Consultant Expression of Interest (EOI)
Overall Objective(s)
The consultant(s) should conduct a survey that addresses employability, soft skill needs and alumni/employer feedback concerning employment opportunities and challenges including discussions with the relevant professional orders and associations in Lebanon. The study is supposed to inform LAU on prospects of employment for the next five to ten years.
LAU might consider looking at the external market rather than the Lebanese one, illustratively and in particular the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), to explore prospects of employment in GCC. Accordingly, LAU might ask consultants to conduct a desk review of available opportunities and categorize them by major, field of study and relevance to USP such as reviewing opportunities posted online by select job ad sites.
Moreover, the consultant(s) may be required to hold interviews with syndicates and orders in Lebanon to follow up on skills needed by graduates.
Duration of the Work
The entire assignment, if commissioned prospectively through a distinct request for proposal (RFP), is to be completed by November 2020, subject to a final determination by LAU.
The selected consultant(s) will perform the services starting possibly as of March/April 2020 to be completed no later than end of July 2020.
Additional details will be communicated in a subsequent RFP. The current expression of interest does not commit the consultant(s) nor LAU. It is used to identify potential consultants interested and capable to complete the tasks so they may apply to a subsequent RFP.
Expected Assignment, Activities and Deliverables
This solicitation is looking possibly at one or more consultants to conduct the survey in line with the following:
To manage the project and conduct the field work, to analyze the results collected and to write the report reflecting the results collected. In addition to this, the consultant(s) would need to: prepare questions for the meeting with faculty representatives of schools and student support units, prepare questions related to graduate employment, arrange and conduct meetings with faculty representatives of schools and student support units in Beirut and Jbeil to discuss issues related to graduate employment, prepare Alumni Survey after soliciting feedback from schools and building on existing surveys, meet with Career Guidance and Development, connect with companies that recruit LAU graduates, connect with NGOs, etc.…
For more INFORMATION on the details of the Expression of Interest, please check the attached document.
How to apply
LAU is looking for qualified eligible applicant(s) who demonstrate the following experience:
- At least a bachelor degree with relevant specialization in Education, Business Management or the Social Sciences.
- At least six years of relevant experience including three in field research.
- Advanced communication skills, the ability to exercise sound independent judgement and maintain confidentiality and discreetness in addition to strong organizational skills with respect to meeting deadlines.
- Extensive experience in conducting and supervising research studies, with relevant research in the field being a plus.
- Excellent data analytical skills with the capability of analyzing both qualitative and quantitative data is important for the position.
- A background in Education or the Social Sciences is preferred.
- Excellent writing skills and ability to generate well-structured and edited professional reports.
To send your CVs, the attached documents duly filled and any other supportive documents, you may reach out to the following:
[email protected] by February 28, 2020.
In the subject line of the email, please write the following: Consultant EOI-LMS.
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