Commonwealth Blue Charter –Self-paced training on Using R to analyse and interpret ocean observational data

The Commonwealth Blue Charter is an agreement by Commonwealth countries to actively cooperate in addressing the myriad of ocean-related issues and commitments that they face. Ocean observations are essential to increase the collective understanding of the increasing pressures facing our oceans and improve our ability to predict and adapt to them, especially those caused by human activity.

The Commonwealth Secretariat is seeking to engage a qualified consultant to further develop materials for online training modules on ‘Using R to analyse and interpret ocean observational data.’

The training will be targeted at government officials, providing a solid understanding of ocean observation and the importance of oceanographic data and the research questions they can inform.

The self-paced modules will be derived and revised based on existing materials – pre-recorded materials, R-files, notes, voice-overs and PowerPoint slides. This contract therefore has two general activities:

1. minor revisions to the existing materials, as necessary, to be appropriate for online self-paced learning (e.g. adding quizzes), and
2. conversion into SCORM format for publication on our internally hosted Moodle website.

The preferred consultant should hold the profile below:

• Demonstrated experience in the creation of self-paced learning modules.
• Demonstrable experience in developing teaching materials.
• Experience in training government officials is advantageous.
• Marine and ocean observation experience is advantageous.

Please apply for this contract by submitting a cover letter with your CV to [email protected] by 17:00 GMT on 5 December 2022 explaining the relevant experience and your approach for completing this work.

Evaluation will be based on competency and cost. Should you wish to view the raw materials, please email us at [email protected]. For proposals that score closely, priority will be given to consultants that are Commonwealth citizens or entities registered in a Commonwealth country.

The cover letter should show how the consultancy would be carried out to meet the specific objectives set out in the TOR. It should include a short statement of the candidate’s relevant expertise and experience along with the bid amount. Examples of previous work may also be submitted.