Call for Proposals: Adaptive Learning for Humanitarian Impact: Harnessing Real-Time Tacit Knowledge

The window for submitting an application for UKHIH's Adaptive Learning for Humanitarian Impact: Harnessing Real-Time Tacit Knowledge is now open. The deadline for applications is 23:59 on Friday 22 November 2024. Further information is in the Adaptive Learning Call for Proposals note.

UKHIH is seeking proposals from service providers or consortia to deliver the Adaptive Learning for Humanitarian Impact: Harnessing Real-Time Tacit Knowledge. This initiative will explore "Unplanned Spontaneous Learning," drawing on tacit knowledge through flexible, reactive learning spaces to enhance both organisational capacity strengthening and cross-sector learning. The successful provider will help humanitarian actors apply real-time learning methods in new and emerging crisis responses, with insights captured in practical resources to support sector-wide learning.

Grounded in, and informed by, insights from a joint ALNAP and UKHIH study, this project aims to support humanitarian actors to maximise unplanned spontaneous learning. In particular, the focus is on use of tacit knowledge pathways to support more agile and informed responses during new and emerging crises. Specifically, it aims to:

• Facilitate real-time learning exchanges to support immediate response efforts
• Encourage cross-sector learning by involving diverse actors actively working in humanitarian contexts
• Develop adaptable, strategic resources that can help strengthen learning practices across the sector

Service provider(s) are expected to work iteratively over the two-month project period, delivering high-quality outputs that include ideation and workshop facilitation and drawing on key insights to producing learning briefs and resources.

Selection Process

Proposals will be evaluated against criteria outlined in the full Call for Proposals document. UKHIH may invite shortlisted candidates for interviews on  27 November 2024, where they will have the opportunity to discuss their proposal in detail and demonstrate suitability for the initiative. Interviews will assess both technical approach and project management capacity, considering each bidder's experience in adaptive learning; ideation and workshop facilitation; producing learning briefs and resources; and learning within and between humanitarian organisations.

Further information

If you have any questions, please email information@ukhih.org. Completed applications should be submitted to information@ukhih.org.