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Tenders are invited for Trainer for "Transformational Leadership and Influence-Making in the Palestinian Context" Palestinian Working Woman Society for Development (PWWSD) Tender Description Terms of Reference For the Training: "Transformational Leadership and Influence-Making in the Palestinian Context" Project Name: Advancing Womens Rights Through the Implementation of Reconciliation Agreements in Palestine, South Sudan, and Libya Consultancy Service: Design and deliver a specialized training program on transformational leadership and influence-making for young men and women. Application Deadline: 01 July 2026 Background The Palestinian Working Woman Society for Development (PWWSD) is a feminist, rights-based, developmental non-governmental organization established in 1981. It seeks to achieve gender equality and combat all forms of discrimination and gender-based violence. The organization contributes to the feminist struggle in its social, national, and developmental dimensions and advocates for building a free and democratic Palestinian society based on gender equality, human rights, and social justice. The association is also committed to strengthening the participation of women and youth in public life and decision-making processes. In light of the rapid political and social transformations in the Palestinian context, and the associated challenges related to occupation, political division, shrinking civic space, and increasing levels of exclusion and marginalization, there is a growing need to strengthen the role of young women and men as key actors in creating social change and shaping a more just and participatory future. Based on its belief in the importance of investing in young leaders, the association intends to implement a specialized training targeting 15 young women and men from different governorates of the West Bank. The training aims to strengthen their leadership capacities, deepen their understanding of their roles in creating social change and influencing public issues, and develop their skills in participatory leadership, critical thinking, advocacy, alliance building, and community initiative development. This training responds to the growing need to develop youth leadership models capable of navigating the complexities of the Palestinian context, linking community engagement with values of justice, accountability, and human rights, and enhancing participation in decision-making processes. Through this training, the association seeks to contribute to building a group of young people capable of transforming ideas into practical initiatives, increasing their presence in civic and community spaces, and strengthening their tools for influence, communication, and collective action. The training is implemented within the framework of the project: "Advancing Womens Rights Through the Implementation of Reconciliation Agreements in Palestine," implemented by the association in partnership with the regional Karama Network and funded by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD). It forms part of broader efforts to enhance the social and political participation of young women and men and build youth leadership grounded in justice, equality, and democracy. Objectives · Strengthen participants understanding of transformational leadership concepts and their role in driving social and political change, and enable them to distinguish between different leadership styles and apply them within the Palestinian context. · Develop participants awareness of their individual and collective identities and enhance their understanding of how political and social contexts shape their personalities and leadership roles. · Promote values of justice, accountability, and human-centered leadership and deepen understanding of the relationship between leadership and ethics in public and community work. · Increase awareness of gender-sensitive and intersectional leadership concepts and enhance participants ability to create more inclusive and equitable spaces for participation. · Build participants capacity to analyze the Palestinian civic space and understand challenges facing youth participation in social and political life while exploring new avenues for influence and civic engagement. · Strengthen participants skills in addressing social and political crises and challenges, including personal resilience and psychological sustainability in community work. · Develop knowledge and skills in advocacy, campaign design, audience analysis, and crafting influential messages related to public issues. · Enhance participants ability to utilize digital media and modern communication tools for social influence while increasing awareness of misinformation, hate speech, and narrative-building challenges. · Strengthen negotiation, alliance-building, networking, and teamwork skills to support sustainable community initiatives and partnerships. · Enable participants to design practical initiatives, campaigns, or community interventions addressing real issues in their communities and apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the training. Training Components The training consists of three consecutive training days to be held from 911 July 2026 in Ramallah, with the participation of 15 young women and men from various West Bank governorates. Training Schedule: · 7 training hours per day · Total of 21 training hours The training covers three interconnected thematic areas: Axis 1: Leadership and Identity in the Palestinian Context Topics include: · Transformational leadership in the Palestinian context · Difference between traditional and transformational leadership · Leadership as a tool for social change · How youth create spaces of influence despite marginalization · Individual and collective identity · Impact of political and social environments on awareness and identity formation · Impact of occupation and political division on youth · Values-based leadership · Justice and accountability in public work · Power, influence, and ethical responsibility · Human-centered leadership and ethics of influence Axis 2: Leadership and Social Justice Topics include: · Gender-sensitive leadership · Women and youth in positions of influence and decision-making · Building more equitable and inclusive spaces · Intersectional leadership and representation · Political and social marginalization · Disparities related to gender, geography, disability, and social class · Civic space in Palestine and challenges facing youth participation · Youth initiatives and creation of alternative spaces · Leadership during crises and transitions · Activist burnout · Psychological sustainability and resilience among young leaders Axis 3: Creating Influence and Change Topics include: · Designing community and advocacy campaigns · Crafting influential messages and audience analysis · Community pressure and influence tools · Digital media and Palestinian narrative-building · Misinformation and hate speech · Digital influence and use of media for social change · Negotiation, alliance-building, and networking · Teamwork and community partnerships · Designing initiatives, campaigns, or interventions addressing real issues · Developing preliminary action plans and presenting them for discussion The training concludes with participants developing and presenting practical youth initiatives that serve as applied outcomes of the training and translate acquired knowledge and skills into implementable projects within their communities. Proposed Methodology The training will employ an interactive and participatory methodology combining theoretical frameworks and critical analysis of Palestinian realities with practical application and experiential learning. The approach is based on participation and experience, enabling participants not only to receive knowledge but also to analyze personal and community experiences, discuss public issues critically, and develop practical solutions. Training methods include: · Brainstorming and guided discussions on leadership and social change · Individual and group reflection exercises on identity, self-awareness, and values · Collaborative group work and analysis of participants experiences · Local and regional case studies highlighting successful leadership and youth experiences · Power and stakeholder analysis exercises · Simulations and role-playing for negotiation and alliance-building skills · Practical exercises in message development, audience analysis, and advocacy campaigns · Interactive sessions on digital media, narrative-building, misinformation, and hate speech · Group exercises for developing community initiatives addressing real issues · Presentations, open discussions, and peer learning opportunities The training will encourage critical and analytical thinking, linking leadership and social justice concepts to Palestinian realities and supporting participants in designing practical initiatives for social and political engagement. Target Group The training targets 15 young women and men from various West Bank governorates aged 1835 who are interested in community participation, political engagement, and social change. Target participants include: · Members of youth initiatives and groups · You Tender Link : https://www.jobs.ps/en/tenders
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