Job Coaching - Service Provider

Location: Preferably face to face with frequent field visits

1. Duration: 180 days, 1 Work Based Learning coach

• Commencement Date: September 2024
• End Date: September 2025

1. Objectives & Key Deliverables

Plan International Lebanon is seeking dedicated and motivated  WBL/on the job training coaches who will play a pivotal role in empowering individuals to enhance their economic opportunities and growth, aligning with the organization's Livelihoods sector objectives which focuses on fostering sustainable economic development, empowering local communities, and promoting gender equality and social inclusion. The selected candidate will provide tailored coaching and guidance to Social Entrepreneurs and Social enterprises, equipping them with skills, knowledge, and strategies needed to thrive in their businesses and plans.

Related to this project, the primary goal is to enhance market linkage for youth through social enterprises (SEs) and social entrepreneurial initiatives (SEIs) and  WBL in Lebanon to poverty reduction and social inclusion of disadvantaged and marginalized groups, particularly girls/women, enabling them to be socially and economically active.

Location: Lebanon

Number of Beneficiaries: 90 young women and young men with and without disabilities the program is open to individuals between the ages of 18 to 30 years old. with 30 of them being placed

Gender: Both genders, with a particular focus on promoting gender equality and empowering women.

Sectors: Agriculture, construction, environment

Location: Beirut-Mount Lebanon

Type of activities:

Work-Based Learning Program: It is a form of on the job training in a real work situation for 2 consecutive months with the aim of acquiring competencies through executing ‘real’ work tasks where beneficiaries can develop their technical and marketable skills at workplace based on predefined plan whilst being financially compensated. This activity aims to bridge the gap in the labour market and link beneficiaries with local market and employers in order to increase their opportunity to find decent prospects an income generation opportunity to ensure sustainable livelihoods and reduce reliance on negative coping mechanism. 

Key deliverables:

• Organize and perform Household vulnerability assessments and work on information systems/database to record relevant data of beneficiaries.
• Mapping of employment opportunities within private sectors specific in Agriculture, construction, environment
• Provide individual career counselling services, following PIL SOPs and guidelines, ensuring a good communication and a safe space. Based on the beneficiaries’ needs, interest, and capacities, develop personal development plan PDP and refer the person to the most suitable activities within the program
• Provide beneficiaries with relevant information on the Labour market, Lebanese regulations, and their implications for non-Lebanese
• Provide life skills and employability skills training sessions to selected beneficiaries upon the developed PIL curriculum.
• Follow up with beneficiaries after referring them to the activities, ensure that they are following their livelihoods pathways and provide extra career counselling sessions if needed.
• Track progress of all placement activities, identify challenges and suggest corrective measures and prepare progress reports.
•   Ensure referral of youth to employment/ placement opportunities and sign tripartite contract between employers, beneficiaries and PIL
• Job coaches are required to maintain regular communication with beneficiaries and                   employer to track progress effectively and provide support as needed. This includes conducting bi-weekly field visits and bi-weekly phone calls to ensure clear guidance, accountability, and support in accordance with the established schedule. Additionally, a monthly report will be requested, covering visits and development plans with grantees.

Other tasks

• Provide updates and reports on the progress and project activities to Plan International’
• Participate in regular project meetings, sharing insights and updates to foster effective cross-functional collaboration
• Collaborate with monitoring and evaluation teams to assess the social and economic impact of the supported businesses on the community.
• Attend regular calls, meetings, and other tasks as required by Plan International

Responsibilities:              

• Guide producers through the practical application of skills taught.
• Ensure engagement and commitment from beneficiaries and employers’ sides, enabling real-time feedback and adjustments.
• Ensure proper delivery of both theoretical knowledge and practical insights based on the personal development plan agreed upon
• Offer personalized guidance and support to each participant.
• Regularly assess participant progress and skill application.
• Conduct assessments to measure the impact and effectiveness of the  WBL.
• Make necessary program adjustments based on participant feedback and performance.
• Drop-out rates to be counted only for BENEFICIARIES who didn’t attend more than 80% and less than 20% of the overall course period.

Deliverables: Monthly

Based on what is mentioned, the following deliverables are expected from the trainer:

• Training Program Outline: A detailed outline of the training program, including session plans for: Topics This outline should specify the objectives, methodologies, and duration of each session.
• Training Materials: Comprehensive materials to be used in the training sessions. These should include presentations, case studies, practical exercises, and reference documents that are relevant to the local Lebanese market context. Additionally, Arabic versions of these materials must be provided to ensure accessibility and inclusivity for all participants.
• Reporting to PIL: The trainer is required to provide comprehensive documentation to PIL, including monthly progress reports on the training process, participant engagement, and challenges, as well as a final training report detailing training activities at the conclusion of each training, participant progress, effectiveness, and recommendations for future initiatives. Additionally, the trainer must develop and implement evaluation methods to measure training effectiveness, including pre- and post-training assessments, participant feedback forms at the end of each training.

Trainer’s Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree in Business Administration or Related Field
• Clear articulation of specific content of the entrepreneurship training to be delivered
• Extensive experience in business development
• Ability to Conduct Effective Assessments and Provide Constructive Feedback
• Registration papers for the organization, company or establishment of the applier.
• Previous similar trainings conducted by the company.
• Financial offer (signed and stamped) that includes clearly the unit price

Safeguarding and Preventing Sexual Harassment Exploitation and Abuse (PSHEA)

Plan International Lebanon is committed to creating a safe environment for children and programme participants. Consultants and associates engaged with Plan International Lebanon have a duty to uphold the principles of the Global Safeguarding Policy: Say Yes! To keeping children and program participants safe and protected, and the Preventing Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, and Abuse (PSHEA) policy. Consultants and associates have responsibilities to maintain an environment that prevents violence, sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse 24/7. Consultants and associates are required to promote and apply safeguarding and PSHEA anytime, anywhere, no matter their role with Plan International Lebanon, raise safeguarding and PSHEA awareness among partners, children, and program participants, display high standards of professional behaviour at all times, treat all children and program participants with dignity and respect, create and maintain an environment that prevents abuse and exploitation of children and program participants, retain and respect the privacy, dignity, and confidentiality of survivors, and report any concerns to Plan International Lebanon. Consultants and associates have to abide by the Code of Conduct and attend safeguarding and PSHEA policies briefing session at the first day of signing the agreement with Plan International Lebanon. 

1. Working Hours

8 hours/ Day

Payment

In consideration of the satisfactory performance by the service provider, Plan Lebanon shall pay the following fees on the dates/satisfaction of the milestones/provision of the deliverables set out below. Timesheets will be submitted every month:

No. Days 15 days per month

Rate/ day (USD) 50$ including transportation