Consultancy: Facilitator

Background

With the support of the European Regional Development and Protection Programme for Lebanon, Jordan and Iraq (RDPP II), Oxfam and partners Legal Agenda (LA) and Lebanese Observatory for Workers and Employees’ Rights (LOWER) are implementing a project titled “Promotion of decent work and sustainable business development in Bekaa, Lebanon.” In addition, the project will work very closely with My Work, My Rights! Network, an informal group of local Civil Society Organisation (CSOs) that work on advancing decent working conditions in Lebanon.

The project aims to contribute to a decent and economically sustainable business environment for displacement- affected populations in the Bekaa by strengthening the linkage between the local civil society, the business development service (BDS) providers, and the MSMEs in Bekaa.

To achieve this overall objective, the project will implement activities under three main clusters:

• Cluster 1: Empower a local network of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to influence practices and policies related to decent work;
• Cluster 2: Convene an informal network of private business development organizations and professionals with strong decent work capacities in Bekaa;
• Cluster 3: Improve working conditions and accessible decent job opportunities in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Bekaa.

Under activity cluster 1, the My Work, My Rights! Network is to develop their “Decent Work Monitoring Framework” to allow for the organized and standardized data collection of labour and decent work violations across different sectors and among different demographics.

The data collected will be used by the network and its members for its evidence-based advocacy actions, and will be disseminated through infographics across different platforms.

Objective

Oxfam is looking for a qualified facilitator to facilitate the monitoring framework workshops of the My Work, My Rights network, in an aim to:

• Consult and coordinate with the network members to finalize a monitoring framework and select relevant (pre-existing) indicators to include in a harmonised Monitoring and Reporting (M&R) plan. The plan should clearly articulate the methods, frequency and tools of data collection as well as the use of data and reports.
• Develop an excel based data visualisation tool that serves consolidating and summarizing the data incorporated into a consolidated database adopted by all members.
• Facilitate the process of setting up a reporting mechanism based on the use of visuals (graphs, charts, fact sheets, etc.) that serve sharing the quantitative findings and results with relevant stakeholders
• Support CSOs to map and take responsibility of the resources(human, financial, time, technical,etc.) needed to implement the established M&R plan

Expected Deliverables

The consultant is expected to submit the below deliverables:

1. 1. A kick-off & preparatory meeting: To attend a meeting with Oxfam to kick-off activity where the facilitator is provided with the background information and is expected to present and discuss methodology for session’s moderation. (second week of August 2021)
   2. Materials/Tools: Prepare and submit agenda, PPT, facilitator’s guide, materials, exercises, guides, etc. (3 days after the meeting)
   3. Facilitating two 1day workshops to complete the mentioned objectives with the network members (Third/fourth week of August 2021) in-person if context permits. With the below outputs:
      1. 1 final M&R framework that includes the methods, frequency of data collection, analysis and reporting, as well as the roles and responsibilities of each committee member
      2. Relevant Data collection and Reporting tools
      3. A data dissemination plan
   4. For each member that will be conducting monitoring activities, 1 action plan with timeline and 1 budget. Final report to be submitted, in English, after completing the workshops (to include relevant data, lessons learned and any success stories) and minutes of meeting (3rd working day after the end of the workshops).

The workshop delivery and materials are required in Arabic; however, final report is to be submitted in English.

Consultancy duties and responsibilities

Facilitator’s main responsibility will be to:

• Design and plan the workshop in line with the outcomes.
• Submit prepared materials to Project Manager 3 days after the preparatory meeting.
• Facilitate two 1-day workshops (if context permits, in person).
• Submit a short report after the workshops (to include relevant data, lessons learned, success stories and minutes of the meeting).
• If workshops take place online, it is the responsibility of the facilitator to have the required software license for online video-conferencing programs like Zoom and ensure reliable internet access.

Qualifications and required expertise

Qualification & Skills Requirements:

• At least 3 years’ experience facilitating and leading conversations.
• Exhibited strong MEAL background and knowledge.
• Knowledge on Decent Work and Labour Rights.
• Experience facilitating discussions on online platforms.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Proven written and oral communications and facilitation skills in Arabic and English.
• Ability to take initiative, be creative, and flexible.