Request for Proposal: PACER Plus e-Learning Consultant

Consultancy type:

• Individual
• Consulting Firm

Background:

The PACER Plus Implementation Unit (PPIU) requests proposals from suitably qualified local and international based candidates who wish to provide services to oversee the initial planning, development, and implementation of online content across the PACER Plus Learning Management System. This role involves coordinating with multidisciplinary teams including technical advisers, content developers, and ICT support assistance to ensure seamless integration and delivery of high-quality educational content.

Since establishment the PPIU has delivered capacity building to Pacific Island Countries (PICs) on technical trade-related areas and strengthened knowledge and understanding across the different Chapters of the Agreement. Ongoing capacity building and training are consistently requested by PICs, however costs to deliver these trainings face-to-face are continually increasing. Furthermore, in many cases, participants have limited capacity to take these learnings and share at the country level, which is further complicated by a high level of staff turnover in key positions.

To ensure effective knowledge management, improve access to learning materials and sustainability of capacity building, the PPIU is focusing efforts on establishing an online learning management system (LMS) and associated resources. The LMS has been conceptualised and a basic structure has been established utilising “Moodle” an online learning platform for delivery of PACER Plus capacity building.

Building on an existing suite of learning materials delivered through various workshops and capacity building events over the past years, the PPIU is seeking a consultant to build an initial PACER Plus course, including a suite of specific thematic learning modules to be delivered through the Moodle platform that focuses on key components of the Agreement. This initial suite of trainings will be used as a prototype for future learning courses and modules which will extend to a broader audience on a range of relevant topics.

Expected Outcome & Deliverables:

1. Design and deliver an initial e-learning course and associated modules on the PACER Plus LMS.
2. Create e-learning courses (and modules) from existing training activities made available in PowerPoint and Word document formats.
3. Ensure all learning content adheres to best practice learning and education principles, and integrates elements and features that promote gender equality, disability and social inclusion.

A Terms of Reference detailing primary duties, specific skills and experience requirements, including selection criteria can be found HERE.

Submission Guidelines:

A proposal based on the Terms of Reference outlined above must be submitted. It must include the following:

1. A cover letter outlining qualifications, references related to the execution of similar contracts, experience in similar areas, or evidence of knowledge and a proposed timeline. The proposal must also include the CVs of the proposed team (if applicable).

2. Proposed methodology to achieve the terms of reference, including details of any required travel and consultations (no more than two pages).

• High level description of the development process for the course(s), including the methodology, all necessary and important steps and tasks, timeframe, internal procedures, quality control, expert search, development of instructional material etc.

3. Portfolio of previous work:

• List of courses/content developed during the last three years.
• Sample of a module developed using innovative and interactive learning activities.

4. A financial proposal: the proposed lump sum fee for the consultancy should indicate the breakdown of all costs. This fee should be inclusive of ALL considerations (no more than one page).

Selection Process:

The PPIU will select the preferred candidate based on the following process:

• Technical Submission Assessment, scoring candidates based on their demonstrated ability to deliver services and meet the selection criteria identified in the Terms of Reference. The Technical Assessment Score will account for 80% of the overall score.
• Financial Submission Assessment, scoring candidates based on their Financial Submission. The Financial Assessment Score will account for 20% of the overall score.
• If required, candidates may be asked to attend an interview (most likely virtually). Candidates will be scored based on their response to a series of questions.
• Any incomplete submissions will not be considered.

Deadline for Submissions:

Interested parties should submit Proposals detailing eligibility requirements by email to the following address: procurement@pacerplus.org marked as “RFP: eLearning Consultant”.

Proposals should be submitted electronically to procurement@pacerplus.org no later than Sunday, 1 June 2025. at 5:00PM (GMT+13)). Any clarification questions from applicants may be submitted by email to: procurement@pacerplus.org

PPIU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to child protection. We encourage women and people living with disabilities to apply.