Consultancy for Economic & Market Analysis - Lebanon

Job posted by: Oxfam GB - UK - Thu, 7 May 2015

Job Details:

Organisation: Oxfam GB - UK

Deadline Sun, 10 May 2015

Job type: Contract

Location: Lebanon

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The Role

Oxfam believes that humanitarian aid interventions have to be coupled with longer-term economic support if Lebanon is to continue to absorb the negative socio-economic impacts of the Syria crisis successfully.  

While the impact of the Syria crisis is relatively recent, many of the trends or challenges to poverty reduction within Lebanon are longstanding. It is essential therefore that any attempt to respond is fully recognisant of historical trends and dynamics predating, but in many cases exacerbated by, the Syria crisis and refugee influx. Oxfam envisages undertaking such a response through strong engagement with the Lebanese private sector, and a specific focus on policy & governance implications (ie private sector and employment regulations, social protection legislation, particularly for casual labour/informal sectors).

Oxfam are seeking a consultancy for Economic and Market Analysis in order to research and understand a) historical trends and how the Lebanese market economy structure has changed and adapted to the economic impacts of the Syria crisis; b) what markets are currently functioning in Lebanon with absorptive capacity, and lastly; c) key systems and structures of 3-4 core markets within the Lebanese economy. The regulatory and policy framework to all of the above represent crucial aspects of this understanding.

The consultant will be expected to provide preliminary analysis and recommendations for business development and livelihoods support, including pilot proposals for interventions. 

Oxfam is seeking an international and a national consultant to undertake the research as a team. Individual consultants may apply separately and the work will be expected to be delivered as a joint effort. 

 

About the MECIS Region

The Middle East and Commonwealth of Independent States (MECIS) region implements and manages programmes in Yemen, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Russia, Tajikistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia.

Programmes within the MECIS region reflect Oxfam’s approach to work across the globe. We support self-reliance, not dependency, and to complement our work on the ground we strive to secure lasting change through our campaigning.

We also put women at the heart of all we do. The majority of people living in poverty are women and girls, and so this focus helps us to achieve our mission to overcome poverty and suffering.

 

Useful Information

 

Interested consultants must submit their bids, in two sections (i) Technical Proposal and (ii) Financial Proposal. 

 

Technical proposals should include a work plan and methodology. Financial proposals should include a general budget including consultancy fees.

 

A CV and experience letter of the individuals must be attached with a minimum of 2 references.

 

Oxfam GB Lebanon Program reserves the right to reject any and all bids, including the Bidding processes, or not to award the contract at any time, without thereby incurring and liability to the affected Bidders.

 

 

For more information and to apply please visit: https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk quoting reference INT1463



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