CALL FOR CONSULTANT

Assignment Title
Consultancy to  Develop a Training Module on Artificial Intelligence and Data-Driven Decision-Making Competencies

Project
UNDP – Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre (JNLC) Leadership Development Programme

Duty Station
Kampala, Uganda (with consultations and desk-based work)

Duration
15 Working Days (Spread within November 2026)

Consultancy Type: Individual Consultant

1.         Background

The Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre (JNLC), in partnership with UNDP, is implementing a leadership development programme aimed at strengthening ethical, transformative and future-ready leadership in Uganda.

Rapid advances in digital technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics and digital governance require a new generation of leaders equipped to navigate complex governance challenges. To respond to this evolving landscape, JNLC seeks to modernize its leadership curricula by integrating competencies in digital leadership, AI, innovation and evidence-based decision-making while maintaining its strong foundation in ethical leadership, Pan-Africanism and public service.

JNLC therefore seeks an Individual Consultant to review and update its leadership curriculum and develop practical learning resources for future leadership programmes.The expected outcome of the consultancy is future-ready leadership curriculum that equips emerging leaders with ethical, digital, AI and data-driven leadership competencies, to enable JNLC to deliver modern leadership programmes for university students, public officials and youth leaders across Uganda and the East African region.

2.         Objective

To review and modernize JNLC’s leadership curriculum by integrating digital transformation, artificial intelligence, innovation and data-driven leadership competencies into existing training programmes.

3.         Scope of Work

The Consultant will:

• Review existing JNLC leadership curricula and training materials.
• Benchmark comparable regional and international leadership programmes.
• Identify curriculum gaps relating to digital governance, AI, innovation and data-informed decision-making.
• Develop updated curriculum modules and facilitator guides.
• Design practical learning exercises and case studies relevant to Uganda and Africa.
• Facilitate a curriculum validation workshop with key stakeholders.
• Produce the final curriculum package incorporating stakeholder feedback.

4.         Expected Deliverables, key outputs, timelines and percentage payment schedule

Deliverable	Key outputs	Timeline	Percentage payment
Inception Report and Work Plan	Inception report articulating methodology, work plan   Curriculum Review Report with Gap Analysis and proposed approach	3 working days	20%
Draft Modernized Module on Digital, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Data-Driven Decision-Making and Facilitator’s Guide for integration in the Youth Leadership training Curriculum.	Literature review and consultationsDraft module on Digital, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Data-Driven Decision-taking into consideration future governance needs along with – with draft facilitator manual, participant learning guide, case studies, and AI learning resources for integration in the Youth Leadership training curriculum.Presentation made at the youth symposium on the topic Introduction to AI and Data-Driven Decision Making for Leaders Theme: Governing Smarter in the Digital Age (Feedback to be used for informing the proposed module)   Validation workshop conducted.	9 working days	60%
Final Module on Digital, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Data-Driven Decision-Making and Facilitator’s Guide for integration in the Curriculum for the Youth Leadership training     Consultancy Report	Finalized module incorporating stakeholder feedback; along with:Finalized facilitator manual, participant learning guide, case studies, AI and digital leadership resources; and Final consultancy report.	3 working days	20%

5.         Required Qualifications

The Consultant should have the following attributes:

Education

• Master’s degree Digital Transformation or related field.

Experience

• At least 5 years’ experience in curriculum development and leadership training.
• Demonstrated experience in digital governance, AI or digital transformation.
• Experience working with governments, Academia – universities, UN agencies or development partners.

Competencies

• Digital Governance and AI Leadership
• Data-Driven Decision-Making and Evidence-Based Leadership
• Innovation, Adaptive Leadership, and Digital Transformation Top of Form
• Excellent report writing and facilitation skills.

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6.         Reporting

The Consultant will report directly to the Executive Director, Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre and work closely with the UNDP Project Team.

7.         Application process

Interested candidates should send and i) Application cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, technical proposal (1-2 pages) and financial proposal via email to juliusnyerereleadershipcentre@gmail.com

8. Criteria of Evaluation

The contract will be awarded using the Combined Scoring Method, with:

• Technical Evaluation: 70%
• Financial Evaluation: 30%

Only candidates obtaining at least 70% of the technical score will proceed to financial evaluation.

Technical Evaluation Criteria  

Criteria		Max scores*
	Candidates Education	Max 15 points
	Master’s degree in digital Transformation or related field.
	Candidate’s experience	Max 15 points
	At least 5 years’ experience in curriculum development and leadership training. Demonstrated experience in digital governance, AI or digital transformation. Experience working with governments, Academia – universities, UN agencies or development partners.
	Candidate’s Competencies	Max 20 points
	Digital Governance and AI Leadership Data-Driven Decision-Making and Evidence-Based Leadership Innovation, Adaptive LeadershipTop of Form Excellent writing and facilitation skills (with fluency in English language).
	Technical Proposal	Max 20 points
	Demonstrated understanding of the Terms of Reference and assignment objectives. Proposed methodology, workplan, and approach for achieving the expected outputs and deliverables. Innovative and practical approaches
1+2+3	Technical Proposal (70%)	Max 70 points
4	Financial Proposal (30%)	Max 30 points

SEND APPLICATIONS TO EMAIL

info@thejnlc.org or juliusnyerereleadershipcentre@gmail.com