Consultant

Plan International

The primary focus of this assignment is to equip 900 women entrepreneurs (70% Jordanian, 30% Syrian) with the soft and foundational skills necessary to start their own micro and small home-based businesses (HBBs) in Irbid governorate and Azraq camp.

A. Foundational Entrepreneurship & Soft Skills (Basic Level)

• General Training Areas: Time management, communication and interpersonal skills, preparation for the labor market, the twelve life skills, building and strengthening self-confidence, goal setting and achievement, CV writing skills, job search and networking skills, financial literacy, creative thinking, entrepreneurship concept, gender and business plan.
• Core Training Areas:
• Financial Literacy: Managing personal and business finances, basic bookkeeping, and understanding cash flow.
• Creative Thinking: A mental activity used to generate unconventional and innovative ideas that lead to effective solutions for existing challenges.
• Entrepreneurship concept: The process of identifying opportunities and mobilizing resources to create and grow a new business venture while managing risks.
• Gender: The socially constructed roles, behaviors, and responsibilities that a society considers appropriate for men and women, distinct from biological sex
• Business plan: A practical tool used by participants to document their business model, financial projections, and operational steps to ensure project feasibility and eligibility for funding.

B. Advanced Entrepreneurial Training (The Boot Camp)

• General Training Areas : succession planning, Communication Skills strategies, Process Improvement, strategic intellectual property, diversification and Product/Service Innovation, research and development, marketing, HR strategies and systems, sector analysis and market development, finance raising, Mentoring, corporate governance, identification of new markets, diversification and product service.
• Core Training Areas: to be decided at later stage.

C. Hackathon:

• General Training Areas: Following the bootcamp, participants will take part in the hackathon phase, consisting of an intensive, time-bound innovation challenge (approximately 24 hours delivered over three days). During this phase, participants will work in teams to develop practical solutions addressing specific barriers faced by women entrepreneurs, particularly in rural contexts. Teams will receive continuous technical support from mentors, industry experts, and facilitators to refine their ideas, strengthen their business models, and enhance the feasibility of their proposed solutions.

At the conclusion of the hackathon, teams will present their final solutions to a panel of judges composed of experts, investors, and ecosystem stakeholders. Submissions will be evaluated based on innovation, feasibility, scalability, and potential social and economic impact. Selected participants will be awarded prizes, and promising ideas will be eligible for further support, including small grants and potential incubation opportunities.

6. Deliverables

• Deliver assigned training sessions in accordance with the provided curriculum, schedule, and guidelines.
• Ensure active participation and engagement of trainees throughout the sessions.
• Adhere to the agreed training schedule and complete all assigned training days.
• Submit attendance sheets for each training session.
• Provide brief training reports (monthly) summarizing session implementation, key observations, and any challenges encountered.
• Coordinate with Plan International s team for logistical and operational matters as needed.

7. Ethical and Safeguarding Statements

Plan International is committed to ensuring that the rights of all participants are respected and protected in accordance with the Ethical MERL Framework, Global Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, and GDPR principles. The consultant will be required to read, understand, and sign Plan International's Code of Conduct upon being awarded the contract.

8. Timeline

A. Foundational Entrepreneurship & Soft Skills (Basic Level)

• Total number of target beneficiaries: 900
• Number of groups: 36 , Estimated: 32 Irbid, 4 Azraq, Contingency: 2 groups
• Number of training days: 3
• Total number of training day: 108 day Estimated: 96 Irbid, 12 Azraq, Contingency: 6 day
• Location: Irbid governorate - Azraq camp
• Timeline: June August 2026

B. Advanced Entrepreneurial Training (The Boot Camp)

• Total number of target beneficiaries: 450
• Number of groups: 15 Estimated: 13 Irbid, 2 Azraq, Contingency: 2 groups
• Number of training days: 4
• Total number of training day: 60 day Estimated: , 52 Irbid, 8 Azraq, Contingency: 8 day
• Location: Irbid governorate - Azraq camp
• Timeline: September October 2026

C. Hackathon

• Total number of target beneficiaries: 450
• Number of groups: 4, Estimated: 13 Irbid, 2 Azraq, Contingency: 2 groups
• Number of training days: 3
• Total number of training day: 12 day, Estimated: , 9 Irbid, 3 Azraq, Contingency: 6 day
• Location: Irbid governorate - Azraq camp
• Timeline: November 2026 January 2027

It is expected that the training activities will start in June 2026 and may continue until January 2027 . However, the start and end dates of the trainings may be subject to change depending on the availability of project funding. The contracting party (PI) shall share the training schedules (via email) with the service provider at least five working days in advance.

9. Evaluation Criteria

The proposal will be scored on technical, financial (budget), and gender responsiveness aspects weighted at 65%,30%, and 5% respectively.

The distribution of technical grades will be as outlined below, and the final technical score will be calculated out of 65%: - Qualifications (15%) Training experience (20%) - CVs of key trainers (30%)

• 30% financial offer (fixed lowest to highest).
• 5% gender responsive bids/offers explained as below:
• Women-owned business: A legal entity in any field that is more than 51% owned, managed and controlled by one or more women.