Business Expert

1. Objective

• Empowered Communities: Increased community participation and leadership in addressing local needs, fostering a sense of ownership and resilience.
• Sustainable Development: Long-term economic growth and improved living conditions through integrated and community-driven interventions

FTL is looking for an experienced Business Expert to map and assess community initiative. These assessments are crucial for identifying Community Support projects available, their needs and challenges.

1. Outcomes

• Identification of a list of at least 5 Community Support Projects (CSPs) in Beirut and Mount Lebanon. The selection criteria will be developed with the project team, with the expert assessing each CSP’s socio-economic impact or mission.
• Clear understanding of each CSP’s operational context, needs, and challenges.

1. Deliverables

• Report: Detailed report on the identified 5 CSPs, including operational context, needs, and challenges.

• Recommendations: Summary of strategic recommendations for CSP support and development.

• Presentation: Final presentation of findings to stakeholders.

1. Qualifications

• Advanced degree in social sciences, development studies, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a consultant with a focus on community development or social enterprise.
• Familiarity with community support projects and the socio-economic challenges in Lebanon.
• Experience using data analysis tools and software such as KOBO, SPSS, and others
• Extensive experience interacting with and relating to gender professionals and international stakeholders at senior level
• Able to synthesize large data sets to reach conclusions and strategic recommendations
• Proven knowledge of Fair-Trade principles
• In depth knowledge of the Lebanese context
• Proven presentation skills
• Proven ability to drive results

1. Skills

• Adheres to FTL values
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Engaged in developing self and others
• High degree of self-motivation
• Excellent leadership, team building, and management skills
• Good time management
• Organized and able to create multiple timelines and schedules
• Good knowledge of Arabic and English

1. Payment terms

• Invoices must be issued no later than the 25^th of each month, and payments will be processed within 15 to 20 business days, provided that all deliverables have been submitted.
• Payments will be made via bank cheques.
• All applicable taxes will be deducted from the Consultant’s fees unless the Consultant is registered with the Ministry of Finance.