FURSA Desk Research for Iraq and Lebanon

Organization Overview

Search for Common Ground is a non-governmental organization working to transform the way societies deal with conflicts. We have acquired over 35 years of experience in peacebuilding and are based in 53 local offices worldwide. SFCG first worked in Lebanon in 1996, and we opened up our office in Beirut in 2008.

Consultancy Deliverables

Search is seeking a consultant to deliver the following by the 31st of May 2018:

Production of a report on the needs, best practices, and opportunities for social stability work in Iraq and Lebanon. Includes:

• Inception meeting with Search staff to further refine and define the parameters of the research
• Desk review and analysis of social cohesion work conducted by Search and other actors
• Field research into social cohesion needs, gaps and opportunities

Presentation of the findings. Includes:

1. Production of a PowerPoint presentation of the findings
2. Organisation of presentations and panel discussions on the findings in Amman, Beirut, Brussels and Erbil for national and international actors

Consultant’s Qualifications

• Search seeks an experienced consultant or team of consultants with the following qualifications:
• Fluent in Arabic and English, both written and oral
• Advanced University Degree in international relations, political science, conflict studies or related fields
• At least 7 years of experience in research, monitoring & evaluation, proposal-writing, and/or strategic development
• Extensive experience working on the context in Iraq and Lebanon, and/or on the Syrian refugee crisis
• Experience in organising and facilitating conferences and panel discussions
• Experience in workshop facilitation
• Experience in report writing
• Experience in working with international organisations
• Experience in conflict transformation and peacebuilding
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Ability to be flexible with time and work schedule
• Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines