Appel d’offres : Seenaryo recherche un Consultant pour l’étude de faisabilité au Liban.

 

 

 

 

OBJECTIVES OF THE FEASIBILITY STUDY

The preparation of the feasibility study is an essential component for Kindernothilfe and Seenaryo. The results of such a study should help to refine the project concept, present the institutional, social, political, economic and environmental context and identify the opportunities and risks of project implementation. They will guide the conceptualisation of the whole project. The purpose of the study is therefore to examine the project objectives and its planned components and strategies in the light of the given context and available resources.

The implementation of the study should be planned in a participatory manner to allow for joint learning experiences. Possible risks and obstacles to project implementation should be identified and mitigated at an early stage. Bad investments should be avoided. The study should enable Kindernothilfe to gain in-depth knowledge about the project and to accompany and support its partner organisation in the planning and implementation of the project in the best possible way.

The following important steps should be taken into account when planning and carrying out the study:

– An analysis of the project context (political, social, structural, economic and ecological)

– For child rights-based projects]: An analysis of the situation of children and the main violations of their rights.

– An analysis of the main stakeholders and their level of influence in the planned project areas

– Clarification (and if necessary adaptation) of the project objectives with the identification of appropriate indicators for monitoring and measuring the achievement of the objectives. Review context and underlying root causes, project intervention and provide recommendations or alternatives to the strategies, where applicable.

– Review and, where necessary, adaptation of approaches and strategies.

The study report should provide clear and practically feasible recommendations that will be taken into account in the subsequent planning of the project. In doing so, the overall direction and purpose of the project should not be changed.

A proposed impact matrix with appropriate indicators should be presented as one of the outcomes of the study.

The verification of the feasibility of the proposed project is based on the collection and analysis of primary and secondary data, as well as other essential information that can support the subsequent conceptualisation of the project. The sustainability factors of the project are determined and the capacity of Seenaryo to implement it is presented.

The approach actively involves the staff of the partner organisation as well as representatives of the target groups and stakeholders. The study thus makes an important contribution to the submission of a qualified project proposal to the Ministry of Economic Development and Cooperation.

METHODOLOGY AND WORK PLAN FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STUDY

According to the Guide to Conducting Feasibility Studies , it is recommended that consultants use a mixed methodology (quantitative and qualitative) based on the following aspects:

– The choice of a participatory approach

– the choice and development of appropriate methods and instruments for data collection and analysis

– involvement of stakeholders and duty bearers

The preparation of the feasibility study will have a maximum duration of 4-5 weeks starting from 16th August and will be carried out in three main phases including a review of the available documents, the field data collection phase and the data analysis and report preparation. The report should be presented in a first draft which should be submitted by 20th September to KNH Germany, contact Friederike Kowertz, [email protected] and Arshad Ali , [email protected] and to Seenaryo, contact Victoria Lupton [email protected].

Framework of the study

The Guide to Conducting Feasibility Studies recommends that an analysis should be carried out which considers, among other things, the following questions

Contextual analysis at macro, meso and micro levels.

  • Which current problems in the living situations of the target groups have been identified and are relevant to the project design? Which of these causes are prioritised and addressed in the project?
  • What local potentials, existing structures (institutions, networks, umbrella organisations and others) and social mechanisms can be built upon? What gaps in the system have been identified?
  • If so, are there approaches and results from previous development measures? If so, how will this be built upon?
  • What other framework conditions, such as conflict dynamics, need to be taken into account in the context of the planned project?

Partner organisation in the context of the project

  • Which organisation(s) has/have been chosen as the local promoter(s) of the project and why? Whose idea was the project? How is the ownership of the project by the implementing organisation ensured?
  • To what extent are potential agreements between actors formalised? Are there formal agreements between actors?
  • Are the resources and strengths of the partners known individually and at organisational level?
  • Which relevant professional, methodological and political competences need to be developed individually and at organisational level?

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONSULTANT

Individuals and teams of experts can apply to carry out the study. They must meet the following requirements:

  • Have an academic background in a field of work relevant to development.
  • Have several years’ experience in carrying out feasibility studies, baseline studies, evaluations or other relevant studies.
  • Proven expertise in the relevant areas of work of the proposed project.
  • A very good knowledge of the national context (also political as well as socio-economic)
  • Proven experience in Child and Adolescent Rights with a broad understanding of what the rights approach implies at the level of duty bearers and civil society.
  • Experience in planning projects participatory based on human/child rights
  • Local language skills for direct communication with target group representatives and stakeholders.

SUBMISSION OF TENDERS

Interested consultants are requested to send relevant documents electronically to the following contact address. A letter of interest must be submitted including the following information along with a technical and financial proposal that should include, in addition to the honorarium, all expenses incurred by the investigators in carrying out the study.

The contact person is also available to answer questions at the e-mail address indicated:
Arshad Ali and Friederike Kowertz, [email protected]; [email protected]; Victoria Lupton and Siel Devos, [email protected] and [email protected].

The file must include the following documents:

A letter of interest, a technical and financial proposal, an updated curriculum vitae and a list of references of similar assignments.

The tender must indicate the methodology envisaged, the number of working days foreseen, a detailed workplan, the daily fees with the foreseen ancillary costs as well as any applicable taxes and duties and information on the availability of the consultant(s).

The deadline for submission of tenders is 5th August.

The decision on the selection of the consultant and the signing of the contract is scheduled for the period from 11th to 15th August