Social Studies Consultant - Beirut
Develop cultural insights and presentations for IRC in Lebanon.
Overview
Develop cultural insights and presentations for IRC in Lebanon.
You have:
- Ability to write a comprehensive report
- Proficiency in Power Point
- A background in History, Social Studies, Tourism, Media, or a similar field
Job Description
The consultant is expected to collect cultural, demographic, and general information related to Lebanon in general and the implementations areas where IRC operates (Offices and Centers).
Develop an executive summary and a presentation to reflect on the findings.
Deliverables:
- Develop an executive summary on the findings. - Develop a detailed presentation on the findings including: (2 pages per office/field) - Brief introduction and demographic information on Lebanon. - Photos that reflect the geography of the different fields (at least one photo per field location). - Listing of Info per field, including:
Culture
History and important sites
Best known for
Economy
Recommendations before the visit
Industry and Agriculture
Populations
Distance and drivetime from Beirut and closest office
Note: Findings are expected to be shared as an inducing resource, accordingly, are to be framed positively with consideration to cultural sensitivities in the region and to IRC’s DEI initiatives.
Payment Rate and Schedule:
- Payment Rate: One-time payment at the completion of the deliverables. - Duration: 2 weeks from the assignment start date.
Qualifications
- Ability to write a comprehensive report - Proficiency in Power Point - A background in History, Social Studies, Tourism, Media, or a similar field.
Potential interview questions
| Tell me about your approach to collecting demographic and cultural information. | This question assesses your ability to strategize data collection in a sensitive context. | Explain your methods, including any particular tools or resources you use. |
| Can you give an example of a comprehensive report you have written in the past? | The interviewer wants to gauge your writing skills and experience in report creation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you effectively present complex information to diverse audiences? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What considerations do you take into account when discussing cultural sensitivities? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you incorporate feedback into your presentation design? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |