Trainer – English Literacy

1. Background
Michel Daher Social Foundation (MDSF) is implementing an Adolescent and Youth
Development Program (My skills, My future.) to deliver vocational Competency-Based
Training (CBT) to marginalized youth. This initiative directly targets 160 highly vulnerable
youth aged 18–24, both Lebanese and non-Lebanese, with a specific focus on those who
are out of school and unable to return to formal education. The project utilizes a
structured pathway of engagement, training, and employment transition aimed at
facilitating long-term economic inclusion.

2. Objective
Design and deliver a 30-hour English language training program for each group (4 groups
total), with 3-hour sessions over 10 days. The goal is to strengthen participants’
foundational English language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, enabling
them to communicate effectively in daily life, access vocational training, and engage with
the labor market.

3. Scope of Work
The selected trainer/service provider will:

● The Service provider might be requested to attend a TOT session delivered by the
project partners along with the project team members to align the curriculum
with Unicef guidelines.

● Curriculum Development
○ Develop a detailed training plan and session outlines for 30 hours per
group, divided into 10 sessions of 3 hours each.(based on Youth Functional
Skills, YFS)
○ Ensure curriculum tailored to youth with limited literacy levels.
○ Prepare lesson plans, exercises, and learning materials covering basic
reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
○ Include cross-cutting topics such as gender sensitivity, digital literacy in
English, and professional communication skills.

● Training Delivery
○ Deliver training to 4 groups of youth, each receiving 30 instructional hours
(3 hours/day).
○ Use interactive and participatory methods (role play, dialogues, group
work, etc.) to engage learners.
○ Adapt teaching methods to the varying literacy levels of participants.
● Assessment & Certification
○ Conduct pre- and post-training assessments to measure language
proficiency improvement.
○ Evaluate participants through exercises, quizzes, and attendance.
● Reporting & Coordination
○ Prepare weekly progress reports on training activities.
○ Document challenges, success stories, and lessons learned.
○ Coordinate closely with the project team and other trainers to align with
overall program goals.

4. Deliverables
The trainer/service provider is expected to deliver the following:

● Training curriculum and session plan for 4 groups.
● Teaching materials (PowerPoints, handouts, reading materials, exercises).
● Attendance sheets and training records.
● Pre- and post-test results.
● Final training report with recommendations.

5. Duration of Assignment
● Total Duration: Fourty (40) sessions (3h each) - 10 sessions per group (1 day
each) for 4 different groups
● Implementation Period: 40 separate days during December 2025 and February
2026 (Exact dates to be planned on a later stage)

6. Qualifications
The selected trainer or training organization must meet the following qualifications:
● Degree or professional certification in English, Linguistics, TESOL, or related field.
● At least 3–5 years of experience in teaching English as a second language.
● Strong practical expertise in speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills for
youth.
● Prior experience working with youth and vulnerable groups is an asset.
● Excellent communication, facilitation, and mentoring skills.

7. Location
Ferzol, Zahle, Bekaa (Michel Daher Social Foundation building).

8. Reporting and supervision
The trainer/service provider will report and keep close coordination with the Project
Manager at MDSF. Coordination and scheduling support will be provided by MDSF staff

9. Payment Terms

● Payment will be made via bank transfer or Telegraphic Transfer (TT): 100% upon completion of
the remaining 40 sessions and submission of the final report
● Note: Without a valid MOF certificate, a 3.4% tax on goods and 8.5% on services
will apply.
● MDSF reserves the right to withhold final payment if deliverables are incomplete
or not in line with agreed quality standards

10. Documents Required
Interested individuals or organizations should submit:
- CV or organization profile with relevant experience
- Technical proposal (approach, methodology, outline of topics)
- Financial proposal (including training delivery, clinic sessions, ...)
- Legal documents (MOF, ID, Registration Certificate)
- Sample of similar previous work

11. Confidentiality statement
All information submitted in response to this RFQ is considered confidential and must
not be disclosed to third parties without written consent from MDSF.