Consultancy for training in writing skills on news, reportage for the cooperative sector communication

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Training in writing skills on news, reportage for the cooperative sector communication

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I. INTRODUCTION

The DGRV project in Asia, supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), aims to promote inclusive economic development for diverse social groups through a sustainable cooperative system. To achieve this objective, the project focuses on three main areas:

• Strong cooperatives in the participating countries will serve as a solid foundation for economic development.
• Mechanisms to ensure sustainable and secure development are enhanced within the cooperative systems of the project countries.
• Knowledge on cooperatives, along with corresponding training and education systems, are consolidated and strengthened.

In Vietnam, DGRV supports the development of the cooperative sector by sharing cooperative-related expertise and providing technical assistance through both short- and long-term consultancy at macro (ministries and central agencies), meso (Vietnam Cooperative Alliance system at national and provincial levels), and micro (individual cooperatives) levels.

With the aim of improving information processing, writing, and content-sharing skills on existing platforms for provincial Cooperative Alliance (PCA) staff, and to enhance the dissemination of information about cooperative activities, policies, success stories, and lessons learned to members, non-members, and other cooperatives, DGRV plans to organize a training course on writing skills for PCA officers within the project scope. We are seeking to work with a professional trainer who meets the following requirements:

 

II. MAIN CONTENT OF THE TRAINING COURSE

1. Participants

• The participants of the training course will be the PCA’s staff of the selected province.

2. Content and Requirements

• The training course should ensure that participants understand the basic and advanced structure of a news, reportage, or feature story.
• Participants should be able to apply methods for developing the news stories and designing articles and features that attract readers.
• The course should guide participants in identifying, selecting, and processing information effectively.
• Participants should learn essential rules for writing and publishing content on digital platforms (websites, Facebook, etc.) and print media.
• Participants should be aware of common mistakes in writing articles and features.
• Participants should learn standard practices for taking and using illustrative photographs for articles.

       3. Location

• Dong Xoai, Binh Phuoc province.

       4. Time

• The training is expected to take place over 2 days (daily schedule from 08:00 to 17:00) in May (excluding travel time).

 

III. COST AND BUDGET

DGRV should pay the service provider the training cost, including:

• Honora Fees for preparing training material and implementing the course directly.
• Travelling expenses/ accommodation costs/ catering costs relating to the field trip if needed.

DGRV should provide financial support for other costs relating to organizing the course.

 

IV. DELIVERABLE

• Prepared training material and necessary content focusing on the target group and topic at the request of DGRV.
• Deliver the training directly using adult learning methodologies, with a learner-centered approach, emphasizing practical experience alongside basic theory. Encourage interaction, discussion, and Q&A with participants.

 

V. REQUIREMENT FOR SERVICE PROVIDER

The criteria for selecting the consultants:

• Extensive and practical knowledge in communication skills.
• Having pedagogical skills; good knowledge of the target group of this course is a plus.
• Being a reporter, editor, or journalist is an advantage.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• The consultants should prepare detailed proposals to send to DGRV.

 

VI. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL

The proposals should be emailed to Mr. Nguyen Trong Khanh (Email: [email protected] ) or sent to the following address via the courier:

DGRV, Apt. 301-302, Block A1, Van Phuc Diplomatic Compound, No. 298, Kim Ma Street, Ba Dinh dist., Hanoi.

Deadline for the submission: 25 April 2025.

The proposals should be composed of the following:

• Contents, training methods relating to this course.
• The consultants proposed (personal files, CV).
• Financial proposal.

Please kindly note that only shortlisted consultants will be contacted.