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Page 1 / 1REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR THE DESIGN OF A MONITORING AND EVALUATION…
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR THE DESIGN OF A MONITORING AND EVALUATION INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR ACBF Country: Africa Name of Project: ACBF Regional Capacity Building Project, Africa Consulting Services: Design of a Monitoring and Evaluation Information Management System for ACBF Project ID No.: P122478, Grant No.: 6470-3A Expression of Interest: ACBF/EOI/045/12/RIDA 1.0 Introduction This request for expressions of interest follows theGeneral Procurement Notice for this project that appeared in UN Development Business online on 1 June 2011 The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) was established on 9 February 1991 as the outcome of a partnership between African governments and the international donor community. The major donors to the Foundation include African countries, non-African countries, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Bank. Since its establishment, the Foundation has evolved through five distinct phases: an initial phase (1992 – 1995); an institutionalization phase (1996 – 1999); the phase involving the integration and implementation of the Partnership for Capacity Building in Africa (PACT) (2000 – 2001); the first Strategic Medium Term Plan (SMTP I), 2002-2006; and the SMTP II, 2007-2011. The African Capacity Building Foundation has received a grant from the World Bank towards the cost of the ACBF Regional Capacity Building Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this funding towards Consultancy Services for the Design of a Monitoring and Evaluation Information Management System for ACBF. 2.0 Objectives and Scope of the Assignment The purpose of the assignment based on the Foundations interest in developing an integrated M&E Information Management System (IMS) to improve the organizational capabilities, responsiveness and efficiency of its M&E functions at corporate and grantees level. The system is intended to facilitate the collection, collation and reporting of progress ofimplementation and achievement of results in a real time manner to support evidence based decision making and management. By integrating the organizational, functional and operational information, the system is expected to support evidence based decision making and knowledge sharing both at the Foundation and among grantees. Focusing on the development, operational and organization needs, the IMS is intended to: · Project/Operational Performance – support tracking of project/program implementation and systematic collection, collation, analysis and reporting of project level performance information based on agreed indicators in the RMFs and M&E Plans; · Organizational Performance – Support corporate level data collection and reporting including tracking and measurement of the delivery levels of the Annual Business Plans. It should also facilitate the assessment and demonstration of the levels of efficiency and effectiveness of the Foundation and its interventions; • Documentation and communicationof results to Partners/stakeholder- Accountability – The system is intended to provide a comprehensive, consistent and verifiable way of documenting and communicating results and learning from ACBF's interventions in timely and accurate and manner; and • Data Analysis, Modeling and Reporting - the system should enable ACBF to carryout predefined and ad-hoc data analysis, modeling and reporting to respond to the varyinganalytical and statistical information requirements of stakeholders/ partners. The contracted Firm is expected to work with the Monitoring and Evaluation Department and ICT Unit to study and design a robust Information Management System for tracking the progress of implementation and assessment of the level of achievement of results of its capacity development interventions across Africa. The assignment is divided into two Phases: 1) development of comprehensive business requirements and identification of potential systems and 2) supervision of development/customization, implementation androll-out of the system. Detailed terms of reference may be obtained from ACBF or downloaded from ACBF website www. acbf-pact.org. The consultancy is expected to be undertaken within a period of Sixty Five (65) working days. 3.0 Request for Expression of Interest ACBF now invites eligible Consulting Firms to indicate their interest inproviding the services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (description of similar assignments, evidence of familiarity with Project Evaluations on a large scale, experience in similar conditions, evidence and familiarity with international organisations, Managerial andTechnical capability, etc.). 4.0 Qualifications of Consultants Consulting Companies must have a proven record of experience in undertaking similar assignments for large scale organizations based on international best practice. The firm must have at least 5 years' experience in the implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation Information Management for similar organizations. The consultant team shall comprise a Team Leaderand no more than two (2) team members with complementary and/or appropriate skills. Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications. 5.0 Selection of Consultants A consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (May 2004, revised October 2006 and May 2010). Expression of Interest clearly marked "Expression of Interest to for the for the Design of a Monitoring and Evaluation Information Management System for ACBF " can be submitted at the address below on or before 17:00 hours local time on 7th September, 2012. The Executive Secretary The African Capacity Building Foundation 7th & 15th Floors, Intermarket Life Towers Cnr. Jason Moyo Ave/Sam Nujoma Street Harare, Zimbabwe Tel: (263-4) 700208/10, 790398/9, 702931/2 Fax: (263-4) 702915, 792894 Email: [email protected] Or through email using the following address; [email protected] .
