Request For Proposal For Professional Services

Organizational Information

The Lebanese American University (LAU) is an American institution of higher education that has been operating in Lebanon since 1924, with initial roots as the first school for girls in the Ottoman Empire. Committed to serving Lebanon, the Arab world, and beyond, LAU offers diverse academic opportunities in the fields of arts and sciences, business, engineering, architecture and design, pharmacy, medicine, and nursing. The university is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Inc. (NECHE), and many of its academic programs have received accreditation from field specific organizations. LAU operates in two campuses, one in Beirut and another in Byblos.

Project Synopsis

The LAU MEPI TL program will offer a series of competency-based workshops designed to enhance leadership and employability skills for undergraduate TL students. These workshops, held during two retreats (one in fall, one in spring), will provide practical skills that students can apply in their future careers. For each retreat, students will be offered two different areas of development, and students will opt for a track that aligns with their skill level, interests, and career goals.

Project Objectives

We are in the process of recruiting 2 trainers to provide the following services to our TLU and TLG students for AY 2024-2025

1. Communication (October 5-6, 2024)
2. Critical Thinking (October 5-6, 2024)
3. Collaboration/Teamwork (February 1-2, 2025)
4. Entrepreneurship (February 1-2, 2025)
5. Networking Workshop (October 4, 2024 - From 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM - Online)
6. How to Promote Yourself Workshop (January 31, 2025 - From 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM - Online) 
7. How to Handle Job Rejection Workshop (April 4, 2025 - From 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM - Online)

Required Qualifications

LAU is looking for qualified bidders who demonstrate the following experience:

• At least five years of documented and directly relevant experience in documentary development;
• A degree in communication arts is required, and a MA is preferable;
• Demonstrated experience working on advocacy and campaigning issues;
• Proven familiarity with gender and women issues;
• Ability to deliver project on time and within budget.