2. Background
Under the Active Citizenship Lab (ACL), MDSF aims to empower Lebanese and Syrian youth to strengthen civic leadership, participatory governance, and conflict-sensitive engagement. The Lab provides youth with the knowledge, tools, and spaces to co-design initiatives that address local challenges, foster collaboration with municipalities, and promote social cohesion across host and refugee communities.
3. Objective
To design and facilitate a participatory co-creation workshop that engages 20 Lebanese and Syrian youth in shaping the ACL agenda and ensuring local relevance.
4. Scope of Work
Key responsibilities include:
• Plan and conduct a one-day co-creation workshop to introduce ACL objectives.
• Facilitate group discussions to identify youth expectations, civic priorities, and shared challenges.
• Use participatory tools to encourage collaboration and co-design of the Lab structure.
• Document key workshop findings and ensure youth ownership of outcomes.
5. Deliverables
The trainer/service provider is expected to deliver the following:
• Co-creation workshop agenda, materials, and facilitation plan.
• Participant list and evaluation summary.
• Workshop report including main priorities and recommendations.
6. Duration of Assignment
Total Duration: 1.5 working days (½-day preparation and reporting, 1 day training).
Implementation Period: Month 1 of ACL / Mid November 2025 - Mid December 2025
7. Qualifications
The selected trainer or training organization must meet the following qualifications:
• Degree in social sciences, education, or related field.
• Experience in participatory facilitation and youth engagement.
• Excellent communication, moderation, and documentation skills.
8. Location
Ferzol, Zahle, Bekaa (Michel Daher Social Foundation building).
9. Reporting and supervision
The trainer/facilitator will report directly to MDSF focal point. Coordination and logistical support will be provided by MDSF staff.
10. Payment Terms
Payment will be made via bank transfer as follows:
• 100% upon submission and approval of the final report.
Note: Without a valid MOF certificate, a 3.4% tax on goods and 8.5% on services will apply.
11. Documents Required
Interested individuals or organizations should submit:
- CV or organization profile with relevant experience
- Technical proposal (approach, methodology, outline of topics)
- Financial proposal (including training delivery, clinic sessions, …)
- Legal documents (MOF, ID, Registration Certificate)
- Sample of similar previous work
12. Confidentiality statement
All information submitted in response to this RFQ is considered confidential and must not be disclosed to third parties without written consent from MDSF.
13. How to Apply
Interested and qualified individuals are invited to submit their proposals (technical and financial) to: procurement@daherfoundation.org
14. Submission Instructions
The email subject line must clearly indicate: “RFQ-MDSF25-042 – Co-Creation Workshop Facilitator – Active Citizenship Lab (ACL)”
Submissions must be received no later than November 20, 2025 - 12:00 pm – Beirut local time.
Late submissions will not be accepted. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
For any clarifications regarding this RFQ, please contact the procurement team at procurement@daherfoundation.org before November 16, 2025. No questions will be answered after this date.
15. Evaluation of Proposals
Proposals will be evaluated based on:
Technical proposal (30%)
Financial proposal (35%)
Experience in IT training (25%)
Availability and alignment with proposed schedule (10%)
16. Penalties for Delay
A penalty of 1% of the total contract value per day of delay shall apply for late delivery or failure to perform within the agreed schedule, up to a maximum of 10% of the total contract value. The Foundation reserves the right to terminate the contract if the delay exceeds 10 days.