Request for Proposal For Business Development and Support Consultant

Request for Proposal

 For Business Development and Support Consultant

RFP/LBN/NOL/21/005

FOR

DANISH REFUGEE COUNCIL (LEBANON)

                        The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home.  

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. 
All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

Operating since 2004 in Lebanon, DRC has addressed the needs and rights of vulnerable populations, working initially with Palestinian refugees (since 2004), Iraqi refugees (2007-2010), Lebanese IDPs (during the 2006 conflict), migrant domestic workers (since 2009) and, since 2011, responding to the Syrian refugee crisis.

For further information about DRC, please refer to our website: www.drc.dk

Objectives:

DRC is currently implementing an MSME support component in the North of Lebanon. Under this component, MSMEs will be supported through financial and business development support.  DRC is thus looking for a consultancy firm to deliver training on specific topics related to business development and tailored according to the fast-changing business environment:

• Tailor specific Business Development solutions for MSMEs
• Conduct peer-to-peer trainings for MSMEs based on TNA
• Conduct group trainings for MSMEs based on TNA

  Within the business development support, several topics could be delivered but not limited to:

• Business management
• Book keeping
• Business plan
• Marketing
• Customer service
• Human resources
• Costing / pricing
• Adaptation strategy

Deliverables:

DRC is looking to build a framework agreement with the consultancy firm to ensure rolling basis trainings for 10 MSMEs across the north upon request.

• Topics and type of sessions will be identified based on training needs analysis.
• Training materials might be adjusted once the trainings are being delivering based on the learning process with the participants
• Provide final report with recommendations for each MSME

RFP Issuing date: 27^th of July 2021

RFP Closure Date: 9^th of August at 14:00 (Beirut Time)