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Tenders are invited for Baseline of Intajuha Project Closing Date: Monday, 24. Feb 2025 Intervention Sector(s): Health, Labor & Livelihoods, Research & Studies Remuneration range: > 6000 (USD) Duration of Contract: Three months About Plan International Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances childrens rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters, and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. We support childrens rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national, and global levels using outreach, experience, and knowledge. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 75 years and are now active in more than 70 countries. Plan International Lebanon (PIL) has had an operational office in Beirut since 2017 and received its registration in October 2019. Across the country, we work in partnership with local, national, and international organizations to strengthen capacities and address the needs of Lebanese and refugee children in Lebanon. With a focus on adolescent girls and young women, PIL implements projects in the sectors of child protection (CP) and Gender-based violence (GBV), Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Education, Youth economic empowerment, and participation. The organization also promotes gender equality by addressing the root causes of discrimination against girls and young women. Read more about Plan Internationals Global Strategy: 200 Million Reasons at https://plan-international.org/strategy Project Background Lebanon is currently facing a complex crisis encompassing economic, political, and humanitarian dimensions, profoundly impacting its society and stability. With a significant influx of refugees and internally displaced citizens, the country is experiencing heightened poverty rates, particularly among vulnerable populations. This project will particularly focus on Akkar, which has one of the highest poverty rates in Lebanon, with over 50% of its population living below the poverty line, according to a 2023 report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The region struggles with limited access to essential services such as healthcare, education, and clean water, compounded by inadequate infrastructure and scarce employment opportunities. The region struggles with limited access to essential services such as healthcare, education, and clean water, compounded by inadequate infrastructure and scarce employment opportunities. The youth, in particular, face many challenges including limited access to education, employable skills, and job opportunities, leading to a high unemployment rate. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), crucial for the countrys economy, are also struggling due to decreased sales and limited access to financing. Additionally, many youths and especially girls and young women in Akkar face stigma, particularly around menstrual health and period poverty. due to the existing social, cultural and gendered norms, hence limiting their access to education, skills development, and economic participation. Cultural taboos and inadequate access to affordable menstrual hygiene products often lead to school absenteeism, reduced participation in skills training, and limited economic opportunities for girls and young women. To address these issues, the proposed project by PIL and Akkarouna aims to improve access to skills-based work opportunities and locally produced reusable sanitary pads for 200 vulnerable adolescent girls and young women in the Akkar region by the end of the project. Focusing on the acquisition of vocational skills, including entrepreneurship as well as life skills for at least 70% of the 200 young women involved through training and linking at least 150 participants with internship and salaried employment opportunities. Furthermore, the project also addresses challenging harmful social and gendered norms around menstruation, SRHR and gender equality through access to information and community mobilization on period poverty by targeting 4,080 girls, boys, young women and men through awareness sessions and 30 community stakeholders. The intervention aims to address durable solutions for period poverty in Lebanon and for the dire economic situation of girls and young women in Akkar region, in addition to challenging social and gendered norms around menstruation focusing on livelihood support and gender equality. The project integrates elements to promote womens economic empowerment, gender equality, and advocacy at the local and community level. It aligns with national, regional, and global response plans, including the new Lebanon Response Plan (LRP) and European donors priorities; thus the project will coordinate with local authorities and stakeholders to address root causes of period poverty and gender inequalities. The intervention follows a gender-transformative approach to address discriminatory norms and empower women both economically and socially. Purpose of the Baseline The purpose of the baseline is to collect data and value and have specific recommendations on how to collect data and on how to achieve indicators that would serve as a reference point against which progress, changes and performance is to be measured over the period of the project and to provide essential recommendations that can contribute to the enhancement and development of the current project. The overall aim/goal of the project is to contribute to the empowerment of vulnerable girls and young women facing economic barriers, period poverty and menstruation-related stigma in Akkar region; through the achievement of two main objectives that would tackle both women economic empowerment and challenging gendered and social norms around menstruation and the stigma that comes with it. To do so, below are the indicators that should be measured within this baseline; against which we will be able to evaluate the success of the project interventions and confirm whether the project has met its objectives or not in the coming three years. Assessment of Baseline Values for Project Indicators The baseline is requested to capture the data and values for the following project indicators: Overall impact indictor: Percentage of vulnerable young women and girls in Akkar who say they have better access to economic opportunities and feel more confident about tackling menstrual insecurity, including managing their periods Outcome 1 indicators: % of girls/young women who say they have better access to menstrual products, including locally produced reusable sanitary towels % of young women trained put in touch with internship and job opportunities. Outcome 2 indicator: Percentage of Children, Adolescent and Youth with correct knowledge about SRHR core topics Output 2.1 indicators: Number of community members engaged in local level community dialogues Number of young women and women benefiting from MHM kits distributions Optional: Additional Baseline Research Questions Apart from the important impact and outcome indicators, the following questions can also guide the baseline study to provide a deeper understanding of the context: What are the current barriers preventing young women and girls from accessing economic opportunities in Akkar? What are the prevailing social and cultural norms surrounding menstruation in Akkar, and how do they impact women and girls daily lives? What are the attitudes of community leaders and local stakeholders toward menstruation and gender equality? What are the preferred channels of communication and engagement for young women and girls in Akkar? And how do young women and girls perceive the role of NGOs and partners in addressing period poverty and economic challenges in aim to combat and minimize stigma. Child rights, gender and inclusion The Intajuha project emphasizes the intersectional integration of child rights, gender equality and inclusion throughout its interventions. It aims to address systemic barriers faced by adolescent girls and young women in Akkar region by promoting their economic empowerment and tackling stigma around menstruation and period poverty. The project ensures the inclusion of vulnerable groups, such as adolescent girls, young women, and individuals with disabilities (who will be identifies in the outreach phase of the project using the WGQ), through tailored approaches that enhance their access to vocational training, life skills, and employment opportunities. Gender-transformative strategies challenge harmful social norms and foster community dialogue to reduce stigma related to menstruation and SRHR topics. An inclusive framework ensures active participation of all beneficiaries, accounting for gender, age, and disability considerations. Efforts include targeted outreach, accessibility measures for participants with disabilities, and the promotion of meaningful roles for male allies and community stakeholders to advocate for gender equality. Safeguarding is integral, ensuring that all activities protect participants rights and prioritize the well-being of children and vulnerable individuals. Users of the Baseline The baseline analysis will inform: The donor AFD: Through the baseline analysis, AFD will understand the baseline data which will be used to compare the final outcome of the project to, and how the project will be able to add Tender Link : https://daleel-madani.org/civil-society-directory/plan-international/calls/baseline-intajuha-project
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