Change Management Training Facilitator

The University of Central Asia (UCA) seeks to engage an experienced trainer, consultant, or training organisation to design and deliver a Change Management Training Programme for senior and middle managers.

The training is intended to strengthen managerial capacity to lead and support organisational change initiatives, communicate effectively during periods of transition, and foster employee engagement.

The programme will be delivered in Russian and tailored to UCA's institutional context and leadership environment.

Training Requirements

The selected trainer or organisation will be responsible for:

· Designing a practical and interactive training programme on change management;

· Customising the training content to reflect UCA’s organisational context and priorities;

· Delivering a two-day in-person training programme for senior and middle managers;

· Preparing all training materials, presentations, exercises, case studies, and participant handouts;

· Facilitating discussions and practical activities that encourage application of concepts to real workplace situations.

Target Audience

Senior and middle managers of the University of Central Asia.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should demonstrate:

· Proven experience in designing and delivering change management training programmes for managers and leaders;

· Strong facilitation and adult learning skills;

· Experience supporting organisations through transformation, organisational development, or change initiatives;

· A degree in Management, Human Resources, Organisational Development, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field;

· Excellent communication and presentation skills in Russian.

Deliverables

The selected trainer or organisation will be expected to provide:

· A training programme and agenda;

· Training materials and participant handouts;

· Delivery of a two-day in-person training programme;

· Any supporting resources agreed upon with UCA.

Training Logistics

· Location: University of Central Asia, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

· Training Format: In-person

· Language: Russian

· Duration: Two full training days

· Tentative Period: Late November 2026

Application Requirements

Interested trainers, consultants, and training organisations are invited to submit the following documentation:

1. A technical proposal outlining the proposed training approach, methodology, and programme agenda;
2. A CV of the proposed trainer(s) or an organisational profile demonstrating relevant qualifications and experience;
3. A sample agenda or description of a similar training programme delivered previously;
4. A financial proposal specifying professional fees and any applicable travel, accommodation, and related expenses;
5. Contact details for at least two client references from previous relevant assignments.

The proposal should clearly demonstrate how the programme will be tailored to UCA’s institutional context and address the development needs of senior and middle management.

Submission Process

Interested applicants should submit their proposals electronically in PDF with the subject line:

"Change Management Training Proposal"

Submission Deadline

Proposals must be received no later than 6 November 2026, 17:00 KGZ time. Late submissions may not be considered.

UCA reserves the right to request additional information or clarification from shortlisted applicants during the evaluation process.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Background

The University of Central Asia (UCA) was founded in 2000 as a private, not for profit, secular university through an International Treaty signed by the Presidents of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, and His Late Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV; ratified by their respective parliaments and registered with the United Nations. The Presidents are the Patrons of the University and His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V is the Chancellor. UCA’s mission is to promote the social and economic development of Central Asia, particularly its mountain communities, by offering an internationally recognised standard of higher education and becoming a leading research university in the region and internationally. UCA brings with it the broader commitment and partnership of the Aga Khan Development Network. For more information: www.ucentralasia.org