THEMATIC EVALUATION OF ACBF CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR POLICY CENTERS AND THI…
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO UNDERTAKE A THEMATICEVALUATION OF ACBF CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR POLICY CENTERS AND THINK TANKS IN SUB SAHARAN AFRICA Country: Africa Name of Project: ACBF Regional Capacity Building Project, Africa Consulting Services: thematic evaluation of ACBF capacity building support for Policy Centers and Think Tanks in Sub Saharan Africa Project ID No.: P122478, Grant No.: 6470-3A Expression of Interest: ACBF/EOI/041/12/RIDA 1.0 Introduction This request for expressions of interest follows the General Procurement Notice for this project that appeared in UN Development Business online on 1 June 2011 The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) was established on 9 February 1991 as the outcome of a partnership between African governments and the international donor community. The major donors to the Foundation include African countries, non-African countries, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the United Nations DevelopmentProgramme (UNDP) and the World Bank. Since its establishment, the Foundation has evolved through five distinct phases: an initial phase (1992 1995); an institutionalization phase (1996 1999); the phase involving the integration and implementation of the Partnership for Capacity Building in Africa (PACT) (2000 2001); the first Strategic Medium Term Plan (SMTP I), 2002-2006; and the SMTPII, 2007-2011. The African Capacity Building Foundation has received a grant from the World Bank towards the cost of the ACBF Regional Capacity Building Project and intends toapply part of the proceeds of this funding towards Consultancy Services to undertake a thematic evaluation of ACBF capacity building support for Policy Centers and Think Tanks in Sub Saharan Africa. 2.0 Objectives and Scope of the Assignment The purpose ofthe thematic evaluation is to provide an independent assessment of (i) the relevance of the ACBF model of support for economic policy analysis and management, (ii) the extent to which the intended objectives have been achieved (iii) the level of effectiveness of Policy Centers and Think Tanks in supporting the policy process (iv) the level of influence of Policy Centers in targeted countries. Focusing on systematic and objective assessment, the evaluation is intended to (a) identify unique success stories and innovations as well as challenges encountered; (b) tease out lessons; and (c) recommend ways by which the Foundation can leverage these lessons to improve its support for Policy Centers and Think Tanks in Africa. The evaluation of Policy Centers and Think Tanks will assess in a systematic and objective manner the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency and impact of ACBF's support for economic policy analysis and management from 1992 to 2012. The study will evaluate the design, process of implementation and the level of realizationof the strategic objectives. Detailed terms of reference may be obtained from ACBF or downloaded from ACBF website www. acbf-pact.org. The consultancy is expected to beundertaken within a period of three (3) calendar months which may be spread over 4 months 3.0 Request for Expression of Interest ACBF now invites eligible Consulting Firms to indicate their interest in providing the services.Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (description of similar assignments, evidence of familiarity with Project Evaluations on a large scale, experience in similar conditions, evidence and familiarity with international organisations, Managerial and Technical capability, etc.). 4.0 Qualifications of Consultants Consulting Companies must have a proven record of experience in conducting thematic evaluations and must be experienced in building capacity for economic policy analysis and management, as well as Africa's development challenges and development cooperation practices. The firm must have at least 5 years experience in conducting complex and large program evaluations. The consultant team shall comprise a Team Leader and no more than three (3) team members with complementary and/or appropriate skills. Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications. 5.0 Selection of Consultants A consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (May 2004, revised October 2006 and May 2010). Expression of Interest clearly marked "Expression of to undertake a thematic evaluation of ACBF capacity building support for Policy Centers and ThinkTanks in Sub Saharan Africa" can be submitted at the address below on or before 17:00 hours local time on the 5th of September, 2012. The closing date has been extended from 17th August 2012. The Executive Secretary The AfricanCapacity Building Foundation 7th & 15th Floors, Intermarket Life Towers Cnr. Jason Moyo Ave/Sam Nujoma Street Harare, Zimbabwe Tel: (263-4) 700208/10, 790398/9, 702931/2 Fax: (263-4) 702915, 792894 Email: [email protected] Or through email using the following address; [email protected] .
