Terms of Reference /  Bootcamp Trainer

Terms of Reference: Bootcamp Trainer 

Job Type: Consulting Service                                                     Deadline: 4 June 2023, 5:00 PM (Nepal Standard time)

About the organization

Youth Innovation Lab (YI-Lab) is a not-for-profit civic tech company that works at the intersection of emerging  cutting-edge  technological tools and their applications by equipping young professionals to solve emerging challenges in our community. YI-Lab’s mission statement is, ‘to engage young people to bridge science to people and policy through innovation ’.  YI-Lab harnesses indigenous knowledge, citizen science approach, develops low-cost technological solutions, promotes open data, promotes entrepreneurship, and conducts evidence-based advocacy campaigns. YI-Lab  provides  a conducive environment for young people to co-create solutions for inclusive development.  

About the project

YI-Lab is implementing business incubation service for 30 selected ideas / enterprises. The incubation process includes a bootcamp, mentorship, business plan development, business exhibition and networking activities aiming to equip entrepreneurs with skills and knowledge to launch and expand their businesses. The project aligns with the Skill Up! program and aims to improve youth livelihoods through training, mentorship, and exposure. This project aims to identify business needs, fostering collaboration and scaling opportunities, and promoting green businesses. Anticipated outcomes involve improved skills, collaboration, productivity, networks, sales opportunities, and feedback for the entrepreneurs. 

The roles and responsibilities of Bootcamp Trainer is to support YI-Lab in organizing a five-day bootcamp plan and facilitating bootcamp training as well as facilitate mentorship session for entrepreneurs. 

Objective of the consultancy

The objective of the Consultancy is to support YI-Lab in organizing a five day bootcamp plan and facilitating bootcamp training, provide specialized support for business plan template development as well as facilitate two mentorship session for the selected entrepreneurs. 

    Tentative tasks and deliverables
      

    Task 1 :  

    Design bootcamp activities and bootcamp manual  

    (1 days) 

    		Deliverable 1 : 
    Support in developing a five-day bootcamp plan with the team, design engaging activities for the participants and provide insights and instructions for creation of bootcamp manual.

    Task 2 :  
    Facilitate bootcamp training to participants 
    (3 days)
    		Deliverable 2 :  
    Facilitate the bootcamp session, engage the participants in interactive activities, encourage networking and peer learning during the bootcamp.

    Task 3:  

    Virtual mentorship sessions   

    (1 day)


    		Deliverable 3 :   
    Facilitation of virtual mentorship sessions to one ecopreneur, 2 sessions in a month, up to six months.

    Facilitation of one-virtual mentorship sessions to entrepreneur and other interested individual

    Timeframe and supervision 


    The calculated duration for the consultancy will be 5 days from 1 June 2023 to the end of 2023. The consultant will directly report to Program Director of YI-Lab and coordinate with Project Coordination Officer. 


    Qualifications

    YI-Lab invites dynamic, enthusiastic, and experienced firm/consultant to apply for the position. The tasks will be implemented by a consulting firm or individual with expertise and capacity to undertake the assignment described in this ToR. The consulting firm or individual should have a proven track record of delivering training that involves engaging activities. The consulting firm or individual shall be based in Nepal and firm run by young people will be a plus. 

    Payment Schedule 

    60% of the total contractual amount will be paid after the completion and approval of deliverables 1 and 2.  

    40% of the total contractual amount will be paid after the completion and approval of deliverables 3.      

    Application Requirements

    Interested consultant can apply by submitting the following:

    • CV of consultant involved with previous references of any enterprise development; 

    • VAT registration certificate (if applicable);

    • Latest Tax clearance certificate (if applicable); and, 

    • Reports or publications demonstrating expertise of individual / firm.

    • Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Application Process

    Interested Consultants are requested to submit the required documents (kindly upload the zipped file with CV, required documents of the firm, VAT registration certification, and latest Tax clearance certificate) to YI-Lab by 4  June 2023, 5:00 PM (Nepal Standard Time) . For any queries, write to YI-Lab at info@youthinnovationlab.org .

    Apply