CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR SIMUKAI CHILD PROTECTION PROGRAMME
Consultancy, Research Jobs
- Simukai Child Protection Prog…
- Expires 05 Dec 2025
- Harare
- Full Time
Job Description
Simukai Child Protection Programme (PVO27/12) (http://www.simukaicpp.org.zw)is a multi-service Organization that provides a range of child and youth-based programs for the community. It was established to serve children and youths in a holistic and inclusive manner based on the Eco-systemic child rights approach. The Organization also empowers children, young people and communities to address various child-safeguarding issues, enhance their sustainable livelihoods, take anticipatory actions to natural and man-made hazards as well as sustainable environmental management. This is executed through advocacy, partnerships, inclusive and innovative service delivery. Below are Strategic Focus Areas for the 2024-2026 Strategic period:
1. Research and Advocacy
2. Sustainable Livelihood
3. Anticipatory Action
4. Education and Training
5. Health and Psycho-social Support
2.0 Objectives
Simukai is committed to strengthening its capacity to ensure that effective implementation of programs and delivery of impactful results. The primary objective of this consultancy is to assist Simukai to develop and implement a structured capacity building program that will enhance organizational development, facilitate targeted capacity building, and foster sustainability of program implementation. The key objectives include:
i. To assess the current capacity of Simukai Child Protection Programme.
ii. To provide targeted capacity-building interventions based on the assessment findings.
iii. To enhance the organizational effectiveness, governance and leadership, financial management, documentation and programmatic impact through training and mentorship.
iv. To conduct quarterly review meetings to track progress, share best practices, and promote accountability.
3.0 Scope of Work
The consultancy firm is expected to:
• Conduct an initial assessment of the organization's current capacity in the areas of governance and leadership, programme implementation and documentation.
• Conduct customized training workshops on governance and leadership, program design and implementation, research and documentation.
• Provide mentorship and coaching on leadership, strategy, and operational efficiency.
• Review progress against capacity-building plans and share success stories, challenges, and lessons learned. Where necessary, adjust capacity-building strategies based on emerging needs and contexts.
• Conduct final evaluation to measure the impact of the capacity-building interventions on Simukai’s organizational performance.
Duties and Responsibilities
4.0 Deliverables
The consultancy firm is required to deliver the following:
• An assessment report outlining the current state of policies and SOPs.
• Draft policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Governance and Leadership, Program design and implementation and Documentation.
• Training materials and sessions for staff members on the identified capacity gaps.
• Progress Reports and final Evaluation Report on the Simukai Capacity Development Program.
Qualifications and Experience
5.0 Implementation Timeline
The expected timeline for this consultancy is 6 months, starting from the date of signing of the contract.
6.0 Qualifications
The consultancy firm should possess the following qualifications:
• Demonstrated experience in assessing the capacity of non-profit organizations.
• Expertise in the areas of Governance and Leadership, Finance, Programs and Documentation.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
How to Apply
7.0 Selection Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated based on:
• Relevant experience and qualifications of the consultancy firm.
• Methodology and approach to the Organizational Capacity Development process.
• Cost-effectiveness and budget considerations.
8.0 Contact Information
For inquiries or additional information, please contact Peter Chiremba at peterc@simukaicpp.org.zw
9.0 INSTRUCTIONS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO TENDERERS
i. This EOI was prepared by Simukai Child Protection Programme.
ii. The specifications prescribed are not in any way limited to any specific tenderer as they are based on generally achievable requirements.
iii. Simukai does not bind itself to accept the lowest tender price and reserves the right to reject all submissions, in whole or in part, enter negotiations with any party, and/or award multiple contracts.
iv. Tenders MUST be received on or before the closing date and time and all bids received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
v. The quotation MUST include and satisfy the following:
i. Bid Validity - at least 60 days.
ii. Unit Price and Total Price should include all taxes, logistical costs, and administrative costs. No submission will be considered for any discovered omissions from the tenderer(s). Tenderers will be awarded a firm fixed price contract, without provision for price variations.
vi. Any costs associated with the preparation and subsequent submission of a proposal shall remain the sole responsibility of the supplier irrespective of the outcome of the final selection process.
vii. All documents including catalogues, instructions, and operating manuals, shall be in the English language, and will become the property of Simukai Child Protection Programme once submitted.
viii. Quality certificates e.g., ISO and related certifications to be included in bid submission.
ix. At any time during the validity of the quotation, no price variation due to escalation, inflation, fluctuation in exchange rates, or any other market factors shall be accepted by Simukai Child Protection Program after it has received the quotation.
10.0 SUBMISSION OF REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)
Interested service providers must submit their typed EOI on the company’s letterhead in compliance with the following details.
Means of submission: EOIs must be delivered electronically by the deadline to:
procurement@simukaicpp.org.zw
Email Subject:
SIMUKAI/EOI02/2024
Due date and time:
05 December 2024 at 16.00 hours
The successful bidder will be issued with a contract agreement specifying the terms and conditions.
Note: Simukai Child Protection Programme reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received and is not bound to accept the lowest or any proposal.
