DRC has been implementing protection and economic recovery programs in Azraq camp since 2016 including psychosocial support (PSS), civic participation and recreational activities for adolescents and adults. The stress associated with COVID-19 has a significantly detrimental impact on children within the camp. Household stress is often transferred to children, especially when families are living in confined spaces as is the case in Azraq camp (a one-room caravan per family). In this new project, DRC would like to provide more in-depth support to vulnerable children requiring more structured PSS services through a package of art therapy sessions.
With support from the King Frederick Foundation, DRC plans to hire a consultant or consultancy firm to support in the delivery of high quality PSS services through the development of an Art Therapy PSS Manual and the delivery of training on the manual and art therapy techniques for staff.
The consultancy aims to support DRC Jordan to develop 1 structured PSS manual (comprised of 12 sessions) on Art Therapy for children that can be delivered in person whilst adhering to social distancing. The manual must be aimed at guiding participants through the following phases:
Self-expression, which supports children to open up and discuss issues that they may not be accustomed to talk about.
Reflection, giving the chance to children to go through their thoughts, helping them reflect on their perspectives and concepts related to what they faced.
Coping Strategies, where children will be supported to identify positive coping strategies to help them deal with the emotions and challenges identified in the art therapy sessions.
The consultancy also encompasses training DRC PSS staff (5 persons) on art therapy and how to implement the developed manual within Azraq camp. Overall, the consultant is expected to:
· Develop a 12 session Art Therapy manual for children that can be delivered in person, whilst adhering to social distancing regulations (focus of sessions highlighted above).
· Develop a pre/post test to measure children’s increased resilience and well-being upon completion of the sessions.
· Develop and deliver an in-person training on basics of art therapy and the implementation of the manual to DRC PSS staff in Azraq Camp (or in Amman, to be determined).
Consultant Profile:
Required:
Master’s degree in Psychology or Counseling
At least 2 years of experience in the field of art therapy with children
Written and Spoken fluency in Arabic and English
Sound understanding of humanitarian and protection principles
A demonstrated high level of professionalism and an ability to work independently and in high pressure situations under tight deadlines.
Based in Jordan
Preferred:
Master’s degree in Art Psychotherapy
Experience working with refugee children
Experience in curriculum development
Experience in training development and facilitation in the field of art therapy
Experience working with Non-Governmental Organizations Full details of the consultancy can be found in the Terms of Reference (Annex A)
This is a Request for Proposal process that will be conducted using DRC standard bidding procedure and documents.
The complete RFP package and Terms of Reference with full details of activities, deliverables and how to apply can be obtained from from
All bids shall be emailed to rfq.jor.amm@drc.ngo with all the required documents in PDF format. Any bids to any other email address will be disregarded. Kindly note that the deadline for the submission of proposals has been extended until the 15th of April 2021 at 14:00 Amman Time.
In order for your application to be considered for evaluation, please make sure to download the tender package from the above link and to comply with the Request for Proposal conditions and to submit all the requested documents. CV submissions only without all other requirements will be disregarded
For inquiries please contact procurement.jo.jor@drc.ngo. No proposal should be received to this email address, any submissions sent to this email address will be disregarded