Needs Assessment Consultant
Please submit your technical and financial proposal to undertake the above activities by sending an email to [email protected] . The Consultant should submit a detailed proposal with the following components:
a) Technical proposal to include:
- Maximum of six pages outlining the Consultants’ understanding of the TOR and the proposed methodology to conduct the assignment, including techniques and tools to be used;
- Copy of the CV;
- List of previous clients for similar jobs;
- Copy of newly issued judgmental record for nationals;
- Copy of ID or passport
b) Financial proposal detailing the following:
- Itemized consultant’s fees and costs - consultant should indicate professional daily rate or sessions rate including all cost to be invoiced to CARE
- Provide proof of Ministry of Finance of Lebanon registration (Fiscal number)
In case the consultant cannot provide proof of MOF registration, 7.5% will be deducted from the proposed daily rate.
Please take into consideration that under consultancy agreement, CARE will not provide any employees perks and benefits. The proposed daily rate should be inclusive of all cost.
Overview
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 Needs Assessment consultant to lead the needs assessment component under the LINKS Project at CIL. The consultant will be conducting a needs assessment around the operational areas of organizations registered on the LINKS Platform.
Deliverables & Timeline:
Milestone
Conduct a desk review of relevant literature, policies, and reports on Lebanon's vulnerable communities
Number of days: 2
Deadlines: April 17, 2023
Develop a comprehensive multisectoral needs assessment methodology, including tools for data collection and analysis.
Number of days: 2
Deadlines: April 19, 2023
Identify key stakeholders and partners for engagement, including local government agencies, NGOs, and community groups. Train and manage a team of data collectors and ensure the quality of data collection.
Number of days: 3
Deadlines: May 02, 2023
Conduct field visits to vulnerable communities in Lebanon to gather data on their needs, challenges, and priorities across different sectors.
Number of days: 11
Deadlines: May 26, 2023
Analyze the collected data and identify the key needs and challenges of the targeted communities across different sectors. Identify the most vulnerable groups within the communities and their specific needs.
Number of days: 5
Deadlines: June 5, 2023
Prepare a final report summarizing the findings and recommendations. Develop a comprehensive report on the key findings and recommendations for interventions and programs to address the identified needs and challenges.
Number of days: 5
Deadlines: June 12, 2023
Consultant Profile
- At least 5-10 years of relevant experience, especially at NGOs, academic organizations, standard-setting bodies, public agencies focused on Multisectoral Needs Assessment
- Master’s degree in one or several of the following areas: NGO Management, Social Sciences, Statistics, or any relevant field.
- Experience using data analysis tools and software such as KOBO, SPSS, and others.
Competencies
- Extensive experience interacting with and relating to gender professionals and international stakeholders at senior level.
- Previous experience in conducting a needs assessment targeting vulnerable communities in the Lebanese context
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong internal relationships and networks.
- Motivated self-starter who enjoys working in a collaborative and international environment
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.
ملاحظة:
دليل مدني، شبكة المجتمع المدني، يوفر للمنظمات منصة لنشر الوظائف, وليس مسؤول عن عملية التوظيف. كل منظمة مسجلة على دليل مدني هي مسؤولة بشكل فردي عن منشوراتها وعن عملية التوظيف.
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