Co-Design Initiative Workshop Facilitator

2. Background

Under the Active Citizenship Lab (ACL), MDSF aims to empower Lebanese and Syrian youth to strengthen civic leadership, participatory governance, and conflict-sensitive engagement. The Lab provides youth with the knowledge, tools, and spaces to co-design initiatives that address local challenges, foster collaboration with municipalities, and promote social cohesion across host and refugee communities.

3. Objective

To mentor youth participants in designing up to three civic initiatives responding to locally identified needs from the community needs assessment phase.

4. Scope of Work

Key responsibilities include:

• Facilitate sessions where youth teams analyze needs assessment results.
• Guide participants in defining objectives, stakeholders, and implementation plans for initiatives.
• Support youth in developing conflict-sensitive, inclusive action proposals.
• Document all co-designed initiatives and ensure alignment with municipal priorities.

5. Deliverables

The trainer/service provider is expected to deliver  2 days training including the following:

 Up to 3  initiatives co-designed with implementation plans.

Workshop agenda and documentation.

Summary report highlighting process, outcomes, and lessons learned.

6. Duration of Assignment

Total Duration: 4 working days (2 facilitation, 1 day reporting and 1day preparation).

Implementation Period: Mid November - End December 2025

7. Qualifications

 The selected trainer or training organization must meet the following qualifications:

• Degree in development studies, project management, or related field.
• Experience mentoring youth on community or civic initiatives.
• Strong analytical and facilitation skills.
• Familiarity with conflict-sensitive and participatory planning approaches.

8. Location

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

9. Reporting and supervision

The trainer/facilitator will report directly to the MDSF focal point. Coordination and logistical support will be provided by MDSF staff.

10. Payment Terms

Payment will be made via bank transfer as follows:
• 50% upon completion of training/workshop delivery..
• 50% upon submission and approval of the final report.

Note: Without a valid MOF certificate, a 3.4% tax on goods and 8.5% on services will apply.

11. 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 

12. 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.