STEAM experts in Arts Trainings and (PSS) for students

Request for proposals (RFP)

Consultancy for Provision STEAM experts in Arts Trainings and (PSS) for students at the East Jerusalem Career Advancement Center

Date: March 22, 2025

Purchase Request Number: 735

Serial Number: RFQ-25-024 551 

Title of Consultancy:                                   STEAM Training - Arts

Objective of the consultancy:                      STEAM Training in in Arts and (PSS)                                        

Focal point follow-up:                                  Project Coordinator 

Deadline for offers:                                       April 3, 2025

Type of Appointment:                                   Individual/ firm Service Contract

Period of assignment:                                   May 2025 – September 2025

Organizational Background

The East Jerusalem Young Men's Christian Association (EJ-YMCA) founded in 1948, is a vibrant and integral part of the Palestinian social movement and a leader among Palestinian Non-Governmental Organizations. It is an independent, neutral and professional organization, affiliated with the global YMCA movement. As a member of the World Alliance of YMCAs, the EJ-YMCA is committed to a unique vision of community, based on the universal values of human dignity, peace, and justice. 

Driven by its mission “to develop and empower youth and communities to reach their full potential in mind, body and spirit based on Christian values” and after decades of work, the EJ-YMCA has become deeply rooted in the Palestinian society through running a variety of programs based on local priorities in areas of: athletics, employment, rehabilitation, advocacy, youth participation, and women empowerment.

Consultancy Objective

The EJ-YMCA seeks to outsource specialized STEAM Training in Art to achieve the following objectives:

1. Enhance Understanding for the Craft: The objective is to build participants' understanding of selected crafts, materials, and tools. Leading them to safely handling the tools, have the knowledge of how tools complement the unique properties of materials, and emphasizing on sustainability, eco-friendly practices, and the value of recycling in art and crafts.
2. Develop Essential Art and Craft Skills and Techniques: The aim is to increase their precision and confidence in using various complex techniques and get comfortable with their craft. There must be a focus on integrating STEAM principles to enable informed and innovative explorations.
3. Foster Design and Artistic Expression: Once they have control and confidence in place, they shift to explore expression and design. They experiment with form texture and color while integrating their character and creativity in their work. They will be encouraged and supported to explore their own ideas and transform their choice of raw material into meaningful artifacts. They will be guided by both artistic inspiration and technical know-how.
4. Ensure Tangible Outcomes from Each Session: Guarantee that all training sessions end in the creation of a tangible artifact. By the fourth session, participants will possess a comprehensive skillset, the ability to express individuality through art projects and there will be facilitation of reflection and dialogue to explore emotions and thoughts using crafts prompts as creative outlets.
5. Promote Emotional Healing and Resilience: use art as a medium for personal reflection and emotional well-being. Connecting between inner experiences and artistic creation and the promotion of emotional healing and resilience through personalized craft projects reflecting psychosocial status.

 Application Requirements:

Closing Date: Proposals must be submitted no later than 3:00 pm, Thursday, April 3rd, 2025.

• Submission Method: East Jerusalem YMCA invites qualified and registered suppliers and companies interested in participating in this tender to obtain an electronic copy of the bid documents for a non-refundable fee of 150 NIS, starting from Saturday, March 22, 2025, until Thursday, March 27, 2025. Payment should be made via bank deposit to the organization’s account. The bank details will be provided upon sending an email request to: [email protected].

 Important Notes

• EJ-YMCA reserves the right to reject all bids, and to decide not to pursue this procurement.
• EJ-YMCA reserves the right to split the bid.
• EJ-YMCA is not obliged to procure the lowest priced offer, when the lowest price does not offer the best overall value and all other factors considered.
• EJ-YMCA has the right to cancel or re-tender this TOR without explaining the reasons.
• In addition to reviewing the financial and technical applications, EJ-YMCA will review the qualifications of the specific contractor/ individual(s) wishing to fulfil the role.
• EJ-YMCA may select more than one consultant to complete the full scope of this TOR.
• All Documents must be submitted signed and stamped.

For more Information, please contact us through the following email: [email protected]