Background
In Lebanon, the social and gender norms, the shrinking civic space, and the discriminatory laws contribute to upholding gender inequalities and discourage girls and young women from speaking out. Formal and informal youth-led organization and women-led organization are facing a growing pressure from discriminatory social institutions, political figures, and religious leaders, that restrict their access to resources and opportunities.
Therefore, Amel association, as part of a consortium that includes, Plan international, TDH Italy, DCI Lebanon, and Dar el Amel are working together and using a gender transformative approach that aims at eliminating the structural barriers to gender equality, tackling the root causes of gender inequalities, working at all levels (grassroot, community and policy levels) to foster an enabling environment for gender equality and advance the position and conditions of girls and young women.
Assignment
Amel Association International seeks an experienced Consultant to prepare the mapping of activists, initiative developers and leaders of social change programs in South-Lebanon. H/She will exclusively target groups of youth and women in the area.
Amel invites all interested and qualified candidates to submit a resume, a brief proposal for the Consultancy, (including tasks, timeline and a tentative budget) and a letter of interest, clearly explaining how their experience meets desired qualifications by Monday, November 10, 2021 to the following contact: hr@amel.org
Location
South Lebanon
Deliverables
- A Consultation plan detailing tasks, timelines and roles, to be revised by Amel;
- Meetings with stakeholders, NGOs and other community leaders in all the selected areas;
- A weekly progress report;
- Bi-monthly meeting with Amel and its partners;
- A draft report in English to be revised by Amel
- A final report in English incorporating Amel’s comments.
Deadlines
- Deadline for signing the contract: 30 November 2021
- Deadline for finalizing Consultancy plan: 7 December 2021
- Deadline for the draft report: 21 December 2021
- Deadline for the final report: 30 December 2021
Logistical Support
The consultant will be responsible for the logistical planning, including transportation to the field.
The Consultant
The consultant will be responsible for:
- Designing the consultancy plan
- Selecting local stakeholders in each area
- Networking with local and international NGOs and groups of activists
- Collecting and compiling data
- Reporting the findings and analysis
Call Type
Call for Consultancies
Organisation
Remuneration Range
1000 to 2000 (USD)
Intervention Sectors
Advocacy & Awareness
Gender issues
Duration of Contract
1 month
How to Apply
Please send the following documents to hr@amel.org, by November 26, 2021 the latest:
- Your CV
- A Quotation
- The Agenda
Only Candidates meeting the following criteria will be contacted:
- Fluency in Arabic and English
- Experience in working with NGOs;
- Strong communication and writing skills
- Research and evaluation methods and data collection skills
- Ability to be flexible with time and work schedule
- Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
- Conflict resolution/peace building experience
- Amel Association International is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, color or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
- Amel has a Zero Tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and sexual harassment: Candidates will not be considered for employment with Amel if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts.
Deadline
Countries
Lebanon