Lebanon Contextual Analysis Consultant ( Extended)

1. Background:  Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) is a humanitarian and development organization rooted in the Norwegian Labour Movement. We work with development in partnership with national NGOs, with humanitarian action in protection and livelihood sector as well as with humanitarian mine action and disarmament. In Norway, we also work on rescue services and first aid, and NPA has more than 12,000 members in Norway and 2400 staff worldwide.

1. Consultant profile:

Education:

• Advanced degree in sociology, psychology, gender studies, political sciences, law, human rights, development studies, and/or other related areas relevant for the assignment.
• Full proficiency in Arabic and English.
• Human rights and development training or studies will be an asset.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years, experience and strong background in developing methodologies and research work, conducting surveys, situational analysis, contextual studies, and similar publications including collection and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data.
• Demonstrable report writing skills and experience, proven analytical and facilitation skills with emphasis on clear and actionable recommendations on project design, implementation and scope of improvements.
• Strong knowledge and extensive familiarity in the Lebanon and MENA contexts.
• Experience in the use of participatory and gender sensitive assessment/ research methodologies.
• Strong experience with digital tools development, data collection methods, data management and analysis using ICT systems.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters in a discreet and respectful manner.
• If submitting as consultancy firm, a minimum of 3 years of work experience with the firm submitting expression of interest.

Other relevant qualifications:

• Previous experience in conducting surveys, research and studies at the local and national level in the area of gender equality or sexual and gender-based violence.
• Good understanding of multiple social movements, activists, community actors.
• Knowledge of NPA programs in MENA and NPA work methodology will be considered an asset.

1. Implementation period:   December 2021 to March 9, 2022

1. How to Apply:  Please submit a technical and financial proposal to [email protected] by COB November 26, 2021 ensuring that the subject of the email is as follows: “Lebanon Contextual Analysis Consultant”

Technical Proposal must be no longer than five pages including:

• Proposed methodology including potential techniques and tools to be used as well as suggested timeline
• Copy of CV
• List of previous similar projects undertaken

Financial Proposal must include:

• Itemized consultants’ fees and costs ensuring to indicate professional daily rate or sessions rate including all costs that would be invoiced to NPA
• Proof of Registration