Capacity building Webinar on Humanitarian Architecture

Terms of Reference

Capacity building Webinar on Humanitarian Architecture

1. Background

The crisis response architecture in Lebanon has become over the years a standing structure under which several problems facing the Lebanese and the refugee communities are being addressed. The protracted nature of the crisis has expanded the response bodies work in addressing vulnerabilities of communities. Following the Beirut Blast and the economic crisis, new response mechanisms and coordination bodies have been set, further complicating the architecture in place. In light of this, local NGOs often face difficulties effectively engaging with these coordination structures and advocate to enhance the response plans and priorities. The localisation commitments have aimed to create more engagement with local responders in the cluster system along with greater emphasis on joint analysis between local and international stakeholders engaged in the response. Many factors inhibit the role of local actors, the familiarization with the mechanisms and systems in place could potentially create a more effective role for local actors in influencing response actors.

1. Objectives of the Training Workshop 

The training targets mainly the NGO representatives so that they can understand the response architecture in the country, and the different ways organizations can engage in the coordination and advocate for change they desire.

The objective of the training is to increase the capacity of the participants to:

1. Understand the humanitarian response architecture in Lebanon
2. Differentiate between the different structures currently in place and the role of different agencies
3. Become familiar with the objectives and mandates of such structures
4. Understand the different ways NGOs can navigate and engage with these structures

The training will bring together NGO representatives, partners with Oxfam, currently engaging with the response structure or willing to pay a more active role.

1. Requirements:

The training consultant should design and deliver a 4-session training webinar of 2.5 hours each. The trainings will be conducted in August and September 2021.

1. Application Process

Interested consultants should submit their:

• CV.
• Quotation including consultancy fees and all associated estimated costs such as logistics and communication costs. Note that 7.5% will be deducted from the total amount if not registered. Please provide MoF# & document if registered
• Quotes should be fresh USD
• Email to be sent to [email protected] with “Capacity building Webinar on Humanitarian Architecture” in the subject.