Operating Model Workshop– DAWERR Incubation Program

Context & Background  

Berytech is a leading organization in the Entrepreneurial Eco-system in Lebanon, that aims to provide a conducive environment for the creation and development of startups, through incubation, business support, counseling, funding, networking, and the company hosting, hence taking part in the economic revival of the country, participating in wealth and job creation, and retaining graduates and high-level skills in Lebanon.  

This Incubation Program is a program  designed and managed by  BERYTECH under the DAWERR Activity, a 5-year Activity funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) with the goal to establish sustainable and replicable integrated solid waste diversion and valorization solutions in rural areas of Lebanon. 

Under DAWERR program, BERYTECH will provide business and technical assistance and other needs to support 3 incubated startup teams in scaling their operations.

Scope of work 

The DAWERR Activity team seeks a Trainer (we are targeting independent trainers only) to deliver a workshop over 2 days and 3 x 1-1 sessions for each of the 3 startups (9 sessions in total). The workshop will have the following scope:

Session 1:

1. What is an operating model and how to develop it?
2. How to optimize your operational planning
3. Processes, policies and SOPs
4. Technology, Digitizing, and Automation in Waste Management (including insights on AI tools)

Session 2

• Governance
• Performance
• How to optimize your supply chain

More Details 

• Workshop length is 7-8 hours and will be delivered remotely over 2 days

Throughout the workshop, interactive activities, case studies, and group discussions customized to the scope of the project and profile of the ventures will be incorporated to facilitate hands-on learning.

1. 1. Sessions 

Following the workshop, the expert is expected to hold 3 x 1-1 meetings with each of the 3 startups. The 1x1 session is designed to be one hour in length to offer detailed feedback to each startup regarding their operating model. 

 Expected Deliverables  

Key Deliverables: 

• PowerPoint Presentation for the workshop 
• Supporting templates
• Submit a report to the program management team after each 1-1 session; covering progress, challenges faced, and recommendations provided to each startup .

Qualifications  

• Experienced in delivering similar training to SMEs (Small Medium Enterprises) with a minimum of 2 years of experience
• Effective communicator with any audience in an organized, professional manner
• Desire to deeply understand and empathize with our users.

Selection criteria 

Expert trainers will be selected based on: 

• Expert bio, proven track records and experience in the required field 
• Budget scope 
• Availability during the month of November/December for the delivery of the workshop and subsequent 1-1 sessions