Global Alliance For Improved Nutrition (GAIN)- Request For Proposal For Consultant To Develop The Scaling Up Nutrition Business Network (SBN) Nigeria Website

DEADLINE: 14TH NOVEMBER, 2022
GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR IMPROVED NUTRITION (GAIN)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR CONSULTANT TO DEVELOP THE SCALING UP NUTRITION BUSINESS NETWORK (SBN) NIGERIA, WEBSITE
WORK LOCATION: NIGERIA
ORGANIZATION: GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR IMPROVED NUTRITION, GAIN

(1) Overview of the SUN Business Network
The Scaling Up Nutrition Business Network (SBN) is one of four global networks within the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement which supports 61 Countries, including Nigeria, to develop multi-stakeholder approach to nutrition. The SUN Business Network (SBN) is the private sector branch of this Movement, and aims to support businesses in growing the role they play in nutrition. SBN is convened at a global level by Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) and the World Food Programme (WFP). In Nigeria, SBN is convened solely by GAIN.

SBN Nigeria was established its presence in Nigeria in 2016 with the recruitment of members from the private sector. At enrolment, members are expected to voluntarily choose a nutrition-oriented commitment to execute as part of the company’s internal strategy to contribute to global nutritional outcomes. Members are provided with the required material, financial, technical and business development support needed to meet the set nutrition commitment.

SBN Nigeria currently has over 300 members, ranging from SMEs to international companies, which have all made signed commitments to improve nutrition in Nigeria. Further details on the SBN can be found at https://sunbusinessnetwork.org/.

(2) The Service

(2.1) Overview
To adequately position itself as a resource hub for nutrition focused SMEs, SBN Nigeria is seeking the services of a consultant to develop a website that will help deliver on its mandate to the Nigerian SBN community through access to resources, tools and connections. The website will also serve as the main port of call for information on SBN activities and events, and also serve as a visibility platform for SBN members.

The SBN Nigeria is looking to develop a new website using a premium WordPress template.

(2.2) Scope of work
We are seeking an experienced WordPress developer to:

• Design suitable mockups and wireframes
• Advise on a suitable WordPress template which fits our corporate guidelines, addresses our objectives and can accommodate the required structure/content.
• Using the selected WordPress template, design and build the website structure, taking into account the requirements of the SBN team, including: clear and logical structure; attractive site & page layout; easy to use, update and maintain; flexible navigation etc.
• Hide sections of pages, with the ability to make visible when content is ready to be shared.
• Upload all content to the site, as provided by the SBN team.
• Assist with migration of the domain name.
• Install and set up Yoast SEO and make sure that all pages/posts are optimized for search engine indexing.
• Install and setup a social media auto-share plugin Install, activate and set up Google Translate.
• Install, activate and set up any other plugins as and when required.
• Provide training on how to update webpages, add new content and features etc.
• Provide support to fix/troubleshoot any issues which arise in the 60 days following the website launch.

(3) Basic Structure of the Website
SBN Nigeria website will be structured around 7 sections, each with a specific objective and precise functionalities as detailed below.

(1) Home Page

(2) About us Page: Drop down tabs to provide the information below:

• Who We Are
• Strategic Priorities
• Our Impact
• How We Are Governed
• How We Operate
• How Are We Funded?
• Our Teams
• Contact

(3) Members Page: This page will showcase tailored information for all SBN members

(4) Join Us Page:

(5) Events

(6) News

(7) Stories

(8) Resource Hub – This page will link to downloadable educational tools and resources

(4) Website requirements
Key requirements identified for the website are as follows:

Approach: We expect the website to be developed using a “mobile first” approach, i.e. content should be designed with mobile in mind, then adapted to other devices (tablets and desktops).

WordPress: We expect the developer to use a premium WordPress template (the developer will include the purchase of the WordPress business plan in their proposal and budget). The hosting account will be provided and managed by SBN.

User experience (UX): We want to offer our users the best user experience. UX should be at the core of the redesign process. Navigation needs to be simple and effective. Web pages should be responsive and page speed should be in line with global best practices. The content should be easy to find, with strong “call to actions” in place.

Content: All content will be provided by the SBN team.

Branding: All branding (incl. colour scheme, logos, images etc) will be provided by the SBN team.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO): We expect the selected web developer to install an SEO plugin, for example Yoast.

Metrics: We require Google Analytics tracking codes on each page of the website and link Google Analytics to the Google Search Console.

Training: We expect the developer to deliver basic training on how to edit certain features of the site (especially for sections which will be hidden initially).

Security, Backups, Updates: We expect the developer to include a detailed breakdown of costs for the following: Security certificates, backups and one-year maintenance. The developer should be available to fix/troubleshoot any issues which arise in the 60 days following the website launch.

(5) Characteristics of the service provider
We are looking to contract a freelance WordPress developer. Previous work developing websites for nonprofit organizations and businesses in the food system constitute an advantage.

The developer should provide a proposal, including a brief implementation plan. A quotation including a detailed breakdown of activities and timelines are needed to fulfil our procurement process.

The quotation should make it clear if there any services which won’t be covered. The agreed upon budget will be disbursed according to agreed-upon milestones and accompanying deliverables between the developer and the SBN team.

(6) Key milestones for deliverables
Milestones for deliverables and deadlines will be agreed upon between the developer and the SBN team. Funds will be released based on the timely delivery of these deliverables.

The new SBN website will be launched by mid December 2022. We therefore, expect the website to be fully operational by 7 December, 2022.

(7) Format of Proposal

All proposals should include the following information:

(1) Time dedicated to the project.

(2) Breakdown of costs for the entire website build process, hosting fees and website maintenance. The developer should explicitly list any services which they will not cover.

(3) Examples of previous work developing websites for similar organizations or businesses in the food system.

(8) Application Process

Completed proposals should be submitted to Joyce Akpata (jakpata@gainhealth.org) with Mr. John Pilaku – jpilaku@gainhealth.org in copy; by 14 November, 2022, at 23:00 West Africa Time.

Please use the email subject line ‘SBN Nigeria Website Consultant’ when responding.

Applications will not be judged based on age, colour, creed, disability status, gender, state of origin, religion, or any other legally protected status.

(9) Rights of rejection
The SBN reserves the right to reject any or all submissions at its sole discretion without incurring any cost or liability for costs or damages incurred by any applicant, including, without limitation, any expenses incurred in the preparation of the submission. The applicant acknowledges and agrees that the SBN will not indemnify the applicant for any costs, expenses, payments or damages directly or indirectly linked to the preparation of the submission.

(10) References
The SBN reserves the right, before awarding the proposal, to require the applicant to submit such evidence of qualifications as it may deem necessary, and will consider evidence concerning the financial, technical and other qualifications and abilities of the applicant.

(11) Confidentiality
All information provided as part of the proposal evaluation process is considered confidential. In the event that any information is inappropriately released, SBN will seek appropriate remedies as allowed. Proposals, discussions, and all information received in response to this RFP will be held as strictly confidential.