DEADLINE: 31ST JULY, 2024
INNOVATION DEVELOPMENT AND EFFECTIVENESS IN THE ACQUISITION OF SKILLS (IDEAS PROJECT)
CREDIT NO.: P.166239
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
ASSIGNMENT TITLE: ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTING FIRM TO CONDUCT THIRD-PARTY MONITORING AND EVALUATION TO SUPPORT INNOVATION GRANT FACILITIES (IGF) AND NIGERIAN YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SKILLS ACQUISITION FUND (NYESAF)
REFERENCE NO.: NPCU/IDEAS/CS/01/24
The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of Education has received a Credit Facility from the World Bank toward the cost of Implementing the IDEAS Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services
The consulting services (the Services”) include: The monitoring and Evaluation of the activities of both the Innovation Grant Facility (IGF) (a sub-component of the project that awards grants on competitive basis to private organizations to support innovative training initiatives in the field of digital skills and digital entrepreneurship, such as digital literacy, specialized digital skills, and skills for ICT professionals to empower and create new opportunities for youth (especially girls and persons with disabilities) who have difficulties in accessing traditional job markets) and Nigerian Youth Employment Skills Acquisition Fund (NYESAF).
The objective of the assignment is to independently monitor the training program delivery and results through a third-party. The expected start date is August 2024 and is for a period 12 months, renewable based on performance
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website www.ideasproject.com or can be obtained at the address given below: procurement@ideasproject.gov.ng
The IDEAS project now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
The shortlisting criteria are
- Registered legally with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) as a company in Nigeria and with full ability to operate
- Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated professional experience delivering TPM services in Nigeria or similar complex environment
- A solid and diversified experience in TPM of development assistance activities and information management and information systems
- Experience in Monitoring of Education, school rehabilitation and vocational training related interventions for reputed donor agencies and international organizations
- Strong knowledge on data collection, analysis, and protection
- Full working knowledge of English and excellent report writing
- A proven record of experience in conducting similar assignments.
- Experience of working with the World Bank, and other Development Institutions in delivering monitoring evaluation, data collection, analysis, and reporting activities.
- Experience in programme coordination and project management
- Proven capacity in the use digital data collection solutions, such as data collection system on tablets, KOBO etc.
The Qualifications and Experience of Key Experts shall not be included in the shortlisting criteria. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers July 2016 (Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality Based method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 0800 to 1600 hours.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below in person, by July 31st, 2024
Expression of interest must be delivered to the address below on or before 31st July, 2024 to
The National Project Coordinator
IDEAS Project
4th Floor, Federal Ministry of Education Annex,
245, Samuel Ademulegun Street,
Central Business Area, Abuja
Attention: Head of Procurement
Telephone: 234-8027644701, 8065925027, 8035879232
Email: procurement@ideasproject.gov.ng
