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The evaluation should determine the impact of the project upon the stakeholders by prioritizing the following theme for the evaluation: how far are the project strategies successful and can best practices be identified? Which are the challenges in meeting the project’s objectives? Given the relatively short duration of the project, the evaluation will not be able to conclusively determine the learning outcomes of the children or monitor academic performance over time. The keys users are the funding partners and ALPHA as an implementing organization. The findings will also be discussed with key stakeholder groups.

The proposal of the bidding evaluation should contain the following: • A clear and precise technical proposal on how the evaluation will be carried out including a description of the technical expertise to be used, a detailed schedule and the suggested methodology to be applied with first suggestions on sample size(s) (including number of interviews, etc., data collection tools and data analysis tools and methods • A financial proposal (indicative budget), inclusive of all consultancy fees and expenses to cover the assignment, with a clear distinction between the two categories of costs. • Detailed Curriculum Vitae of the key persons to be involved in the consultancy and a clear description of their roles in the process. • An evaluation schedule with the number of days to be allocated to the different task (desk study, preparation of tools, data collection, data analysis, report writing).

The bids must be submitted to ALPHA by email on August 27 th ,2023 at latest to the following email address programcoordinator@alpha-association.info. for more information contact Abeer Kassis 76 008123

The “Agri-youth project”, currently implemented by ALPHA, consists of the creation of an environmental awareness and education center in Wadi el Karm village in the Matn area of Mount Lebanon. The project that started in November 2022 and extends over a period of three years, revolves around several main activities geared toward environmental sustainability: the rehabilitation of a building into a youth hostel according to ecological norms; the creation of an ecological garden, a biodiversity trail, leisure and camping areas, and the capacity development of a group of youth through trainings and internships that will enable them to manage the center at a later time. Once ready, the center will host individuals and groups from socially vulnerable backgrounds, who will have the opportunity to improve their psychological well-being through nature connectedness, whilst learning about the environment and the importance of eco citizenship

GLOBAL OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION

Under the responsibility of ALPHA Association management, the Project Director will be responsible for the management of the AGRI-YOUTH project and centre located in Wadi El Karm village.

WORK RELATIONSHIPS

Line manager: Program Coordinator In direct cooperation with: all ALPHA managers (Head of Departments) Supervising: Agri-youth Team

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS DESCRIPTION

The role requires a combination of managerial especially “NGO project cycle management”, environmental, agricultural and tourism-related skills, as well as a deep commitment to development and sustainability practices.

1. Overall Management: • Manage the project’s daily activities ensuring alignment with donor requirements.

• Coordinate project construction and rehabilitation works with the engineering office and construction company.

• Coordinate all planned project capacity building activities • Develop and oversee the project’s implementation schedules.

• Ensure adherence to project established objectives.

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the center, ensuring smooth functioning and adherence to organizational goals and values.

• Report issues and escalate to higher management when necessary.

• Manage with the team the donor requirements, including financial and narrative reports, and MEAL.

• Establish operational procedures for the center.

2. Staff Management:

• Support, supervise, and evaluate referents and staff members’ performance.

• Provide follow-up and coaching to the referents and involve them in the planning, management, and implementation procedures.

3. Visits and educational program management:

 • Plan and coordinate ecotours, nature walks, wildlife viewing activities, camping, and other experiential programs for guests. Ensure that these activities align with conservation objectives and adhere to safety standards.

• Develop and facilitate educational programs to raise awareness about agriculture, environmental conservation, biodiversity, and sustainable ecotourism practices among guests and staff.

• Ensure high-quality customer service by addressing guest inquiries, concerns, and complaints promptly and effectively.

• Implement strategies to enhance guest satisfaction and loyalty.

4. Community Engagement:

• Foster positive relationships with local communities.

• Collaborate with community stakeholders to promote cultural exchange, support local economies, and address social concerns.

5. Business development, Marketing and Promotion:

• Develop marketing strategies to attract visitors to the center. This may involve creating promotional materials, maintaining an online presence through websites and social media, and collaborating with NGOs, schools, agencies and other potential beneficiaries.

• Identify opportunities to generate revenue through ecotourism activities, accommodations, retail sales, and other services and activities.

• Monitor industry trends, guest feedback, and environmental research to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.

• Implement strategies to enhance the ecotourism experience and achieve long-term sustainability goals.

6. Financial Management: • Participate in Preparing and managing the budget monitor expenses, and analyzing financial performance. • Adhere to budgetary requirements, achieve budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis in coordination with the finance department.

7. Environmental and Regulatory Compliance: • Ensure compliance with local, national, and international regulations governing ecotourism, environmental protection, and tourism operations and all other center activities. • Develop and implement sustainable practices to minimize the facility's environmental impact. This includes as example waste management, energy conservation, water usage, and preservation of natural habitats, etc.. • Obtain permits and licenses as required.

8. Safety and Risk Management: • Create and Implement safety protocols and emergency procedures to protect guests, staff, and wildlife. •

Conduct risk assessments and take measures to minimize potential hazards associated with center activities.

