DAI is implementing the US Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Rights and Labor (DRL)’s funded project “Strengthening Leadership within Union Councils (LUC)”.

LUC is a four-year project (2019-2023) and is working with local governments in Sindh and Punjab to increase the capacity of local councils to fulfill their commitments to providing services to local communities and improve the equitable allocation of local resources. LUC is working with the Union Councils Sindh and Punjab, various government departments, independent commissions, academia, and local civil society organizations and platforms to achieve the following objectives:

Objective 1: Increase the local councils’ capacity to engage in good governance best practices.

Objective 2: Increase the leadership skills of council members (officials and elected representatives).

Objective 3: Provide councils with opportunities to engage under-represented groups (women, youth, and minorities).

 In the result of Local Government elections in Sindh, a new pool of local councilors is elected and there are limited opportunities to provide capacity building support to these newly elected councilors. Although the Local Government Department conducts orientation programs for newly elected local councilors, but still there is a room for a more comprehensive training focusing on LUC’s thematic areas such as inclusive planning and budgeting process, Caucus Formation and strengthening of their leadership and communication skills Gender Mainstreaming, Women Rights, Minority Rights and Leadership Skills etc.

In this connection, LUC project is seeking the services of a sector expert/consultant to develop training manuals on “Salient Features of Sindh Local Government Amendment Act 2021” for Local Elected Councilors, UC Secretaries and District LG officials. The consultant is expected to assess the existing training materials and Sindh Local Government Amendment Act 2021 and develop training manuals for intended trainees. The training resource material will consist of five main components: a) trainer’s manual, b) trainees’ manual, c) the training assessment toolkit, and d) IEC material.

Purpose of the Consultancy

The major objective of this consultancy is to develop a training manual on “Salient Features of SLGA-2021” in English for the capacity building of Local Elected Councilors, Secretaries at Union Councils level, relevant District LG department officials and community groups in target districts of Sindh, Pakistan.

Scope of Work

1. Carry out desk research and review of Sindh Local Government Act 2021 to take stock for manual development on “Salient Features of SLGA-2021”.
2. Conduct consultation with Local Government Department, LGA, Jamshoro and other relevant authorities.
3. Develop two manuals comprised of different modules for trainers and trainees
4. Consultant will develop table of contents and submit to LUC team for agreement and approval  

The modules should cover topics including: (The list of topics is not final; consultant can suggest more topics) 

1. Introduction and Background
2. Functions and powers of Commissions/Joint Authorities constituted under SLGA-2021
3. Local Government funds (current and development) and resources
4. Constitution and structure of Local Governments
5. Functions of Local Governments structures
6. Electoral process for Local Government structures
7. Roles and responsibilities of LG heads and Councilors
8. Support to Councilors (office, allowance, administrative support etc.)
9. Communication channels/levels  
10. Business of local Assemblies (agenda, minutes taking, quorum rules, submission of proposal/concern/demands, community participation, dissemination of periodic performance)  
11. Decision making process at council level
12. Code of conduct for Councilors
13. Intergovernmental relationships (Appointment and role of LG officials)
14. Access to information for councilors
15. Role of councilors in planning and budgeting
16. Mechanisms of community empowerment and mobilization
17. Social accountability, transparency, oversight, and responsiveness

1. Each module should have notes/handouts, case studies and exercises for trainees.
2.  Training modules should have illustration/pictorial images for better understandings of content for trainees.
3. Develop an assessment toolkit, which includes: an evaluation to be administered both at the beginning and end of trainings to measure the impact of training 
4. Develop Information Education and Communication (IEC) material
5. Consultant will conduct consultation meetings with LGA, Jamshoro for approval of training manuals.  
6. Consultant will closely work with LUC team for development and approval of training manuals

Expected Deliverables

The consultant will be expected to: 

1. Inception Report with detailed work plan, methodology and suggestions for improving training content
2. In consultation with LUC team, develop and submit drafts of two (02) training manuals ensuring that they are in keeping with the principles of DAI-Pakistan, Local Government Department, Sindh, and other relevant Government Departments.
3. The two (02) manuals, as detailed in the ‘scope of work’ section above.
4. Submit agreed templates, tools, and IEC material
5. Submit assessment (pre and post-test) toolkit
6. Submit meeting minutes of consultation meetings 
7. Revise and refine the content of the training manuals after receiving feedback from LUC team
8.  Deliver the two finalized training manuals (English version), described above.

LUC’s Responsibilities

1. Oversee the overall development of the training materials and provide feedback on drafts submitted to LUC
2.  Process payments on accomplishment of the task according to contract and deliverables met

Timeframe

The assignment should be completed within the period of TWO month. The overall duration of the tasks covered under this Scope of Work (SoW) has been estimated to not exceed (15) consultancy days, including: a) Development of Manuals (trainers and trainees) on “Salient Features of SLGA 2021” in English, b) development of training agenda, and c) development of IEC material

Skills & Experience

Education

1. Minimum formal qualification from a recognized university master’s degree in Governance and Public Policy, Gender Studies, Sociology, Economics, or related field

Required Experience and Skills

1.  Minimum of 7-10 years of relevant experience in developing resource material on laws/acts and by-laws
2. Strong knowledge and understanding of Local Governance System in Pakistan
3. Strong knowledge and understanding of Sindh Local Government Act 2021 and legislative frameworks in Pakistan.
4. Excellent communication, public speaking, and presentation skills in English and Urdu language; ability to communicate effectively and in a credible manner with various partners including local government, civil society, UN agencies; development partners; and communities.
5. Excellent skills and experience in developing training manuals