Training on integrating gender, preventing and responding to GBV, and promoting social inclusion

1. Introduction about Asmae:

Asmae-Association Soeur Emmanuelle ("Asmae") is a French international NGO and registered charity, specializing in child development. Independent, secular, and apolitical, it is open to all. Founded in 1980 by Sister Emmanuelle, based on her experience with rag pickers in the slums of Cairo, Asmae continues its actions in line with the values and methods inherited from its founder: listening and proximity, pragmatism, taking account of differences, professionalism, and reciprocity. Asmae's actions aim to support vulnerable children and their families through personalized and continuing support for local actors working in education and child protection.

Since 1986, Asmae has operated in Lebanon through local partners. It is currently working with five Lebanese NGOs, operating in and around Beirut and in the El Bared, Mount Lebanon, and Ain El Helwe camps, with some activities carried out in other parts of Lebanon as well.

Introduction about SCALE:

The Specialized Centre for Accessible Learning and Education - SCALE by NRDC (National Rehabilitation and Development Center) is a non-governmental organization (NGO), founded on 10/3/1986 and gained public benefit status on 8/11/1995

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for all individuals with special needs and their families through advocacy, education, training, service, and psycho-social support. We provide a real, exciting, creative, and personalized curriculum that is accessible to all children. We work thoroughly to educate our beneficiaries towards knowing their rights; hence achieving a state where law 220/2000 (Law Concerns the Rights of Persons with Disabilities) is implemented.

SCALE's main areas of interventions are Education, Healthcare, Child Protection, Social Integration, Disabilities, Gender Equality, Training, Capacity Building, Case Management, Technical and Vocational Training, Learning Disabilities, Therapies, and Rehabilitation serving the districts of; Higher Chouf, Arqoub, Chouf Swayjani, Iqlim El Kharoub, Mnasef, Deir El Qamar, Beit Eddine, Aley and Choueifat

Objective:

The objective of this consultancy is to enhance the understanding and skills of  15 program staff and stakeholders in integrating gender, preventing and responding to GBV, and promoting social inclusion within the Youth with Disabilities (YWD) project.The training should equip participants with practical tools and approaches to apply these principles in their day-to-day work.

Scope of work:

The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

1. Consultation with program managers and relevant stakeholders to tailor the training content to the specific needs of the program (including knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to gender, GBV, and social inclusion among program staff and stakeholders).
2. Development of comprehensive training material covering key concepts in gender equality, GBV prevention and response, and social inclusion.
3. Development of practical tools, case studies, and exercises that can be used to facilitate learning and application of these concepts.
4. Ensure that the curriculum is context-specific and relevant to the program’s operational environment
5. Monitoring and Evaluation:
6. Design a pre- and post-training evaluation to assess the impact of the training on participants’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
7. Provide a detailed report reflecting on the resulting key outcomes,participant feedback, and recommendations for further capacity building
8. Deliverables
9. A whole training report, including the M&E data.

• A comprehensive training curriculum, including all supporting materials.
• Delivery of training sessions for program staff and stakeholders.
• Pre- and post-training evaluation outcomes.
• A final report summarizing the training outcomes, including recommendations for future training or capacity-building activities
• Qualifications and Experience
• Advanced degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Health, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in gender equality, GBV prevention and response, and social inclusion, preferably within a development or humanitarian context.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering training programs on gender, GBV, and social inclusion.
• Strong facilitation skills and experience in using participatory training methods.
• Familiarity with the socio-cultural context of Lebanon and the specific challenges related to gender and social inclusion in the Chouf area.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups, including government agencies, NGOs, and community-based organizations