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Tenders are invited for Technical Coach Barber - Hair Styling, Hair Cutting, And Shaving Closing Date: Monday, 17. Mar 2025 Intervention Sector(s): Development Remuneration range: < 1000 (USD) Duration of Contract: 1 month 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 Coach 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 Coach will provide specialized one-on-one support to beneficiaries in hair styling, hair cutting, and shaving, equipping them with essential skills to enhance their income-generating activities. Training will cover hair cutting and styling techniques for men, beard trimming, and hairstyling for various hair types. Additionally, the coach will guide beneficiaries in professional shaving methods, and hygiene best practices. The areas of training are not limited to the above and will be adapted based on the specific needs identified by the coach for each beneficiary, aiming to improve their technical skills and enhance their income generation The coaches will work closely with household focal points to deliver personalized coaching sessions that focus on: Developing core technical skills related to Barber by strengthening practical skills in hair cutting, styling, and shaving. Implementing hygiene and safety best practices to improve service quality. 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 one-on-one sessions per household for two households, 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 one month. Tasks and responsibilities The Technical Coach Barber will: Assess and evaluate each households IGA resources (e.g., assets, tools, skills) and identify areas for improvement. Provide 3 one-on-one coaching sessions per household for two households based on their specific technical needs, focusing on: Hair cutting and styling techniques for different hair types and styles, best practices in shaving, and proper maintenance of tools and equipment. 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 technical field such as Barber, Hair stylist or any related field. Proven hands-on experience in hair cutting, styling, and shaving techniques. 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 document to vacancy@mada.org.lb Specify in the email subject the sector applying for (e.g.,: Technical Coach Barber) A cover letter explaining your suitability for the work (Must be an attachment and cannot be in the body of the email). Updated and relevant CV. Proposed, brief methodology. 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 6 sessions, covering all deliverables and transportation costs to Jabal Akroum. The proposal should cover a total of 6 sessions 3 sessions per household, for a total of two households/IGAs. The average fee per session ranges from 90 to 110 USD. 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. [Disclaimer: The above text is machine translated. For accurate information kindly refer the original document.] Tender Link : https://daleel-madani.org/civil-society-directory/mada-association/calls/technical-coach-barber-hair-styling-hair-cutting-and-shaving
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