Psychological First Aid (PFA) Training Consultant (Support to MEHE) Tender, Lebanon - 26296202

Procurement Summary

Country : Lebanon

Summary : Psychological First Aid (PFA) Training Consultant (Support to MEHE)

Deadline : 04 Sep 2018

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 26296202

Document Ref. No. :

Competition : ICB

Financier : United Nations Secretariat

Purchaser Ownership : -

Tender Value : Refer Document

Purchaser's Detail

Purchaser : UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND
Maamari Street, Gefinor Center, Block E, 5th Floor, Beirut Tel +961-756101 Fax: +961-756109
Lebanon
Email :beirut@unicef.org
URL :http://www.unicef.org/

Tender Details

Tenders are invited for Psychological First Aid (PFA) Training Consultant (Support to MEHE), Two Months, Lebanon Beirut.

In partnership with UNICEF, MEHE has also been working to mainstream Child Protection into the Education sector in line with the National Standard Operating Procedures for the Protection of Children in Lebanon and in collaboration with other line ministries, namely the Ministry of Social Affairs. A “Policy for the Protection of students in the school environment” with related referral mechanisms were launched in May 2018. The Policy has been instrumental in defining the role of the Ministry of Education in creating a protective environment for children in school settings, preventing and mitigating risks of violence and defined key roles and responsibilities of ministry staff including the teaching body in responding to incidences of violence identified in the school setting. In 2017, the roll-out process of the CP policy started and included capacity building of second shift public school counselors and DOPS coaches, sensitization of school directors, supervisors and other relevant staff in 20 pilot schools. In this regard and as part of the capacity building component, PFA was identified as a need to enhance the skills of DOPS counsellors who are facing major challenges in dealing everyday with traumatized and emotionally distressed children affected by the Syrian crisis. It will also be for the sake of all children and adolescents accessing the public schools in Lebanon in our unstable context.

For every child, a fair chance...

The main objectives of the training will be as follow:

· Provide comprehensive knowledge and principals on PFA including the understanding of the basic principles of ethics and increase behaviors that abide by these principles.

· Understand the concepts: Mental Health and Mental wellbeing; Trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Psychological first aid.

· Understand how to provide PFA

· Enhance communication skills

· Master the administration of screening tools aiming at identifying children suffering from psychological or mental health problems

· Learn how to facilitate a PFA training

How can you make a difference?

Under the overall supervision and guidance of UNICEF and with the support of DOPS Department Director, and in close coordination with UNICEF Child Protection consultant seconded to the MEHE by UNICEF to support in Operationalizing the Child Protection Policy, you will need to provide a PFA TOT training in Arabic to DOPS counsellors to be followed with onsite coaching during the trainings roll-out.

The total duration of the training will be three days with an average of 40 participants. Following the TOT training, participants will benefit from a close support and on-site coaching during the roll-out of the training.

Deliverables

Days needed

Timeframe

Preparation of the TOT Training in close collaboration with UNICEF and MEHE, DOPS Team

1 day

September 2018

Delivery of the three days TOT Training with pre and post tests

3 days

September 2018

On-site coaching

3 days

October 2018

Submission of final report

1 day

October 2018

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

· A Master-s in social work, psychology or equivalent; PhD is a plus

· 5 years of experience in child protection programmes including experience in psychological interventions in emergency setting. Experience in humanitarian context is a plus

· Relevant experience in dealing with humanitarian needs and/or interacting with vulnerable children and families

· Experience in dealing with difficult situations and psychological stress resulting from them

· 5 years of training experience include provision of TOT trainings

· Strong facilitation and organizational skills

· Previous attendance of a “Psychological First Aid” training of trainer

· Experience in Lebanese public sector and in intergovernmental/ non-governmental organizations is desirable

· Excellent communication skills

· Fluency in Arabic and English and capacity to deliver the training in Arabic

· Strong integrity and ethical standards; and commitment to children-s rights

· Ability to work under pressure and in emergency

· Ability to work individually and within a team

· Computers skills (word, excel, data entry)

Upon recruitment, the consultant will have to commit to the proposed days set by UNICEF and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education noting that the TOT will be conducted in Beirut area. However, when it comes to the coaching, the consultant will have to be able to commit to be able to travel and provide the support onsite within the different governorates of Lebanon. The consultant will be reporting directly to the UNICEF Child Protection Specialist under the overall guidance of the DOPS department director.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

Candidates will not be considered if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation or sexual abuse, or crimes other than minor traffic offences, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts.

Consultants are expected to submit a financial proposal line with the table in the Deliverables and Schedule, showing the professional fee (daily rate). Submissions without financial proposal, will not be considered.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

HOW TO APPLY:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=515722

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