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Positive Parenting Curriculum Developer (Lebanon) - Consultant

Beirut

  • Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
  • Location: Beirut
  • Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Education, Learning and Training
    • Information Technology and Computer Science
    • Children's rights (health and protection)
    • Sexual and reproductive health
  • Closing Date:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Backgroundoftheproject

In Lebanon, the IRC implements Education, Economic Recovery and Development, Health, and Protection Programs. One of the IRC’s Child Protection core objectives is to strengthen the national child protection system to provide a quality response to children and families facing protection issues, whether in times of crisis or stable conditions.

Children dealing with complex emotional and social problems due to abuse, neglect, or exploitation, often face multifaceted challenges that contribute to negative behaviors, increasing their risk of conflict with authority figures and the law.

Families and caregivers of children who are in contact or in-conflict with the law need support to effectively understand and support their children through specialized parenting interventions adapted to their specific needs.

IRC is seeking a Child Protection consultant with expertise in tailored strategies aimed at fostering a supportive and constructive family environment. This includes promoting healthy behaviors and im- proved communication between caregivers, siblings, and children who are in contact or in conflict with the law, with a focus on positive reinforcement, emotional support, and consistent, empathetic discipline practices.

The consultant will work on adapting IRC’s Families Make a Difference Curriculum, ensuring it is grounded in evidence-based best practices and is adaptable to diverse situations. Additionally, the consultant will train IRC and IRC partners’ case workers and facilitators to effectively implement the curriculum, monitor progress, and make necessary adaptations based on feedback and evolving needs.

Scope of work

Under the supervision of the Child Protection Coordinator and in collaboration with the Access to Justice Program Manager, the consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

  • Establishaclearunderstandingofparentingtrendsandpracticesofcaregiversbeforetheir children come into contact with or become in conflict with the law.
  • Identify the challenges faced by children and the impact of their caregivers’ parenting practices on their wellbeing and behaviors.
  • Identify external factors that hinder effective parenting and gather examples of successful parentingprogramsorinterventionsthathavepositivelyimpactedfamiliesdealingwith children who are in contact or in conflict with the law.
  • Explorehowdifferentparentingstylesaffectchildren'sbehaviorandinvolvementwiththe law and identify effective practices.
  • Recognizeculturalfactorsthatinfluenceparentingpracticesandperceptionsofchildrenin conflict with the law.
  • Identifysuccessfulcommunicationtechniquesusedbyparentsinnavigatingdifficultconversations with their children about their behavior and the law
  • ConductadeskreviewofIRC andChildProtectionsectordataoncaregiversforchildrenin contact and conflict with the law, including relevant resources and reports.
  • Understand the challenges in dealing with children in conflict with the law through focused group discussion with the children and caregivers.
  • ReviewIRC’sFamiliesMakeaDifferentCurriculumusedforpositiveparentingsupport,make necessary adaptations, and develop at least five specialized sessions to meet the particular needs of children who are in conflict and in contact with the law. This will include meetings with the CP Manager, CP Coordinator, CP Case Management Officer, partner staff, and government staff working in prison and detention centers, as well as mandated NGOs by the Ministry of Justice.
  • ReviewaswelltheSelfHelpPlus(SH+)and PM+.
  • Develop a training module for this curriculum, including templates and forms, visual guides, andrecommendationsforbestpracticestobeusedbythecaseworkers,thefacilitators,and the MEAL teams.
  • Developafacilitatorguidethatprovidesfacilitatorswithstep-by-stepinstructionsonhowto deliver the curriculum effectively, including session plans, key discussion points, and activities aligned with each session along with suggested activities and timing for each session.
  • LiaisewithIRCLebanon’sMEALAdvisorto developtheM&Etoolstomeasuretheresultsof the implementation. And to assess whether the desired measurements shall beknowledge improvement or/and well-being based.
  • Developkeyimplementationguidance,tips,andminimumrequirementsasareferencefor staff who will train on this curriculum. Along with a TOR of the facilitator.
  • TrainIRCtrainersonthenewcurriculum– TOT.

Thescopeofworkfortheshort-termassignmentiscomposedoftwo phases:

PHASE1:January 2025

Assessment

  • Clearly describe the methodology used for data collection and analysis to ensure transparency and replicability.
  • Explore alternative data analysis methods that could provide additional insights into the needs of the population, thereby informing programming and advocacy priorities
  • Conduct a comprehensive review of IRC’s Families Make a Difference Curriculum, relevant
  • reports, and existing data on children in contact and conflict with the law
  • Perform a detailed analysis of the collected data in coordination with the IRC CP Coordinator, MEAL Advisor, and Senior MEAL Officer to identify key outcomes and trends.
  • Draft a final assessment report with actionable recommendations, highlighting opportunities for an integrated approach with other programs and potential collaboration with the government of Lebanon.
  • Consult and share the assessment findings with the CP Coordinator, CP TA, MEAL Advisor, and Senior M&E Officer for feedback and validation upon completion.

PHASE 2: February 2025 March 2025

AdaptingthecurrentFamilyMakesaDifference–PositiveParentingCurriculum.

