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

Scope of Work: Consultant – Program Design, Educational Pedagogy, Leadership Development Organization: Our Generation Speaks (OGS) Website: www.ogspeaks.com Timeline: 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, 2026 Overview Our Generation Speaks (OGS) is building an infrastructure of hope and trust across a shared community that demands a peaceful future for Israelis and Palestinians. OGS is a people accelerator driven by three engines of impact: Community Building: A lifelong, cross-border network of Israeli and Palestinian leaders committed to a peaceful future; Leadership Acceleration: Strengthening leadership skills and amplifying influence to drive change in their communities; and Entrepreneurship Incubation: Programs and avenues to bring big, bold ideas to life. For more information visit www.ogspeaks.com. Our Generation Speaks is seeking an experienced consultant in the intersecting fields of Program Design, Educational Pedagogy, and Leadership Development to support a two-phase project that includes review and recommendations on redesign of the OGS Fellowship program experience along with development of leadership development offerings for our wider alumni community. The goal of this work is to articulate a clearer pedagogical foundation to upgrade and evolve the flagship Fellowship program, refine its components for greater coherence and impact, and propose a leadership development model for alumni in the years ahead, that both builds on the experience of the Fellowship - the primary entry point into the community - and meets the distinct needs of our alumni community to accelerate and amplify their leadership development. This engagement will include a review of the current fellowship program structure—including startup support and coaching, professional and leadership development, 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 proposed structure that ensures alignment across program components. ● Identify opportunities to strengthen leadership development throughout the Fellowship. ● Recommend refinements to program flow, sequencing, and integration to improve learning experience, coherence, and impact. ● Develop a plan and proposed offerings for leadership development within the OGS alumni community, potentially including workshops, retreats, partnership opportunities that leverage existing programs and institutes from outside OGS, and mechanisms to amplify alumni leadership in broader public and professional arenas. ● Provide OGS with clear, actionable roadmaps for both the Fellowship and alumni leadership pathways. Scope of Work and Deliverables Phase 1: Fellowship Pedagogy Review & Redesign (December–January 20) ● Discovery and Review o 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 and outcomes. o Recommend program design adjustments, sequencing changes, and integration improvements. o Identify specific program design for a strong leadership development within the Fellowship. Phase 2: Alumni Leadership Development Plan (January 21–March 15) ● Develop a proposed plan for alumni leadership development, which may include: o Workshops, multi-session tracks, or a leadership retreat o Partnerships with external programs or institutions o Mechanisms to amplify alumni leadership in public, civic, professional, or entrepreneurial spaces o Factor overall community development and relationships int leadership as 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, or experiential education—ideally within some combination of social impact, entrepreneurship, cross-cultural, or civic leadership contexts. ● Familiarity with community-building or conflict-sensitive educational programming is an asset, particularly in the Israeli-Palestinian context. ● Strong analytical and facilitation skills, with experience conducting stakeholder interviews and synthesizing feedback. ● Ability to translate vision and goals into coherent program frameworks. ● Strong written communication and ability to meet tight timelines. Timeline Summary Date Deliverable December 2025 Project begins; discovery and interviews underway Jan 20, 2026 Phase 1 deliverable: pedagogy and program design recommendations Mar 15, 2026 Phase 2 deliverable: alumni leadership development plan Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with the aim of engaging a consultant in December 2025. Reporting & Coordination The consultant will work closely with the OGS leadership team (CEO, Program Director), as well as selected staff and stakeholders involved in fellowship program curriculum components or alumni engagement. Deliverables ● Phase 1: o Pedagogical framework, goals, and outcomes o Assessment of current Fellowship components o Recommended program design adjustments ● Phase 2: o Leadership development plan for alumni o Proposed formats (workshops, retreats, partnerships, etc.) ● Brief written summary of overall recommendations ● Up to two rounds of revisions based on OGS feedback Proposal Submission Please email proposals to: Heidi Rosbe, CEO and Jen Schubert, Operations Manager Our Generation Speaks Email: [email protected], with [email protected] in copy Proposal Expectations 1. 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, or leadership 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 & Timeline o Confirmation that you can meet the January 20 and March 15 deadlines. o Any clarifying questions or considerations about the scope. 4. Budget / Fee Estimate o Total project fee or hourly rate with estimated hours. Apply tot his job