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Request for Proposal ( RFP )

Program name and description Since 2014 , the Middle East Investment Initiative ( MEII ) has been managing a SME technical assistance program in Palestine . The Technical Assistance Program ( TAP ) in conjunction with a loan guarantee facility were designed to increase access to finance and enhance financial literacy of SMEs in the marginalized areas of the Gaza Strip , East Jerusalem and Area C of the West Bank More information about TAP can be found under www . Tamweelips

Contracting Authority Middle East Investment Initiative , www . meii . org ,

Overall objectives MEll is seeking a qualified consultant to assess and evaluate the aforementioned program during the months of April and May of 2019 . The evaluation should cover the program ' s overall impact and additionality , identify lessons learned and suggest measures that could further increase the impact in terms of access to finance in particular with regard to female entrepreneurs

Eligibility All local and international consultants with SME and development finance experience including experience related to women ' s economic empowerment , are welcome to apply . Experience with the Palestinian SME sector a plus . Experience with financial literacy program and access to finance programs highly desirable . Eligible and interested consultants can request a more detailed Terms of Reference ( TOR ) by sending their CV and a brief profile highlighting their experience with SME economic development , access to finance , and women ' s economic empowerment to the email below .

Deadline for submitting the RFP March 31 , 2019

Details for receipt of applications All documents must be in English , and sent to Info @ meii . org .