Consultancy on the Use of LEGO in Community Based Psychosocial Support Programs

Terms of Reference (TOR) for Consultancy on the Use of LEGO in Community Based Psychosocial Support Programs

Title: Consultancy for Integrating LEGO into Community Based Psychosocial Support Programs

Location: Fanar with visits to different regions

Duration: September 2024 - December 2024

Reporting to: Amina Hamade – LEGO focal point

Background:

UNICEF and LEGO have partnered to support global child development and wellbeing. Their collaboration focuses on advocating for children’s rights, promoting play-based learning, and enhancing psychosocial opportunities. LEGO contributes resources and materials to UNICEF's educational and child protection programs and participates in delivering results to promote children’s wellbeing in crisis-affected areas. This partnership underscores the importance of play and creativity in child development and wellbeing and aims to improve the lives of children in Lebanon

Objective:

The objective of this consultancy is to review existing CBPSS curriculums as to integrate LEGO-based activities to strengthen child protection prevention, health and education programs. The consultant will develop a comprehensive manual and guide, including monitoring framework and tools, and ensure the effectiveness of these activities through testing and refinement.

Scope of Work:

Sector Consultations

Conduct key informant interviews to identify the existing gaps in the prevention and CBPSS programs.

Discuss and validate the findings with the PSS committee and UNICEF.

Review of CBPSS Curriculums:

Review the existing community-based psychosocial support curriculums available in the child protection and education sectors in Lebanon.

Identify opportunities to integrate LEGO-based activities that align with current CBPSS methodologies used in child friendly spaces and learning settings including formal and non-formal education.

Review of CP Key Messages:

Examine the child protection key messages disseminated through various prevention programs.

Propose ways to incorporate these messages into LEGO-related activities.

Mapping of Competencies:

Map the Children’s competencies which the existing CBPSS and CP prevention programs aim to enhance

Align these competencies with the play-based Lego activities used to improve the learning and psychosocial outcomes.

Development of Manual and Monitoring Tools:

Create a detailed manual and facilitator guide that describes LEGO-based activities and their integration into CBPSS and CP programs. This includes activities split by age groups while defining related competencies

Develop a monitoring framework and tools to assess the effectiveness of these activities.

Testing of Activities:

Implement the LEGO-based activities with UNICEF partners including ECD, Health, Makani, CP, and Palestinian camps.

Refinement of Manual and Tools:

Adjust the manual and monitoring tools based on the results from the testing phase.

Ensure that the final version is ready for implementation by the end of December 2024.

Deliverables:

A comprehensive manual integrating LEGO activities into CBPSS and CP programs is designed, tested and refined

A monitoring framework with tools for assesing the activities is finalized and tested

A summary table linking prevention activities with CP messages and competencies is designed.

Timeline:

September 2024: Review and mapping phase, including interviews.

October 2024: Development of manual and monitoring tools.

November 2024: Testing of activities in selected centers.

December 2024: Finalization of manual and tools.

Qualifications:

7 to 10 years in child protection and psychosocial support programs.

Proven expertise in developing edutainment tools and materials.

Familiarity with LEGO-based educational activities is an advantage.

Strong analytical and communication skills.

Research experience is an advantage

Fluent in Arabic and English