Qualifications required:

• Masters’ degree in a field such as business management, environmental science, agriculture, ecology, tourism management, hospitality management, or a related field with minimum requirement 5 years of experience or bachelor’s degree plus 7 years of experience working in similar projects.

 . Familiarity and/or Professional experience with principles and practices of ecotourism, agriculture, biodiversity, youth empowerment, and community engagement are essential.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Leadership and Management Abilities: strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills.

• Adaptability and Resilience: The ability to adapt to changing circumstances, work effectively in remote or challenging environments, and remain resilient in the face of unforeseen challenges.

• Teamwork and Collaboration: Collaboration with colleagues, local communities, conservation organizations, and government agencies, etc.

• Good command of French, English and Arabic.

• Good writing and reporting skills.

Applicants must submit a technical and financial proposal including evaluation methodology, tools, timeline, and costs, along with a CV specifying their experience in project evaluation.

Download ToR or see Daleel Madani and send your application to: 

Programcoordinator@alpha-association.info before June 30, 2024

ToR

Assess the overall performance of the project by analyzing its relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, coherence, and the sustainability of its outcomes (OECD evaluation criteria), while drawing lessons to improve ALPHA’s future responses in emergency contexts.

Download ToR or see Daleel Madani and send your application to: 

Programcoordinator@alpha-association.info before May 10, 2025

Project External Evaluator

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ALPHA is a Lebanese non-governmental organization established in 1993. Between 2012 and 2017, the organization successfully delivered five Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) projects aimed at enhancing access to safe drinking water, raising hygiene awareness, and improving sanitation infrastructure in underserved communities. Implemented in collaboration with local partners, these initiatives contributed to stronger community resilience and improved public health.

Within the framework of the “Shabake2 Project”—funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the Centre de Crise et de Soutien (CDCS), and implemented by Expertise France—ALPHA will support the solarization of critical water infrastructure in Kfardounin, including pumping stations and water distribution networks. The intervention will encompass technical assessments, installation of solar energy systems, capacity-building for local operators, and community engagement to ensure long-term sustainability.

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Objectives of the Consultancy

The overall objective of this consultancy is to integrate ecotherapy into the existing environmental education curriculum and to equip animators with the necessary knowledge and skills to apply ecotherapy approaches in their environmental sessions to children and youth.

The specific objectives are:

1. Curriculum Adaptation: Adapt the existing environmental education curriculum by incorporating ecotherapy principles, practices, and activities.
2. Capacity Building: Conduct a 5-day ecotherapy training workshop for a limited number of animators.

3. Scope of Work

The consultant will be responsible for:

3.1 Curriculum Adaptation

• Review the existing environmental education curriculum (written in Arabic language).
• Visit Arisheh center to identify relevant opportunities for ecotherapy integration.
• Tailor the curriculum to the context of the ecological center, ensuring activities are designed to maximize the therapeutic potential of its natural setting.
• Design a structured list of ecotherapy components (e.g., mindful nature walks, forest bathing, nature-based meditation), their purposes (e.g., stress reduction, fostering social connection), step-by-step instructions, facilitation tips, safety considerations, practical considerations (duration, group size, materials needed, safety tips).
• Ensure that the adapted curriculum is culturally sensitive, age-appropriate, and aligned with the educational and psychosocial objectives.

3.2 Capacity Building of Animators / training

• Design and deliver five (5) interactive training days to introduce the adapted curriculum to a limited number of animators and to train them on its effective and practical usage.
• Teach the basics of ecotherapy and psychosocial support, how to lead activities in a trauma-sensitive way, and the key ethics of working with children and youth.

4. Deliverables

The consultant will deliver the following:

1. Inception Report including work plan, curriculum adaptation methodology, and training outline.
2. Adapted Curriculum integrating ecotherapy principles and activities, developed in draft form for review and finalized based on feedback.
3. Five-Day Training Workshop delivered to the animators, including a knowledge gain assessment through a pre-/post-test.
4. Training Report. 
5.  
6. TOR Link Consultant and trainer in ecotherapy TOR

ALPHA is a Lebanese non-governmental organization currently engaged in a regional campaign led by Save the Children International to promote safe and responsible digital engagement. With the rapid growth of digital access, children and young people are increasingly exposed to risks such as cyberbullying, online exploitation, and unsafe internet practices.

As part of this campaign, ALPHA aims to strengthen staff knowledge, raise awareness among children, and develop simple tools to promote safe internet use. To support these efforts, ALPHA is seeking short-term technical support from a cybersecurity consultant.

Cyber Security consultant

ALPHA has been implementing an environmental education curriculum at the “Arisheh ecological center” in Wadi el Karm (Matn), to foster awareness, appreciation, and care for nature among children and youth. To enhance its impact, and in the framework of its partnership with MISEREOR,  ALPHA wishes to integrate structured ecotherapy components— a nature-based psychosocial support approach that nurtures mental, emotional, spiritual, relational, and physical well-being. Hence, environmental learning will be complemented by therapeutic experiences in an immersive natural setting. By adapting the curriculum and training animators in ecotherapy techniques, the aim is to provide a holistic experience that promotes environmental awareness while supporting resilience, emotional regulation, stress management, trauma recovery, self-esteem, and mindfulness.

