Consultancy Service For Coaching On Proposal Writing

  Lebanon Reforestation Initiative Terms of Reference Consultancy Service for coaching on Proposal Writing I. INTRODUCTION Project Background Information The Lebanon Reforestation Initiative is an ongoing, multi-year project funded by United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by the United States Forest Service (USFS), implementing a community-based reforestation program that has resulted so far in the planting of more than half- a-million native trees throughout Lebanon since 2011.  The project promotes a community-led approach to reforestation, bringing together diverse committed municipalities, community stakeholders, Lebanese civil society organizations, and other actors such as the private sector, to restore and replant degraded community lands. With administrative offices in Beirut, LRI technical experts manage a multi-year work program of activities throughout Lebanon in collaboration with grassroots organizations and local communities. Governance and Social Stability Recent economic, social and environmental developments have increased attention given to the role that good governance and sustainable engagement of local communities plays in achieving long-term development goals. Reforestation being a long-term process that requires continuous follow-up and good management, active community involvement and community ownership of this process becomes crucial for its success. LRI seeks to ensure a process of community involvement and local community-based governance that enables interested local citizens or stakeholders to meet on equal terms to facilitate a participatory decision making process. The goal is to provide local communities and their constituent stakeholders with ownership of the project to help promote success and longer-term sustainability. Under the objective of supporting local communities to address environmental challenges more effectively and harmoniously, and improving local governance and social stability, LRI will support the creation of Corridor Planning Committees (CPC) for each Social and Environmental Corridor (SEC). These coalitions (2 for the first year of the project, one in the North SEC and one in Rashaya SEC) are composed of identified champions from each community on each of the two corridors. LRI is committed to support each CPC and EC (Environmental Committee) to design project proposals on Corridor / Sub-Corridor level or village level in line with the strategic plan set by CPC to become more attractive to donors, or private sector and follow up on those proposals as a complimentary initiative to achieve the vision of long-term sustainable reforestation initiated by LRI.   II. PURPOSE OF THE CONSULTANCY LRI seeks a consultant / coach to design and deliver two training workshops (1 in the North SEC and 1 in Rashaya SEC) followed by coaching sessions (an average of 12 days coaching in the field); The one day training workshop on proposal writing that will be followed by the coaching sessions should lead to the design of at least a proposal per village targeted by LRI.   The Consultant is expected to perform the following duties: Assess the needs of the participants based on feedback provided by LRI team; Tailor the training content and methodology based on LRI requirements and community needs; Prepare pre and post tests in order to assess the knowledge acquired during the training workshops and include the analysis of the test to the training report; Provide field coaching sessions for each village to finalize their proposal based on identified needs; Develop a summary report at the end of the training workshops and another report at the end of the assignment, specifically to include major challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations; Interested consultants / coaches are requested to send a detailed proposal including; objectives of the training, deliverables, methodology to be used, detailed agenda, resumes, portfolio of similar previous experiences, detailed budget.   III. EXPECTED DELIVERABLES TIMEFRAME In close coordination with the LRI’s Senior Manager on Governance and Social Stability, the consultant / coach is expected to conduct and deliver the two training workshops during the month of August 2016 (Dates to be confirmed in coordination with the CPC members) to be followed by the coaching sessions in September 2016.   IV. REQUIREMENTS The Consultant / coach for the design and facilitation of this assignment should possess the following competencies, and experience: Previous experience in designing and implementing similar activities; Demonstrated experience in implementing social projects and community based initiatives; Demonstrated track record of success in delivering previous trainings on proposal writing; Demonstrated track record of success in coaching groups to reach an agreement using a consensus building approach. Extensive knowledge in proposal writing. Implemented at least two similar assignments in Lebanon during the past 5 years. Proven experience in curricula development and training delivery in Lebanon. Track record in providing consulting and training services for municipalities or NGOs in Lebanon. Command of spoken and written Arabic and English.   V. CONTACT INFORMATION For further information, please contact:  Karam Abi Yazbeck, email: kyazbeck@lri-lb.org Proposal with the title “Consultancy Service for coaching on Proposal Writing” to be submitted in sealed envelope, by Friday 08 July 2016 (COB). To the following address: Lebanon Reforestation Initiative; Hazmieh Square, 4th Floor, Ilham Said Freiha Street, Hazmieh. P.O. Box 16-6975 Beirut – Lebanon; Tel: +961-5-951521 / 508