Municipality capacity building trainers

1. Background

Municipalities in North Lebanon, particularly in Tripoli, play a critical role in local governance, service delivery, and community engagement. To strengthen their institutional performance, there is a need to enhance the capacities of municipal staff and leadership in key operational and managerial areas.

This assignment aims to provide targeted capacity-building sessions covering management skills, communication skills, assessment skills, and reporting skills. The training may be delivered by one trainer covering all topics, or by two to three trainers each specializing in specific thematic areas.

2. Objective

The overall objective of this assignment is to strengthen the capacities of municipalities in North Lebanon, particularly Tripoli, through tailored training sessions in:

• Management Skills
• Communication Skills
• Assessment Skills
• Reporting Skills

3. Scope of Work

The selected trainer(s) will be responsible for:

3.1 Training Design

• Review existing materials (if available)
• Conduct a brief needs assessment (optional but preferred)
• Develop training agenda and methodology
• Prepare training materials and handouts
• Customize content to municipal context in North Lebanon

3.2 Training Delivery

The trainer(s) will deliver interactive sessions covering:

Management Skills

• Planning and prioritization
• Time management
• Team management
• Decision-making
• Delegation and leadership

Communication Skills

• Internal communication within municipalities
• Stakeholder engagement
• Public communication
• Conflict management
• Presentation skills

Assessment Skills

• Needs assessment methodologies
• Data collection tools
• Stakeholder consultations
• Basic analysis techniques
• Using assessment results for planning

Reporting Skills

• Structuring reports
• Writing clear and concise narratives
• Data presentation (tables, charts)
• Monitoring and activity reporting
• Donor-oriented reporting basics

3.3 Training Methodology

The trainer(s) should use:

• Participatory approach
• Practical exercises
• Case studies from municipalities
• Group work
• Role-playing
• Real-life simulations

3.4 Deliverables

The trainer(s) will provide:

• Training agenda
• Training materials (PPTs, handouts, exercises)
• Pre/post assessment tools (if applicable)
• Attendance sheets (template)
• Brief training report including:
  • Summary of sessions delivered
  • Participant feedback
  • Challenges and recommendations
  • Photos (if applicable)

4. Duration and Location

• Estimated duration: 10 training days including 2 preparation days.
• Location: North Lebanon, Tripoli and surroundings.  
• Training format: In-person

5. Trainer Modality

Applicants should clearly specify:

• Which topic(s) they will cover
• Whether they apply individually or as a team

6. Required Qualifications

The trainer(s) should meet the following criteria:

Education

• Advanced university degree in public administration, business administration, social sciences, development, or related field

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in capacity building
• Proven experience working with municipalities or local authorities
• Experience delivering training in at least one of the requested topics
• Experience in North Lebanon is an asset

Skills

• Strong facilitation skills
• Experience in participatory training methodologies
• Ability to adapt content to local governance context
• Fluency in Arabic (mandatory)
• Good English skills (preferred)

7. Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit:

• CV
• Technical proposal including:
  • Topics to be covered
  • Proposed methodology
  • Draft agenda
• Financial proposal (daily rate)
• Sample of previous training material (optional but preferred)

8. Selection Criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on:

• Relevant experience
• Quality of methodology
• Understanding of municipal context
• Trainer specialization
• Cost-effectiveness