Terms of reference consultant & Trainer in Ecotherapy

 Scope of Work

The Consultant will be responsible for mobilizing a qualified team and carrying out the following tasks:

• Review project objectives and materials, including existing environmental education curriculum (in Arabic language).
• Visit the Arisheh Ecological Center to identify relevant opportunities for inclusive adaptation and to become familiar with the implementation setting where the inclusive environmental education sessions for children and youth will be conducted.
• Develop and tailor a structured set of inclusive environmental sessions, detailing their objectives/outcomes, accessibility features, step-by-step implementation, facilitation guidance, and practical aspects such as location, duration, group size, required accessibility materials, and safety considerations.
• Facilitate participatory consultations with disability-focused organizations, people with disabilities, caregivers, and other stakeholders supporting children with disabilities to inform and validate curriculum design and adaptation.
• Ensure that the created materials align with universal design for learning (UDL) principles, inclusive education best practices, are culturally sensitive and age-appropriate.
• Develop a detailed proposal presenting the methodology and implementation plan for the curriculum adaptation and training activities.
• In collaboration between the curriculum consultant and trainer mobilized by the consltant, design training materials that facilitate the implementation of the adapted curriculum to ensure inclusivity and accessibility.
• Design and deliver four interactive training days for a selected group of animators to introduce the adapted curriculum and train them in its effective and practical usage. The workshops will take place in Wadi el Karm.
• After the training, oversee the animators’ preparation and application of the inclusive activities at the Arisheh Ecological Center with groups of children, support them through coaching, and revise the curriculum as necessary.
  Eight (8) to Ten (10) follow-up visits should be planned.

4. Deliverables

The consultant will deliver the following:

• Final technical proposal or Inception Report including work plan, curriculum adaptation, methodology, and tools.
• Adapted Curriculum integrating inclusive and accessibility elements, developed in draft form for review by ALPHA and finalized based on ALPHA’s feedback and the follow-up visits.
• Four (4)-Day Training Workshop delivered to the animators, including hand-outs, PowerPoints, Word documents or other materials, as well as pre- and post-tests.
• Follow-up and coaching of the animators on the application of the adapted curriculum at the Arisheh Ecological Center with groups of children.
• Final Report for the training summarizing all activities carried out, along with key lessons learned and actionable recommendations
• Final Report for the whole consultancy summarizing all activities carried out, along with key lessons learned and actionable recommendations.
• TOR

ALPHA, in consultation with the funding partner KNHL, Kindernothilfe Luxembourg, is commissioning a -project evaluation of the project titled “Éducation et soutien psychosocial pour les enfants réfugiés syriens à Ghazzé/Liban”.

The project has already had successive phases, and its main goal is to improve the future of Syrian refugee children in Lebanon through quality education and psychosocial support. The main components consist of:

• Supporting the education and psycho-social well-being of pre-school Syrian children living in the village of Ghazza and surroundings (West Bekaa)
• Supporting the education and psycho-social well-being of children enrolled in formal public schools in Ghazza and surroundings.
• Supporting the well-being of the Syrian families through psychosocial support and social assistance. 
• Strengthening the capacities, skills and mental well-being of the teaching and PSS staff.

• We are seeking an experienced Team of consultants with a strong background in international development and humanitarian programming.
• The team leader must possess documented extensive experience on similar evaluations of civil society projects in the fields of education and psychosocial support for Syrian refugees populations in Lebanon.
• Proven experience applying OECD-DAC evaluation criteria and delivering practical, actionable recommendations.
• Strong familiarity with the Lebanese context and broader regional dynamics affecting child-centered interventions.
• Sound knowledge of social research methodologies and data collection tools.
• Expertise in conducting stakeholder interviews and focus groups.
• Be able to communicate effectively in spoken Arabic (minimum: B2 level).
• Have excellent writing skills in English.

TOR

Objectives of the Mission

The community assessment aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the context in which the project will be implemented, to inform the design and execution of its activities ensuring they are evidence-based and responsive to local dynamics. The primary objectives of the assessment are:

1. Analyze environmental local needs: understand the communities’ key needs, challenges, and priorities, especially for children, people with disabilities and marginalized groups.
2. Assess social dynamics and community engagement: Evaluate social stability, engagement and participation within the target communities, while identifying key factors and networks that promote unity (connectors) or create divisions (divisors).

3. . Application Process

   - The consultancy team should be a company or NGO 

   - A detailed CV highlighting relevant experience for all the consultancy team members.
   - A detailed technical proposal outlining their understanding of the assignment, proposed methodology, tools, workplan and timeframe, team structure, roles and responsibilities.

   - List of the most relevant previous consulting projects completed, including a description of the projects and role in these consultancies. 

   - A minimum of 3 references from previous clients for similar projects of the same nature to the one in this TOR.

   - A financial proposal with a detailed budget breakdown 

4.  

   Remark: All applications must include all requested documents otherwise, they will be rejected.

    

   Deadline for submission: February 6^th, 2026 at midnight. 

    

   Documents to be shared to both: programcoordinator@alpha-association.info 

                                                        info@alpha-association.info

TOR  community assessment