Delivery of Training on Arabic Literacy - Tripoli
Lebanon
- Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
- Location: Lebanon
- Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
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Occupational Groups:
- Education, Learning and Training
- Translations and Languages
- Economic Recovery & Livelihood
- Closing Date: Closed
Requisition ID: req7235
Job Title: Delivery of Training on Arabic Literacy - Tripoli
Sector: Economic Recovery & Livelihood
Employment Category: Consultant
Employment Type: Part-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: Tripoli, Lebanon
Job Description
1.Background and Justification The majority of Syrian refugee youths in Lebanon face barriers to accessing employment and are offered few skills-building opportunities as an alternative. These youths need a safe learning space that will equip them with tools to tackle these challenges and eventually earn a safe income, thereby helping them to rebuild their self-confidence. In Lebanon, English or French with Arabic are taught from early years in school and education is compulsory from the age of 6 to age 14, corresponding to the basic education cycle. In addition, and as a result of the Syrian crisis, the Accelerated Learning Program for Syrian children, incorporates Arabic, Math, Sciences and English (the second shift). Illiteracy is a central barrier to the educational inclusion of Syrian refugees; it is also a major barrier for Syrians accessing decent employment within Lebanon. As “Literate people could be characterized by a greater innovative-activity level, which provides opportunities for modernization, development, and economic growth" The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is developing a programme that provides a tailored language, literacy, business and life-skills curricula. These training sessions aim at improving the skills of Syrian and Lebanese communities to enhance their ability in finding a job. These curricula will be delivered at an IRC-operated Livelihoods Centre in Tripoli/T5 District. The training described below focuses on Literacy. Literacy is the ability to read and use written information and to write appropriately, in a range of contexts. It is used to develop knowledge and understanding, to achieve personal growth and to function effectively in our society. Literacy also includes the recognition of number and basic mathematical signs and symbols within text. Literacy involves the integration of speaking, listening and critical thinking with reading and writing. Effective literacy is intrinsically purposeful, flexible and dynamic and continues to develop throughout an individual’s lifetime (Australia’s Language and Literacy Policy Companion Volume to the Policy Paper, 1991). The need for a Literacy Training was equally requested by several jobseekers of the IRC’s livelihoods centre, and especially by employers who see it as a requirement in the market and not as an option. Based on the above, this training is proposed for youth Lebanese residents and Syrian refugees living in Tripoli/T5 area. 2.Learning Objectives and Delivery Methodology By the end of the 84 training hours, trainees should be able to The 20 participants will be organized in one training group divided between Lebanese and Syrian other nationalities from both genders. 3.Indicative Contents of the Training The topics covered throughout the training should include: 4.Period and location of training delivery The training should be delivered to 20 male and female trainees over a period of 12 consecutive week from 9th of December 2019 till the 8th of March 2020, and will last for 84 hours as a minimum. The training should take place in the livelihood center in Tripoli-Mina 5.Target audience and profile (age, literacy level) The target group will consist of 20 trainees, males and females from different nationalities, who shall all be registered at the livelihoods center. The criteria for selection will include: 6.Pre- and post-training test requirements The contractor will be entrusted with developing pre- and post-test questionnaires through which the level of knowledge and skills of the beneficiaries vis-à-vis the Arabic language level will be rated. The pre-test and post-tests are the same questionnaire delivered before the training starts and after the last session. The contractor will be expected to collect the data, to analyze the results of the pre and post-test questionnaires and to document them in a “Technical Training Report” to be submitted one week after the last training session to IRC. 7.Arrangements Expected from Contractor The contractor is expected to ensure the following: §The Training would run over 2 days of the week, with 3,5 hours per day, in the morning or in the afternoon §The trainer would finalize the Training across a period of 12 weeks for a total of 84 hours. In addition to the above, kindly note the following: 8.Expected Deliverables §The training calendar with session titles; §The Facilitator’s Guide organized by training sessions describing: §Session topic §Learning objectives, §Duration of the session, §List of key contents and talking points, §Sequence of steps to deliver the session, §Required materials §The pre and post-training test questionnaires, to verify competences and learning Annex 1: Table of Contents of the Training Report Table of Contents 2.1 Learning Objectives Statement. 3.1 Overview of the workshop Agenda and Activities Day By Day. 4.1 Summary of Informal Daily Evaluations. 4.2 Summary of the Final Evaluation Results (using questionnaire). 5. Lessons Learnt and Remarks. 5.2 Recommendations for Future Trainings. 6. Participants and Learning Achievements. I. Pre- and Post- Training Test (Questionnaire). IV. Participants’ Evaluation of the Training. V. Findings of Participants’ Evaluation.
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