CONSULTANCY FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TRAINING

Première Urgence – Aide Médicale Internationale (PU-AMI) is a non-profit, non-political and non-religious International Non-Governmental Organisation (INGO). The INGO’s objective is to bring a global response to the basic needs of populations suffering from acute humanitarian crisis, to allow them to recover and lead them to autonomy and dignity.

PU-AMI’s involvement in the Syrian Crisis is strong, with a wide range of programs implemented in most of the countries affected by the conflict (Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Irak).

In Lebanon, PU-AMI intervenes in several sectors: shelter and rehabilitation, infrastructure, WASH, food security and livelihoods, health, IS/CS management and protection, and education and psychosocial activities in three regions, namely the Akkar district in North Governorate, Beirut and Mount Lebanon Governorates, and Saida and Jezzine districts in the South Governorate.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Vulnerability of Syrian refugees in Akkar has increased due to the protraction of the crisis, poor socioeconomic conditions, limited skills and capacities, legal livelihood constraints, and gaps in overall assistance.
Unemployment and poverty among the Lebanese host community in Akkar has been exacerbated by the influx of refugees in an already neglected and under developed area, with crucial needs in term of public services and infrastructure. This situation impacts both demographics in term of food security, protection and health, with many unable to access goods and services, along with resorting to negative coping mechanisms (selling of assets, reduction of dietary diversification, child labor, early marriage, etc.). Therefore the objective of this PU-AMI livelihood project is to decrease socioeconomic vulnerability of female Syrian refugees and vulnerable Lebanese in Akkar through providing Food for Training (FFT) opportunities to support short term food needs and improve income generating skills.

 Thematic:

Business Development Training including the following:  

• Basic budget and cash flow management:

• Market linkages

• Soft skills:
  • Negotiation skills
  • Presentation and public speaking
  • Client service

 Based in: Halba, AKKAR

 Period : 6 days between March 1st 2018 and March 31st 2018.

OVERALL CONSULTANCY MISSION

General objective

1 – To train 60 women on business development skills

Specific objective

1. Provide 2 days sessions for 20 participants per sessions

2. Reinforce the knowledge and capacity of participants in business development including budget planning, planning, market links, marketing and relationships to clients

METHODOLOGY

The training will take place in Halba and will consist in two days training for 3 different groups (a total of 6 days) and will be organized according the following steps:

•  Introduction
•  Modules
•  Conclusion

After this training trainees will have practical skills on how to develop their business at a home based level.

The training must be provided in Arabic but the support documents must be translated into English.

The training should be adapted for the scope of the participants and their knowledge level. It should be balanced between theorical and practical sessions as well as exercises.

Sometime should be focused on discussion with the participant regarding the issues they face during their work on the field.

INPUT PROVIDED BY PU-AMI

PU-AMI will have the responsibility of the training organization (participant’s invitation and transportation, availability of the training room, logistic support for the projection equipment, refreshments).

OUTPUTS EXPECTED FROM THE CONSULTANT

The consultant must provide the following elements:

Before the training:

• A complete training presentation (PPP) with the pedagogic support in Arabic with the English translation.

After the training:  

• A list of tools, resources and guidelines useful for trainees and staff and adapted to their literacy level
• Training materials
• template of notebook to follow-up sells and expenses.

Outcomes Expected after training:

• Participants should be able to calculate the balance of their incomes and expenses (amortization, various charges, equipment maintenance, inputs…)
• participants should be able to calculate the cost and selling price of each item

• Participants should understand the importance of cash flow management (including bankroll and savings to cover for future reparations and expenses)
• Participants acquire basic know-hows on marketing and selling techniques
• Participants understand the textile market in the local area and identify opportunities (apart from school uniforms) through a workshop among participants.

QUALIFICATIONS

Mandatory requirements

 Language skills: Fluent in Arabic and in English

 Education degree: Diploma in business

 Work experience: Previous experience in training on similar topic. A previous similar experience in Akkar is an asset.

 Computer skills: Power Point

 Other:

- Excellent communication and animation skills

- Capacity to adapt the training considering the level of the participants and their activities field

- Strong experience in training

- Experience and knowledge about Akkar or north Lebanon context