Trainer – Career Guidance

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
The objective of this assignment is to design and deliver a structured series of
four (4) career guidance sessions (1session/group and 4h/session for 4 groups of 40
participants each) aimed at supporting vulnerable youth (Lebanese and refugees aged
18–24) to make informed decisions about their learning and professional pathways
within the Programme.

3. Scope of Work
The selected Career Guidance Provider will be responsible for designing and delivering
four (4) career guidance sessions — one session per group — aimed at supporting

vulnerable youth to make informed decisions about their professional and learning
pathways within the Programme.
Key responsibilities include:
● 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 structured session plan for four (4) career guidance sessions (1 day
each), adapted to the needs of youth aged 18–24 from both Lebanese and
refugee backgrounds.
● Ensure sessions are participatory and age-appropriate, integrating key topics such
as:
○ Self-awareness and career interest exploration
○ Understanding vocational pathways (YBLN, CBT, Advanced Training, WBL,
C4W, and entrepreneurship options)
○ Labour market orientation and job readiness based on conducted market
assessment
○ Goal setting and action planning
● Integrate cross-cutting themes including gender sensitivity, inclusion,
environmental responsibility, and workplace ethics.

Session Delivery
● Deliver four (4) interactive group sessions using participatory methodologies that
include individual or small-group guidance, when relevant, to help participants
identify their preferred skilling and career tracks.
● Coordinate with the project team to ensure youth are referred to the appropriate
training based on their interests and assessment results.

Assessment & Documentation

● Conduct pre- and post-session assessments or self-reflection tools to measure
improvement in youth career awareness and readiness.
● Document participant progress, observations, and key outcomes from each
session.

Reporting & Coordination
● Submit brief reports summarizing session content, attendance, participant
feedback, and key challenges or recommendations.
● Coordinate regularly with the project team to align with the programme
objectives and timelines.
● Participate in coordination or review meetings when required

4. Deliverables
The Career Guidance Provider is expected to deliver the following:
● Detailed session plan and guidance materials (presentations, handouts, etc.).
● Pre- and post-session assessment results or summaries.
● Session reports highlighting participant engagement, outcomes, and
recommendations for improvement.
● Final summary report covering all four sessions, lessons learned, and
recommendations for future implementation.

5. Duration of Assignment
● Total Duration: Four (4) sessions (4h each) - one session per group (1 day each).
● Implementation Period: 4 separate days during December 2025 (Exact dates to
be planned on a later stage)

6. Qualifications
The selected provider or consultant must meet the following qualifications:

● Bachelor’s degree or higher in psychology, education, social sciences, human
resources, or a related field.
● Minimum 3–5 years of experience in career guidance, youth counseling,
employability programs covering TVET.
● Proven experience facilitating sessions for vulnerable and marginalized youth.
● Strong understanding of the Lebanese labour market, vocational training
pathways, and employment trends.
● Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
● Previous experience working with UNICEF or other international development
projects is an asset.

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 4-days training 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.