Consultant for Capacity Assessment

Responsibilities:
•    Carry out an assessment of existing programs and services as well as data collection/reporting mechanisms provided by RDFL through interviews with staff, partners and beneficiaries.      
•    Conduct interviews and Focus Group discussions with existing MPHSS personnel & beneficiaries.
•    Develop a final capacity assessment report to be submitted to RDFL in two languages (Arabic and English)
•    Conduct a workshop for a discussion of the results and implications for RDFL’s work
•    Coordinate closely with a second consultant in charge of developing a guideline and a Training of Trainers based on the capacity assessment

Experience and technical competencies: 
•    Advanced university degree in psychology, social work, Mental Health  or any related field;
•    5-7 years of increasingly responsible relevant professional experience in the field of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
•    Extensive knowledge of the Lebanese context, legal apparatus, as well as current challenge;
•    Extensive knowledge of gender issues in development, particularly GBV, including relevant international human rights standards;
•    Extensive knowledge on psychosocial support for survivors of GBV 
•    Experience in capacity assessment and quantitative and qualitative data collection
•    Qualitative and quantitative research experience is a plus
•    Experience in utilizing the following internationals tools: GBV Standard Operating Procedures; GBV Information Management System; IASC GBV Guidelines; IACMH PSS Guidelines,IASC Gender Handbook; GBV Coordination Handbook; WHO Ethical and Safety Recommendations;
•    Strong experience in developing work plans for capacity assessments, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), interview guidelines, capacity assessment tools.
•    Strong ability to draft, edit, and produce results-focused reports meeting international standards;
•    Strong verbal and written communications skills
•    Strong team player, ability to work in a team with a second consultant
 

Languages: 
•    Fluency in Arabic and English is a must