

ORAM protects and empowers exceptionally vulnerable asylum seekers and refugees globally, creating sustainability and systemic change. We assist vulnerable asylum seekers and refugees on every step of their journey, working along displacement routes and in transit countries. We connect individuals with the resources and opportunities they need to build safe, stable and empowered lives.

About the Project

Vulnerable and marginalized groups often live on the edge of society, in isolation, and are therefore often unable to access available services. ORAM will be conducting an in-depth needs assessment in order understand the unique challenges and needs vulnerable and marginalized asylum seekers and refugees face in the refugee settlements in Uganda. A gap analysis of existing services will be conducted to understand what support is available to vulnerable individuals and what support is still needed. The information from the needs assessment will provide the basis for a series inclusion training session, which will be provided to service providers and duty bearers in the settlements, providing them with the tools to ensure their programmes meet the needs of everyone they serve.

Purpose and Objectives

To increase the accessibility of program services to marginalized and vulnerable groups for more inclusive programing in Uganda – Nakivale, Oruchinga, Kyangwali, Kyaka II, Rwamwanja settlements.
To strengthen the knowledge and skills of duty bearers and services providers on inclusion of marginalized and vulnerable groups in planning for services.
To provide training sessions to provide duty bearers and service providers with an understanding of inclusive programming and working with marginalized and vulnerable groups.

Specific Activities

Inception report outlining the training plan, schedule, target groups etc., based on assessment report
Set up and hold meetings with ALIGHT, UNHCR and OPM to discuss the consultancy and initial plans for the trainings and solicit input
Develop training content together with ORAM’s Senior Program Manager and Field Research Consultant; in consultation with and input from ALIGHT, UNHCR and OPM
Map the service providers and duty bearers targeted for the training
Prepare training content schedule, invitation letters etc, to the targeted service providers and duty bearers
Organize and conduct training sessions for service providers and duty bearers on the inclusion of marginalized and vulnerable refugee groups in five refugee settlements;
Conduct pre and post-training surveys;
Evaluate the impact of the training sessions on inclusive programming;
Draft report on training impact;
Dissemination of the training findings
Provide regular reports to ORAM’s Senior Program Manager;
Act as the organization’s point person and ambassador in Uganda;

Deliverables and Timeline

Inception report with detailed training plan and workplan.

Deadline: 15th of March 2023

Finalised training content for upcoming training session.

Deadline: 31st March 2023

Discussion with UNHCR and OPM on upcoming training sessions – present training content and plan.

Deadline: 7th of April 2023

Invitation letters sent out to mapped service providers.

Deadline: 10th of April 2023

Final list of trainees / participants.

Deadline: 17th of April 2023

Conduct training sessions in identified settlements.

Deadline: June 30th 2023

Evaluation of training sessions and draft report.

Deadline: July 31st 2023

Final training report.

Deadline: August 25th 2023

Payment Mile-stones

Tasks / Completion date / Report and Invoice Due Date / Amount to pay (TBD)

Inception report; workplan and training content finalized. - March 31st 2023 - April 7th 2023

Training planning and preparation complete following liaison with ALIGHT, UNHCR and OPM. Organization of upcoming training sessions in all five settlements. Participation lists shared with ORAM and Alight. - April 17th 2023 - April 24th 2023

Training sessions conducted in five settlements. - June 30th 2023 - July 7th 2023

Post training evaluations conducted and feedback collected. - July 31st 2023 - August 4th 2023

Training report finalized and shared with ORAM and Alight. - August 25th 2023 - August 28th 2023

Skills and experience we are seeking:

Relevant qualifications suitable for this consultancy i.e., Inclusivity, Trainer
Experience in training on inclusion with demonstrated evidence of experience i.e. submission of training reports
Proven ability to develop specified training content;
Proven high level of written and spoken English;
Knowledge on the humanitarian setting, asylum and migration in Uganda;
A good understanding of the humanitarian principles and operations of the UNHCR in Uganda, as well as other key stakeholders in the field;
Knowledge and understanding of issues facing the most vulnerable and socially marginalized asylum seekers and refugees;

Proven ability to work with diverse communities;
Dedication to inclusion of marginalized communities;
High level of professionalism;
Ability to work independently;
Ability to work remotely;
Ability to connect with a wide range of stakeholders;
Discipline, strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.

Submission guidance:

Please submit a CV, 1-page letter of motivation, two examples of written work, two references to anjal@oramrefugee.