Requires a Cover Letter?: 
yes
Application Submissions Guideline: 

The applicant should submit the below documents to the email: [email protected] (copy: [email protected]

A technical proposal (maximum 5 pages) with:

• Cover letter

• An explanatory note with the proposed methodology and a primary plan

• List of the most relevant previous consulting projects completed, including a description of the projects and contact details for references

• Baseline Team structure, roles and responsibilities and time allocation if applicable

The following items should be included as attachments (not included in the page limit):

• Curriculum Vitae (background and experiences)

• General work plan

• At least 2 samples reports from previous consultancy projects (all samples will be kept confidential) or links to websites where reports can be retrieved

A financial proposal with detailed costs (daily fees, number of worked days, transportation costs, etc.) and all inclusive, in a separated document.

Applications sent after the deadline and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Selected candidates will be contacted for initial meeting.

 

For more information about the ToR of the study and expected deliverables, please click Baseline ToR

Contact Person Position: 
Administrative and Financial Officer
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Description: 

Asmae’s Background

Asmae-Association Soeur Emmanuelle (« Asmae ») is a French international NGO and registered charity, specialising 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 aims to support vulnerable children and their families through personalised and continuing support for local actors working in the fields of education and child protection.

Asmae has been operating in Lebanon through local partners since 1986. Asmae is currently working with five Lebanese NGOs, operating in and around Beirut with some activities carried out in other parts of Lebanon as well.

For this project particularly Asmae has two main partners directly implementing the project’s activities: Basmeh & Zeitooneh (B&Z) and Jafra Foundation for Relief and Youth Development (Jafra).

Project Description

Project location: Shatila and Burj El-Barajneh camps (southern Beirut)

Project duration: 36 months

Start date: September 2018

Expected end date: August 2021

The overall objective if the project is to improve access and provision of educational and protection services to vulnerable Syrian, Palestinian and Lebanese children and adolescents in the Shatila and Burj El-Barajneh refugee camps, while maximising the impact of operations implemented by two partner associations through the strengthening of their operational, organisational and institutional capabilities.

It aims to strengthen the capacity of the two Lebanese associations initiated by refugees’ communities in Lebanon to meet the needs of the most vulnerable children and adolescents in terms of education and child protection, including psychosocial support services.

Specific objectives:

1. Develop relevant, quality education services for vulnerable children and adolescents who are not enrolled in the formal system.

2. Develop child protection services that meet the needs of children and youths of both gender.

3. Strengthen the organizational and institutional capacities of partner organizations.

Description of the Baseline

Purpose and objectives of the baseline study

The purpose of carrying out a baseline study is to provide baseline data for the planned project goal and outcomes indicators. It will identify a starting point from which changes and impact can be measured over time i.e. it will reflect the situation of the target population in relation to the objectives of the project prior to Asmae’s intervention. It also could adjust the targets to be achieved if necessary, based on the findings. In general the baseline will establish an overall assessment of the project at its start.

Expected results of the baseline study

The baseline study is expected to provide data allowing Asmae to measure the impact of the project during mid-term and final evaluation. It includes, but is not limited to, the following data:

– Current access to education services compared to the total population / needs.

– Current access to protection services compared to the total population / needs

– Level of knowledge of the community regarding child rights and child protection

– Current parenting practices of parents and caregivers.

– Children satisfaction level in Shatila center.

– Level of children well-being level who are participating compared to the ones not participating in the activities.

– Level of knowledge and current practices of partners’ staff in terms of protection and education (in coordination with Asmae’s Technical Advisors).

Insights regarding gender issues would be greatly appreciated.

Methodology and process

The baseline study must provide evidence based information that is credible, reliable and useful.

Establishing the baseline figures for the goal & outcome indicators will rely on primary data collection through surveys, FGDs and key informant interviews with relevant stakeholders, partners, target beneficiaries and with community representatives if needed; in addition to reviewing global action plan documents and secondary data.

Qualification of consultant

• Advanced degree in relevant field (e.g. Social Sciences, international development, project management)

• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience undertaking baseline and/or evaluation is required

• Good understanding of child protection and Education in the Lebanese context

• Deep knowledge about Capacity Building approaches and CSOs work in Lebanon

• Good analytical, critical thinking, facilitation and writing skills

• Proven knowledge and experience in applying participatory research methods and tools

• Experience conducting baselines/evaluations that have provided a participatory and meaningful experience for children

• Get the official authorisation to work in Lebanon

Language requirement:

• Excellent Arabic and English writing and communication skills are required.

Expired

NOTE:

Daleel Madani, the civil society network, serves as a platform for organisations to post their professional opportunities, but is not involved in the recruitment process. The hiring organisation is solely responsible for the job and candidate selection.

Last modified: 
07 Mar, 2019
Intervention Sector(s):
Children & Youth
Application Deadline:
Wednesday, 27 March 2019
Contract Type:
Consultancy
Period of Employment:
35 days
Salary
N/A
Salary Range:
> 3000 (USD)
Education Degree:
Masters Degree
Education Degree Details:
Advanced degree in relevant field (e.g. Social Sciences, international development, project management)
Experience Requirements:
3 to 5 years
Arabic Language:
Fluent
English Language:
Fluent
French Language:
Basic
Country/City: 
  • Lebanon
  • Beirut
  • Beirut