Conflict Mediator

1. Background
Michel Daher Social Foundation (MDSF), in partnership with Embrace and with the
support of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), is implementing a
community-based project aimed at strengthening psychosocial wellbeing, social
cohesion, and community resilience in many regions across Lebanon.
Within this framework, MDSF will facilitate community dialogue sessions addressing
social tensions, mental health stigma, and conflict sensitivity through structured,
participatory discussions in Bekaa and Baalbak el Hermel. A professional Conflict
Mediator will be engaged to guide these sessions, promote constructive
communication, and build community capacity for peaceful dispute resolution.

2. Objective
The overall objective of this consultancy is to strengthen community dialogue and
promote conflict-sensitive engagement among diverse social groups in Bekaa and
Baalbak. The Conflict Mediator will contribute to the broader goal of fostering
psychosocial wellbeing, trust-building, and collective problem-solving within
communities affected by social and economic stressors.

Specifically, the consultant will:
● Facilitate inclusive dialogue spaces that allow youth, women, and community
representatives to express concerns, share experiences, and identify common
challenges affecting their wellbeing and coexistence.
● Mediate community tensions through constructive communication and problem-
solving techniques that prevent escalation and promote mutual understanding.
● Empower local actors with conflict-sensitive approaches and tools to manage
disputes in a sustainable way.
● Promote psychosocial resilience by integrating emotional expression, empathy-
building, and stress management into mediation processes, in alignment with
Embrace’s MHPSS framework.
● Generate evidence and insights on the root causes of local conflicts, recurring
stressors, and potential community-driven solutions to inform future
interventions.
The Conflict Mediator will play a critical role in bridging psychosocial and social cohesion
objectives, ensuring that dialogue sessions not only resolve tensions but also contribute
to a long-term culture of understanding, inclusion, and collaboration among community
members.

3. Scope of Work
The Conflict Mediator will:
1. Conduct a context review and brief conflict mapping for each targeted
community, in coordination with the MDSF project team.
2. Design a session plan (agenda, objectives, methodology) for approximately 10
community dialogue sessions targeting mixed groups (youth, women, and
community leaders).
3. Facilitate the 10 sessions using participatory, inclusive, and trauma-informed
approaches.
4. Document key discussion points, emerging issues, and agreed community
actions.
5. Support participants in identifying locally driven conflict mitigation strategies and
community initiatives.
6. Submit concise session reports and a final summary report including outcomes,
recommendations, and lessons learned.

4. Deliverables
The consultant is expected to deliver the following:
● Inception Report and Session Plan
o To be submitted within the first week of the assignment.
o Includes methodology, detailed session plan (topics, objectives, tools, and
target groups), and overall implementation schedule.

● Ten (10) Community Mediation and Dialogue Sessions (2 sessions for each group
of 20 adults – 5 groups in total)
o To be conducted between January and April 2026 across Bekaa and
Baalbak.
o Each session should promote constructive dialogue, inclusion, and mutual
understanding among community members.

● Session Reports (One per Session)
o To be submitted within three (3) working days following each session.
o Each report should include attendance lists, key discussion points,
challenges raised, and proposed community actions.

● Final Summary Report
o To be submitted by the end of May 2026.
o Should consolidate lessons learned, emerging trends, case examples,
recommendations for future dialogue processes, impact observations on
community dynamics and 5 community initiatives (1 per group)

5. Duration of Assignment
The assignment will be implemented between January and May 2026 for a total of 10
sessions (including preparation, facilitation, and reporting.

6. Qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Peacebuilding, Mediation, or
related field (Master’s preferred).
● Minimum 5 years of professional experience in conflict mediation, community
dialogue, or peacebuilding.
● Demonstrated experience facilitating sensitive discussions within diverse
communities.

● Strong understanding of Lebanese community dynamics and conflict sensitivity in
Bekaa and Baalbak.
● Experience working with NGOs, humanitarian, or psychosocial programs is an
asset.
● Excellent communication, documentation, and reporting skills in Arabic and
English.

7. Location
Location 1: Ferzol - Bekaa Governorate (Michel Daher Social Foundation building).
Location 2: Baalbak – Baalbak Hermel Governorate (details to be provided later)

8. Reporting and supervision
The consultant will report directly to the Project Officer and coordinate with the MDSF
and Embrace teams when required.

9. Payment Terms
● Payment will be made via bank transfer or Telegraphic Transfer (TT): 50% upon
completion of the 5 sessions and the remaining 50% upon completion of
remaining 5 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.