Rise to Inspire Africa Initiative is a youth-led, impact-driven, result-oriented, non-profit and non-governmental organization that is committed to alleviating the sufferings of the vulnerable and most marginalized people in sub-Saharan Africa. The organization aims to bring about positive changes and to inspire the victims of armed conflicts and natural disasters, especially women and children, to attain self-reliance and sufficiency while providing access to equal opportunities through advocacy, collaborative networking, capacity building and empowerment. We seek to enhance the ability of our clients to make integrated and right decisions through the many and varied programs that will help them physically, psychologically, and intellectually grow and thrive.

RIA commenced operations fully in Oct. 2020 in Borno State complimenting the efforts of partners and humanitarian actors by providing humanitarian support to unreached internally displaced populations hosted in IDP camps, camp-like settings, host communities and returnee populations. We are working consciously hard to improve lives in the following thematic areas, education in emergencies, protection: child protection, gender-based violence and peacebuilding and conflict resolution, and software component of WaSH.

About the Project

With funding from Convexity using the CHATS.cash platform, RIA is implementing a short-term 3-month emergency livelihood and cash voucher assistance project to support highly vulnerable individuals, particularly women-headed households, persons with disabilities and youth who do not have access to affordable financial resources at old barrack Camps, Madagali LGA, Adamawa, with access to means of Income Generating Activities to help them regain their economic independence and resilience, and cash voucher assistant to meet immediate needs. A total of 40 individuals will be profiled and enrolled in the project.

The project is aimed at enhancing the economic independence and resilience of refugees most especially women-headed households, persons with disabilities and youth among the refugees and asylum seekers in Madagali LGA, Adamawa state as such providing them with Income Generating Activities (IGA) to help them regain and rebuild their livelihood, contribute to food security, and gain financial independence.

Scope of work

The consultant will be expected to:

Training Curriculum Development

• Develop a comprehensive 5-day training curriculum focused on Selection, Planning, and Management (SPM) of Income Generating Activities (IGAs).
• Design modules that cover essential topics such as business planning, market analysis, financial management, and risk assessment.
• Ensure the curriculum is tailored to the specific needs and context of the target population, considering factors like literacy levels, cultural sensitivities, and existing skills.

Small Scale/Local Business Support Skills

• Provide practical training sessions aimed at equipping beneficiaries with the necessary skills to establish and manage small-scale businesses.
• Cover topics such as product development, quality control, inventory management, and basic accounting.
• Offer guidance on identifying suitable business opportunities within the local market and leveraging available resources for sustainable growth.

Business Growth Strategies

• Offer specialized training in marketing techniques, emphasizing low-cost strategies suitable for small-scale enterprises.
• Provide insights into customer relationship management, including techniques for building customer loyalty and handling feedback.
• Empower beneficiaries with knowledge and tools to optimize profits, minimize expenses, and reinvest in business expansion.

Monitoring and Evaluation Framework

• Develop a robust monitoring and evaluation framework to track the effectiveness of the training program and the subsequent impact on beneficiaries' businesses.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) related to business growth, income generation, and sustainability.
• Establish mechanisms for collecting feedback from participants and stakeholders to continuously improve the training curriculum and delivery.

Documentation and Reporting

• Document all training materials, including presentations, handouts, and training manuals, in a clear and accessible format.
• Compile regular progress reports detailing training activities, participant feedback, and outcomes achieved.
• Ensure transparency and accountability in reporting, adhering to donor requirements and organizational standards.

Furthermore, the consultant is expected to work closely with RIA staff to revise and perfect the training curriculum as well as work efficiently both collaboratively and independently throughout the consultancy.

The consultant is expected to lead and develop a training curriculum as part of 5-day training of participants in Income generating enterprise, tentatively scheduled for April 22, 2024.

Expected Deliverables

• Develop training manual.
• Facilitate training sessions.
• Set pre and post-test questions to measure the level of knowledge gained.
• Fully report on training activities.
• Support in the Establishment of the Self-Help Group (SHG)

Requirements:

• University degree in business management, marketing, entrepreneurship,
• Prior work experience in livelihoods, vocational training, and economic development. 
• Familiarity with adult learning approaches and curriculum development. 
• Knowledge of MS Office, including Word and PowerPoint. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English and Hausa. 

• Standards of Professional Conduct:  The RIA Initiative and its workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the i-CHAIR values – Code of Conduct.  These are Integrity, Compassion, Humanity Accountability, Impact and Respect.  In accordance with these values, the RIA Initiative operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Gender-equality, Whistleblowing, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.
• Gender Equality: RIA Initiative is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.
• RIA Initiative is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• RIA Initiative considers all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.