Terms of Reference (ToR) For “Computer Skill and Spoken English Coaching Classes”

Background and Introduction

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consortium is a network of three right based organizations Laar Humanitarian Development Program (LHDP), HELP Foundation and Doaba Foundation.

Doaba Foundation is a humanitarian organization working in disaster prone areas envisions the “Disaster Prone Communities Becoming Self-Reliant in Pursuit of Their Common Interests”. Doaba mission is to improve the quality of life among rural people and, true to its name, concentrates on communities prone to flood disasters. It believes in achieving the goal through optimal utilization of available resources i.e. physical-biological, moral and human. It seeks to build capacity of such communities incorporating even the relief activities into program of development, facilitating emergence of self-reliant communities. The Project titled “Effective Utilization of ICT for Partner Communities” is being implemented by Indus Consortium, Islamabad with the financial support of Oxfam Novib in District Multan and Muzaffargarh. Specific Objective of the Project: CBOs promoting social change and democratic participation effectively integrate the new strategic technical knowledge, ICT tools, social platforms and resources into their existing infrastructure and practices for increased access to information and freedom of expression. Purpose and Scope of Work:  Enabling Doaba Staff in dealing with Computers and Laptops (hardware, software & Social Media) to make the effective use of Computers for communications  Enabling Doaba Staff Proficient in dealing with English Spoken Persons and Communities in effective manners communication

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Contents of Training on Computer Skill Classes Introduction:

 Detailed introduction of Computers and their kinds (PCs, Laptops, Macs, iPhones, I Pads, etc.) Computer Hardware o Input Devices and their Use o Output Devices and their Use o Processing Unit Structure and essential parts (complete introduction) o Installation of hardware o Introductions of Computer Hardware manufacturing companies (with good or bad experiences) Computer Software o Complete overview of Windows o Use of MS Office Applications basic essentials (Word, Excel, Power Point) o Compression tools o Basic overview & Tutorial about Adobe Photo shop o Basic overview & Tutorial about Corel Draw o Basic overview & Tutorial about SPSS o CD Burning & Data Recovery tools o Inpage o PDF(Creating, Editing and Converting) o MS Project Tutorial/Project Planner o Audio & Video Editing Internet & Social Media o Overview of Internet Explorer/Google Chrome/Mozilla Firefox & Opera o Define Search Engine, Internet Terms, Web Surfing & Data Downloading o Online Data Storage o Creating & Operating Various Email Account o Using of Gmail Calendars & Reminders’ for Work Plan o Skype, Viber & Video Calls software and Instant Messaging Via PC & Phone o Creating & Operating Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and Skill Pages o Blogging Overview o MS Outlook

Contents of Training on English Language Skill Training (ELST ) Basics of Languages Signs and structure (Differencing among Language and Literature) o Tenses (Usage) o Active & Passive voice o Direct & Indirect o Grammar Signs (Punctuations) o Structure of a Sentence (Idiom, Phrase, Verb, Adverb etc.) o Role, Importance and Use of Tenses in English (especially spoken)  Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening Skills Development (focusing spoken English)  Development of Spoken Skill

Social Dialogue o o o o o o o o o

Everyday Communication Introduction Shopping Meeting Friends Travelling Visiting a Doctor Telephonic Communication Negotiation Audio Video Lesson Plans covering topics from real life situation

Public Correspondence o Understanding ethics in Language o Use of appropriate words/ sentences in English o Effective communication in English at various topics o Speaking power development o Use of body language during different type of conversations Basics of Communication o o o o

Introduction to Communication Building Vocabulary Sentence Construction Pronunciation

Basic Grammar o o o o o o o o o

Pronoun Adjectives Verb Preposition Articles Conjunction Punctuation Grammar Usage in sentences Idioms and Phrases

o Extempore and Group Discussion o Email & Organizational Correspondence o Report Writing o Spell Check and Writing Presentations Personality Development o Manners and Etiquettes o Confidence Building and Presentation Skills Interview Skills o Resume Writing o Interview Questions o Answers & Mock Sessions

General Terms & Conditions Required competencies: The Individuals/Consultant / firm should have an experience at least 2-3 years in the fields of “ICT/IT” for Computer Classes. The Individuals/Consultant / firm must have an experience at least 2-3 years the fields of “English” for Spoken English Classes Deliverables and Timeframe: The general idea for subjects and time line is as under; Training Manual Sr. No

Subject

Time Line

1

Proposal and CVs of Consultant (s) Sharing

8th April-2013

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Training Material Sharing

12 April-2013

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Commencement of Training

19th April-2013

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Training Report Sharing

Per Week report after Courses started

Our field staff remains busy in field activities almost for five days of the week, we intend to spare the one day of Week for the coaching classes of English Language and computer classes Preferably (English in Morning, Computer in second half of the day). Keeping in view the structure of classes (4 classes per Month) we are interested

Content of the Proposal The Individuals/Consultants/Firm are required to submit a detailed program/plan/strategy and Financial Proposal (Fees for Coaching Classes) to Implement weekly coaching classes keeping in view above milestones and contents for Both English and Computer coaching classes. These would weekly classes therefore this course may take several Months. The Participant range for both classes is Minimum 15 Maximum 20 candidates/staff. English class must contain Minimum 4 hours and for 3 hours for Computer classes.

Proposal: The proposal must contain: 1- Contact person/s name, number, and address 2- Detailed Profile 3- Proposed Methodology 4- Implementation Schedule/Duration Financial Proposal: The Financial proposal must contain 1- Fees 2- Timeframe/installment of fees (Schedule) Facilitation from Doaba Foundation o Doaba shall Bear all Logistical requirement for instances arranging all Necessary equipments for creating learning Environment in Both Classes of English and Computer. SUBMISSION PROCEDURE The technical and financial proposals (in soft-PDF or Hard Copies) along with Cover Letter should be sent to address mentioned bellow. Please clearly mention, “Proposal for Doaba Staff Capacity Building (English/Computer or Both)” on top right of the Envelope (If sent through post) or Subject line of email. Closing date for submission of Proposal: Monday, 8

Special Note

Keeping in view two different Courses individuals/Consultants can apply either for both (English and Computer) or for any single courses (Computer OR English classes). The contents mentioned above, may be modified after the initiation course, as per need.

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April, 2013.

Submission of Proposals Address: Human Resource Department, Doaba Foundation, House No. 1, Street No.2, Shalimar Colony, Bosan Road Multan Phone: 061-6213256 Email: [email protected]