Terms of Reference – Training on Mental Wellbeing, Call for Trainer

Job Description

1. Responsibilities and Deliverables

The selected external consultant will be responsible for the following:

Pre-Training and Impact Assessments: Design and administer a pre-training test to assess baseline knowledge of mental health, stress management, work life balance. And conduct an impact assessment twice after training (3-month intervals) with reports on sustained outcomes to measure learning outcomes and training effectiveness.
Training Delivery: Deliver one integrated Mental Wellbeing Training module, structured into three tiers to address the specific needs of different staff groups:

Tier 1: Mental Wellbeing for all staff

Tier 2: Mental Wellbeing for caregivers (specialized tier)

Tier 3: Mental Wellbeing for emergency response teams (specialized tier)
Use participatory methods, including interactive sessions, group discussions, and exercises.
Prepare comprehensive training manuals, handouts, and digital resources as applicable
Provide post-training reference materials (e.g., guides, toolkits) for continued learning and reinforcement.
Report Writing: Submit a detailed final report including:

– Key findings from pre-training and impact assessments

– Participant feedback and training impact analysis

– Recommendations for future staff wellbeing interventions
2. Logistical Scope

Number of participants: Approximately [644] employees across SOS Children’s Villages in Ethiopia locations.
Mode: Virtual
3. Desired Qualifications and Experience

The ideal consultant/service provider should possess:

A master’s degree or higher in psychology, counseling, social work, organizational development, or a related field
Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in designing and delivering stress management, work life balance, and mental wellbeing training programs.
Experience working with international NGOs
Strong facilitation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
Familiarity with specialized training approaches.
Excellent report-writing and analytical skills.
Fluency in English and fluency in local languages is an added advantage (Afan Oromo, Amharic, Somali, Tigrigna)
Interested applicants should submit the following:

A technical proposal outlining their approach to the assignment, including methodology and timelines.
A financial proposal
Profiles of team members, highlighting relevant experience and qualifications.
Contact details of at least three references for similar work completed.