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Halton Equity Diversity Roundtable (HEDR) is seeking an external Design Consultant to develop

a framework for our Youth Mentorship Program. We invite you to submit a proposal for this

project, which has a duration of one year.

Background:

HEDR is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion within

the Halton Region community. Our Youth Mentorship Program aims to provide guidance,

support, and opportunities for personal and professional development to diverse youth in the

community. We are seeking a Design Consultant to develop a comprehensive framework for

this program.

Program Description:

Provide mentorship to 30 racialized youth living in Halton Region and recruit 30 racialized

mentors who will leverage their lived experiences to support emotional and mental wellbeing

of diverse youth who may be experiencing multiple barriers/challenges while enhancing

their sense of belonging to the community.

Scope of Work:

The selected consultant will be responsible for designing a framework for the Youth Mentorship.

Program. The scope of work includes the following key activities:

• Conducting a needs assessment to identify the program's goals, objectives, and target audience.

• Review existing mentorship program models and best practices in youth

development.

• Designing a comprehensive framework that includes program objectives, activities,

timelines, and evaluation strategies.

• Developing guidelines for recruiting mentors and mentees, matching them based on

interests and needs, and facilitating mentoring relationships.

• Assist the project coordinator in creating resources and tools to support

mentors and mentees throughout the program, such as handbooks, training materials,

and progress-tracking templates.

• Providing recommendations for program sustainability and scalability beyond the one-year

framework development period.

Deliverables:

The Design Consultant will be expected to deliver the following:

• A comprehensive framework for the Youth Mentorship Program, including program

objectives, activities, timelines, and evaluation strategies.

• Guidelines for mentor and mentee recruitment, matching, and relationship facilitation.

Proposal Submission:

Interested consultants should submit their proposals in electronic format (PDF or Word) to

Kenneth Melveettil at [email protected] no later than August 4, 2023. The

proposal should include the following:

• Consultant's understanding of the project requirements and objectives.

• Approach and methodology to be used for framework development.

• Consultant's relevant experience and qualifications in designing mentorship programs

for youth.

• Proposed timeline, including key milestones and deliverables.

• Budget breakdown, inclusive of all costs, expenses, and applicable taxes (HST).

• Contact details of at least three references from previous similar projects.

Timeline:

The proposed timeline for the project is as follows:

• Proposal Submission Deadline: August 4, 2023

• Design Consultant Selection: September 1, 2023

• Contract Negotiation and Signing: September 8, 2023

• Framework Development: September 2023 to March 2024

Budget:

The total budget available for this project, including all fees, expenses, and taxes (HST), is

$5,000 CAD.

Consultant Selection:

The selection of the Design Consultant will be based on the following criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in designing mentorship programs for youth.

• Expertise in program development, youth engagement, and mentoring best practices.

• Understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion concepts and their application in youth

programs.

• Proven ability to create comprehensive and practical frameworks.

• Competitive pricing and value for money.

• Availability to commence the project within the specified timeline.

Confidentiality and Ownership of Deliverables:

All proposals and project-related documents submitted will be treated as confidential.

Ownership and intellectual property rights of the final curriculum and other deliverables will

reside with HEDR.

The Halton Equity Diversity Roundtable is committed to diversity and inclusion. We strongly

encourage applicants from equity-seeking groups, including women, racial and ethnic

minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, persons with disabilities, veterans, and those from economically

disadvantaged backgrounds to apply.

We value the unique skills and perspectives that individuals from equity-seeking groups bring to

our team. Equal opportunities will be provided throughout the hiring process, and applications

will be assessed solely based on qualifications and potential.