[font=Arial][b][color=#00369b][size=4]About Oppourtunities.ps: [/size][/color][/b] [color=#000000][size=3]Foras.ps is an online platform\ website that provides you with all available opportunities in Palestine and for Palestinians (Trainings, internships, voluntary work, jobs, freelance jobs, workshops, grants, funds, call for proposals and scholarships).[/size][/color] [color=#000000][size=3]Our audience is young Palestinians who seek to be different and want to seek unique opportunities. We want it to the 1st destination for youth to find what they are looking for.[/size][/color] [/font] [color=#ff0d0d][size=3][font=Arial][b][b][u]Local Expert on Social Inclusion[/u][/b][/b][/font][/size][/color] [center][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial][b][b]Social Inclusion Policy: Ramallah grows on diversity and equality[/b][/b][/font][/size][/color][/center] [left][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial][b][b]Location: Ramallah, Palestine[/b][/b][/font][/size][/color][/left] [left][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial][b][b]Application deadline: 16 June 2020[/b][/b][/font][/size][/color][/left] [left][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial][b][b]Type of contract: Individual contract, consultancy[/b][/b][/font][/size][/color][/left] [left][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial][b][b]Duration: 9 months[/b][/b][/font][/size][/color][/left] [left][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial][b][b]Start of consultancy: immediately[/b][/b][/font][/size][/color][/left] [left][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial]Ramallah Municipality aims to develop a Social Inclusion Policy that aims at levering the diversity of the city and grow it to become a sustainable city that brings equal opportunities for everyone who inhabits it. The Social Inclusion policy development action is aided by the International Centre for Migration and Policy Development, ICMPD.  Under this action, the Ramallah Municipality is seeking a local Expert to support the development of a local Social Inclusion policy in Ramallah. The project will be based on the guiding principles of the sustainable development Agenda 2030, and the [url=https://www.ramallah.ps/userfiles/file/ir/Ramallah%20Resilience%20Strategy%202050.pdf]Ramallah Resilience Strategy 2050[/url]. The Local Expert is expected to work with an International Expert, to help integrating the local context of Ramallah, through a participatory process, that will lead to the development of the policy document.[/font][/size][/color][/left] [left][color=#1b8600][size=4][font=Arial][b][b]Background:[/b][/b][/font][/size][/color][/left] [left][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial]Ramallah defines itself as a welcoming, open place, which has been enriched through the arrival and settling of diverse groups throughout history. As expressed in its motto, “WeRamallah”, everyone is part of the city. Diversity and equality are central to the future of a Resilient Ramallah.[/font][/size][/color][/left] [left][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial]The impact of conflict and occupation manifests itself, among others, leaving the city to be influenced by the political, economic, social and societal circumstances. This context has reinforced Ramallah’s status as a place of migration, and has strengthened its resilience. [/font][/size][/color][/left] [ul] [li][color=#00369b][size=4][font=Arial][b][b]Objective of Consultancy:[/b][/b][/font][/size][/color][/li] [/ul] [left][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial]To accompany a process leading to the elaboration of a Social Inclusion policy document for Ramallah, taking into account the objectives and principles of Sustainable Development Goals as regards the links between social inclusion and resilience.[/font][/size][/color][/left] [left][color=#00369b][size=4][font=Arial][b][b]Duties and Responsibilities: (June 2020 – February 2021)[/b][/b][/font][/size][/color][/left] [left][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial]Collectively work with international consultant on preparation of inception report and workshop facilitation, drafting of policy, and adoption of policy.[/font][/size][/color][/left] [left][color=#00369b][size=4][font=Arial][b][b]Preparation ( June – August 2020)[/b][/b][/font][/size][/color][/left] [ul] [li][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial]Inception report to clarify the methodolygy and timeframe of acitivties, the inception report should be done in agreement between the two experts, and each to deliver his/her inception report detailing their individual tasks[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial]Conduct stakeholder consultations with all relevant target groups for social inclusion[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial]Share Detailed Workplan of key activities, define target group, as then to lead workshops with target groups and key stakeholders, and arrange all related workshop material in Arabic[/font][/size][/color][/li] [/ul] [left][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial] [/font][/size][/color][/left] [left][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial][b][b]Thematic workshops: ( September 2020)[/b][/b][/font][/size][/color][/left] [ul] [li][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial]Co-Lead diagnoses and analysis workshop (Retreat): a set of thematic workshops addressing specific areas of the social inclusion. The Retreat will aim to discuss needs and proposals in the context of a mid-term social inclusion policy for Ramallah, to set the ground for social inclusion policy[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial]Facilitate workshops in Arabic, and provide notes of conclusions and remarks to be integrated in policy analysis and drafting - Each of these workshops should be facilitated by the local expert and in coordination with international expert and Ramallah Municipality.[/font][/size][/color][/li] [/ul] [left][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial] [/font][/size][/color][/left] [left][color=#00369b][size=4][font=Arial][b][b]Drafting of Social Inclusion policy document ( September – December 2020 )[/b][/b][/font][/size][/color][/left] [left][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial] [/font][/size][/color][/left] [ul] [li][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial]On the basis of the information collected, the local and international experts will work together on the drafting of the main guidelines of a Social Inclusion policy document, which should be adapted to the sustainable development agenda by the international expert and submitted to the City of Ramallah.