Request for Proposal For Disaster Risk Management in Lebanon

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Request for proposals for Disaster Risk Management (DRM) (Should be Based in Any Mena Region) Closing Date: Thursday, 21. Nov 2024 Intervention Sector(s): Development Background: In 2014, the IFRC MENA Regional Office (RO) developed and published a comprehensive Disaster Management (DM) manual at two levels, in collaboration with the MENA National Societies (NSs). This manual, fully developed in Arabic, was the result of two years of extensive work and collaboration between different teams from IFRC and NSs. It was well received by NSs across the region, including Arabic-speaking NSs in Africa. Recently, the IFRC MENA RO received an official request from MENA NSs to assess the relevancy of the first version of the manual. This request emphasizes the need for a thorough review of the existing content and the inclusion of new content based on feedback from the NSs. Purpose: To conduct a revision of the Disaster Risk Management (DRM) manuals basic and advanced levels, ensuring they are up-to-date, comprehensive, and practical for use by National Societies in the MENA region. The manual supports the effective disaster preparedness and response of the National Societies and non- movement partners and it aligns with the latest IFRC policies and strategies. Alignment to the IFRCs objectives and strategy The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) aims to enhance the disaster preparedness and response capacity of National Societies through comprehensive Disaster Risk Management (DRM) manuals including the harmonization with the National Response team common standard These manuals now require revision and development to ensure they reflect current best practices and knowledge in DRM. Project objectives Review Existing DRM Manuals: Conduct a thorough review of the current DRM manuals (basic and advanced levels). Identify gaps, outdated information, and areas for improvement. Harmonize the language in both manual following the National Response Team common standard terminology as possible. Develop Revised DRM Manuals: Update integrate the comments into the content to reflect current best practices and standards in disaster risk management. Ensure the inclusion of relevant case studies, practical examples, and templates. Integrate feedback from National Societies and other stakeholders. Language and Accessibility: Proof reading of the two manuals in Arabic. (Arabic and advance level) o Ensure the manuals are available in Arabic. Maintain a clear, concise, and accessible writing style suitable for a diverse audience. Revise the pedogeological aspects of (basic and advance level) manual. Desired outcomes / Deliverables Two Revised DRM manuals (basic and advanced levels) in Arabic. o Integrate comments and alignment of all the of the Manual advance and basic level. o Develop and write the missing session in to the DM Manual. o Ensure the common language throughout both languages. Summary report outlining the changes made, rationale, and any additional recommendations for future updates. A presentation to IFRC in English and Arabic of the manuals including a summary of the key areas and changes made in both manuals. Method of delivery and reasons for selecting that method - Progress reports every 15 days of work until the completion of the 40 days of contract. - Revision of the timeline proposed by the consultant - As this consultancy is based on number of days its better to have a midterm review of progress. Support to be provided to the consultant - Disaster Risk management Manual (basic and advance level) - Collection of comments and recommendations from NS and IFRC technical units. - Technical calls with the DRM team - National Disaster Response team global curricula - National Disaster Response mechanism Schedule for payment of fees - Two Payment with the submission of the report and the revised manual Time Allocation, for budget purposes The time duration for consultant will be 30 days max during a period of 2 months between Mid December 2024 and End January 2025. Consultant Profile Education Masters or higher degree in disaster management, Information management or related subject. Preferred Exeprience Minimum of 10 years in the humanitarian sector with significant experience in disaster risk management. Required Strong experience in carrying out research. Required Experience with NS Preparedness for Effective Response approach or institutional preparedness of local actors. Required Proven track record in developing and revising training manuals or similar resources. Required Experience conducting research using primary data (key informant interviews) and secondary data (desk review) Pedagogic methodology. Required Experience in disaster management or related field. Required Tender Link : https://daleel-madani.org/civil-society-directory/international-federation-red-cross-red-crescent-societies/calls/disaster-risk-management-drm-should-be-based-any-mena-region

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