Consultant, LN – Handcrafts Trainer

Title of Project: 
Handcrafts Trainer

Department
Gender Based Violence

Reports to
Coordinator, GBV

Duration
From: 1/2/2025
To: 31/3/2025
Number of days or hours: N/A
Nb of hours = days/8

Place of Assignment
In office

Services required from International Medical Corps to support assignment

International Medical Corps to provide email address and transportation compensation to sessions delivered outside Beirut and Mount Lebanon Areas.

1. BACKGROUND TO THE ASSIGNMENT:
The handcrafts trainer will conduct training sessions encompassing crochet, knitting, embroidery, macramé, and cloth recycling. across Lebanon in Beirut, Mount Lebanon, Bekaa, Tripoli, Akkar and South Areas.

2. PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The purpose of the handcrafts training assignment,is to empower women and girls across Lebanon by teaching skills in crochet, knitting, embroidery, macramé, and cloth recycling. These sessions, held in Beirut, Mount Lebanon, Bekaa, Tripoli, Akkar, and South Areas, aim to foster creativity and provide a therapeutic outlet through crafting.

3. SCOPE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The Consultant will serve as the handcraft trainer across Beirut, Mount Lebanon, Bekaa, North, and South areas in Lebanon. The Consultant will fulfil the following tasks:
• The trainer must create comprehensive sessions with number of sessions, activities during the sessions and, objective of each activity.
• The trainer must be able to provide activities relevant to the GBV program and mission.
• The trainer must prepare his courses with sensitivity towards customs of the beneficiaries (not ask anyone to remove their veil, and or touch any participant without their consent)
• The consultant should receive the training on handling GBV disclosure and safe referral before commencing their work.
• Demonstrate expertise in knitting and/or crochet techniques.
• Provide instruction on crocheting edges, seams, and decorative elements for garments using crochet needles and yarn.
• Guide participants in crafting crochet coverings for buckle frames, buttons, and similar trimmings.
• Instruct participants in various macramé techniques.
• Teach embroidery techniques, exploring different stitches and designs.
• Lead sessions on designing and repurposing old cloth and materials, promoting sustainability and creativity.
• Draft comprehensive training reports that cover all facets of the training sessions and highlight the achieved outcomes.

Consultant Specifications
To perform this consultancy successfully, an individual must be able to perform each task with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Possess advanced skills and deep understanding in multiple handcraft techniques such as crochet, knitting, macramé, embroidery, and cloth recycling.
• Exhibit a creative mindset and the ability to inspire and guide participants in designing and creating unique handcraft projects.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills to clearly explain and demonstrate handcraft techniques to diverse audiences.
• Understand the tools, materials, and methods specific to each handcraft technique, ensuring accurate instruction.
• Be adaptable to the learning needs and skill levels of participants, tailoring your instruction accordingly.
• Have the ability to plan and organize training sessions, manage materials, and create engaging curricula.
• Show empathy and patience when working with participants, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Exhibit cultural awareness and sensitivity when working with diverse groups of participants.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
1. Code of Conduct
All Consultants are required to adhered to and promote International Medical Corps shared responsibility and obligation to report matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Trafficking in Persons, Child Safeguarding and any suggested violation to our Code of Conduct which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are aware of any suggested activities then you have an obligation to report to International Medical Corps.

2. Equal Opportunity
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal consultancy opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin,
• Perform any additional duties relevant to the role as needed or as requested.
• The consultant should receive the training on handling GBV disclosure and safe referral before commencing their work.
• Case studies, exercises and Q&As (using visual aid and presentation materials)

4. DELIVERABLES DESCRIPTION:
1. Deliver Handcrafts Training Session to GBV Program beneficiaries.

2. Writing a comprehensive report after the completion of each training cycle. The report template will be provided by the program team. This report should encompass a detailed overview of the training conducted, participants' engagement, key outcomes, and any recommendations for improvement.
DUE DATE(S)
Upon request
Upon completion of each cycle

4.1. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT DELIVERABLES
The GBV program will coordinate with the consultant ahead of time to set dates suitable for both parties to deliver the training cycle. The consultant will be responsible of his transportation to the locations using his personal car.

5. FUTURE PHASES (IF ANY)
N/A

6. TRANSFER OF SKILLS (IF ANY)
N/A

3. Payment
Payments are delivery-based. Any deliverable not meeting the required specifications will have to be reworked and resubmitted at no additional cost.
− The proposed payment schedule for this assignment (total budget) is N/A USD
− Monthly payment, each month’s payment is to be paid on the 20th of the next month.
− International Medical Corps shall pay Consultant per session’s rate. Rate per training session is 60 USD. Session’s length is 1.5 to 2 hours.
− Transportation fees from consultant address to sessions conducted in Bekaa, Akkar, Tripoli and South using consultant’s personal car are calculated based on the number of kilometers traveled per round trip as per IMC transportation policy matrix. Transportation fees is not provided for sessions delivered in Beirut, Mount Lebanon Areas.
− Minimum sessions per day: 1
− Maximum sessions per day: 4 (for different groups, not the same group. Each group should not receive more than one session per day).
Payments are made upon submission of progress reports on completed tasks, outlined against planned outputs. Based on the report and satisfactory performance, payments will be certified by the supervisor.

4. TITLE RIGHTS
International Medical Corps shall be entitled to all property rights including but not limited to patents, copyrights and trademarks with regard to material, which bears a direct relation to, or is made in consequence of, the services provided to the organization by the consultant.

5. INSURANCE
Consultants are fully responsible for arranging, at their own expense, such life, health and other forms of insurance covering their period of service on behalf of International Medical Corps as they consider appropriate. Consultants are not eligible to participate in life or health insurance schemes available to International Medical Corps employees

6. TAXATION
International Medical Corps undertake no liability for taxes, duty or other contributions payable by the consultant on payments under this contract.

7. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
Either party may terminate this contract before the expiry date of the contract by giving notice in writing to the other party.
The period of notice shall be 5 days in case of contract less than 2 months duration and 30 days in the case of contracts for longer periods; provided however that the in the event of termination on the grounds of misconduct or the in the event of termination on the grounds of misconduct or poor performance by the consultant, International Medical Corps shall be entitled to terminate the contract without notice.

In the event of the contract being terminated prior to its due expiry date, the consultant shall be compensated pro rata for no more than the actual amount of work performed to the satisfaction of International Medical Corps.

Please note, for Lebanon-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in Lebanon. Since the position is a national role, we are unable to progress applications that would require sponsorship