Contract type: Service Provider (Individuals or Entities)
Expected Contract Start Date: June 2025
Contract Location: Cairo
About Etijah
Youth and Development Consultancy Institute – Etijah is a non-profit organization specializing in developing, improving, and disseminating development methodologies in youth and community development.
Based in Cairo, Etijah’s primary concern is to create and tailor up-to-date and high-quality development methodologies, research tools, applicable practices of youth development, and training delivery models, to be able to qualify youth by providing them with the skills, know-how, and aptitudes, as well as contribute to building the capacity of governmental and non-governmental youth-serving organizations. Our role is to provide youth with direct access to unconditional participation by providing practical tools and models for developing community-wide initiatives.
Program Background
Youth Empowerment and Raising Awareness for Population Issues (PACs) program was established in 2015 in partnership with the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS). The program is funded by UNFPA and aims to contribute to Egypt’s 2030 sustainable development goals through tackling population issues. Acknowledging that the youth are the highest segment in the Egyptian population and the primary driver to a better future, the program targets the youth by means of raising their awareness about sexual and reproductive health. Through the partnership with the MoYS, the program has a wide reach to youth from all over Egypt. It operates in all 27 governments, specifically in YCs (Youth Centers), reaching 432 YCs nationwide.
The program offers different types of awareness sessions that take place in youth clubs. There are interactive sessions, sports sessions, film sessions, singing sessions, and interactive theater sessions. Developing different techniques has given the program an edge and enabled it to reach countless numbers of beneficiaries and have a positive impact on many people’s lives. In its 10th year of operation, the program aims to expand more, reaching more vulnerable groups who do not have access to such knowledge, and to combat harmful practices such as Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Gender Based Violence (GBV).
Consultancy Objectives
This manual will serve as a foundational resource for the upcoming PACs Master Trainer of Trainers (ToT) program. To ensure its quality and contextual relevance, the appointed editor/moderator will organize a preparatory meeting (offline/online) with selected PACs trainers to pilot-test the manual and gather feedback on its alignment with the PACs community needs. This feedback round is a critical component of the quality assurance process and will inform necessary revisions prior to finalization.
Scope, Size, and Submission Requirements
The manual is expected to comprehensively cover the topics relevant to the PACs context while maintaining a manageable length to facilitate ease of use during training sessions. All submissions must be provided in Word format with tracked edits and version control clearly maintained to ensure transparency in the revision process.
User Profile and Language
The primary users of the manual are PACs trainers aged 20 to 45, representing diverse educational backgrounds across all 27 governorates of Egypt. The content must be youth-centered and employ gender-transformative language that promotes inclusivity and empowerment. The tone and structure should be guided by this user profile to maximize accessibility and engagement.
Content Requirements
The manual should use plain, readable language complemented by creative visuals to enhance comprehension. It must carefully address population issues, incorporating accurate and reliable information sourced from accepted religious and scientific references, which should be clearly cited and integrated into the manual’s scope.
Special emphasis should be placed on reflecting the cultural beliefs and social norms of trainers from the Delta region and Upper Egypt to ensure the material resonates with their lived experiences.
Key Deliverables
1. Reviewing the existing Population Issues Manual that consists of topics of (Family Planning “FP”, GBV, FGM, Child Marriage “CM”, and Adolescent’s Health):
a. Conduct a thorough assessment of the current manual to identify areas that require updating, expansion, or improvement. This should include a review of the content, language, formatting, and overall structure.
b. Content Enhancement (Revising the existing manuals)
i. Scientific and academic references
ii. Statistical data
iii. Information/content accuracy
Ensuring that the content is accurate, clear, concise, and culturally sensitive. Improve the readability and accessibility of the manuals for our trainers so that they can deliver the content to our target audience of 18-35 years old.
2. Content Development:
Revising comprehensively the updates on the latest information, best practices, and evidence-based approaches in the critical issues listed above. Incorporate these updates into the manuals to ensure that it reflects the most up-to-date information and guidance.
3. Creating a training tool kit tailored to each manual
a. Agenda
b. Facilitator guide booklet
c. Interactive activities booklet
d. Pre and post assessment
e. Printouts booklet
Required Qualifications and Expertise
The consultant(s) should have:
– A university degree in medical Health, reproductive health, or a related field.
– A minimum of seven years of experience in training and capacity-building programs, with a focus on reproductive health.
– Proven experience in conducting Training of Trainers (TOT) programs.
– Strong knowledge of population issues topics (FP, CM, GBV, FGM, adolescent’s health) and related policies.
– Demonstrated ability to develop training curricula, training manuals, and structured training agendas.
– Expertise in training methodologies, including interactive facilitation, public speaking, and adult learning principles.
– Experience in guiding trainees to develop training toolkits and structured session plans.
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in addition to working with diverse groups and communities.
Etijah is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
How to apply
Interested individuals or entities may apply for this opportunity by submitting their applications through this link.
For individuals / consultancies and agencies:
Please ensure that your application includes the following components:
A) Technical Proposal that includes:
- A proposal outlining how the expert meets the selection criteria and their understanding of the TOR.
- An updated resume.
- A comprehensive Portfolio demonstrating work samples and highlighting relevant experience, projects, and the applicant’s involvement/role.
- An example of similar pieces of work completed recently (concept presentation, script approval, production stages, and final delivery).
- Expected days to complete the development and delivery of the manual (working days).
B) Financial Proposal that includes:
- A breakdown of costs for each of the requested services outlined in the TOR, including fees and additional costs, per day.
- Required supporting documents:
For individuals
– Tax file number رقم الملف الضريبي الخاص بك
For consultancies and agencies
– Commercial Record السجل التجاري
– Tax Registration البطاقة الضريبية
Applications must be submitted by Saturday, June 7th, 2025 by 11:59 PM. Late applications will not be considered.
For inquiries, please reach out to us at: pacs@etijah.org