[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial]Lead discussions with the City of Ramallah, the key stakeholders relevant for the implementation of the social inclusion policy.[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial]After the discussions, a full draft of the Social Inclusion policy document to be drafted by the expert in Arabic as a reflection of the English document[/font][/size][/color][/li] [/ul] [left][color=#00369b][size=3][font=Arial] [b][b]Adoption of the Social Inclusion policy document ( January – February 2021)[/b][/b][/font][/size][/color][/left] [ul] [li][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial]The Expert will support the City of Ramallah with conducting the formal process of discussion and adoption of the Social Inclusion policy document[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial]The experts will adapt any essential feedback to the document and send it to the City of Ramallah[/font][/size][/color][/li] [/ul] [left][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial] [/font][/size][/color][/left] [left][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial][b][b]Expected results[/b][/b][/font][/size][/color][/left] [left][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial] [/font][/size][/color][/left] [ul] [li][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial]Availability of a Social Inclusion policy document for Ramallah, on the basis of a participatory process and the principles and objectives sustainable development agenda 2030[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial]Participation of all relevant target groups in the discussions of social inclusion policy development process[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial]Highlight the focus of the policy intervention based on each target group[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial]Increased awareness among city stakeholders about the meaning and practices of social inclusion[/font][/size][/color][/li] [/ul] [left][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial] [/font][/size][/color][/left] [table][tr][td][left][color=#00369b][size=4][font=Arial][b][b]Competencies[/b][/b][/font][/size][/color][/left] [/td] [/tr] [tr][td][left][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial]The successful candidate will have the following qualification:[/font][/size][/color][/left] [left][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial] [/font][/size][/color][/left] [ul] [li][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial]Master’s degree holder in social studies, human rights or related social science degrees[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial]At least 5 years of experience of working on social and inclusion related issues, preferably in Palestine and Middle East[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial]Strong analytical skills;[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial]Excellent interpersonal, team working and communication skills;[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial]Excellent report-writing skills in Arabic and English[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial]Excellent command of English[/font][/size][/color][/li] [/ul] [/td] [/tr] [tr][td][size=3][color=#00369b][font=Arial][b][b]Required Skills and Experience[/b][/b] [/font][/color][/size] [table][tr][td][left][size=3][font=Arial][b][b][color=#1b8600]Criteria[/color][/b][/b][/font][/size][/left] [/td] [td][size=3][font=Arial][b][b][color=#ff0d0d]Weight[/color][/b][/b][/font][/size][/td] [/tr] [tr][td][left][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial][b][b]Technical Competencies[/b][/b][/font][/size][/color][/left] [/td] [td][center][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial][b][b]70[/b][/b][/font][/size][/color][/center] [/td] [/tr] [tr][td][left][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial]At least 5 years of work experience of leading and implementing, social or  human rights programmes with international organizations (20 points)[/font][/size][/color][/left] [/td] [td][center][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial]20[/font][/size][/color][/center] [/td] [/tr] [tr][td][left][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial]A graduate university degree in the field of development (10 points) Additional 5 points for a degree in human rights or social studies[/font][/size][/color][/left] [/td] [td][center][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial]15[/font][/size][/color][/center] [/td] [/tr] [tr][td][left][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial]Demonstrate prior experience of working in Palestine and the Middle East[/font][/size][/color][/left] [/td] [td][center][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial]5[/font][/size][/color][/center] [/td] [/tr] [tr][td][left][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial]Technical proposal presenting how the consultant will undertake the assignment[/font][/size][/color][/left] [/td] [td][center][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial]30[/font][/size][/color][/center] [/td] [/tr] [tr][td][left][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial][b][b]Financial offer [/b][/b]to undertake the assignment[/font][/size][/color][/left] [/td] [td][center][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial][b][b]30[/b][/b][/font][/size][/color][/center] [/td] [/tr] [tr][td][left][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial][b][b]Total : Technical and Financial[/b][/b][/font][/size][/color][/left] [/td] [/tr] [/table] [/td] [/tr] [/table] [left][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial] [/font][/size][/color][/left] [left][color=#00369b][size=4][font=Arial][b][b]Admission[/b][/b][/font][/size][/color][/left] [left][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial][b][b]Interested candidates should apply by 16 June 2020 the latest, applications are eligible if include the below requirements, and delivered to email: [/b][/b][email=n.burbar@ramallah.ps][b][b]n.burbar@ramallah.ps[/b][/b][/email][b][b] under subject 'Social Inclusion Expert’:[/b][/b][/font][/size][/color][/left] [ol] [li][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial]Comprehensive CV: highlighting the relevant professional experience, and educational background, skills, and references[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial]Summary of previous relevant assignments[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial]Technical proposal to undertake the assignment (1500 word max)[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#000000][size=3][font=Arial]Financial offer to undertake the assignment[/font][/size][/color][/li] [/ol]