Yoga Instructor - Consultancy Contract - Iran Nationals

Scope of work
This Terms of Reference (ToR) aims to provide a clear description of the expected specificities and qualifications that the selected Trainer shall possess and the services that he/she shall provide. The Yoga classes will be offered to all staff who are interested to participate.

• The trainer must be able to conduct the sessions online. For this it will be an asset for the applicant to previously have such experience.
• The trainer must suggest a suitable platform for this purpose, which can cover at least 10 participants for each session.
• The trainer must plan and deliver the sessions on a weekly basis and based on the number of staff who has signed up. Each group of staff should receive two sessions per week.
• The trainer must consistently keep a record of participation of individual staff members and consult NRC management in the case of repetitive staff absence.
• The sessions shall have the main focus on dealing with stress and increasing mindfulness and resiliency.

Qualifications of the Successful Instructor 

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Yoga training at different levels.
• Previous experience of training another Company/Organization employees is an asset.
• Documented result of his/her previous experiences.
• Experience in delivering online Yoga Trainings is an asset.
• Ability to deliver the training in English is an asset.
• Ability to deliver the training to different level of trainees at the same time.
• Strong professional communication and inter-personal skills and able to transfer knowledge to the NRC staff.
• Eligible candidate should be independent, committed and reliable.
  
• Flexibility and ability to adjust to changing circumstances and needs.
  

Institutional Arrangements

• The course programs are to be developed in close coordination and consultation with the NRC; NRC prefers to have the classes from 9:00 to 10:00 am and/or 16:00 to 17:00 pm.
• The lessons are to be delivered online and in the NRC office(s) after returning to a normal situation.  
• The trainer is responsible to provide the “Online Platform” for the training sessions based on needs. 

Duration of the Work 

The selected trainer will be contracted for an initial period of 4 months with possibility of extension based on performance. NRC will contract the trainer as a consultant. Both parties maintain the right to end the contract at any point, and with one month notice provided. 

Duty Station 

Due to current situation and the COVID 19 Pandemic the course is to be delivered online until further notice and return to a normal situation. NRC will give a one-month notice to the Trainer once face to face training was possible.  In such case the sessions shall take place in Tehran at the office of the NRC by the selected Trainer. 

Financial Remuneration 

The financial remuneration is subject to negotiation based on the qualifications of the candidates.      

Application 

The interested candidates are invited to submit their technical and financial proposals for this assignment. 
The technical proposal shall include: 

• The CV of the candidate;
• Documented result of his/her previous experiences (employment letter or recommendation letters from previous employers);
• Suggested “Online Platform” for delivering training sessions;
• Any other information that the Consultant finds relevant. 

The financial proposal shall contain the total cost for each session indicating: 

• Duration of each session 
• Maximum number of trainees that can be covered during each session. 

Please submit your Technical and Financial proposal as an attachment to your application.