RECRUITMENT OF A CONSULTANT - GRANTS WRITER

1. About LOGI

LOGI is an independent non-governmental organization based in Beirut that promotes the transparent and sound management of Lebanon’s oil and gas resources. It aims to develop a network of Lebanese experts in the global energy industry and provide them with a platform to educate Lebanese policy makers as well as Lebanese citizens on the key decisions facing the oil and gas industry. It focuses on public awareness, policy development, advocacy, and capacity building to help Lebanon maximize the economic and social benefits of its oil and gas wealth – and avoid the resource curse. LOGI is the first and only Lebanese NGO member of Publish What You Pay (PWYP).

2. Introduction About the Gas and Oil sector in Lebanon 

For the full details about the oil and gas sector in Lebanon, please visit the below references:

• Timeline of activities related to the oil and gas sector: https://logi-lebanon.org/Timeline
• Chronological briefs about the updates of the sector: https://logi-lebanon.org/KeyIssues
• Detailed policy briefs pertaining issues related to the sector: https://logi-lebanon.org/KeyIssues/Publications

3. Job Description and Services to be Provided:

Accordingly, the consulting company or individual consultant will be required to:

1. Search for grants that fall in line with LOGI’s activities.
2. Write well-structured proposals.
3. Apply to the specified grants.

A. Approach

• The proposed detailed approach and work plan should be included in the consultancy quotation to be submitted to LOGI.
• The service provider should provide details on previous experience, including project names, clients, and references.
• The service provider must include a sample of his/her previous work along with a CV.

Budget  

1. The consultant shall receive a percentage of the project’s total value once approved. The value shall be discussed between LOGI, and the consultant and it depends on the project size. All taxes including the withholding tax must be paid by the consultant.

The tender will be evaluated and selected based on the following criteria:

Experience required:  5 to 10 years

Education degree: Master’s degree

Field of education: Business, Management, or any related major, with proven track of reports/consultancies and/or publishing

• Proven experience in research, consultancy, and the mentioned topics.
• Track record of delivering quality products to tight deadlines.
• Evidence of supporting the delivery of policies/projects/programs across multiple-teams or across departments.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and engagement skills.
• Good analysis skills.
• A self-starter, able to work on their own initiative on complex issues.   
• As part of the quotation, we require a summary of the consultant/team of consultants that will conduct this service. This summary will highlight any relevant experience or expertise in these fields including publication list, CV, division of tasks among the team members and the percentage of work contribution for each member (if applicable)
• Knowledge on good governance techniques and the civil society organizations in Lebanon and preferably from other petroleum producing countries.
• Knowledge on politics of Lebanon and other resource rich countries in the region.

LANGUAGES

Arabic: Excellent English: Excellent 

Period: September 22, 2022 – November 1, 2022

Submission guidelines: This tender is published publicly and open to all interested candidates, including research institutions and independent researchers. A quotation, a corresponding budget, and the data requested should be sent to the following emails:

info@logi-lebanon.org and jkheir@logi-lebanon.org with the email title: “Recruitment of a consultant - grants writer”