Consultancy – Development of a Research
Brief
Global Communities formerly CHF international is looking for a consultant to develop a research paper brief under its USAID funded EMIRGE program. Interested bidders are requested to respond with a brief proposal on the same.
Global Communities formerly CHF international is looking for a consultant to develop a research paper brief under its USAID funded EMIRGE program. Interested bidders are requested to respond with a brief proposal on the same.
Issue date: August 06, 2018
Scope of Work: Development of a Research Brief
a) Introduction
Global Communities is implementing
one of its cooperatives program in Kenya dubbed “Enabling Market Integration
through Rural Group Empowerment” (EMIRGE). EMIRGE’s aim is to improve
cooperatives as business model for small-scale producers and service providers.
In Kenya, EMIRGE focuses on piloting
and building the capacity of workers’ cooperatives, advocacy and civic
education for the development of county cooperatives’ legislative framework,
and sharing learnings for the cooperatives’ development and strengthening.
For the last one and a half years,
EMIRGE Program has implemented a number of activities including: piloting 3
workers’ cooperatives in Nairobi.
The cooperatives are established on
service value chains of building and construction, branding and marketing, and
beauty and wellness in Nairobi County. Two of the three target cooperatives
have been officially registered by State Department of Cooperatives under CAP
490.
b) Purpose
The main objective of this SOW is to
seek a consultant, to deepen discussion, suggestions and recommendations of
issues raised from the research, and to elaborate a paper regarding the Kenyan
context specifically on the subject of the research.
This paper will inform a publication
that USAID/EMIRGE will be producing on best practice in strengthening the
cooperative movement in Kenya.
The source of the information will be
from: “Trust Effects on Attitudes, Behavior, and Community Empowerment Outcomes
in Kenyan Agricultural Co-operatives” by USAID, Global Communities and United
States International University (USIU –Africa) – see attached.
c) Expected outcomes
1. Paper elaborated as a result of
the research by Global Communities.
The paper shall have approximately
and at most two pages (A4 – format), including tables and graphics and must be
written in English.
Among others, some questions should
be considered within this document such as: The paper should present an
overview of the research work done, define the research, findings and
recommendations. It should also demonstrate a proposition approach, with great
emphasis on the recommendations and evidences to support those propositions.
The paper will be analysed and
approved by USAID/EMIRGE.
d) Level of Effort
Works description
·
a) Gather, organize and systematize
the literature from the research;
·
b) Analyze information and data, and
recommendations.
·
c) preparation of a draft paper
Expected man days: One (1) day
Expected man days: One (1) day
Works description
·
Preparation of the final paper
Expected man days: Half a day(0.5 days)
Expected man days: Half a day(0.5 days)
Total Man days: 1.5 days
e) Deliverables:
·
First draft paper for review:
Preliminary version of the final document. It must contain an outline of the
final document and an analytical text containing an executive summary and
recommendations organized in bullet points.
·
Final paper with not more than 2
pages presented in word A4 format, with 1.5 spacing, in Arial size 11 font. It
shall be delivered to USAID/EMIRGE through email. f) Qualifications
·
At least 3 years’ experience in
publishing similar documents.
·
Experience in the elaboration of
technical documents and analytical skills.
·
Previous work experience with the
USAID will be an asset.
·
Knowledge of international documents,
such as the Millennium Development Goals, Sustainable Development Goals and
other key documents
g) Timelines
The contracted person will be
required to deliver the work latest by August 28, 2018.
The consultant must be able to
commence the assignment immediately.
h) Proposal submission
The interested bidders should submit
a proposal immediately upon receipt of this SOW but not later than August
09/08/2018.
The proposal should include
1. A fees proposal providing their quotation for the provision of
the stated services. The bidder should provide a breakdown of the computation
of the fees. Global communities will evaluate the proposed financial fees for
reasonableness.
2. A brief summary of the proposed approach and timelines.
3. Samples of works done in the last three years. Share the links
of the published work.
