- Background of the Organization
CARE is an international humanitarian and development organization without religious, political or government affiliation. CARE is committed to protecting and promoting the rights of vulnerable girls and boys, women and men and improving the lives of refugees and host communities alike.
CARE works at national, municipality and at the community level to develop customized solutions and ensure long-term sustainability as well as respond to basic needs. We design projects that fall into alignment with national priorities and be owned by communities. Our interventions range across clean water, affordable sanitation and community healthcare and sexual and reproductive health rights programs, economic opportunities, and protection. Across program areas, CARE’s activities are guided by a rights-based, holistic, gender-sensitive/transformative, and inclusive approach.
CARE International has been operational in Lebanon since 2013 and works across the country.
- Terms of Reference
CARE is seeking a senior-level project management professional to conduct an intensive project management workshop for three local partners as part of their capacity building activities. The training must include advanced project management topics falling under:
- Project human resources management (staffing based on project needs, choosing the right staff, task delegation)
- Project planning and work breakdown structures
- Developing and measuring key performance indicators and project objectives
- Monitoring and controlling project timelines, activities and budget
- Project risk management
In collaboration with CARE Project Manager, the consultant will design and implement a three-day workshop to meet the developmental needs of the three local partners. The workshop will be interactive and practical to ensure maximum impact.
For consideration, the expert will have expertise in the following areas:
- Project management (specifically in non-profit organizations)
- Demonstrated ability in team management and collaboration
- Proven experience and technical ability to manage a large project
- Local economic development and livelihoods (Experience with MSME support; entrepreneurship and vocational training is a plus)
- Workshop design and implementation
- Deliverables
- A three-day workshop (18 hours total)
- A final report that illustrates the workshop, articulates the observed change based on activities, and includes further suggestions for trainees’ development.
- Qualifications:
- 5-10 years of proven work experience in a senior programmatic role with non-profits, preferably in livelihoods and economic development programmes
- Holder of a PMP or similar project management certificate
- Has received TOT on PMP topics
- Proven experience in projects funded by institutional donors
- Master’s Degree in a social sciences field is preferable
- Timeframe
The training will take place in late June 2018 after coordination with the trainer and the partners.
Intervention Sectors
Development
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
800 to 1200 (USD)
Contract Type
Consultancy
Application Submission Guidelines
How to apply For individual consultants: Please submit your technical and financial proposal to undertake the above activities by sending an email to procurement@careliban.org by May 31, 2018. The Consultant should submit a detailed proposal with the following components: a) Technical proposal to include: • Maximum of three pages outlining the Consultants’ understanding of the TOR; • The Consultant will provide a detailed work plan and delivery timeline • Copy of the CV; • Three references; • Copy of newly issued judgmental record for nationals; • Copy of ID or passport b) Financial proposal detailing the following: • Itemized consultant’s fees and costs - consultant should indicate professional daily rate including all cost to be invoiced to CARE • Provide proof of Ministry of Finance registration (Fiscal number) In case the consultant cannot provide proof of MOF registration, 7.5% will be deducted from the proposed daily rate. Please take into consideration that under consultancy agreement, CARE will not provide any employees perks and benefits. The proposed daily rate should be inclusive of all cost. For registered firms: • “Vendor Profile” a document to be filled by the bidder to give a brief about the him. • “Proof of Company Registration” Official Registration Documents • “Vendors References” The details of the names, address and contact telephone of three (3) clients for whom the same type of services was provided in various and disperse geographic locations in addition to copies if official references letters provided by these references. CARE reserves the right to contact these references, without notifying the bidder. • Maximum of six pages outlining the Consultants’ understanding of the TOR and the proposed methodology to conduct the assignment, including techniques and tools to be used. • The Consultant will provide a detailed work plan and delivery timeline that will include survey results analysis, reporting, and post survey workshop of internal stakeholders, and recommendations for a Staff Wellness and Engagement Strategy (including a Gantt chart) • Financial Offer or detailed Price offer with explanatory notes if necessary. Note that only budgets in US Dollars will be accepted. • Business license, registration, and proof of VAT registration • Occupy of owner ID
Requires a Cover Letter?
No
Experience Requirements
2 to 3 years
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Arabic
Excellent
English
Excellent
French
None
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No