IncorporateFeedback:IntegraterelevantfeedbackfromtheIRCteamandpartnersintotheFamilies Make a Difference (FMD) curriculum. This includes adding at least five additional sessions to finalize the draft curriculum for translation.

CompileReferences:Gatherandincludeallreferencesrelatedtothecurriculumtoensurecomprehensive documentation.

DevelopImplementationGuidance:Createkeyimplementationguidance,tips,andminimumrequirements as a reference for staff who will train on this curriculum.

CreateTrainingTools:Developrelevanttrainingtoolsbasedontheamendmentstothecurriculum and feedback from the team.

Train Staff: Conduct training sessions for IRC and partner staff on the updated curriculum.

ObservationandEvaluation:Observetheimplementationofthesessionsandconductanevaluation/validationworkshopto assesstheeffectiveness ofthecurriculum,gatherfeedback,andpro- pose recommendations.

Deliverables:

Theconsultantshort-termstaffmemberwillberesponsibleforthefollowingdeliverables:

  1. Provide a report on assessment findings from primary and secondary data collected.
  2. Develop specialized positive parenting sessions tailored for caregivers of children who are in conflict or in-contact with the law.
  3. Create training tools for the adapted curriculum.
  4. Conduct training sessions for the IRC and partner child protection front liners.
  5. Attend several implementation sessions to inform of any necessary changes for optimum results of the curriculum.
  6. Develop key implementation guidance, tips, and minimum requirements as a reference for staff who will train on this curriculum.
  7. Ensure all materials developed are original. If information from existing resources is integrated into the curriculum, obtain permission from the source and provide clear attribution and credit.

Tasks:

  1. Conduct key informant interviews with key IRC staff from the child protection team, and with the access to justice stake- holders that will be determined by the CPteam. (Estimated days: 2 / Time Frame: January 2025)
  2. Review IRC’s “Families Make a Difference” including SH+ and PM+, and conduct a desk review of the current IRC data on children in contact and conflict with the law. (Estimated days: 2 / January 2025)
  3. Compile data from the key informant interviews and desk review and draft a report with recommendations (Estimated days: 1 / Time Frame: January 2025)
  4. Develop specialized parenting sessions tailored for caregivers of children who are in conflict or in contact with the law. (Estimated days: 12 / Time Frame: February-March 2025)
  5. Develop a training Module including templates and forms, visual guides, and recommendations for best practices to be used by the case workers, the facilitators, and the MEAL teams.
  6. Develop a Facilitator Guide, A profession- ally designed and user-friendly guide that equips facilitators to deliver the curriculum effectively, including session plans, interactive activities, and practical tools. (For 5/6 - Estimated days: 4 / Time Frame: February-March 2025)
  7. Develop the M&E tools to measure the results of the implementation. And to assess whether the desired measurements shall be knowledge improvement or/and well-being based. (Estimated days: 1 / Time Frame: February-March 2025)
  8. Develop key implementation guidance, tips, and minimum requirements as a reference for staff who will train on this curriculum. Along with a TOR of the facilitator. (Estimated days: 1 / Time Frame: February-March 2025)
  9. Conduct training on the curriculum to IRC and partner frontliners and TOT. (Estimate days: 7 days (1 day for prep and 6 days for the training) / Time Frame: February-March 2025)
  10. Monitoring of the sessions and providing recommendations based on their observations. (Estimated days: 2 / Time Frame: February-March 2025)
  11. Conduct a validation Workshop following observation sessions (Estimated days: 1 / Time Frame: February-March 2025).
  12. Wrap up and develop a brief implementation guide, tips, and final training package. (Estimated days: 1 / Time Frame: February-March 2025).
Minimum Qualifications:

Job Requirements:

Education:

The qualified candidate must have an advanced university degree in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, or closely related fields.

Work Experience:

  • A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible, relevant professional experience in criminal and/or child abuse or child protection programs.
  • Previous experience in developing and delivering training on child abuse
  • Experience supporting children with challenging behaviors and at a high-risk level.
  • Knowledge of and experience in using established inter-agency standards and guidelines in child protection, such as the IASC Guidelines for Child Protection in Emergency Settings and CPMS.
  • Thorough understanding of international standards and best practices in CPiE response and working with children with mental health needs as well as working with their caregivers, communities, and service providers.
  • Knowledge of the MHPSS Minimum Service Package is an asset.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

  • Proven ability to analyze, assess, and summarize study findings, observations, and recommendations quickly and accurately.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality, respect, non-discrimination, and safety of beneficiaries at all times.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to develop consistent and acceptable reports and recommendations.
  • Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity, and flexibility.
  • Ability to work autonomously, take initiative, and responsibly escalate issues.
  • Excellent coaching skills, including the capacity to provide structured feedback.
  • Ability to adheretoethicalconsiderationsandprinciplesregardingworkingwithvulnerable populations.

Language Skills:

  • Ability to communicate and write clearly in English is desirable.
  • Ability to communicate, read, and write Arabic is additional.

WorkingEnvironment:TheconsultantwillnothavededicatedofficespaceatIRCbutwillhaveaccess to IRC premises to meet with relevant staff,when andas relevant(to conduct thetraining in phase)


Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
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