Request for Quotations: Technical and Vocational Trainings

COSV is an Italian NGO working in the field of the International Cooperation. The HQ is located in Milano, Italy and it is present in Lebanon since 2006. Under the project titled “Resilient Communities: Supporting Livelihoods, Education and Social Stability for Syrian refugee and host population”, funded by MADAD- Regional EU Trust Fund, and implemented by FURSA consortium led by Search for Common Ground, COSV is responsible for the livelihood component. The goal of the project is to strengthen community resilience and social cohesion among Syrian refugee youth and host community youth in Iraq, Lebanon, and Turkey.

In connection with carrying out the livelihood activities related to Technical and Vocational Trainings, we hereby ask you to offer your best to indicate the subject of the request as provision of Vocational Trainings on following topics in Akkar and West Bekaa governorates of Lebanon- in below indicated villages for participants between 18 to 27 years old.

• Food Processing (Production Techniques, Quality Control and Production Standards) – Bebnine (Akkar)
• Flower Arrangement and Foliage – TelHayat & Macha (Akkar)
• Dairy production (Basics of Dairy Production, Hygiene – Chanklish, Arish, Zebdeh, Laban, Labne, Cheese (Baladieh Khadra, Jebne helwe, Akawi, Double crème, Arishe helwe ) – Aidamoun  (Akkar)
• Three  Handcraft Training
  • Knitting, Crochets, Dentelles  – Riak (Bekaa)
  • Embroidery – Tekrit  (Akkar)
  • Basketry – Rahbeh (Akkar)
• Fish Farming (Basics of Shrimp and Fish Farming, Best Practices (Intensive and Super Intensive Farming), Feeding (Whiteleg Shrimp, Seabream, Seabass, Tilapia) ­­– Bebnine

The quotation shall include the following:

• The total number of training hours for each training
• Brief curriculum for each training
• The outreach and course delivery methodology
• Trainer CVs

Please note that the cost shall include all costs related to the delivery of the training and which pertains to:

• Venue rental/transportation for the whole period including refreshments provided to beneficiaries and running costs
• Training materials including stationery and course supplies
• Trainers fees for the whole period of the course
• Other related costs

Concerning the beneficiaries of the training and for donor reporting, FURSA project targets beneficiaries from the host community members and Syrian refugees equally, thus they shall be enrolled in equal numbers for each training.The activity period is until the May 31st 2018, therefore all implementation shall finish by mentioned date.