RTP is seeking for an expert consultant to deliver an English for Beginners course for 180 Palestinian adolescents (boys and girls) aged 14-17 years and Business English course for 180 Palestinian youth (boys and girls) aged 18-24 years will be implemente

II.Overall purpose of the English courses:

RTP is seeking for an expert consultant to deliver an English for Beginners course for 180 Palestinian adolescents (boys and girls) aged 14-17 years and Business English course for 180 Palestinian youth (boys and girls) aged 18-24 years will be implemented over THREE cycles in each locality.

The objective of this consultancy is to upgrade the skills of adolescents and youth, who were either school dropouts or have learning difficulties, by empowering them through English course (reading, writing, and speaking) by giving them the tools they need to succeed.

English language: the adolescents are expected to have different levels of English proficiency, before starting the course, the consultant is required to conduct a baseline assessment/diagnostic test to classify the students at their proper course level. Business English: the youth will be selected based on their academic readiness and commitment from RTP and Sub-partners in coordination with the consultant.

III. English Courses methodology: English for Beginners for Adolescents (14-17 years):
▪ English for Beginners course based on local or international competency standards. The enrollment of the students in different levels should be based on a baseline assessment/diagnostic test to specify their English level. For example, level 2 (Grade 1 and 2) level 3 (Grade 3 and 4) and so on. Business English for Youth (18-24 years):
▪ Business English course designed to educate participants to communicate effectively in English in the workplace. The course will use interactive learning methodologies such as role-play interactive discussion, videos, games, and power point presentations.
The 180 adolescents and 180 youth are coming from 4 Palestinian camps.

IV. Consultant responsibilities will include the following: For Adolescents (14-17 years) For Youth (18-24 years) English for Beginners:
▪Setting a baseline assessment/diagnostic test to know the adolescent’s English level.
▪Teaching the adolescents English language: reading, writing, and speaking as per the classified levels using child centered and active learning methodologies.
▪Measuring the progress of adolescents in English through assignments, pre-test, post-test, and quizzes and filling out an attendance sheet for each session.
Business English:
▪Teaching the youth Business English: Listening, discussion, reading, and writing. Develop fundamental communication skills for dealing with people in business circumstances. Read and write business reports, emails, and memos. Increase vocabulary in regular business contexts.
▪Business and Negotiation skills
Writing Reports: The consultant needs to prepare and submit reports (monthly, and final), highlighting the participant’s performance, sharing recommendations and lessons learned.
The final report is expected to include: an executive summary, a detailed description of the methodology and the work’s evolution, a table listing challenges and limitations faced, solutions adopted to overcome them etc.
V.RTP responsibilities will include the following:
▪Provide the consultant with an overview and guidance on STEP Project.
▪Provide the consultant with a list of 180 adolescents & 180 youth distributed per locality.
▪Orient the consultant on RTP policies and procedures and have the consultant sign the Child Safeguarding Policy and Protection against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) along with agreement.
▪Provide feedback to preliminary results.
▪Review reports submitted by the consultant.
The consultant will be directly reporting to STEP Project Manager at RTP Lebanon office, who will serve as the focal point person.

VI.Time frame
The consultant will provide teaching classes at STEP Project Sub-partner premises (centers in North, Beirut, Saida and Tyre) over THREE cycles for the participants i.e., 180 adolescents aged 14-17 years & 180 youth aged 18-24 years under the supervision of STEP sub-partners.
The assessment process will begin as soon as a contract with the consultant is signed and must be completed with the submission of final report, the approximate timelines for regular activities are in the TOR.

Additional note:
▪ The consultant should provide the needed books and stationery for the participants.
▪ The collaboration will take the form of a consultancy. The detailed process/timeline would be discussed in detail with the selected consultant.
▪ Each class is expected to have no more than 15 students.
▪ The possibility of swapping or transferring classes between areas in case of shortage of participants in one area.
VII.
Budget and payments
The prospective consultant should provide a budget which includes the rate per adolescent and youth. Please note that the budget will be covered by RTP, the consultant should include all the required costs for the consultancy. RTP payment will be divided as follows:
▪ First payment of 20% of the total contract sum for subsistence upon signing the contract and registration and materials of participants.
▪ Second payment of 40% upon delivering half the course material.
▪ Last payment 40% within 15 days after completion. Under no circumstances should the consultant invoice for more than the agreed contract. The consultant should send RTP the outcome assessment. Full payment will be contingent on receipt of all deliverables as detailed above with approval of the Final Report by the assessment committee.

VIII. Qualifications of the consultant
A required consultant should have the following competencies and experience:
Proven 5 years and more of experience and knowledge in implementing basic English language courses for participants aged 14-24 years – it is a plus if experience with participants who have challenging educational background as vulnerable and school dropouts.
▪Demonstrated experience, high background and knowledge in creation and maintenance of safe learning environments.
▪Demonstrated understanding and support of principles of equity, participation, and inclusion.