صندوق تطوير وإقراض الهيئات المحلية
Municipal Development & Lending Fund
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
( CONSULTING SERVICES - NGOS SELECTION )
Country : Palestine
Location : Gaza Strip
Assignment Title : Vulnerable communities ' development through accountable municipal services delivery in Gaza Strip ( Recruitment of NGO ) .
Reference No .: GVCD - 2.1
The MDLF has received an initial financing in the amount of 3,400,000.00 US $ from the SDC towards the cost of the first phase of the Gaza Vulnerable communities ' development Project ( GVCDP ) PHASE II . Overall , the GVCDP seeks to improve the provision of basic services to vulnerable populations on the one hand ( supply side ) and to increase Municipalities ' accountability , civic and vulnerable groups participation in local planning and decision - making process on the other ( demand side ) .
The detailed Terms of Reference ( TOR's ) for the assignments can be viewed at the website : www.MDLF.org.ps/TOR
The Municipal Development and Lending Fund now invite eligible consulting NGOs to indicate their interest in providing the Services . Interested consulting NGOs should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services . The shortlisting criteria are : General NGO's profile ( Core business and years in business , qualifications in the field of the assignment , technical and managerial organization of the NGO , general qualifications and number of key & permanent staff ) .
Objective of the Assignment :
The overall objective of the entire consultancy is to strengthening civic engagement as an approach where vulnerable communities have space and influence the decisions and services provided by the LGUS . In order to have progress toward effective community participation , the consultancy will focus to empower municipalities , civic groups ( women's , youth , Neighbourhood Committees ) , CBOS and citizens to increase their participation in joint local decision making , project planning , prioritization , selection and monitoring processes
The following activities will be carried out :
Identify and select most vulnerable communities in the targeted areas based on the selection criteria in close consultation with MDLF .
Conduct a Needs Assessment to assess municipalities , citizens ' and community groups ' readiness to effectively use civic participation and social accountability tools .
Based on the needs assessment results , the CSO will identify capacity building needs , design and implement relevant trainings and coaching for municipal officials , civic groups ( CBOs ) , local social mobilisers ( especially youth ) and citizens at community level on MDLF's civic engagement and social accountability tools and guidelines with the idea to train a critical mass of active citizens who will sustain CP and SA initiatives on an ongoing basis at the local level .
Facilitate relevant workshops , focus group discussions at community and municipal level .
Plan , Design and implement small grants - organize grant calls , disburse grants , report on projects ' progress and disbursement flows , develop public awareness campaigns .
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Liaise with and promote a culture of constructive dialogue between municipalities , implementing partners ( in Component 1 ) communities , MDLF and communities .
Work closely with vulnerable communities , youth , women , and elderly for their better inclusion in local decision - making processes and attend to their special needs .
The attention of interested NGOs is drawn to Section III , paragraphs , 3.14 , 3.16 , and 3.17 of the World Bank's " Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers " July 2016 , setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest .
Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and / or a sub - consultancy . In the case of a joint venture , all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract , if selected .
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection based on Quality - Cost Based Selection ( QCBS ) method set out in the Procurement Regulations .
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 PM . Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below ( in person , or by mail , or by fax , or by e - mail ) by 15/06/2022 .
Mr. Mohammad Ramahi
Director General
Address is : Al - Amal Tower , Mecca Street , Al - balou ' , Al - Bireh
Tel : 02- 2426610
Fax : 02-2426617
Palestine
E - mails : GVCD2@mdlf.org.ps
