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Tenders are invited for Technical Coaches for Income-Generation Activities at Household Level - Akkar (Sewing and Tailoring, Hairdressing and Beauty, Electrical Maintenance and Satellite Repair Services, Photography and Video Editing and Web Programming and Digital Marketing) Closing Date: Wednesday, 29. Jan 2025 Intervention Sector(s): Training & Capacity Building Remuneration range: > 6000 (USD) Duration of Contract: 4 months Background: Mada Association, in partnership with We World and with funding from ECHO, is implementing the project Cash-plus assistance to support socio-economically vulnerable households meet their basic needs and withstand future shocks in Akkar Governorate. As part of this project, Mada is supporting 97 vulnerable households to launch or scale-up Income Generating Activities (IGAs) across various sectors, including livestock management, agriculture, food processing, retail shops, and technical services. The project aims to provide a holistic package of support, including in-kind grants and tailored coaching (business and technical), to help these households develop viable IGAs that can foster self-reliance and resilience, and an exit from cash assistance. The Technical Coaches will play a critical role in equipping beneficiaries with sector-specific knowledge and skills, increase their income, enabling them to ensure their IGAs are competitive, market-aligned, sustainable, and effectively build on their existing skills. Job Summary: The Technical Coaches will be responsible for providing specialized one-on-one support to beneficiaries managing diverse Income Generating Activities (IGAs). The coaches will work closely with household focal points to deliver personalized coaching sessions that focus on: Developing sector-specific technical skills tailored to the needs of each IGA. Creating and strengthening operational processes to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency. Providing practical solutions to overcome challenges and ensure the sustainability of IGAs. Supporting beneficiaries in aligning their activities with market demand and trends to enhance competitiveness. The coaching program will consist of 3 to 6 (depending on need) one-on-one session per household, conducted at the households locations in Jabal Akroum - Akkar. Each session will last approximately 3 to 4 hours, and the entire coaching program for all households must be completed within a maximum duration of 2 months. Tasks and Responsibilities: Each Technical Coach will: Assess and evaluate each households IGA resources (e.g., assets, tools, skills) and identify areas for improvement. Provide 3-6 personalized one-on-one coaching sessions per household based on their specific technical needs. Help beneficiaries acquire practical technical skills to enhance productivity, quality, and market competitiveness. Coach beneficiaries on the best usage and maintenance of material and/or equipment provided by the project. Monitor progress during coaching sessions, addressing challenges and proposing solutions. Deliverables: The Technical Coach is expected to provide biweekly progress reports summarizing coaching activities, challenges faced and recommendations for further support. In addition, the Technical Coach is expected to deliver a final report addressing the following deliverables: IGA Technical Assessment Report: Summary of each households IGA technical status, and improvement areas. Household Summary and Technical Recommendations report: Summary of coaching sessions, progress made, lessons learned, and practical technical recommendations to scale up IGAs and ensure sustainability. Attendance Sheets: Documented participation for all coaching sessions. Evidence of Implementation: Photos demonstrating progress of the coaching sessions. Qualifications: Specialization or degree relevant to the specific sector that the applicant is applying to. Proven experience in the respective technical field. Proven experience in coaching or training. Proven expertise in supporting small businesses or IGAs, particularly in vulnerable/rural contexts. Familiarity with Akkar local markets and market dynamics (shown in CV). Previous experience working with NGOs on similar or relevant missions is preferred. Ability to provide practical, actionable advice tailored to diverse IGAs. Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills to engage with vulnerable populations. Ability to submit reports in English. How to apply Please send the requested documents below by email to vacancy@mada.org.lb Specify in the email subject the sector applying for (e.g.,: Technical Coach Sewing and Tailoring) if applying to more than one sector include Technical Coach Multiple while specifying in the cover letter the sectors. A cover letter explaining your suitability for the work. Updated and relevant CV. Proposed, brief methodology per sector if applying to multiple. Proof of experience: reference contacts for previous similar work; and/or completion certificates; and/or any other document providing evidence. A financial proposal in USD per session, for a total of sessions as specified in the table, for the specific sector you are applying for, covering all deliverables and transportation costs to Jabal Akroum. The proposal should include 3 sessions for each of the households/IGAs specified in the table (noting the number might then be adapted). The average fee per session ranges from 90 to 110 USD (refer to annex 1 Technical coach type for more details). Notes: Mada reserves the right to adjust the number of sessions, either increasing or decreasing them as necessary, while maintaining the same price per session as specified in the applicants financial offer. Mada is currently in the process of identifying additional beneficiaries for the second phase of the project who may require technical coaching in Machta Hammoud and Wadi Khaled. Therefore, Mada might offer the selected Technical Coaches of the first phase, those who meet the requirements and express their interest, to be renewed for the second phase. Their availability for the second phase, will be taken into consideration during selection. The sessions will be conducted at the same unit rate proposed by the coach in their offer for the first phase. Tender Link : https://daleel-madani.org/civil-society-directory/mada-association/calls/technical-coaches-income-generation-activities-household-level-akkar-sewing-and-tailoring
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