EVALUATION OF SMTP II
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO UNDERTAKE AN END OF PROJECT EVALUATION OF THE AFRICAN CAPACITY BUILDING FOUNDATION'S (ACBF) STRATEGICMEDIUM TERM PLAN II (SMTP II) Country: Africa Name of Project: ACBF Regional Capacity Building Project, Africa Consulting Services: Evaluation of ACBF Strategic Medium Term Plan II(2007-11) Project ID No.: P122478, Grant No.: 6470-3A Expression of Interest: ACBF/EOI/009/11/RIDA 1.0 Introduction This request for expressions of interest follows the General Procurement Notice for this project that appeared in UN Development Business online on 1 June 2011 The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) was established on 9 February 1991 as an outcome of a partnership between African governments and the international donor community. The major donors to the Foundation include African countries, non-African countries, the International Monetary Fund, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the World Bank. Since its establishment, the Foundation has evolved through five distinct phases: an initial phase (1992 # 1995); an institutionalization phase (1996 # 1999); the phase involving the integration and implementation of the Partnership for Capacity Building in Africa (PACT) (2000 # 2001); the first Strategic Medium Term Plan (SMTP I), 2002-2006; and the current SMTP II, 2007-2011. The African Capacity Building Foundation has received a grant from the World Bank towards the cost of the ACBF Regional Capacity Building Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this funding towards Consultancy Services to undertake an End of Project Evaluation of SMTPII 2.0 Objectives and Scope of the Assignment The purpose of the evaluation is to assess the progress of implementation and extent of achievement of the objectives of SMTP II. Focusing on systematic review of programs and projects implemented under the strategy, it is also intended to identify unique successes and innovations, challenges encountered, tease out lessons and recommend ways of improvement. Assessment of the reforms undertaken and their implication for the future would be important in order to leverage the capacity created inside the Foundation for future use. Detailed terms of reference may be obtained from ACBF or downloaded from ACBF website www. acbf-pact.org. The consultancy is expected to beundertaken within a period of three (3) calendar months which may be spread over 4 months 3.0 Request for Expression of Interest ACBF now invites eligible Consulting Firms to indicate their interestin providing the services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (description of similar assignments, evidence of familiarity with End of Project Evaluations on a large scale, experience in similar conditions, evidence and familiarity with international organisations, Managerial and Technical capability, etc). 4.0 Qualifications of Consultants Consulting Companies must have a proven record of experience in conducting Project Evaluations and must be experienced in human and institutional capacity building issues, as well as Africa's development challenges and development cooperation practices. The firm must have at least 5 years experience in conducting complex and large program evaluations. The consultant team shall comprise a Team Leader and the other three (3) team members with necessary skills. 5.0 Selection of Consultants A consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (May 2004, revised October 2006 and May 2010). Expression of Interest clearly marked "Expression of Interest to uundertake an end of project evaluation of The African Capacity Building Foundation's (ACBF) Strategic Medium Term Plan II (SMTP II)" can be submitted as hard copies at the address below on or before 17:00 hours local time on 30th of June, 2011. The Executive Secretary The African Capacity Building Foundation 7th & 15th Floors, Intermarket Life Towers Cnr. Jason Moyo Ave/Sam Nujoma Street Harare, Zimbabwe Tel: (263-4) 700208/10, 790398/9, 702931/2 Fax: (263-4) 702915, 792894 Email: [email protected] Or through email using the following address; [email protected].
AFCC2/RI-ACBF Regional Capacity Building Project
Africa Capacity Building Foundation GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE NAME OF PROJECT: African Capacity Building Project Project ID No: P122478 Grant Agreement No.: H6474-3A The African Capacity Building Foundation has received a Grant in the amount of US$ 25 million equivalent from the World Bank toward the cost of the African Capacity Building Project, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds to payments for goods, works, related services and consulting services to be procured under this Project. The project will be jointly financed by the Multi Donor Trust Fund (MDTF) in the amount of up to US$51.6 million The project will include the following main components: · Component1- Capacity Building Sub-Grants- will finance ACBF sub-grants to public and private beneficiaries in Sub-Saharan African countries and to Regional Organizations serving these countries. The sub-grants will finance technical assistance sub-projects approved underStrategic Medium Term Plan 2 (SMTP2) to enhance institutional capacities of these beneficiaries in the following areas: (i) Economic policy analysis and developmentmanagement; (ii) Financial management, accountability and transparency; (iii) National Statistics and Statistical System; and (iv) Regional economic cooperation andintegration and provision of regional public goods. · Component 2-Institutional Development-will finance activitiesrelating to (a) continued implementation of a Management Action Plan approved by ACBF Board of Directors, (b) development of a forward looking medium term strategy (SMTP3), including enhancement of the monitoring and evaluation system; (c) appraisal, supervision and evaluation of subprojects; and (d) development and implementation of knowledge and learning activities designed to enhance skills and peers learning economic and public sector capacity in Africa; all through the provision of goods, services, training and operating expenses No large value contracts for goods and non #consulting services requiring International Competitive Bidding are envisaged under the Project. Most resources will be expended under sub-grants with a maximum threshold value of US$5million. Consultants required will mostly be individual consultants for development and supervision of sub-grants. Procurement of contracts financed by the World Bank and Multi Donor Trust Fund (MDTF) will be conducted through the procedures as specified in the World Bank's Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits (May 2004 revised October 2006and May 2010 ),and is open to all eligible bidders as defined in the guidelines. Consulting services will be selected in accordance with the World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (May 2004 revised October 2006 and May 2010 ). Sub-grants to IBRD-only countries or IBRD/IDA countries in arrears will be financed exclusively out of the MDTF. Specific procurement notices for contracts to be bid under the WorldBank's international competitive bidding (ICB) procedures and for contracts for consultancy services will be announced, as they become available, in UN Development Business, World Bank External Website and ACBF website Interested eligible bidders who wish to be included on the mailing list to receive invitations to prequalify/bid under ICB procedures, and interested consultants who wish to receive a copy of advertisement requesting expressions of interest for consultancy contracts, or those requiring additional information, should contact the address below. Dr. Frannie Leautier The Executive Secretary The African Capacity Building Foundation 7th & 15th Floors, Intermarket Life Towers Cnr. Jason Moyo Ave/Sam Nujoma Street P.O Box 1562 Harare, Zimbabwe Tel: (263-4) 700208/10, 790398/9, 702931/2 Fax: (263-4) 702915, 792894 Email: [email protected]