COSTI's Together We Thrive project is seeking a consultant to develop two Toolkits: one
focusing on Anti-Islamophobia. and the second covering a range of religious and racial
discrimination including Islamophobia, Anti-Semitism, Anti-Black Racism, Anti-Indigenous
Racism and racism against People of Color.
The objective of the Toolkits is to enhance the skills and knowledge of settlement workers by
equipping them with resources to better recognize and address incidents of racism faced by
their clients. The project aims to build the capacity of frontline workers to offer culturally
sensitive support to clients from immigrant, refugee, ethnocultural and racialized communities,
advocate for their clients' rights, and create a safer, more inclusive environment for those
facing discrimination.
Scope of Work:
The consultant will be responsible for:
- Developing resources with clear definitions, examples, and explanations of Anti-
Islamophobia, and listed racial and religious discrimination tailored to the experiences of
immigrant, refugee, ethnocultural and racialized communities.
- Creating practical tools to help settlement workers recognize Islamophobia and the listed
types of racism, ways to intervene effectively, including crisis intervention strategies and
de-escalation techniques.
- Case studies of anti-Islamophobia and anti-racism responses, highlighting successful
interventions to guide settlement workers in applying the Toolkit in various situations.
- Ensuring the Toolkit is accessible, culturally sensitive, and applicable to diverse
communities.
Project Deliverables:
- An Anti-Islamophobia Toolkit (digital and print versions)
- An Anti-Racism Toolkit comprising five sections on racial and religious discrimination (digital
and print versions).
How to apply
Proposal Submission:
Proposals should be submitted in a digital file (Word, PDF, etc.) format and must include the
following elements as part of their proposal:
- Applicant’s curriculum vitae including a cover letter which clearly outlines how the applicant’s
knowledge, skills, and abilities makes him/her/them a good candidate for the project.
- Brief work plan describing the steps including timelines.
- Budget (please indicate the hours and total cost for each step in the work plan).
- Disclosure concerning any real, perceived, or potential conflicts of interest.
Proposals must be signed by an official agent or representative of the company submitting the
proposal.
We encourage applications from the Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour communities, as
well as from 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, women and persons with disabilities. If you identify with
any of these groups, please feel free to self-identify in your application.
Applications should be submitted to: Vince Pietropaolo at vince.pietropaolo@costi.org