4. Applicants PIN and registration certificate
i) Engagement and Payment terms
1. Global Communities will engage the consultant through a Local
purchase order.
2. Payment will be made upon receipt and acceptance by Global
Communities of the deliverables herein stated.
CLICK HERE to download the Research paper
document
Application Process
The proposal should be sent to
fkimanzi@globalcommunities.org and a Copy to dsitati@globalcommunities.org
before 09/08/2018
Consultancy: Animated Video Production
Global Communities formerly CHF
International is looking for a consultant to develop an animated video to show
case program work under its USAID funded EMIRGE program. For more details on
how to respond, kindly refer to the attached SOW.
Issue
date: August 6, 2018
Scope
of Work: Development of a documentary in
animated video infographic format of production
a)
Introduction
Global Communities is implementing
one of its cooperatives program in Kenya dubbed “Enabling Market Integration
through Rural Group Empowerment” (EMIRGE). EMIRGE’s aim is to improve
cooperatives as business model for small-scale producers and service providers.
In Kenya, EMIRGE focuses on piloting
and building the capacity of workers’ cooperatives, advocacy and civic
education for the development of county cooperatives’ legislative framework,
and sharing learnings for the cooperatives’ development and strengthening.
The scope of work for EMIRGE is
divided into three components as follows:
·
Component One: Cooperatives’
Strengthening
·
Component Two: Advocacy and Legal
Education
·
Component Three: Research and
Learning
b)
Purpose
EMIRGE seeks a video animation
service provider to produce a short 2-3 minute animated video showing EMIRGE’s
approach to strengthening the cooperatives movement in Kenya using the above
mentioned approaches.
The goal of the video is to inform
viewers about the critical role cooperatives play in achieving development
goals and to introduce and educate viewers on the concept of workers’ service
cooperatives as a means of economic sustainability.
The animation team will create the
video animation illustrations and provide the script and story guideline
working with the EMIRGE team to ensure clear and concise messaging and
appropriate art work and animation to communicate concepts, data, and
narrative.
EMIRGE will work with the selected
firm/individual to identify the most effective animation and creative direction
to achieve the video’s objectives.
c)
User requirements/deliverables
1. 2-3 minutes animated video clip
2. The final product should be compatible to different media
platforms
3. Produced fully in English version with an African
male/female voice.
4. Final product to be delivered in a digital compatible
versions.
d)
Level of effort
Description
and Man days
·
Data collection and content
development from EMIRGE staff – 2 days
·
Development of a script – 1 day
·
Development of graphics – 1 day
·
Development of the final product – 1
day
Total
man days: 5 days
e)
Technical Qualification
The vendor should demonstrate technical
capability to produce a final video product incorporating the following areas:
·
Animated illustrations of economic
growth, people and communities, and other elements.
·
Ability to record, produce, and edit
as part of the video character or narrator voice(s).
·
Illustrations that are representative
of Kenya’s people, culture, demographics, geography, and landscape.
·
Experience or ability to effectively
incorporate USAID branding into creative products.
·
At least a year in development of
animated info graphics.
f)
Timelines
The contracted person will be
required to deliver the work latest by the final August 28, 2018.
The consultant must be able to
commence the assignment immediately.
g)
Proposal submission
The interested bidders should submit
a proposal immediately upon receipt of this SOW but not later than August
09/08/2018.
The proposal should include
1. A fees proposal providing showing their quotation for the
provision of the stated services. The bidder should provide a breakdown of the
computation of the fees. Global communities will evaluate the proposed
financial fees for reasonableness.
2. A brief summary of the proposed approach and timelines.
3. Evidence of past works related to this SOW. This can be
shared in the form of a link.
4. Applicants PIN and registration certificate
h)
Engagement and Payment terms
1. Global Communities will engage the consultant through a
Local purchase order.
2. Payment will be made upon receipt and acceptance by Global
Communities of the deliverables herein stated.
Application
Process
The proposal should be sent to
fkimanzi@globalcommunities.org and a Copy to dsitati@globalcommunities.org
before 09/08/2018
