DEADLINE: 6TH JULY, 2023
UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN’S FUND (UNICEF)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE RESILIENCE AND SOCIAL COHESION (PEACE) IN NORTHEAST NIGERIA PROJECT AS PER ATTACHED TOR
(1) Background
(1.1) UNICEF promotes the rights and wellbeing of every child, in everything we do. Together with our partners, we work in 190 countries and territories to translate that commitment into practical action, focusing special effort on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all children, everywhere.
(2) Solicitation
(2.1) The purpose of this Request for Proposals for Services (“RFPS”) is to invite proposals for The Resilience and Social Cohesion (peace) in northeast Nigeria Project as per attached ToR
(2.2) This RFPS document is comprised of the following:
-This document
-ToR; containing instructions to bidders.
-The UNICEF General Terms and Conditions of Contract (Services) which are attached as Annex A to this document
-Terms of Reference/Statement of Work
All documents above are attached as Annexes
(2.3) This RFPS is an invitation to treat and shall not be construed as an offer capable of being accepted or as creating any contractual, other legal or restitutionary rights. No binding contract, including a process contract or other understanding or arrangement, will exist between the Proposer and UNICEF and nothing in or in connection with this RFPS shall give rise to any liability on the part of UNICEF unless and until a contract is signed by UNICEF and the successful Proposer.
PART II – PROPOSAL SUBMISSION PROCESS
(1) Proposal Submission Schedule
(1.1) Acknowledgement of receipt of RFPS. Proposers are requested to inform UNICEF as soon as possible by mail to: cehiogun@unicef.org that they have received this RFPS.
(1.2) Questions from Proposers. Proposers are required to submit any questions in respect of this RFPS to cehiogun@unicef.org with copy to iayako@unicef.org and psule@unicef.org. The deadline for receipt of any questions is: 20 June,2023
Scope of Work
In collaboration with the Technical Working Group (TWG) composed of UNICEF and WFP, the consultant will develop monitoring protocol that would outline the monitoring activities, data collection tools, indicator descriptions and community based participatory tools which may include but not limited to pulse surveys, most significant change stories, appreciative inquiry, tracking surveys, community dialogues and other relevant tools. Most importantly, UNICEF and WFP jointly implementing the resilience programming aim to track high-level resilience indicators including social and behavioural changes at household, community and institutional levels.
During the assignment, the consultant(s) will need to work with the TWG for the overall conduct of the Third Party Monitoring. The TWG will provide oversight and technical support to the consultant(s), with regular updates to the larger UNICEF and WFP team in addition, it will be necessary to engage with State and community stakeholders on the protocols of the study.
