Request for proposals for Implementation Agreement for Improving Youth Digital Skills and Employment Opportunities in Lebanon Scope of Work The assignment will be delivered over a period of 18 months. The detailed scope of work is as per the following: Inception phase The implementing partner needs to implement desk research and KII to map the jobs and skills gaps for full and part time employment within Lebanon; and the global demand for online tech jobs and remote gig-based opportunities. During this phase, the IP will undertake KII with the private sector (such as companies, job portals, recruitment agencies), government entities existing county digital hubs and other digital economy stakeholders as well as PROSPECTS partners, including UNICEF and the WB, which have been working on the aforementioned Nammi skills programme in order to ensure complementarities and synergies. The mapping for employment opportunities should include self-employment, wage-employment and freelancing. The assessment must highlight the related educational and skills requirements, update skills shortages at local level and trends at both local and global levels, map out potential digital training providers and related training programmes available. The assessment must be completed 4 months from the start date of the agreement. Design Phase Based on the findings from the market assessment, the implementing partner will either develop new training program or tailor their existing ones to ensure they are competency-based and market relevant. This needs to be done in close coordination with ILO for final decision on the way forward and with relevant government entities and stakeholders (e.g DGTVE, employers, practitioners, vocational trainers/instructors, etc) to support the process. Implementation Phase The implementing partner will work closely with the ILO to train at least 1,000 young women and men 60% Lebanese and 40% Syrian refugee youth) and facilitate at least 50% of them into employment in North of Lebanon and Beirut in suitable training facilities with all needed equipment and connectivity. The implementing partner must align with other ILO interventions and foster synergies with identified Lebanese market needs, where participants can attain employment in the country. The digital training must be followed by an on-the- job training related to their field of training undertaken. Training Syrian refugees in specialized skills in areas identified with developed programs where they can attain online jobs. The training must be followed by an on-the-job training The ILO identifies three interrelated categories of core skills essential across all occupations: Basic Digital Skills These include fundamental digital literacies such as using online platforms, managing information, and ensuring digital safety. Cognitive & Metacognitive Skills These enable independent learning, critical thinking, problem-solving, planning, and reflectionessential for adaptability in rapidly changing environments. Social & Emotional Skills This domain encompasses effective communication, teamwork, empathy, emotional self-regulation, and resilience, supporting interpersonal collaboration and workplace wellbeing. The trainees must be provided with training on 3 core skills related to the selected technical training and must be provided with 2 half day sessions on rights at work in Lebanon and decent work conditions. Mentorship and Job facilitation phase The implementing partner will facilitate linkages for the graduates with decent employment opportunities through a 12-week mentorship program which includes coaching, support with certification, linkages to job fairs, co-working spaces, and referrals to other PROSPECTS activities (such as the ILOs entrepreneurship development programs, and the Job Search Clubs). Post-training Phase The implementing partner is required to conduct a tracer study to systematically track outcomes following the completion of training activities. The implementing partner(s) will be required to conduct a mid-term review following completion of 50% of the training (reflecting on what worked and what did not, what needs to be improved, what should be done differently). Building on these lessons learned, the necessary adjustments should be made in close coordination with ILO for the implementation of the remaining 50%. The implementing partner will be required to exchange with other PROSPECTS interventions in other countries and might be required to conduct necessary adjustments and adapt approach based on best practices. Visibility In the area of projects visibility, the implementing partner will be required to: Ensure all necessary visibility of the intervention is done in close coordination with the ILO, respecting all requirements of the donors and ILOs visibility (e.g announcements for the outreach, roll up banners and flyers during the training, training materials and tools, and social media posts) Facilitate field visits for the ILO and donors where and when relevant Coordinate with ILO communication officers and facilitate their work for any visibility activity related to the intervention including provision of data (e.g. testimonies from beneficiaries, video recordings and documentaries, interviews with implementing teams, trainers and others) Required Qualifications Interested bidders should be a registered non-profit organization with experience in the sector of youth training and established credibility in the following areas: Proven experience in developing, managing, and implementing skills training, vocational training programmes, and work-based learning programmes; have demonstrated technical experience and sustainable results, with a minimum of 7 years of practical experience in market-oriented skills training, work-based learning, and employment (self and wage employment), or income-generating programmes for disadvantaged groups. At least 7 years of experience and a proven track-record in on demand-driven digital curricula development and sound knowledge of the current trends in the digital economy space with a key interest in skills development and market linkages. Practical experience in, and the capacity to address gender issues/dimensions in training and employment. Experience in digital training delivery through different methodologies not limited to remote, in person and the use of users-friendly learning management system. Should have a physical presence in Lebanon, particularly in North of Lebanon and Greater Beirut, with a good understanding of the areas of this assignment and in good standing with statutory laws and regulations. Demonstrated success in managing partnerships with governments institutions, local organizations, including digital innovation hubs, NGOs, community-based organizations, and mentors platforms. Significant network and knowledge of digital job providers and partners either on-platform or local with experience in placing graduated youths into the digital jobs providers platforms/networks and business opportunities. Knowledge of the local Lebanese context, culture and language. Previous experience or partnerships with UN agencies and INGOs is an advantage Submission Requirements Interested non-profit organizations and entities are advised to check the enclosed Terms of Reference for further elaboration of the tasks and deliverables expected within the scope of this partnership. The duration of the assignment is for approximately 18 months over the period September 2025 March 2027. Interested organizations must submit the following: Technical proposal Financial Proposal Registration Documents and Audited Financial Statements for the last 3 years The proposal with all the supporting documents mentioned is to be received via email by 11 August 2025, 11:59 PM, Beirut time, by: Shatha Eisouh PROSPECTS Skills and Employability Technical Officer, eisouh@ilo.org Lara Al Hajj Administrative and Finance Officer alhajj@ilo.org Late submittals will not be considered for evaluation. Proposals need to be valid for 90 days. Questions and queries are to be received by 4 August 2025, COB, the latest. Cumulative Evaluation Method will be used for the selection of the implementing partner and agreement will be concluded with the organization that shall score the highest in Cumulative analysis considering Technical and Financial Evaluation: Technical Proposal (70%): The Technical proposal will contain 70% weight, whereas Technical Evaluation passing score is 70/100. Any applying entity that scores less than 70/100 in Technical Evaluation shall not be considered for financial evaluation. Financial Proposal (30%): The financial proposal will contain 30% weight and will be evaluated based on overall cost. [Disclaimer: The above text is machine translated. For accurate information kindly refer the original document.] Tender Link : https://www.daleel-madani.org/calls-for-proposal
