Non-Adverserial Advocacy

A Searcher is a dedicated, enthusiastic and passionate individual, committed to our values.
Shared Humanity. Empathy. Impartiality.  Inclusivity. Courage.  Hope. Humility. Audacity.

With headquarters in Washington, DC and Brussels, Belgium, we implement projects from 55 offices in 34 countries, including in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. You will be joining other highly motivated Searchers with a good team spirit and through commitment and dedication, have opportunities to grow.

We are searching for…
A consultant to conduct training on “Non Adversarial Advocacy” as part of “Diwan” a peace building and stabilization project implemented in Wadi Khaled. The project aims to ensure that local decision making processes in Wadi Khaled are more inclusive and participatory.

The Training will target the advisory board of 9 members representing the municipalities of Wadi Khaled. Who will play an advocacy role in reflecting the needs and challenges of the community , we are expecting to conduct this training in late July;

Your contribution

The roles and responsibilities of the consultant will include:

• In consultation with Search, develop a training curriculum;
• In consultation with Search draft the agenda of the training which includes clear objectives and expectations of each session;
• Deliver 3 days training on Non Adversarial advocacy for the stakeholders;
• Ensuring that the workshops are progressing as planned and effectively managing group dynamics in a way that evokes creativity and participation;
• Prepare evaluation forms, pre and post-tests, in coordination with Search’s monitoring and evaluation department; and
• Submit a final report on the workshop pursuant to Search’s reporting requirements.

You are…

Search Lebanon seeks an experienced consultant with the following qualifications

• Solid understanding of the concept of advocacy campaigns management  and non-adversarial advocacy ;
• Proven experience in the design, development, and delivery of similar trainings and designing evaluation forms and pre and post-tests;
• Ability to tailor training modules to the specific needs of trainees;
• Experience in raising awareness and mobilizing disadvantaged communities;
• Strong knowledge of the Lebanese context and the implications of the Syrian refugee crisis;
• Profound knowledge of conflict transformation , conflict sensitivity and gender sensitivity;
• Willingness and ability to be flexible; and
• Experience in working with international organizations