Consultancy for Public Speaking Skills Training

Request for Proposal (RFP)

Background

FHI 360 is a non-profit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, and technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states, and all U.S. territories.

Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) is a five-year global project funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). EpiC Vietnam’s goal is to deliver efficient, affordable, results-based technical assistance and direct services while closing remaining gaps in Vietnam’s efforts to meet HIV epidemic control targets and address the global COVID-19 pandemic. EpiC also has works to combat trafficking in persons in Vietnam.

We are seeking a qualified individual consultant or consulting firm to develop and facilitate training on presentation and public speaking skills for EpiC staff working in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Scope of Work

The selected vendor is expected to develop and deliver a training program on presentation and public speaking skills for up to 30 members of the EpiC team.

EpiC conducted a survey among existing staff in Vietnam on training needs which demonstrated a diversity of preferences for training formats including in-person group training, blended (half online half offline) or individualized 1-on-1 coaching. Moreover, the staff also indicated several priority topics worth exploring in the proposed approach including:

• Mastering content and delivering with confidence
• Encouraging participation
• Using one’s natural voice to be heard effectively (breathing, pitch, and volume)
• Knowing one’s audience
• Understanding and using effective body language
• Effective use of space

The proposed approach should aim to build individual capacity for public speaking and include the following:

• An assessment of staff knowledge, skills, experience, strengths, and areas of improvement regarding public speaking.
• Theoretical and practical sessions with opportunities for participants to learn fundamental principles, skills, and techniques, and present and receive constructive feedback and insights.
• Individualized improvement plans with follow-up if needed.

Vendors are encouraged to articulate an appropriate mix of group and/or individual-level coaching options, and an appropriate timeframe.

Duration

The contract duration is expected to commence on 9 January 2023 until the proposed completion date.

Deliverables

• Individual assessments to identify potential gaps in knowledge, skills, and experience in public speaking.
• A training program for presentation and public speaking capacity building with emphasis on practical application opportunities.
• Individualized improvement plans with recommendations on follow-up activities if relevant.

Timetable and Address for Submission

Proposals with the required documents listed below must be submitted to [email protected] [1] no later than 5 PM on 23 December 2022.

Required Documentation

The proposal must include the following items:

• A detailed package including the entire proposed approach, core concepts, session schedule, agendas, and expected outcomes for each session.
• A professional portfolio that includes the individual consultant or consulting firm profile and demonstration of successful performance of previous similar work.
• A list of references from organizations that benefited from a similar scope of work.
• Documentation of legal registration (for firms).
• A detailed price offer (including VAT if applicable) in Vietnam Dong (VND).

Evaluation Criteria

The proposed approach, relevant experience, professional portfolio, and references.

FHI 360 Disclaimers

• FHI 360 may perform a background check on any selected vendor.
• FHI 360 may cancel the solicitation and not award
• FHI 360 may reject any or all responses received
• Issuance of the solicitation does not constitute an award commitment by FHI 360
• FHI 360 reserves the right to disqualify any offer based on the failure of the offeror to follow solicitation instructions
• FHI 360 will not compensate any offeror for responding to the solicitation
• FHI 360 reserves the right to issue an award based on the initial evaluation of offers without further discussion
• FHI 360 may choose to award only part of the activities in the solicitation or issue multiple awards based on the solicitation activities

FHI 360 reserves the right to waive minor proposal deficiencies that can be corrected prior to award determination to promote competition FHI 360’s supplier terms and conditions can be found here [2] while our consultant terms and conditions can be found here [3]