Consultancy mandate (pool of candidates of the Drosos Founda

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Expression of Interest

Department Levant: Expression of Interest

The Department Levant of Drosos Foundation is inviting qualified consultants to express their interest for short-or mid-term assignments in Lebanon, Palestine or Jordan in one or several areas of expertise listed below. The Department Levant frequently engages external experts on short or mid-term assignments to provide technical expertise, ensure project monitoring, offer capacity building, coach partner organisations or conduct evaluations. It is currently seeking to establish a pool of qualified consultants for the professional accompaniment and assessment of its ongoing and future projects. Expertise in the following fields is currently in demand:

Cluster Economic Development:

Development of small and medium enterprises
Job creation, job placement and vocational training
Marketing of products from social enterprises
Social and economic inclusion for marginalised groups (people with disabilities, released prisoners, etc.)

Cluster Children and Youth Development through Creative Projects:

Children and youth development
Artistic and creative activities with children and youth
Life skills development
Creative industries

Cluster Technical Skills and Tools:

Organisational capacity development
Monitoring and evaluation
Developing baselines
Impact assessments
Business planning, modelling and feasibility studies
Market research
Workshop facilitation

Requirements:

An advanced degree in social sciences, development, business administration, psychology, education, evaluation, public administration, or a related field;
Proven conceptual knowledge in the selected field of expertise;
A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in conducting assignments and supporting development projects;
Excellent command of both oral and written English and Arabic; French is considered an asset for Lebanon;
Strong familiarity with and work experience in the Middle East;
Strong communication, facilitation and mentoring skills;
Ability to analyse abstract information and write concise reports;
Preference will be given to local experts (Jordanian, Lebanese or Palestinian nationals or other nationals residing in Jordan, Lebanon or Palestine).

Process:

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents:

Cover letter stating their fields of expertise, relevant work experience and availability
Updated CV including three references and a list of the latest consultancies
Remuneration rate