Junior Non-Key Expert (Jnke)- Component 1.2 Prepare A Proposal To Update Decree 7993, Which Concerns The Organization Of Trade Unions

Objectives and scope of works for the Junior Expert: JNKE (50 w.d.) The overall objective of this Request for Proposal of Services is to deliver a cohesive concept for the modernization and reform of Decree number 7993 under the auspices of the MOL. This concept will inform discussions in the relevant Working Group (WG) (under the Component 1.2 (as per Project Operations Plan); the WG will be chaired by the MOL and will consist of selected representatives from the spectrum of Social Partners: Trade Unions, Employers, Associations/ Federations as well as Civil Society representative platforms. Works will comprise the following activities: In close collaboration with and guidance by the Senior NKE and KE3 (legal expert), the Junior NKE will: Support the analysis of the present system and going practice of Trade Unions in Lebanon; Perform limited assignments related to the analysis and review of the existing regulations (by the SNKE), in particular the Decree 7993; Actively maintain a good contact to the members of the Working Group; Facilitate and moderate discussions of the Working group in (up to six) consecutive sessions of workshops; this will include production of (power point) presentations and other forms of illustrations; Support the documentation of the whole process (final report) and a (planned) media event. This list may not be exhaustive, and additional works (similar to the nature of this assignment) may be requested by the TL. .  Methodology In close collaboration with the KE3, and under supervision of the Senior NKE the JNKE will: 1)      Review pertinent / relevant sources of information of Trade Unions modernisation development (international, regional and national); 2)      Present relevant sources in the form of informative readers (abstracts, diagrams etc.) for background information of workshop participants; 3)      Develop a clear-cut operations analysis of the going practices in Trade Unions in Lebanon for validation in the Workshop(s) by the WG; 4)      Make conceptual inputs to the WG for this component (see no. 2. above) and related workshop preparations, jointly with the KEs of the TAT, covering both contents and methodologies; 5)      Jointly with the KEs partake in workshop preparations and organisation, and provide support to the relevant WG; 6)      Organise and make presentations in workshop sessions; 7)      Document (in writing and printing) all works providing evidence (as reports) in soft and hard copies.   . Deliverables The usual place of provision of discharge of services is the Project office housed within the MoL Building, 6th floor, Chiyah, Beirut. The deliverables are as follows: Assist Senior NKE in developing a training concept for each workshop, formulation of expected results, methodology and contents of the training, and the anticipated assessment by the participants; to be presented to the TAT; Assist in implementing at least 6 full-day training sessions (possibly workshops)  to be implemented for selected key individuals (“champions”) in the Trade Unions and MoL to ensure full support of the promulgation of the revised Decree 7993; Assist SNKE in submitting at least concepts (so called “building blocks”) to be integrated into the final Draft Decree 7993; Following each of the workshops, a report, including feedback from participants, will be submitted to the TL and KE3; . Language: All documents to be provided in English (of these, the Project will translate a selection into Arabic). . Qualification and experience Qualification and key competences: University degree: Bachelors level, in Social Science (Political, Public Administration, Sociology), Law or related field Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic. French will be an asset Excellent writing and editing skills in English and Arabic Strong interpersonal and communication skills Strong analytical and organizational skills Application of the consulting approaches, including workshop moderation in capacity development Professional experience: Minimum of three years of professional experience, preferably in areas related to Trade Unions Experience in ENPI region is an asset; Demonstrable workshop experience and facilitation skills (at least 3 workshops assisted, in management and organisation); Familiar with the National scene and underlying currents in Social Dialogue, verified by track record of works, including publications;