Building Resilient Communities in Lebanon: An Integrated Approach to Livelihoods and Income Generation for Vulnerable Populations

Under the Dutch MFA-funded project titled “Building Resilient Communities in Lebanon,” Cesvi conducted a market assessment to survey the needs and opportunities in three key sectors of Saida’s labor market. The aim of this exercise was to better understand the actors and the environment impacting Cesvi’s activities, and to facilitate their ability to achieve the objectives of the above mentioned program. The market assessment will thereby assist Cesvi to analyze employment opportunities in key sectors and build relationships to improve project design and implementation.

Cesvi approach for construction sector trainings in Saida includes the three areas of green construction, MEP, and decorative finishing. These are summarized in the inception phase market assessment as follows:

1. First, two TVET programs will be developed for provision of training on green buildings, one for unskilled workers and the second for semi-skilled site managers etc. Each course, covering approximately 3 months (maximum 60 hours) will be accompanied by apprenticeships to ensure hands-on learning (through a dual system).
2. Second, a TVET program will be developed in MEP and general maintenance works, including fire safety, elevator repair and maintenance, electrical wiring etc. The course will cover approximately 4 months (maximum 120 hours) and will be accompanied by apprenticeships in the private sector.
3. Third, a TVET program will be developed on decorative works such as carpets, carpentry, wallpapering etc. Each course will provide 2 months (maximum 40 hours) of training to beneficiaries who will be supported either through apprenticeships during the training program and/or access to jobs and internships after the completion of the training. In addition to the TVET described above, participants in trainings will be offered opportunities in the same fields for on-the-job training through apprenticeships, job placement. For those with small businesses, support for MSMEs via business development services will also be available.