Academy on the Green Economy

ELECTIVES: TERMS OF REFERENCE

  1. Objectives

The Academy electives offer participants in-depth understanding on specific topics related to promoting socially inclusive green economies. These are interactive break-out sessions that provide participants with both theoretical knowledgeanda more practical approach to the subject matter,through concrete examples, case studies and the sharing of views and experiences amongst the group. Electives will enable participants to become up-to-date with their chosen thematic topic and enhance their ability to use the acquired knowledge in their day-to-day work.

  1. Format
  • Each of the electives consists of 5 hours of teaching, spanning over 1 to 3 days. Depending on contents and resource persons’ availability, some electives could therefore be extended to the maximum duration of 15 hours (to be confirmed as part of the final timetable preparation).
  • Approximately 30 participants could potentially attend an elective.
  • Even though the entire Academy is offered in English, depending on the number of applicants from French and Spanish speaking countries, some electives could be also given in these languages.
  1. Methodology

Electives can include a combination of the following methodological approaches:

  • resource persons presentations
  • videos and other learning aids
  • panel discussions among experts (including participants)
  • group work exercises
  • case study analysis
  • interactive knowledge sharing

Resource persons are encouraged to innovate in their training delivery, in order to make the Academy a creative learning space. ITCILO staff will assist the preparation of all electives by suggesting training techniques and tools for content delivery.

  1. Materials

Electives should comprise the following materials:

  • PowerPoint presentations (a template will be provided by ITCILO),
  • Case studies, videos, group exercises and other support materials resource persons can make available
  • List of background readings (bibliography and further readings), with reference to their electronic versions if available.
  1. Cross-cutting issues

Electives should consider and integrate as much as possible gender equality and social inclusion ascross-cutting issues.

  1. Concept note

Focal points from each PAGE agency assigned to electives’ preparation should start by preparing a brief concept note that presents the scope and contents to be covered.

An elective concept note should be approx. 2 pages and contain the following sections:

  • title (revise/confirm the suggested titles)
  • learning objectives / one-sentence explanation of what the elective is about (for website information)
  • background (introduction and contextualisation)
  • methodology
  • contents and structure of the sessions
  • resourcepersons (contacts, profiles, institutions, half-page bio, photo)
  • language/s available (indicate among English, French and Spanish)
  1. Working modality among PAGE agencies

The list of electives will be split among PAGE agencies, according to core areas of expertise and availability to collaborate on the Academy preparation. Division of work is suggested as follows:

Lead agency focal point / ILO focal point / ITCILO staff / Resource persons
  • Prepare concept note
  • Identify and coordinateresource persons
  • Coordinate material preparation
  • Ensure timely and quality delivery
/
  • Provide guidance and support tolead agency focal point
  • Review concept notes and materials
  • Highlight constraints and deadlines
  • Liaison between agency and ITCILO for logistics preparations
/
  • Provide overall instructions
  • Provide templates for material preparation
  • Coordinate timetable
  • Methodological support
  • Technical inputs to materials revision
  • Logistics and administrative coordination
/
  • Content development
  • Material preparation
  • Elective delivery
Resource persons can be from PAGE agencies (preferably) and/or expert external collaborators:
2 resource persons (including PAGE agency and/or external)+ 1 ILO staff per elective are covered by ITC budget
  1. Work Plan

Steps / Deadline
Prepare a concept note for the elective / 22July
Submission of first draft materials / 08 August
Revision of materials with dedicated ILO focal point / 22 August
Submission of final materials / 31 August