We are seeking to engage a Malaysian Creative Economy facilitator and recommendation paper author, for the British Council Malaysia’s ASEAN-UK Advancing Creative Economy Policy Training and Roundtable

About this opportunity 

The ASEAN-UK Advancing Creative Economy programme aims to strengthen the creative economy of ASEAN member states through collaboration with the UK, focusing on professional development, knowledge exchange, and building networks of policymakers and creative practitioners in both regions. ASEAN-UK Advancing Creative Economy is co-funded by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the British Council and delivered in partnership with the ASEAN Secretariat.

Part of the ASEAN-UK Advancing Creative Economy programme includes the Hybrid Creative Economy Policy Training. Taking place in October 2024, the immersive online course is designed specifically for policymakers and creative practitioners in ASEAN and aims to deepen understanding of the creative economy while providing practical insights and case studies to inform policy development work. In addition to online modules, participants will benefit from online live regional and country sessions and an in-person panel facilitated by the British Council Malaysia. These sessions will offer a platform for dialogue with industry experts and stakeholders, fostering valuable connections within the UK and internationally.

To support the development and delivery of the ASEAN-UK Advancing Creative Economy programme in Malaysia, we are calling for a sector expert to coordinate, facilitate and participate in the Policy Training, including the production of a Recommendation paper and roundtable discussion. 

Scope of Work

The ASEAN-UK Creative Economy Policy training timeline activities

In Malaysia, the programme will be delivered through a combination of:

  • Six online modules (over 10 weeks) From W/C 1 October to 29 November
  • Found live sessions co-moderated by Culture Associates Oxford (topics include: Creative Cities and Placemaking, Gaps and Opportunities Policy and Practitioners)

Facilitator Description and Scope of Work: 

  • Support British Council Malaysia in promoting and recruiting key Malaysian agencies, organisations and stakeholders to register for the training
  • Participate in the training and attend regional sessions
  • Participate in the live sessions as Arts, Culture, Creative Economy Specialist Speaker
  • Facilitate and moderate a Roundtable event
  • Author a recommendation paper and support the distribution to relevant stakeholders
  • Participate in monitoring and evaluation activity

How to apply

To apply, review the Request for Quotation document below and submit the following items to florence.lambert@britishcouncil.org and erica.choong@britishcouncil.org by Monday, 2nd September 2024, 5pm Malaysia time. 

  • CV
  • Business registration (if applicable)
  • Portfolio and links to past works
  • Project approach including a list of agencies to recruit
  • Detailed budget breakdown of funds

Procurement Timeline:

Activity Date
RFQ Issued to bidding suppliers 12 August 2024
Deadline for clarification questions (Clarification Deadline) 19 August 2024
British Council to respond to clarification questions 21 August 2024
Deadline for submission of Proposals by potential suppliers (Response Deadline) 2 September 2024
Final Decision and announcement 5 September 2024
Contract concluded with winning supplier 30 September 2024
Contract start date 1 October 2024
Facilitation consultation (online meetings with British Council arts team) – Minimum of 4 online calls to prepare the speaking engagement, the roundtable facilitation and the recommendation paper writing 5 September – end of contract period
Speaking engagement as sector expert for arts and visual arts during sector session November – Date TBC
Facilitator role during the roundtable and writing a recommendation paper post event November – Date TBC
Deliver recommendation paper draft to British Council arts team 31 January 2025
Deliver final recommendation paper 14 February 2025
Contract end date 3 March 2025

Download the Request for Quotation documents below, and submit your quotation to Florence.Lambert@britishcouncil.org and Erica.Choong@britishcouncil.org

Submit your quote by 2 September 2024

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