Study Women s Access to and Control...

Lebanon has announced a tender invitation for the Study Women s Access to and Control over Local Governance in 11 Informal Settlements in South Lebanon, aimed at improving structural stability and addressing erosion concerns in the tender area. The tender is situated in Lebanon, and it represents a key infrastructure initiative designed to enhance safety and environmental resilience. The tender is scheduled to close on 12 Oct 2026, giving interested contractors ample time to review requirements and submit their bids. The official tender notice number is not specified, while the WWW Reference Number is 13984035. Eligible bidders and organizations are encouraged to access the detailed tender documents and specifications to gain comprehensive information about project scope, eligibility criteria, and submission procedures.To download the complete tender documents, bidders are required to register on the website.

Tender Details

Title	Study Women s Access to and Control over Local Governance in 11 Informal Settlements in South Lebanon
WWT Ref No	13984035
Country	Lebanon
Financer Name	Self-Funded
Summary	Tenders are invited for Study Women s Access to and Control over Local Governance in 11 Informal Settlements in South Lebanon Closing Date Monday 12 Oct 2026 Intervention Sector s Women Status Issues Remuneration range 3000 to 4000 USD Duration of Contract 3 months Background Despite women s crucial roles in community life and informal structures their representation in local governance within refugee informal settlements in Lebanon remains limited Understanding the extent and nature of this participation is key to informing inclusive governance models This study to be carried out in 11 informal settlements will examine women s access to and control over local governance structures identifying the opportunities and barriers to their participation in public decision making spaces It is part of a broader strategy by PARD and NESI to promote gender equality and enhance women s roles in public and political life Objectives of the Study General Objective To analyze the degree of women s access to and control over local governance in 11 informal settlements and provide recommendations to enhance their participation in public life Specific Objectives Map existing governance and decision making structures in the settlements Measure women s actual participation in these structures formal informal Identify key barriers cultural legal social structural to women s participation Explore perceptions of women and men about women s leadership in community governance Provide actionable recommendations to promote inclusive gender sensitive local governance Contribute to advocacy and program development by PARD and NESI Scope of Work The consultant will be expected to 1 Design the study s methodology and tools integrating both quantitative and qualitative components 2 Conduct desk review of previous studies and relevant policies 3 Map existing formal and informal governance structures in the 11 targeted settlements Carry out fieldwork including o Surveys with residents and governance members o Key informant interviews KIIs with community leaders women s groups NGOs o Focus Group Discussions FGDs with women and men of various age groups 5 Analyze data with a gender and intersectionality lens 6 Draft revise and finalize the study in English 4 Methodology The study should apply a mixed methods approach including Quantitative tools surveys to assess levels of participation access and attitudes Qualitative tools FGDs KIIs mapping to explore experiences barriers and motivations Gender sensitive and culturally appropriate participatory methods ensuring inclusivity across age origin and status All data should be disaggregated by sex age nationality and disability status 5 Deliverables Inception Report including methodology tools sampling plan and timeline Fieldwork Summary Report with raw findings and emerging themes Draft Study Report for review by PARD and NESI Final Study Report in English max 50 pages annexes Executive Summary 2 5 pages in both languages Digital Content Summary for dissemination infographic or highlights Presentation of findings to partners and stakeholders if requested 6 Consultant Profile Advanced degree in Social Sciences Gender Studies Public Administration or similar Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in gender governance or refugee studies Proven experience in mixed methods research Experience working in or with refugee or marginalized communities in Lebanon or the region Fluency in Arabic and English Strong writing and presentation skills Sensitivity to gender and power dynamics in vulnerable contexts 7 Coordination and Management The consultancy will be managed by a joint Study Management Unit comprising PARD and NESI staff The unit will Approve tools and timelines Facilitate access to the field and relevant stakeholders Review deliverables and provide feedback Support dissemination and follow up 8 Timeline The study is expected to be completed within 3 months of contract signature How to apply Interested candidates teams should submit the following to this email hr pard lb org Technical proposal outlining understanding methodology and timeline Financial proposal fees travel other costs CV s of the consultant s Two samples of relevant past work Disclaimer The above text is machine translated For accurate information kindly refer the original document

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Deadline

12 Oct 2026

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Publishing Date

10 Jul 2026

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Study Women s Access to and Control over Local Governance in 11 Informal Settlements in South Lebanon

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