Creative Arts consultant (PSEA)

Amongst CARE International’s key imperatives in our mission is putting people it serves first through implementing cutting edge programming in areas it operates. CARE International in Lebanon (CIL), has been mainly responding to the Syria crisis, but now shifting to a new strategic direction. At this stage it is of the utmost importance that we start exploring more effective business models, but also organizational structures that would support our programmatic operations to deliver services to those in need.

CARE International presence in Lebanon stems from 2006, and recently it has been relaunched in 2013 to support Syrian refugees that were displaced in Lebanon from crisis. Over the course of 7 years, it has supported over half a million beneficiaries by providing protection, livelihoods, and through humanitarian programming such as shelter, WASH, and the distribution of food and non-food items.

Currently, CARE International presence is consolidated in the North, and Mount Lebanon. We also have a smaller presence in Tyre, South Lebanon as part of the WASH EC funded Consortium. The main program sectors that CARE Lebanon is working in are; Protection with particular emphasizes on Gender, Economic Empowerment and Humanitarian Response.

CARE Lebanon has scaled up rapidly over the past few years and today it has just about 70 staff members, with about 15 different local/international organization partners. 90% of the team is composed of national staff with a symbolic number of international members.

Objectives:

CARE International in Lebanon (CIL) is seeking a consultant to support groups from the community on producing creative ideas to share PSEA Key messages which will be presented during community activities/events.

Deliverables & Timeline:

• Meet with the CIL focal point to discuss the assignment deliverables.
• Support in brainstorming with each group on the materials to be produced (posters, drawings, role play, etc.)
• Make any needed changes on the materials and finalize its preparation to be presented.
• Support along side the CIL focal point on the preparation for the community activities.

Timeline:

Up to two days with each group (the consultant is expected to finalize the deliverables with at least one group per week)

From March 20, 2023, until May 31, 2023.

Consultant Profile

• At least   3-5  years of relevant experience, especially at NGOs, focused on working with community members in producing creative art materials.
• Bachelor’s degree in one or several of the following areas: creative arts, theater arts, fine arts, communication, social work, or any relevant field.

Competencies

• Comprehensive understanding of the humanitarian/development sector and emergency response in Lebanon
• Demonstrable experience on producing communication materials especially covering protection related topics (PSEA, GBV,…)
• Preferable knowledge on the PSEA and related topics.
• Experience in working with diverse community members from different nationalities and areas.
• Languages: English and Arabic, essential.
• Creative approach to problem solving is central to the job.
• Flexibility to adapt plans to a changing environment.
• Adherence to humanitarian principles and standards.

PSEA and Child Safeguarding

CARE International in Lebanon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

CARE International in Lebanon and its employees and stakeholders abide by the CARE International Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) and Child Safeguarding Policies.