Terms of References  

Facilitators for Training of Trainers 

ASEAN Digital Literacy Programme (ASEAN DLP) 

29/30 October 2022 

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam 

OVERVIEW 

Amid the COVID-19 crisis, viral online misinformation and disinformation are spreading unchecked, to the point that the World Economic Forum identified it as one of the biggest threats to society. ASEAN is also not immune to this threat. Young people are among the most vulnerable groups prone to radicalisation, hate speech, false news and intolerance.  

Based on a UNESCO study, 54% of youth respondents didn't know how to respond to hate and extremist material they encounter online. However, on a more encouraging note, 92% of youth respondents embraced the idea that media and information literacy competencies can help to empower young people to protect themselves from radical and extremist groups and counter hate speech online. 

ASEAN is taking a concrete step to prevent misinformation and disinformation. In 2018, the ASEAN Ministers Responsible for Information adopted the Framework and Joint Statement to Minimise the Harmful Effects of Fake News. ASEAN has also launched its ASEAN Digital Literacy, which aims to promote greater cybersecurity as part of the fight against online disinformation. In addition, 2021 saw ASEAN develop a guideline of Training of Trainers programme that targets secondary school teachers, university tutors and lecturers to improve the digital information literacy of young people. 

To contribute to the effort, the ASEAN Foundation, with the support of Google.org, implements ASEAN Digital Literacy Programme (ASEAN DLP) from 2022 to 2024. The regional programme aims to combat misinformation and disinformation by providing digital literacy training for youth, teachers, parents, community leaders and government officials in collaboration with local implementing partners. The programme will include a strong awareness campaign element to ensure that the importance of media and information literacy is better understood by a wider audience and inspire people to become the agent of change that can help detect and prevent hoaxes and fake news from spreading.  

To achieve this, the ASEAN Foundation will work with the interested partners such as Civil Society Organisation (CSOs)/Non-Government Organisation (NGOs), media literacy institutions, youth-led organisations, higher education institutions and other relevant institutions across 10 ASEAN Members States to assist us with organising training of trainers workshops on Misinformation and Media literacy to the underserved communities, teachers, educators, community leaders, government officials and elderly. The partners also will be involved in awareness-raising campaigns activities and deep-dive research. Before performing their role, the partners will first receive training/briefing on the topic of misinformation and disinformation. 

The interested implementing partners also will help the ASEAN Foundation ensure that the benefits of this programme can reach the communities at the grassroots level. 

JUSTIFICATION  

The Training of Trainers will be involving 50 Master Trainers in Brunei Darussalam who will be trained in Digital Literacy, therefore the ASEAN Foundation is seeking a trainer to educate the Master Trainers (MTs) on Saturday-Sunday, 29-30 October 2022, at 09.00 – 17.00 (GMT+8) on the topic of: ASEAN Digital Literacy Programme – Media Literacy and Online Safety. 

OBJECTIVES AND PROGRAMME AGENDA  

The session discusses specific ways to broaden the digital literacy particularly about Media Literacy and Online Safety. This session will be organized and hosted by Big BWN Project.  

The ASEAN DLP – Training of Trainers on the topic of ASEAN Digital Literacy Programme – Media Literacy and Online Safety aims to:  

1. Enhance the knowledge of digital literacy, especially on Media Literacy and Online Safety
2. Build the capability of MTs to train the end-beneficiary on the topic of Media Literacy and Online Safety 

Duration: 8 hours training per day, in total of 2 days  

Venue: TBA (Brunei Darussalam)  

Target Participants: Up to 50 Master Trainers for ASEAN DLP in Brunei Darussalam 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS  

The facilitator will be engaged to participate in the Training of Trainers – ASEAN DLP in Brunei Darussalam which will be conducted in Bandar Seri Begawan. The resource person will be expected to:  

1. Adjust the Training Module Materials for the Training within the local context. The ASEAN Foundation will provide the baseline of the Materials for the reference. Facilitator is suggested to coordinate with the working partner (Big BWN Project) in adjusting the module to comply within local context based on the material provided by AF. 

2.  Facilitate the Training of Trainers – ASEAN Digital Literacy Programme in Brunei Darussalam to the Master Trainers. It is also important that the session reflect interactive participation and measure the understanding of MTs on Digital Literacy before and after the session. 

3. Provide status quo or insights related to Media Literacy and Online Safety in Brunei Darussalam The information given is aimed to provide learning points for the participants in understanding, specifically on maximising their capacity to train end-beneficiaries on the topic. 

4. Travel arrangement to the venue – Brunei Darussalam.  

• Facilitator must be in close coordination with the working partner: The Big BWN Project and The Scoop.  Facilitator is expected to conduct technical dry run session with the working partner.
• Be present 15 minutes before the session starts
• Be involved in the post program contacts and networking for participant
• Created pre and post-test survey for the participants to ensure effective evaluation of the training.  
• The result of the assessment needs to be shared with ASEAN Foundation. 

TIME-FRAME AND FEES 

The resource person will perform his duties on a specific timeline. The support will be given in the form of:  

• Facilitator’s fee for the training and resources created from the training, which will be transferred to his/her bank account;  
• The fee will be transferred after the session is fully completed and all required documents are submitted to the ASEAN Foundation. 

REQUIREMENT OF THE FACILITATOR 

• An experienced individual or organisation with proven portfolio of delivering Training sessions for intermediate learners in digital skills 
• Experience in working with local beneficiaries in Brunei Darussalam is a plus 
• Experience in working with International Organisation
• Are based in the ASEAN region 
• Are not affiliated with any political parties 

REQUIREMENT OF THE FACILITATOR 

Any eligible organisation and/or professional keen to apply for this opportunity is required to send the following documents: 

• Individual Curriculum Vitae (for organisation, please share the organisation profile, the team description, team composition and curriculum vitae of all members) 
• A brief proposal which outlines the organisation's experience in doing training for Master Trainers level 
• Detailed budget based on the scope of work in this TOR 
• Any submission that does not include budget detail will not be considered. The budget details include other related costs of activities and income tax that will be deducted. 

The above documents are sent to [email protected] and [email protected] by 21 October 2022 (COB). 

QUERIES 

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