Masterclass facilitator
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Academy for conflict transformation
- Online, Germany
Call for Tenders
Stand: 26.10.2020
1. Order description
The Academy for Conflict Transformation, a department of the Forum Civil Peace Service (forumZFD) will conduct a series of online masterclasses for alumni on different topics related to peacebuilding and conflict transformation, such as, but not limited to:
• Dialogue Processes
• Peace Psychology
• Peace Education
• Dealing with the Past
• Self-care in peace work
• Gender and intersectionality in peacebuilding
• Conflict-sensitive journalism
• Creative approaches to conflict transformation
• Do No Harm
• Community Mobilizing
The Academy is searching for online facilitators for the conception and implementation of 3-hour long masterclasses on the topics above or any other topic directly related to peacebuilding and/or the Civil Peace Service. Tenders can be submitted either for one or more topics.
2. Concept description
Each masterclass should have a clear focus on one aspect or topic related to peacebuilding and conflict transformation. The duration of a masterclass is 3 hours, and the maximum number of participants will be 16. The time frame and number of participants can still be open to discussion, if the facilitator considers it necessary.
Each masterclass should be built around two key elements: the expertise and input of the facilitator, and a dynamic exchange among participants, who are expected to participate actively, bring in their own experience and get to know the rest of alumni.
Masterclasses will take place on the videoconferencing platform BigBlueButton. The Academy encourages the use of additional software and platforms such as interactive whiteboards or brainstorming tools for exchange among participants and can offer there if agreed to in advance.
Masterclasses will be offered in English.
3. Requirements for Training Facilitators
The following criteria have to be fulfilled:
1) Substantial knowledge of the topic proposed and previous practical experience in it
2) Experience as a virtual trainer/facilitator
3) Excellent skills of the course language
4. Assessment procedure
Experience - 40%
- experience in projects related to the topic of the seminar
- online training experience
Rough Concept -60%
- form of concept
- expertise
- didactics
5. Fees
The Academy offers a daily rate of 650€. Each masterclass implies:
• One day of conceptualization and briefing with educational consultants
• One day of implementation each time the masterclass is conducted (if a masterclass is conducted twice, then two days of implementation will be paid, and so on)
• One day of debrief talks with educational consultants
6. Submission of proposals
The proposals should include:
• A 1-page concept of the masterclass topic, outline and methods proposed
• Your CV with a focus on the relevant previous experience
Please submit all documents in English.
We look forward to receiving your expression of interest by November 11, 2020.
Please send your proposal to María Requena López (requena-lopez@forumZFD.de) AND to Marianne Albrecht (albrecht@forumZFD.de).
Further information about our organization can be found on our website www.forumZFD.de. English information about our academy is provided under www.forumzfd-akademie.de/en
Desired competencies
1)Substantial knowledge of the theory of the course subject
2)Substantial knowledge of inter-cultural adult education through
◦long-term experience as trainer (knowledge of methods and approaches) respectively
◦equivalent experience in academic doctrine
3)Excellent skills of the course language (English) as well as resilience, self-awareness andability to deal with conflicts in a constructive way
4)Relevant professional experience
◦substantial experience in a project abroad in the areas of Civil Peace Service, Development Aid, Humanitarian Aid, Civil Protection or International Peace Work
◦work experience in conflict or post-conflict regions
◦work experience in the course subject
5)Previous experience with online education tools and structures
6)Communication skills and reachability
◦prompt and constructive reaction to e-mails and calls
Education
Relevant academic background and professional experience in the corresponsing subject of the course
Languages
Work experience
2)Substantial knowledge of inter-cultural adult education through
◦long-term experience as trainer (knowledge of methods and approaches) respectively
◦equivalent experience in academic doctrine
3)Excellent skills of the course language (English) as well as resilience, self-awareness andability to deal with conflicts in a constructive way
4)Relevant professional experience
◦substantial experience in a project abroad in the areas of Civil Peace Service, Development Aid, Humanitarian Aid, Civil Protection or International Peace Work
◦work experience in conflict or post-conflict regions
◦work experience in the course subject
5)Previous experience with online education tools and structures
6)Communication skills and reachability
◦prompt and constructive reaction to e-mails and calls
Education
Languages
- English
Work experience
- Online Facilitation, 1 year(s)
Academy for Conflict Transformation
The Academy for Conflict Transformation within the Forum Ziviler Friedensdienst...
Deadline
Assessment exercise
How to apply
11th November 2020
Assessment exercise
Assessment procedure
Experience - 40%
- experience in projects related to the topic of the seminar
- online training experience
Rough Concept -60%
- form of concept
- expertise
- didactics
How to apply
The proposals should include:
• A 1-page concept of the masterclass topic, outline and methods proposed
• Your CV with a focus on the relevant previous experience
Please submit all documents in English.
We look forward to receiving your expression of interest by November 11, 2020.
Please send your proposal to María Requena López (requena-lopez@forumZFD.de) AND to Marianne Albrecht (albrecht@forumZFD.de).
Further information about our organization can be found on our website www.forumZFD.de. English information about our academy is provided under www.forumzfd-akademie.de/en
Contact person
María Requena López
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