Tenders Are Invited For Psychological First Aid (Pfa) Training Consultant

Tenders are invited for Psychological First Aid (PFA) Training Consultant. Closing Date: Sunday, 17. Nov 2024 Intervention Sector(s): Advocacy & Awareness, Training & Capacity Building Remuneration range: 1000 to 2000 (USD) Duration of Contract: Detailed timeline per deliverable to be agreed upon with the consultant. Background: Oxfam is committed to enhancing the capacity of its staff and partner personnel to provide effective support to individuals affected by the ongoing displacement crisis. To achieve this, Oxfam will organize two training sessions on Psychological First Aid (PFA), including GBV key messages, GBV safe identification and referrals for 50 participants - one in Beirut and another in northern Lebanon. These sessions aim to deepen participants understanding of PFA and GBV principles and practices, equipping them with the practical skills and culturally sensitive approaches necessary to offer immediate support. The training will focus on equipping participants with the knowledge and skills, to deliver Psychological First Aid (PFA), including essential GBV key messages, handling GBV disclosures, and conducting safe referrals according to the GBV referrals pathways in each area. Participants will also learn how to share information about available resources and referral options for further psychological support, ensuring a holistic approach to care. Purpose Under the Supporting IDPs in Lebanon with access to life-saving Protection, Shelter, Food and Basic Assistance project funded by SIDA Rapid Response Mechanism, Oxfam is seeking to recruit a consultant/facilitator to deliver specialized training to Oxfam and partner staff on Psychological First Aid (PFA) including GBV safe identification and referrals in November 2024. Objective of the Assignment The primary objective of the assignment is to prepare and deliver a hybrid training for 50 of Oxfam staff and partner personnel, ideally one in Beirut and another in Northern Lebanon, to increase their knowledge on Psychological First Aid (PFA). This includes: Building of Oxfams existing materials; work on specific and tailored training materials in English and Arabic and share with Oxfam for review. After finalizing the material, the consultant will have to deliver 2 days of hybrid training to 2 groups staff (one in Beirut and one in north Lebanon). The training is designed to provide Oxfam and partner staff with an overview of PFA, how emergencies impact mental health, psychological first aid stages, and how to provide support to children, adolescents, adults, and families in the immediate aftermath of a displacement crisis. Psychological First Aid is designed to reduce the initial distress caused by traumatic events and to foster short- and long-term adaptive functioning and coping. By the end of the training, Oxfam and partner personnel will be able to: Understand key concepts related to PFA and acquire skills in applying it. Disseminate GBV key messages, handle disclosures, and conduct safe referrals in accordance with the GBV referral pathways. Help link affected individuals to services and social supports. Listen reflectively. Recognize when to facilitate access to further mental health support . Practice self-care. Tender Link : https://daleel-madani.org/civil-society-directory/oxfam-gb/calls/psychological-first-aid-pfa-training-consultant