Consultant For The Development Of A Municipal Governance Handbook (In Arabic)

Background               
 
 
In the framework of NAHNOO’s work on promoting civic engagement, transparency and participatory governance at the municipal level, we are pleased to invite applications for the development of a handbook that promotes understanding of the legal framework of municipal governance, participatory tools, and case studies relevant to the Lebanese context.
 
The aim of this handbook is to promote participatory governance in Lebanon and inform better policies at the local level through being an accessible tool to municipalities, citizens, and civil society organizations interested in contributing to policy-making at the local level. In particular, it should lead to a better understanding of the margin of action of municipalities and citizens as well as their limitations in practice.
 
Scope of work
 

Identify the appropriate frame of reference, methodology and format of the handbook
Develop a simplified overview of the legal texts governing the work of municipalities in Lebanon, and the main relevant stakeholders in the administrative ecosystem.
Analyze illustrative Lebanese case studies which concertize the concepts of interest

 
 
The handbook is to be developed in Arabic.
 
 
Duration
 
The total duration from inception to final delivery is up-to 6 months.
 
Monitoring and Deliverables
 
-          Proposed concept and methodology will be agreed upon in an inception meeting between Consultant and NAHNOO and will form the basis of the contract between the two parties.
-          1st draft of handbook is to be submitted at most 2 months after the inception meeting, after which a feedback session would be held with NAHNOO.
-          2nd draft submitted at most 4 months after the inception meeting and would incorporate notes from the feedback.
-          Final draft is submitted at most 6 months after the inception meeting.
 
Applicant profile
 
The applicant should have advanced knowledge of administrative law, local governance, municipal functioning in practice (with respect to sociological, political, administrative, and financial factors), and be up-to-date with the literature regarding these topics.
 
How to apply
 
Please e-mail your CV and a letter of Expression of Interest including a proposal for topics to cover, the suggested distribution of expert days and expert fees to NAHNOO ([email protected], office landline: 01-280-474) by Wednesday March 22th 2017. Please use the subject line: Consultant for Good Governance Handbook