Duty Station: Home-based

Closing Date 12:00 noon GMT on 29 February 2024.

Background

The Secretariat would like to work with relevant service providers to procure eLearning and/or virtual classroom services that cover the below areas of diplomacy training. The preferred mode is to have e-learning modules to allow staff to learn at their own pace as part of the onboarding training offerings.

Diplomatic Etiquette, Protocol and Ceremonial (eLearning only)

  • Cross-cultural management
  • Entertainment and ceremonies management
  • Diplomatic protocol and etiquette

Diplomatic writing and communications eLearning, followed with a virtual classroom session for practice/simulation.

  • Diplomatic writing foundation
  • Format and elegance of diplomatic writing
  • Diplomatic writing in the digital era
  • Diplomatic communication channel
  • Audience profile
  • Communication objectives
  • The phases of creating, implementing, monitoring, and adjusting a diplomatic communications road map

It is envisaged that 150 licences would be required in the first year for the eLearning with possible reductions over subsequent years.

Contract duration

This tender would have a contract life of two (2) years with the possibility of a further renewal for one (1) year.

Estimated Budget: 

The maximum budget payable under this contract is £29,000 (including all fees and taxes) over the life of the contract. Payment will be made upon satisfactory completion of work signed by the contract manager and within 30 days upon receipt of invoice.  

Evaluation Criteria:

  1. Understanding of diplomatic protocols and etiquette in line with requirements of a multilateral international government organisations
  2. Content to provide foundational understanding as well as assess the learning at the end of the course.
  3. Quality of content to indicate depth, relevant case scenarios to enhance understanding and learning.

Please apply for this contract by submitting a Proposal to: [email protected] by 12 Noon GMT on 29 February 2024.

Applicants must also complete the Quote Submission Documents attached to the Request for Quotation (RFQ) document.

The brief proposal should show how the consultancy would be carried out to meet the specific objectives set out in this TOR. It should include a short statement of the candidate’s relevant expertise and experience. 

Evaluation will be based on competency and cost.

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