Frontline Well-Being Interventions for Social Workers and Peer Educators

1. Background

Within the framework of the LHF- funded project titled “Expanded humanitarian emergency response through the provision of integrated Protection and GBV services to those most impacted by the conflict in BML Governorate of Lebanon.” SIDC will be organizing Frontline Well-Being Interventions. This initiative will provide structured training sessions focused on stress management, resilience building, and self-care for frontline workers including social workers and peer educators.

2. Objectives of the Intervention

The overall objective is to strengthen the capacity of frontline staff to maintain high-quality service delivery while safeguarding their own mental, emotional, and psychological well-being.

Specific Objectives:

  1. Build resilience and coping strategies among social workers and peer educators.
  2. Provide practical tools for stress management and self-care.
  3. Support peer educators in their role of providing GBV-related services while maintaining personal well-being.
  4. Monitor and assess perceived well-being improvements of participants through pre- and post-training evaluations.

3. Scope of Work

The consultant or training provider will deliver separate or joint interventions for the following two target groups:

Lot 1 -  Social Workers (GBV Programs):

  • Conduct five well-being sessions for 10 social workers per session recruited and trained on GBV.
  • Focus areas: stress management, resilience building, self-care, handling emotional challenges.
  • Utilize participatory, interactive, and evidence-based training methods.
  • Conduct pre- and post-assessments to measure perceived well-being improvements.

Lot 2 - Peer Educators:

  • Conduct three well-being sessions for 15 peer educators.
  • Focus areas: resilience, self-care, and maintaining well-being while supporting vulnerable populations.
  • Ensure practical guidance for safe service delivery in shelters and online platforms.
  • Conduct pre- and post-assessments to track learning outcomes and perceived well-being.

Additional Responsibilities for Both Lots:

  • Prepare training materials, including manuals, handouts, and assessment tools.
  • Provide session and final reports summarizing implementation, participant assessments, and recommendations.
  • Ensure the training is delivered in a culturally sensitive and gender-responsive manner.

4. Expected Deliverables

  1. Pre- and Post-Assessment Tools: Standardized tools to measure participant well-being and learning outcomes.
  2. Training Reports: Summary of each session, attendance sheets, participant feedback, and assessment results.
  3. Final Report: Comprehensive report including methodology, findings, challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations.
    Intervention Sectors
    Gender issues
    Mental Health
    Training & Capacity Building
    Location
    • Lebanon
    Application Deadline
    Organisation
    Society for Inclusion and Development in Communities and Care for All
    Salary Range
    > 3000 (USD)
    Contract Type
    Consultancy
    Application Submission Guidelines

    Note on Scope of Application

    Applicants may apply for one or both components of the intervention:

    • Lot 1 – Training for Social Workers (GBV Programs)
    • Lot 2 – Training for Peer Educators

    Applicants should indicate clearly in their Cover Letter and Technical Proposal whether they are applying for:

    (a) Lot 1 only,

    (b) Lot 2 only, or

    (c) Both Lots.

    If applying for both, separate technical and financial proposals must be submitted for each lot. Each proposal will be evaluated independently.

    Application Submissions Guideline

    Interested applicants (individual consultants or organizations) should submit the following:

    1. Technical Proposal

    1.1. Proposed methodology and training approach

    1.2. Draft training plan and session outlines

    1.3. Demonstration of understanding of the objectives and scope of work

    1.4. Examples of similar previous work or case studies (Past Performance)

    1.5. Estimated timeline and consultant’s availability

    2. Financial Proposal

    2.1. Detailed budget including consultant/organizational fees, materials, travel, and any other anticipated expenses

    3. Curriculum Vitae (CV) / Organizational Profile

    3.1. For individual consultants: Updated CV highlighting relevant experience and qualifications

    3.2. For organizations: Organizational profile including key personnel, areas of expertise, and relevant project experience

    4. Cover Letter

    A brief letter outlining motivation, suitability for the assignment, and availability

    Evaluation Criteria

    Proposals will be evaluated based on:

    • Technical approach and methodology (50%)
    • Relevant experience and qualifications (30%)
    • Cost-effectiveness and budget clarity (20%)

    Submission Instructions

    Interested candidates should send their complete applications to the following email address:

    Submission Email: recruitment@sidc-lebanon.org
    Email Subject: "Frontline Well-Being Interventions for Social Workers and Peer Educators"
    Submission Deadline: 22 October 2025

    Requires a Cover Letter?
    Yes
    Experience Requirements
    3 to 5 years
    Education Degree
    Masters Degree
    Education Degree Details
    The consultant or organization must demonstrate:
    • Proven experience in staff well-being, psychosocial support, and resilience-building programs.
    • Experience working with GBV service providers, social workers, or peer educators.
    • Strong understanding of gender-sensitive and trauma-informed approaches.
    • Ability to design participatory and interactive training sessions.
    • Capacity to produce high-quality training materials and reports.
    • Excellent communication and facilitation skills in Arabic and English.
    Arabic
    Fluent
    English
    Excellent
    French
    None
    Hide guidelines for wrong answers
    No