Call for Proposals: Consultancy - Program Design, Educational Pedagogy, Leadership Development

Scope of Work: Consultant – Program Design, Educational Pedagogy, LeadershipDevelopmentOrganization:Our Generation Speaks (OGS)Website: www.ogspeaks.comTimeline: Two phases (Phase 1 - Dec 2025-Jan 20, 2026 and Phase 2 – Jan 21-Mar 15, 2026)Primary Deliverable Deadlines:●Phase 1: January 20, 2026●Phase 2: March 15, 2026OverviewOur Generation Speaks (OGS) is building an infrastructure of hope and trust acrossa shared community that demands a peaceful future for Israelis and Palestinians.OGS is a people accelerator driven by three engines of impact: CommunityBuilding: A lifelong, cross-border network of Israeli and Palestinian leaderscommitted to a peaceful future; Leadership Acceleration: Strengtheningleadership skills and amplifying influence to drive change in their communities; andEntrepreneurship Incubation: Programs and avenues to bring big, bold ideas tolife. For more information visit www.ogspeaks.com. Our Generation Speaks is seeking an experienced consultant in the intersectingfields of Program Design, Educational Pedagogy, and Leadership Development tosupport a two-phase project that includes review and recommendations on redesignof the OGS Fellowship program experience along with development of leadershipdevelopment offerings for our wider alumni community.The goal of this work is toarticulate a clearer pedagogical foundation to upgrade and evolve the flagshipFellowship program, refine its components for greater coherence and impact, andpropose a leadership development model for alumni in the years ahead, that bothbuilds on the experience of the Fellowship - the primary entry point into thecommunity - and meets the distinct needs of our alumni community to accelerateand amplify their leadership development. This engagement will include a review of the current fellowship programstructure—including startup support and coaching, professional and leadershipdevelopment, and trust-building (incl.dialogue and political education)components, and the mentoring program—as well as stakeholder interviews,analysis, and the development of programmatic recommendations and plans. Objectives● Clarify and articulate an integrated pedagogy for the OGS Fellowship,including program goals, desired learning outcomes, and a proposedstructure that ensures alignment across program components. ● Identify opportunities to strengthen leadership development throughout theFellowship. ● Recommend refinements to program flow, sequencing, and integration toimprove learning experience, coherence, and impact.● Develop a plan and proposed offerings for leadership development within theOGS alumni community, potentially including workshops, retreats,partnership opportunities that leverage existing programs and institutes fromoutside OGS, and mechanisms to amplify alumni leadership in broader publicand professional arenas. ● Provide OGS with clear, actionable roadmaps for both the Fellowship andalumni leadership pathways. Scope of Work and DeliverablesPhase 1: Fellowship Pedagogy Review & Redesign (December–January 20)● Discovery and Reviewo Review past program structures, schedules, and curriculum materials.o Meet with key staff and stakeholders to understand what is working,what is not, and aspirations for the next stage of the Fellowship. o Analyze core program components:• Startup-development and coaching• Professional and leadership development elements• Trust-building/dialogue/political education• Mentoring program● Pedagogy and Program Design Recommendations (by January 20)o Propose a clarified pedagogy and learning framework with goals andoutcomes. o Recommend program design adjustments, sequencing changes, andintegration improvements.o Identify specific program design for a strong leadership developmentwithin the Fellowship. Phase 2: Alumni Leadership Development Plan (January 21–March 15)● Develop a proposed plan for alumni leadership development, which mayinclude:o Workshops, multi-session tracks, or a leadership retreato Partnerships with external programs or institutionso Mechanisms to amplify alumni leadership in public, civic, professional,or entrepreneurial spaceso Factor overall community development and relationships int leadershipas individuals and as a group● Produce a final set of recommendations, including structure, objectives,format options, and implementation considerations.Qualifications● Proven experience in program design, pedagogy, leadership development, orexperiential education—ideally within some combination of social impact,entrepreneurship, cross-cultural, or civic leadership contexts. ● Familiarity with community-building or conflict-sensitive educationalprogramming is an asset, particularly in the Israeli-Palestinian context. ● Strong analytical and facilitation skills, with experience conductingstakeholder interviews and synthesizing feedback. ● Ability to translate vision and goals into coherent program frameworks.● Strong written communication and ability to meet tight timelines. Timeline SummaryDate DeliverableDecember 2025 Project begins; discovery and interviews underwayJan 20, 2026 Phase 1 deliverable: pedagogy and program design recommendationsMar 15, 2026 Phase 2 deliverable: alumni leadership development planSubmissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with the aim of engaging aconsultant in December 2025. Reporting & CoordinationThe consultant will work closely with the OGS leadership team (CEO, ProgramDirector), as well as selected staff and stakeholders involved in fellowship programcurriculum components or alumni engagement.Deliverables●Phase 1:o Pedagogical framework, goals, and outcomeso Assessment of current Fellowship componentso Recommended program design adjustments●Phase 2:o Leadership development plan for alumnio Proposed formats (workshops, retreats, partnerships, etc.)● Brief written summary of overall recommendations● Up to two rounds of revisions based on OGS feedbackProposal SubmissionPlease email proposals to:Heidi Rosbe, CEO and Jen Schubert, Operations ManagerOur Generation SpeaksEmail: [email protected], with [email protected] in copyProposal Expectations1.Brief Cover Note or Summary (1 paragraph)o A short introduction explaining your interest in the project,understanding of OGS’s goals, and what you bring to the engagement. (Please attach your resume.)2. Relevant Experience (½–1 page)o Examples of related pedagogy, curriculum, program design, orleadership development work—especially within mission-driven, cross-cultural, or entrepreneurial contexts. o Short samples of prior work or links (if public or shareable). 3. Proposed Work Plan & Timelineo Confirmation that you can meet the January 20 and March 15deadlines.o Any clarifying questions or considerations about the scope. 4. Budget / Fee Estimateo Total project fee or hourly rate with estimated hours. Apply tot his job