1. Context
1.1 Background: Expand Your Horizons (EYH), a three year USAID-funded project, aims to build the technical and professional capacity of Lebanese organizations and their employees to play a more effective role in their community. Two institutions have been selected by the project in coordination with USAID to participate in a full and independent Performance Assessment aiming to identify the root causes of performance gaps and solutions. A team of independent performance improvement consultants will lead the Assessment, lead by a Performance Expert.
EYH is looking for a local consultant with expertise in the field of Higher Education, with a strong background and understanding in the area of Administrative Affairs. Additionally, credibility and a strong background in training and/or institutional performance improvement are preferred. The consultant should have a clear understanding of systems, standards, trends, and services in the field of Higher Education and Administrative Affairs, as well as a proven track record working to build the capacity of Higher Education Institutions.
Specific skills and competencies we seek include:
- A minimum of 10 years' experience working within Higher Education with an emphasis on Administrative Affairs
- At least 5 years' experience in facilitation and training delivery within the Higher Education sector
- Familiarity with systems, standards, and current trends in Higher Education in Lebanon and the Middle East
- Knowledge of U.S. and/or international administrative processes, with a particular focus on the Americna Liberal Arts education system and accreditation standards.
1.2 Composition of the Performance Assessment Team: The Team will be comprised of 1) a Performance Expert (team leader), 2) an International Field of Activity Expert, and 3) a Local Field of Activity Expert, as well as an EYH senior staff member and a program coordinator.
1.3 Language of Service: The Local Expert should be fluent in English, regardless of other languages spoken. Knowledge of Arabic and/or French is preferred but not required.
1.4 Target Institution: Haigazian University. Haigazian University is a liberal arts institution of higher learning which was jointly established in Beirut, Lebanon in 1955 by the Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA) and the Union of the Armenian Evangelical Churches in the Near East (UAECNE), and operates on the American model of higher education using English as the language of instruction. Its purpose is to provide quality education in a Christian environment where academic freedom and the search and dissemination of truth are predominant. It seeks to prepare students both for leadership positions and as professionals to serve in the Armenian and non-Armenian Lebanese communities.
Haigazian University offers B.A., B.B.A., B.S., M.A., M.S., and M.B.A. degrees. The University also runs a Center for Continuing Education, which offers classes and workshops for adults, and an In-service Teacher Training Program where teachers can upgrade their teaching skills through courses and workshops. An Adult Education Program offers business training and other topics of general interest as well.
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Consultancy
Application Submission Guidelines
2. Application Components -
2.1 Professional Experience: In sequence, and in up to two pages maximum:
- Describe your expertise working in the field of activity of Haigazian University (Higher Education) for which you are bidding, and the context within which it evolves as well – i.e., this should include experience in Lebanon specifically;
- Describe your experience working in teams, complementing other experts.
2.2 Relevant/Past experience: Please attach your CV outlining relevant assignments from the past three years, as well as three reference names and contact information.
2.3 Timeframe and availability: It is envisioned that Haigazian University will be assessed in the period of December 9 – December 20, 2013. Please note that the team leader (the Performance Expert) will decide on the level of effort to be contracted by EYH with the Local Expert, therefore at this point we are not able to tell you the exact days when your services would be needed, though we can provide a range of days which is likely between three and seven. However, please indicate your availability during this period, so that we can inform the Performance Expert and s/he can plan accordingly.
2.4 Consultancy fee: Please indicate your fee/day in $USD. It should be exclusive of all other costs (i.e. materials and ground transportation in Lebanon), since those costs will be covered by EYH separately and directly. We expect independent consultants to charge a flat fee per day.
Deadlines for Submission of Application/Rate:
- [by November 15] Application – Submitted to EYH no later than the deadline, including the four required application components listed above. Please email to Holly McCandless at holly.mccandless@worldlearning.org.
- [by November 20] Notification – Following final negotiations and USAID approval, awarding will be communicated by e-mail. Note that, EYH and USAID expect to be charged reasonable fees and provided top-rate service.
Requires a Cover Letter?
No
Education Degree
Masters Degree
English
Fluent
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No