Recruitment of Implementing NGOs

Republic Of Sudan

Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MoFEP)

Sustainable Livelihoods for Displaced and Vulnerable Communities in Eastern Sudan Project

Grant#: TF0A3002 - Project ID# P158066

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

Assignment Title: Recruitment of Implementing NGO

Reference No. SD-SLDP-6031-CS-CQS

The Government of Sudan has received funding from the World Bank-managed State and Peacebuilding Fund (SPF)to implement project titled Sustainable Livelihoods for Displaced and Vulnerable Communities in Eastern Sudan Project (SLDP2).Phase 2 of SLDP became effective in December 2016 and seeks to expand its target coverage to include another 10 IDP and host communities in Kassala, while maintaining technical assistance provision to the 6 communities from the pilot phase. The development objective of the phase 2 is “to strengthen the capacity of local stakeholders, including state authorities, displaced persons and vulnerable host communities, to plan and implement improved livelihood and natural resource management practices. ”The Project seeks to address durable solutions to displacement whilst using innovative implementation models for livelihoods support and capacity building. Rather than introducing livelihood support as a self-contained intervention, the project seeks to offer livelihoods packages as an economic incentive to engage IDPs and host communities in planning and undertaking larger tasks to support natural resource management practices with climate change mitigation and/or adaptation co-benefits.

The Project aims to organize communities and mobilize beneficiaries to plan and implement a portfolio of small works directed towards mitigating and adapting to the effects of climate change and environmental degradation in their communities.The small works plans will be identified and implemented through a participatory process, in conjunction with and under the guidance of project staff, experts, and local government. Beneficiaries will thereafter qualify to receive livelihood sub-grants from the project as a proxy form of dividend for their service to the community. The livelihood grant will follow the model established in the initial phase, including a revolving mechanism, called the Benefit Trans-Passing System (BTPS), whereby the sub-grants are repaid and availed to other community members. This approach will be achieved through careful sensitization of communities and meticulous sequencing of project activities.

At the activity-level, the livelihood grants delivered by the project to target households will give attention to the full chain of service provision and value generation. For example, a grant for animal husbandry will make provisions for associated activities such as veterinary services, sufficient fodder generation, and vocational training. In addition, livelihood interventions will, as far as possible, be technically backstopped by guidance from experts and in-depth knowledge products developed in phase 1 and 2 of the project.

Project Components:

Component 1: Development of Local Structures and Capacities (Including Project Management

Component 2: Analytics and Technical Assistance

Component 3: Community Small Works

Component 4: Economic Livelihoods and Benefit Trans-passing

SCOPE of Work:

The project seeks to recruit an NGO Implementing Partner (IP)to work closely with the project PCU, SPU, state authorities, civil society, and target communities to carry out key project activities. In conjunction with and under the general guidance of the project team, the IP will be the maininter locutors with the project’s target communities. As such, the IP must have established operations on the ground in Kassala and a continuous field presence.

The IP’s core function will be to support community organization, mobilization, and planning, however their role will factor into several other areas of the project. The IP will aim to engage communities at a deep level to focus on long-term development planning, social development, natural resource management, entrepreneurship, small business management, alternative technologies, and soft skills. The IP will additionally balance the introduction of new approaches with traditional knowledge and practice, gently challenging counterproductive customs and encouraging ownership and self-reliance. Through this deep level of engagement, the IP will work to create an enabling environment for communities to make informed and sustainable development choices.

Profile of the IP:

The IP must be highly qualified and able to easily absorb the project’s objectives and deliver complex tasks on schedule. The assignment is open to bidding from national NGOs service providers.

The profile of the IP should include the following minimum requirements:

• Competence in rural development, community development, or related disciplines. More specifically demonstrated experience in facilitation of PRA and CAP, community mobilization, mobilizing communities into savings and credit groups, community organization and management including leadership and team building skills.

• At least 5 years of professional experience in the field of training and capacity building of local community and social fund interventions in third world countries. Ability to design and facilitate training packages in similar projects.

• Community development skills, including participatory community assessment, social analysis, and planning techniques, and experience of organizing groups/community-based structures.

• Experience in monitoring and evaluation, facilitation, surveying, and data collection

• Local knowledge of East Sudan, particularly Kassala, cultures, customs, and economic livelihoods and environmental prospects. This includes understanding of the sensitivities, cultural differences, and ability to work within a variety of contexts.

• IP to have strong commitment to equal opportunities (e.g. gender, race, disability) and to serving rural communities in poverty. Must be able to achieve ‘grounding’ and credibility in local communities. Proper mix of staff, messaging, and interpersonal qualities necessary. Strong interpersonal skills to respectfully engage with communities, motivate and coach beneficiaries, listen, and create respectful spaces for dialogue.

• Women community mobilizers and coaches are required to be on the team to work directly with women beneficiaries in traditional settings where men will not have effective access to female beneficiaries

• Good communication skills. Fluency in English and Arabic (speaking and writing).

• Candidates from the region are encouraged to apply and/or to partner in joint ventures with others.

• Experience in Sudan is a prerequisite and experiences in other countries is an advantage

• Knowledge of natural resource management at the community level is an advantage.

Eligibility Documents to be presented with the proposal:

The candidate should submit the following documents:

• Official registration papers issued by the concerned government agency.

• Organizational chart indicating management structure and team membership.

• Supporting documents demonstrating activities implemented in the last 2 years.

• Bank account statement.

• CVs and certificates of NGO and or experts who would be associated with the assignment.

• Information about NGO office, equipment, transports facilities, etc.

• Technical and financial proposals for the scope of work

Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Selection [CQS] method set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016) (Procurement Regulations), Further information can be obtained at the address below during office working hours from 09:00 am to 16:00 pm Sunday - Thursday - Sudan local Time, Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, mail, fax, or by e-mail) by May 5th 2017.

Sustainable Livelihoods for Displaced and Vulnerable Communities in Eastern Sudan Project Phase II

Attn.Mr. ELHUSSEIN ELKHAZIN- PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Amarat Street#63, Nasr Complex – Building#A15, 1st Floor flat# 001: www.sldp,sd

E-mail:[email protected] and Copy E-mail:[email protected]

Tel: 00249155186500 - 00249915939797