Tenders Are Invited For Trainers For Capacity Building Of Municipal Staff And Community Council

Tenders are invited for Trainers for Capacity Building of Municipal Staff and Community Council. Deadline: Thursday, 30. Oct 2025 Project: Sioufi Garden Strengthening Social Cohesion and Inclusive Urban Governance Implemented by the American University of Beirut (AUB) through the Environment and Sustainable Development Unit (ESDU), in partnership with Dawaer Foundation and the Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs (IFI). Funded by KfW through UNOPS. 1. Background The Sioufi Garden project seeks to transform Sioufi Garden in Achrafieh into an inclusive and vibrant public space that fosters social cohesion, dialogue, and participatory governance. To achieve this, the project includes a structured capacity-building process targeting Beirut Municipality staff and members of the newly established Community Council. These trainings aim to equip both groups with the skills and tools needed to promote inclusive community participation, collaborative leadership, and protection standards in managing public spaces. 2. Purpose of the Consultancy This Call for Tenders invites qualified trainers or training institutions to design and deliver two complementary training components focused on: 1. Strengthening the capacities of Beirut Municipality staff to plan and manage inclusive public-space initiatives. 2. Enhancing the joint capacities of municipal staff and Community Council members to co-design, lead, and sustain inclusive community activities within Sioufi Garden. Each component will contribute to building stronger local governance and participatory mechanisms that promote social cohesion and inclusive engagement. 3. Training Components Component 1: Training for Municipal Staff Only Objective: Build the capacity of Beirut Municipality staff to understand and apply inclusive, participatory, and conflict-sensitive approaches in community engagement and public-space planning. Participants: 15 municipal staff members. Duration: Two (2) full-day workshops. Workshop 1 The Role of Public Spaces in Fostering Social Cohesion and Inclusion: How inclusive public spaces strengthen community ties and dialogue. The role of municipalities in promoting diversity, accessibility, and participation. Gender and inclusion considerations in public-space governance. Workshop 2 Designing Participatory and Conflict-Sensitive Initiatives: · Tools for community consultation, stakeholder mapping, and participatory planning. · Identifying local priorities and co-creating initiatives that address social tensions. · Ethical engagement, Ensuring equal and safe participation for all community groups. Component 2: Joint Training for Municipal Staff and Community Council Members Objective: Strengthen the joint capacity of Beirut Municipality staff and Community Council members to co-plan and sustain inclusive, participatory activities in Sioufi Garden. Participants: 1520 individuals (mix of municipal and Community Council members). Duration: Three (3) full-day workshops. Training Topics: Design of Inclusive and Participatory Activities: co-creation of initiatives that reflect diverse community needs. Cultural Sensitivity and Diversity Awareness: ensuring representation and respect across social, religious, and gender groups. Community Mobilization and Effective Outreach: tools for engaging youth, women, elderly persons, and people with disabilities. Collaborative Leadership and Teamwork: fostering trust, dialogue, and shared decision-making between the municipality and community actors. Child Protection, Gender Equality, and PSEA: ensuring ethical conduct, accountability, and safety in all public activities. 4. Deliverables Training agendas, methodologies, and materials (Arabic and English). Pre- and post-training evaluation tools and results. Attendance lists and photo documentation. Final report summarizing the training content, evaluation results, and recommendations. 5. Required Qualifications Minimum five (5) years of experience delivering training in municipal development, community participation, or social cohesion. Proven expertise in inclusive governance, gender equality, child protection, and PSEA. Demonstrated experience applying participatory learning and facilitation techniques. Excellent communication and reporting skills in Arabic and English. Prior work with municipalities or UN-funded governance projects is an asset. Tender Link : https://www.daleel-madani.org/calls-for-proposal