NexGen Graduate Fellowship Programme

Terms of Reference (ToR)

For Engagement of Trainers, Resource Persons, Mentors, and Evaluator/Assessors

Type of Assignment Framework / roster-based professional engagement covering short-term consultancy, part-time mentorship, session-based training, residential bootcamp facilitation, and event-based judging support under the NexGen Graduate Fellowship Programme.
Position Titles Covered Resource Person / Trainer; Specialised Trainer / Bootcamp Trainer; Cross-Sector Mentor; Consultant / Evaluator/Assessor for Selection Sprint.
Purpose of the Assignment To provide high-quality, ethical, inclusive, and context-responsive support across candidate selection, experiential learning delivery, residential bootcamps, practicum readiness, and structured mentorship for young graduates in Bangladesh.
Project Title NexGen Graduate Fellowship Programme
Project Goal To develop a future-ready, inclusive graduate fellowship model that strengthens leadership capacity, cross-sector collaboration, and problem-solving skills among young graduates in Bangladesh.
Component Highlights Equity-focused selection sprint; modular and experiential learning journey; residential leadership bootcamps; cross-sector mentorship ecosystem; practicum readiness; Quad-Helix exposure across government, civil society, academia, and private sector.
Project Locations Dhaka Division, with implementation in Dhaka and accessible locations such as Gazipur, Narayanganj, Savar, and practicum-linked learning sites, as determined by the programme.
Project Duration 30 months: September 2025 to 28 February 2028.
Assignment Duration Assignment-specific. Engagement may be event-based, session-based, module-based, cohort-based, or 6-month mentorship-based, as defined in the work order, engagement letter, or consultancy agreement.
Report Recipient JAAGO Foundation Trust & YouthNet Global, through the Fellowship Management Team.
Program Nagorikota- Civic Engagement Fund
Donor Organization Multi-institutional donor

Proposal Closing Date: 06:00 PM on 9 May, 2026.

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