Objective:

The purpose of this consultancy is to design and deliver a Training of Trainers program that equips participants with both technical podcasting skills and training/facilitation competencies, enabling them to independently train others in podcast development, production, and distribution.

Scope of Work

The consultant will undertake the following tasks:

• Conduct training needs assessment (if required)
• Design a comprehensive ToT curriculum on podcasting
• Develop training materials and facilitation guides
• Deliver the ToT using participatory and hands-on methodologies (Interactive presentations, Hands-on recording and editing practice, Group work and case studies, Role plays and mock training sessions, Peer learning and feedback, Individual and group assignments)
• Facilitate practical sessions on podcast production
• Mentor participants in delivering mock training sessions
• Assess participants’ technical and facilitation competencies
• Provide recommendations for post-training, support and scale-up

Deliverables

The consultant is expected to deliver:

• Inception report and detailed work plan
• ToT curriculum and session plans
• Participant manuals and trainer/facilitator guides
• Audio production guides and equipment list
• PowerPoint presentations and practical exercises
• Pre- and post-training assessment tools
• Final training report including outcomes, lessons learned, and recommendations

Training Content (Indicative Modules)

• Introduction to Podcasting and Audio Storytelling
• Podcast Formats and Audience Engagement
• Content Planning, Research, and Scripting
• Interview Techniques and Ethics
• Audio Recording Techniques and Equipment
• Audio Editing and Sound Design (e.g., Audacity, Adobe Audition, or similar tools)
• Podcast Branding, Hosting, and Distribution
• Marketing and Monetization Basics
• Copyright, Music Licensing, and Media Ethics
• Adult Learning Principles and Training Methodologies
• Facilitation Skills and Training Evaluation