Term of reference Trainer of TOT “Promote Socio-ecological Transformation (SET) into university: Integrating lifestyle and ecological movement into universities – Innovative approach from theory to practice”

 

PROJECT

“Scaling up and mainstreaming innovative approaches on ecological movement into activities of universities – 2019”

 

Sponsor agency: Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung

Implementing agency:

Center for Development of Community Initiative and Environment (C&E)

 

Timeframe: July – September, 2019

BACKGROUND

It is essential to strengthen the capacity for a more ecological and participatory lifestyle among young people and create foundations and pathways to develop ecological lifestyle education in Vietnam as well as in the region. Center for Development of Community Initiative and Environment (C&E) is a Vietnamese NGO working with the community and grass-roots. C&E has developed a national network of youth groups and grass-root organizations that work in the field of sustainable development and environmental protection. C&E has rich experience organizing capacity building for youth, particularly through ecological lifestyle and Youth Change Vietnam.

Under 02 projects:  “Partnership to support and promote informal and non-formal education for advocating ecological lifestyle and climate change adaptation and mitigation in Vietnam Universities – 2015-2017” and “Scaling up and mainstreaming innovative approaches on ecological movement into activities of universities 2018 – 2020” supported by  RLS with the aims to create an effective Eco-network engaging individuals, trainers, universities and organizations into acting towards eco-lifestyle and sustainability education and to promote the idea and practice of ecological lifestyle education among universities and youth networks in Vietnam. Especially, based on the result from survey data, regional TOT, advocacy workshop,….C&E will be responsible for facilitating the review and integration process of these project and providing case studies from its work with the community and the youth in Vietnam. They will also provide linkages with other Vietnamese NGOs and international organizations working in this field to the programs. The C&E will involve students with not only in-class teaching but also extra-curricular activities, such as field classes to raise environmental awareness and embed a sustainable culture.

To deepen the project’s impact, in the year 2019, C&E will work with experts for reviewing and developing the training material with new topic, co-coaching TOT training and also carry out the Eco-week to promote the idea and practice of ecological lifestyle education among universities and youth networks in Vietnam. C&E wants to adapt the idea of socio-ecological transformation into its activities philosophy and also the concept of Just Transition and Just Climate.

The project 2019 will not only apply the toolkits and education approaches that have been built in the previous part of the project but also promote to integrate ecological lifestyle more widely and deeply among lecturers and students and build a strong partnership between C&E, RLS, universities, youth networks and other stakeholders. Furthermore, in the year 2019, C&E will re-enforce and expand the “Action Network for Sustainable Development in Ecology and Society” which was proposed in 2018.

Project objectives

Overall Objective

Politically engaged actors to explore and develop progressive approaches to and concepts for coherent social, ecological and economic policies; at the same time foster interaction in local, national and regional networks.

Specific Objectives:

The idea and practice of ecological lifestyle education will be made popular among universities and youth networks in Vietnam.

TOR OF TRAINER FOR THE TRAINING OF TRAINERS

 

TRAINER

 

Title of position: Training of trainer “Promote Socio-ecological Transformation (SET) into university: Integrating lifestyle and ecological movement into universities – Innovative approach from theory to practice”

 

Detailed description of activities:

  • In this training, participants are representatives from universities and youth organizations that committed to integrate ecological lifestyle into their programs. Participants will sit together to discuss about the challenges and opportunities of integrating ecological lifestyle into curricular and extra-curricular program. They will have a chance to learn and practice the experiential learning technique.
  • Participants who are future ecological trainers will have a chance to not only learn but also experience the ecological lifestyle that they should direct their learners to follow and practice experiential learning technique. Together, they will develop detailed plan to implement future eco-lifestyle activities in their organizations. Furthermore, they will listen to and discuss with experts on the field about the methodologies and skills needed to deliver trainings on the subject effectively
  • In addition, participants will be able to participate in experiential learning to be effective in the integration process. Theoretical learning combined with practical will help participants have an overview, suitable with specific conditions. Participants will have a day in the field to enhance the practical value.
  • This course also aims to broaden the network “Action Network for Sustainable Development in Ecology and Society” to engage more universities as well as organizations into promoting ecological lifestyle in Vietnamese youth and connect them with other stakeholders that share the same vision.

 

Output of the activity: a 3-day experiential training on ecological lifestyle education with at least 35 participants from different universities and organizations. Therefore, there is a need to find practical methods of ecological lifestyle education that is both effective and attractive so that participants will not only be more interested in taking part but also will integrate more actions and changes in their work.

 

Duty station: Hue City, Vietnam

Duration of post:  The time required for trainer for 03 working days in August 2019.

 

Number of speaker: 3 trainers

 

Duties and responsibilities

*Work with project coordinator about the content and ensure the flow the event.

* Discussion with trainees for the possible issues relating to the content and the successful implementation of the event;

*Respond any questions from all audience of the training based on their experience and position.

 

  • Build the content of TOT along with project coordinator
  • Prepare detailed content and training materials for TOT
  • Run specific TOT section related to their expertise
  • Facilitate activities during the TOT

CONTRACT SUPERVISION 

C&E-Rosa project coordinator has overall management of the work of the consultant. The consultant will be in direct contact with the C&E-Rosa project coordinator. She/he will work under the supervision of the Rosa Programme Officer and will be ultimately responsible.

 

DEGREE OF EXPERTISE AND QUALIFICATIONS

 

  1. Education background
    • Master degree : Social, educational or natural background
  2. Experience
    • Working experience of at least 5-10 years relevant
    • Sound experience in the role of consultant of programme and large workshops/seminars/training events
  3. Competencies
    • Excellent interpersonal skills and interactions in a dynamic context
    • Ability to work to tight deadlines and in stressful conditions
    • Working experience with Vietnamese Government agencies
  4. Language requirements
    • Excellent communication skills in Vietnamese