In the context of its Community Development Program, Bioculture Cares is implementing two projects: the Benares Community Development Project and the Ferney Community Garden Project. Supported by a concise Action Plan for 2025, the Benares Project seeks to foster a safe and vibrant environment for all residents by offering a Family Financial Literacy Program, a Children Holistic Development Program, and a Leadership Program. The leadership program will be implemented to enhance the inclusive participation of local role models and leaders from Batimarais and Chateau. The program aims to increase engagement in community decision-making processes. To support this program, a Leadership Consultant will be recruited.
OBJECTIVE :
- To assess, develop and implement the Leadership Program for a meaningful engagement and ownership of Community Actors in the Community Development Program.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONSULTANT:
- Design the Selection Process of local Peer Leaders
- Develop the module for a Leadership Program based on community needs assessment (Leadership program encompasses the identification, selection, capacity building, coaching, and follow-up stages)
- Facilitate in-person Leadership training workshops among Peer Leaders
- Develop individual and group coaching Plans for each Peer Leader
KEY DELIVERABLES:
- Leadership Program, Training Materials and Report.
- Peer Leaders Coaching Plan.
REQUIREMENTS:
The consultant should have:
- A degree in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology or other related field.
- At least 5 years of experience working with persons in situations of vulnerability and/or implementing leadership programmes.
- Proven track record in preparing pedagogic materials or training programmes.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and capacity to adapt to local context.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Fluency in Mauritian Creole.
HOURS AND FREQUENCY OF CONSULTANCY:
- This consultancy will require a minimum of 15 working days distributed over January to March 2025 during the initial phase.
- During the implementation phase, from April to December 2025, the consultant will be required to dedicate at least 2 days per month, based on program needs.
How to Apply: Send an expression of interest along with your CV to ornella@bioculturecares.org. A detailed ToR is available upon request. Please email us.
Deadline: 20/01/2025.