Training of Trainers (ToT) on Business Planning and Development for Micro-enterprise

TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)

Location of assignment: Mrauk U Township, Rakhine State

Duration of assignment: Estimated 1 week (26^th  to 29^th  of November 2018)

Responsible to: Livelihood Manager, DRC              

Background

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organization working in Myanmar since 2009 in response to cyclone Giri and currently supporting operations in four different States (Kachin, Northern Shan, Kayah, Rakhine). DRC expanded its program to include the provision of shelter, WASH, NFIs, livelihood support and community assistance to the people affected by the June and October 2012 events in Rakhine State. DRC aims to make available immediate relief and protection to displaced people and vulnerable host communities in an impartial, inclusive and neutral manner, adhering to DRC’s Code of Conduct and core Humanitarian Principles

The project entitled “Poverty and Hunger Alleviation through Support, Empowerment and Increased Networking (PHASE IN)” aims at contributing to the reduction of poverty and hunger in Central Rakhine by enhancing livelihoods, food and nutrition security for targeted communities.  Overall objective of the project is to contribute to food- and nutrition-secure households and resilient communities in Myanmar. This project is funded by the European Union (EU) and commenced in April 2017[1] and will end in June 2021.  The project implemented by a consortium of two NGOs, namely Danish Refugee Council (DRC) [acting as lead partner] and Action Contre la Faim (ACF) implementing the project in Kyauktaw, Minbya, Mrauk U and Sittwe Townships, Rakhine State, Myanmar. In Sittwe and Minbya Townships ACF targets approximately 54 villages in Central Rakhine, with a total target population of around 16,200 people. The intervention specifically targets highly nutritionally vulnerable households including female-headed households. DRC targets 60 villages in Kyauktaw and Mrauk U Townships, with a total population of 9,658. The action will benefit 25,858 households in both camps and villages.

One of the outputs of the project is improve the number/diversity of income streams and increased savings (off farm). In a predominantly rural location, dependant on agricultural (and specifically seasonal paddy), this activity aims to create more diverse income sources beyond farming and to increase income.

The project will support for new small businesses/livelihood initiatives. Beneficiaries will receive cash management and business planning training. The project will support a small, targeted group of beneficiaries with market-driven business/livelihood ideas to ensure new businesses/livelihood activities add value to village-economies; better targeting of beneficiaries from the ‘upper poor’ and mid-level wealth bands who are more likely to succeed in business. DRC will build the capacity of its field staff that will provide coaching and mentoring from during the crucial early days of starting new businesses or setting out in a new trade. A good business plan shall ensure enterprise competitiveness resulting from the management of cash flows, allocation of resources, communication of course of action and securing of funds. This calls for well understanding of external environment for assessing opportunities and threats thereby modulating internal operations to ensure success of the business.

DRC is seeking consultant(s) to conduct a Training of Trainers on Business Planning and Development for Micro-enterprise. The participants would be DRCs 25 field staff to develop/enhance the capacity and competency for them to facilitate the above mentioned training and provide coaching and mentoring to project beneficiaries.

Training objectives

1. Participants gain understanding the steps and mechanisms of business plan preparation;
2. Participant can conduct assessment the impact of external and internal environmental factors, cost benefit analysis of businesses;
3. Participants developing skills to make decisions in enabling business operations; and
4. Build capacity of participants to plan, organize, manage, and facilitate trainings on business planning.

Outputs/deliverables

1. To provide training and workshop outline both in English and Myanmar language, training manuals / modules, PowerPoint presentation, and hand-outs in Myanmar language for participants;
2. Actual conduct of the “Training of Trainers on Business Planning and Development for Micro-Enterprise” training-workshop to DRC staff in Mrauk U;
3. To provide training session guides, hand-outs, and presentation that would be used by the participants in administering Business Planning and Development for Micro-Enterprise in target villages;
4. To provide the training documentation report to DRC one week after the completion of trainings.

The Consultant will provide regular updates to the DRC Livelihood Team Leader – Mrauk U with regard to the completion of the above outputs.

Deliverable schedule

Profile of the Candidate

Your Experience must include:

• Proven work experience in any or combination in the field of micro-enterprise development, business development, women’s economic empowerment, and cash transfer programs, community-based livelihood projects preferably working with an INGO;
• Experience in the conduct of capacity building and trainings designed for the poor, micro-enterprise, and/or vulnerable communities in rural setting in Rakhine State or Myanmar;

• Excellent facilitation and communication skills
• Proficiency in English and Myanmar. Rakhine language desirable
• Preference will be given for those candidates accredited or certified in ILO’s Start Your Own Business manual

Application

Qualified candidates are expected to send their applications to DRC in Myanmar including:

1. CV of the candidate(s)
2. Proposal with Professional Fee
3. Propose Training and Workshop Outline and Design

Professional Fee  - the costs should cover charges for consultancy days and training materials. DRC will pay for flights from Yangon to Sittwe (if applicable) for one consultant and car transfer to Mrauk U; Hotel accommodation for one1 Consultant, training room costs and lunches etc at all venues. 

Please note that this is for National applicants only and must administer the training in Myanmar language

Interested parties are to submit applications on or before 5pm on 15^th of November 2018 (Myanmar Time)

 Danish Refugee Council are equal opportunity employers and consider all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, national origin, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or physical or mental disability.