Tenders Are Invited For Life Skills Trainer For WomenS Empowerment Project

Tenders are invited for Life Skills Trainer for Womens Empowerment Project - Baalback & Mount Lebanon. Closing Date: Friday, 31. Jan 2025 Intervention Sector(s): Advocacy & Awareness, Disability, Gender issues, Human Rights & Protection Remuneration range: 2000 to 3000 (USD) Duration of Contract: related to number of cycles to be implemented LUPD is part of a consortium working on an RDPP-funded, empowerment project aimed at enhancing the agency and autonomy of women in Lebanon. This project component focuses on equipping women participants with essential life skills to boost their confidence, knowledge, and ability to manage their lives and financial resources effectively. The training sessions will contribute to a long-term increase in the womens sense of agency and independence. These sessions are held in tandem with a larger curriculum that focuses on challenging and changing social norms with regard to gender equality. Objective of the assignment: The primary objective of this assignment is to deliver life skills training to targeted women participants over the course of the project. The training aims to empower them by enhancing their ability to make informed choices, manage household finances, improve communication and conflict resolution skills, and assert greater control over their lives and financial resources. Scope of work: The Life Skills Trainer will be responsible for: Designing and developing a comprehensive life skills training curriculum tailored to the needs of the women participants. Conducting 5 cycles of training over the project duration (ending in December 2026), with 7 sessions per cycle. Providing practical tools and resources that the participants can use beyond the project timeframe. Assessing the progress and impact of the training on the participants sense of agency and financial autonomy using monitoring tools that will be provided. Collaborating with consortium members and other trainers to ensure the training aligns with the overall goals of the empowerment project. Preparing a final report that includes an evaluation of the training and recommendations for future interventions. Key Training Areas: The training should cover the following key areas: Financial Literacy: Understanding and managing personal and household finances, budgeting, and saving. Communication Skills / Conflict Resolution: Enhancing effective communication within the family and in financial decision-making contexts. Decision-Making: Building confidence in making informed decisions that affect the participants lives and financial resources. Independence: Fostering a sense of independence and control over personal and financial matters as well as of confidence in financial decision-making Methodology: The trainer is expected to: Develop a participatory and interactive training approach that engages the participants actively. Use real-life scenarios and examples that resonate with the womens daily experiences. Incorporate both theoretical and practical components to ensure the training is impactful and applicable. Deliverables: Training Curriculum: A detailed curriculum covering all key training areas. Training Sessions: Delivery of 7 sessions of life skills training (per cycle) to the selected group of women participants. Progress Reports: Regular updates on the progress of the training and participant engagement. Final Report: A comprehensive report detailing the training outcomes, participant feedback, and recommendations. Timeline: The trainer will be engaged for the entire duration of the project, which is 3 years. Below is a proposed timeline: Curriculum Development: by September 30th Feedback and update: by October 5th Cycle 1 Training Delivery: October 15th Report on Cycle 1: by November 30th Cycle 2 Training Delivery: Q2 2025 Specific date will be shared at a later time. Cycle 3 Training Delivery: Q4 2025 Specific date will be shared at a later time. Cycle 4 Training Delivery: Q2 2026 Specific date will be shared at a later time. Cycle 5 Training Delivery: Q4 2026 Specific date will be shared at a later time. Final Report: December 2026 Specific date will be shared at a later time. Qualifications and Experience: The ideal candidate should have: A background in education, social work, psychology, or a related field. Proven experience in designing and delivering life skills training, particularly for women in similar socio-economic contexts. Strong understanding of gender issues and womens empowerment. Excellent facilitation and communication skills. Ability to work closely with the participants and adapt the training to their specific needs. Ability to travel to Beqaa (Baalbek city, Ogero side, Karim Nasser building, first floor) (BML- BEIRUT-Rawche,Rida Building,Second floor- Marmkhayel Jemayze, Access kitchen). [Disclaimer: The above text is machine translated. For accurate information kindly refer the original document.] Tender Link : https://daleel-madani.org/civil-society-directory/lebanese-union-people-physical-disabilities/calls/life-skills-trainer-womens-empowerment-project-baalback-mount-lebanon