Consultant to conduct the development of a preliminary project for a water ecomuseum

The Sustainable Qadisha Program aims to promote environmental sustainability, heritage preservation, and responsible development in the Qadisha Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Lebanon. The program focuses on protecting the natural and cultural resources of the valley while supporting local communities through eco-friendly practices, sustainable tourism, and infrastructure improvements.

This is a project involving partnerships between French and Lebanese institutions and organizations, with the federations of municipalities of Bsharri and Zgharta cazas, supporting socioeconomic development through the creation of a common governance across Qadisha Valley, which will facilitate the implementation of territorial development initiatives.

Developing Qadisha’s destination brand will enhance its attractiveness, strengthen existing economic sectors, and offer new training and employment opportunities, while highlighting and preserving its environment.

The service providers for Sections 1 and 2 shall coordinate their activities in accordance with a joint work schedule developed in collaboration with the Sustainable Qadisha team, which will oversee and coordinate the studies; this schedule will be agreed upon at the time of contract signing.

Section 1:

- A framework document at the start of the service
- An interim report on the studies carried out and proposals under consideration
- A final report on the museum content (detailed document with proposals for visitor routes, storytelling techniques, equipment, tools, and scenography), including a preliminary budget.

Section 2:

- A framework document at the start of the service
- An interim report on the studies carried out and proposals under consideration
- A preliminary architectural design overview including:
      1. Plans and sketches.
      2. Proposals for outdoor developments.
      3. A preliminary budget.
For both components - Summary presentations to facilitate communication and fundraising for the preliminary Ecomuseum project.