Background

As mandated by SMT, UNDSS is conducting SSAFE training in Amman Jordan for all staff deploying to Yemen.  UNDSS intends to hire an Individual Contract Stress Counselor to facilitate a session on Stress Management and Resilience in High risk Environment during the training.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide Training on Stress Management and Resilience in High Risk Environment for participants;   
• Provide training handout for all the participants;           
• Monitor the field practical exercise scenarios and provide counselling/guidance to the participants on their behavioral patterns and how best to handle similar situations in real life;
• Submit a detailed report immediately after the training;

Objectives of the assignment:

Provide the required straining on Stress management for the UN and NGOs  25 participants in each  SSAFE training  for a total of 20 trainings during 2017 in order to   be fully trained and equipped with essential tools and skills needed for deployment in a high risk environment like Yemen.

Deliverables:

• Provide Training on Stress Management and Resilience in High Risk Environment for participants.  Estimated Duration:  20 working days Percentage from total contract amount: 75%;
• Provide training handout for all the participants. Duration 20 Working days payment 10%;
• Monitor the field practical exercise scenarios and provide counselling/guidance to the participants on their behavioral patterns and how best to handle similar situations in real life.Estimated Duration 20 working days, Percentage from total contract amount 15%;

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

•  Past experience conducting similar trainings in the UN or INGO;

Core Competencies:

• Certified stress counsellor by any of the recognized certifying bodies globally;

Required Skills and Experience

Qualifications:

• Master degree in psychology or any other related field in psychosocial studies
• Experience in leading and conducting Stress Counselling for staff of international organizations;

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years progressive, professional  field experience;
• Candidate with Bachelor  degree require 7 years working  experience;

Language Requirements:

Fluent English language and good knowledge Arabic is desirable

Evaluation:

The award will be based on the Combined Scoring method 70% technical evaluation and 30% financial evaluation (highest ranked candidate).

Note: If you select the method B please put the scoring method for evaluation criteria.

Individual Contractor (IC) will be evaluated based on Cumulative Analysis as per the following scenario:

• When using this weighted scoring method, the award of the contract should be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:

• Responsive/compliant/acceptable, and

• Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.

• The respective weight of the proposals are:

• Technical Criteria weight; [70%]

• Financial Criteria weight; [30%]

Technical assessment:

• Proven experience in the related field;
• Relevant area of education;
• Possessing the required skills mentioned in the TORs;
• Relevant education/training;

Recommended Presentation of Offer

The following documents may be requested:

• Duly accomplished Letter of Confirmation of Interest and Availability using the template provided by UNDP;

• Personal P11 or CV, indicating all past experience from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate and at least three (3) professional references;

• Brief description of why the individual considers him/herself as the most suitable for the assignment, and a methodology, if applicable, on how they will approach and complete the assignment;

• Financial Proposal that indicates the all-inclusive fixed total contract price, supported by a breakdown of costs, as per template provided;