Business Development Consultant

About TEC and the Project

Tripoli Entrepreneurs Club (TEC) is a social enterprise dedicated to inspiring and empowering talents and businesses by fostering value-driven innovation through a sustainable startup ecosystem. Established in Lebanon in 2015, TEC continues to drive impactful initiatives across the country.

HARETNA (حارتنا (is a consortium project designed to build local capacities to identify and address collective priorities. The project mobilizes resources, implements community-led projects, and influences local authorities and key stakeholders to foster peaceful, community driven change. The project’s overarching goals include empowering diverse community members to collaboratively address challenges, reducing gender inequalities, and strengthening social cohesion. Through an iterative participatory process, urban communities across North Lebanon (Mina, Trab Mseihiyen & Muslimen), Beirut and Mount Lebanon (Hay Tamlees), and South Lebanon (El Dekermen, Lower Taamir) will identify issues, develop solutions, and implement both small-scale “Springboard Projects” and larger, sustainable recovery plans (SRPs).

HARETNA is funded by AFD and DANIDA and implemented by a consortium of four organizations:

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) (Consortium Lead)
Coordinamento delle Organizzazioni per il Servizio Volontario (COSV)
Lebanese Women Democratic Gathering (RDFL)
Tripoli Entrepreneurs Club (TEC).

Under the Haretna project, TEC is implementing business support activities tailored for small businesses across North Lebanon, Beirut, and South Lebanon.

Qualifications:

•Minimum 10 years of experience in business development.
•Strong professional network to leverage business opportunities.
•Proven expertise in creating scalable, sustainable business models.
•Expertise in marketing strategies and pricing methodologies.
•Experience in partnership building and establishing collaborations.
•Familiarity with the latest business trends and practices.
•Experience in implementing livelihood-focused projects is desirable.

Expert’s Required Skills:

•Competence in hands-on support and problem-solving.
•Proven experience in training and mentoring.
•Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
•Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
•A positive attitude and dynamic, energetic approach.

Objectives and Duties
The selected expert will:

1. Develop a Needs Assessment and Action Plan:
   a. Conduct a thorough needs assessment for each SME.
   b. Prepare a tailored action plan based on identified needs.
2. Design and Deliver Training and Support:
   a. Create pre- and post-assessments for each SME.
   b. Design Curriculum and Training Materials, and Business Plan for each SME.
   c. Conduct coaching sessions both online and offline, as required.
   d. Assign practical exercises and tasks to ensure sustainable outcomes.
3. Mentor and Guide SMEs:
   a. Provide hands-on support and mentorship.
   b. Ensure effective knowledge transfer through interactive sessions.
   c. Guide the SMEs to develop new innovative products.
4. Reporting
   a. Report Monthly on each trained business’ progress.
   b. Write a comprehensive final report on each business’ coaching.
5. Additional Requirements
   Once selected, the trainers will be required to complete Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), Gender        Mainstreaming, and Safe Identification and Referrals trainings.