Consultant for the Support in Reporting on PROSPECTS Skills and Employment Activities

Please check the attached ToR for the Project Background, assignment background and objectives, scope of work and methodology.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND APPLICATION PROCESS

To be considered as an eligible candidate, the applicant should have the following qualifications:
1. First level university degree public policies, social sciences, economics, education, development studies or a relevant field. An advanced degree with a focus on education/TVET would be a strong advantage.
2. A deep understanding of Skills vocational training in the Lebanese context in general, and in the agricultural sector in specific, with well demonstrated experience.
3. Experience in managing quantitative and qualitative primary data collection
4. At least 3 years conducting mixed methods research and quality reporting.
5. Experience working with international organizations / bilateral donors / technical agencies shall be an advantage
6. Strong writing and reporting skills, including the ability to write accurate reports with English fluency.
7. Ability to understand and work with different cultures and ethnicities, particularly in the context of Lebanon.
8. Responsive, accurate and punctual.
9. Ability to work independently, quickly, and actively take initiatives when necessary.
10. Good analytical and organizational skills and ability to justify requirements and approaches to problem solving.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Selection will be made against the required experience and based on the proposal with the highest value for money. Clarity of the proposal, provision of all required documentation, and innovative delivery are considered as a cross cutting measurement criteria.

SUPERVISION AND LOGISTICAL ARRANGEMENTS

The consultant will work under the overall supervision and in close coordination with the Chief Technical Adviser for Arab States as well as PROSPECTS National Senior Officer to support in the implementation of skills activities under PROSPECTS Lebanon.

TIME FRAME AND ESTIMATED BUDGET

The tasks and deliverables mentioned in the attached ToR shall be finalized within 33 working days over the period 26 September 2022 and 30 March 2023. The consultant shall be provided with a daily fee of USD xxx.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Payments will be dispersed based on the receipt of quality deliverables and estimated working days.
Payments are to be made as per the below schedule:
1. 1st Payment: 19 working days upon the delivery of activities 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, and 5.1 to the satisfaction of the ILO by end of December 2022.
2. 2nd Payment: 14 working days upon the delivery of activities 1.2, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2, and 5.2 to the satisfaction of the ILO by end of March 2023.