Terms of Reference – Consultancy for Training on Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills at African Population And Health Research Center (APHRC)

Roles and Responsibilities

The consultant will:

• Conduct a desk review of relevant APHRC documents and related materials.
• Design and conduct a pre-training needs assessment and submit a report outlining priority content areas.

Develop a full training package that includes:

• A participant curriculum or training guide
• A detailed training agenda
• PowerPoint presentations and facilitator notes
• Supporting handouts and practical exercises
• Deliver a five-day, interactive training program, grounded in findings from the needs assessment.
• Facilitate the production of a final product or deliverable from participants that reflects their learning (e.g., a problem-solving framework, action plan, or case study analysis).
• Administer pre- and post-training evaluations and gather feedback from participants.
• Submit a post training report summarizing the process, outcomes, and recommendations.

APHRC will:

• Provide the consultant with access to relevant internal documents, including the Strategic Plan and applicable policies.
• Mobilize and coordinate participants from across APHRC’s units.
• Review and provide feedback on the consultant’s deliverables (curriculum, agenda, presentations, etc.).
• Facilitate logistical and contractual arrangements to ensure smooth implementation.
• Review and validate the training report and recommendations

Reporting and Supervision

The consultant will report directly to the Training Coordinator in the Individual Capacity Strengthening Unit, with oversight and input from the Head of Research and Related Capacity Strengthening Division and the Head of People & Culture Unit.