Short term Photography Trainer

Aiming at strengthening the Social Development Center (SDC) and NGOs capacities of response to the increasing needs, and in coordination with the Ministry of Social Affairs and the UN coordination system, SIF strategy intends to follow up and respect the recommendation of the Lebanon Crisis Response Plan 2017-2020.

In this regards, SIF has been implementing a Child Protection Program in the SDCs and in NGOs of Mount Lebanon since May 2016, providing community based psychosocial support to children, youth and caregivers and specific courses and workshops for youth and caregivers. These activities empower beneficiaries in terms of protection, encourage peace, intercultural dialogue and respect for diversity in a safe environment where they feel comfortable and learn new interesting things about life and themselves.

The final evaluation of the 2018 project revealed the positive outcomes of the activities on the beneficiaries: an increase in self-esteem, in wellbeing, improved interactions within the community and family members, all of this contributing to fostering resilience and social stability.

In 2019, as requested by our partners and the beneficiaries, SIF plans to extend and strengthen the support to the beneficiaries. A package of services will be provided:

• Caregivers will have the possibility to participate to several activities: parenting program /

workshops to enhance their livelihood, classes to gain new skills (English for example), parenting support group (to socialize and share with peers their experience).

• Youth will participate to life skills training through Sport for Development, theatre, music, etc.;
• Children will continue benefiting from regular psycho social support, in safe spaces,

In view of the operation scale up, SIF is currently recruiting a Short Term Trainer for Photography to provide classes in Beirut area (Burj Barajne…).

The Photography Trainer will be liaising with Child protection project supervisor, or his/her designee.

OBJECTIVE OF THE CONSULTANT MISSION

General Objective

The general objective of the course is to provide Photography classes to around 20 youth in Beirut area, in an interactive and inclusive manner to promote social interactions and build resilience.

Specific objectives

• Teach basic photography techniques (using a professional camera and mobile photography.)
• Provide equipment for beneficiaries to practice during the session (Professional cameras, Tripods, Lighting...).
• Provide to the project supervisor detailed lesson plan prior to starting the course.
• Plan for outdoor photography sessions.
• Offer learning experiences of the highest standards possible, irrespective of gender, ethnic background, age or disability.
• Improve social behavior, personal expression, imagination and communication skills which helps in dealing with personal conflicts.
• Focus on social cohesion themed sessions and encourage team work through an interactive learning approach.
• Plan with the beneficiaries for an end of cycle exhibition and attend it.
• Support the Beneficiaries in providing high standard pictures for the exhibition.
• Create tools to measure the output of the activities (pre-posttest, focus group discussions).

S/He will create an environment where beneficiaries develop a sense of belonging, an experience of mutual sharing, and a possibility of building new relationships.

Reporting mechanisms

Report directly to the Child Protection Project Supervisor

 S/he will submit the following reports at the end of the training sessions:

• Liaising regularly with Child Protection Project Supervisor to guarantee the smooth operation of the program
• Submit by the end of each month a narrative monthly report (using SIF template)
• Submit at the end of the photography cycle a final report measuring the quality and output of the workshop.
• Fill a daily Report after completing each session (using SIF template)
• Attend the final FGD for Service providers to evaluate the project.

Qualifications of the Provider

• Relevant experience as photographer of at least 3 years.
• Relevant experience of at least 2 years with national and international NGO.
• Awareness of Human Rights and Refugee International Laws.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different cultural backgrounds.
• Strong cross-cultural communication and resilience skills are very important.
• Excellent command of English and Arabic (speaking and writing).
• Experience of proactively identifying and addressing issues, proven problem solving and organizational skills.
• Rigorous, and polite.
• Respect of SIF values and mandate.

Time Frame

Availability: starting July 2019

Duty station: Beirut, Lebanon

Contract Length: 12 sessions (per group)

Session Length: up to 120 minutes per session