Position: Consultancy on Gender Roadmap Training For Tonle Sap Project (Oxfam)__Deadline:29-November

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OVERVIEW
Timeline	December 2023 to January 2024
How to apply:	Interested candidates are invited to submit: Detailed proposal describing the previous work done in this area and afore-mentioned expertise and including budget estimation. CVs of the relevant individuals and company profile Estimated budget for this assignment accompanied with a cost breakdown (the consultancy fee should be mentioned in net fee in US Dollars. Oxfam will be responsible to pay 15% withholding tax for resident taxpayer or 14% withholding tax for non-resident taxpayer). (If it is a Cambodia-based consulting firm with VAT certificate, then net fee + VAT but not withholding tax.)
Deadline	Wednesday, November 29, 2023 23:59 (GMT+7)
Application to be submitted to:	https://jobs.oxfamnovib.nl/job-invite/13214/
Assignment location:	Phnom Penh, Cambodia

 

PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT

Following the capacity development plan, gender sensitivity and gender mainstreaming is one of the thematic topics for Our Tonle Sap Project, Lot 4. Oxfam is looking for consultants who can provide professional capacity building training on GRM to local authorities under Our Tonle Sap project.
 

BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT

2.1. ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

Oxfam in Cambodia supports a portfolio of projects (National and Regional) under its Inclusive Green Economy (IGE) Program. Some of these projects are:

1. Capfish/FOSTER: The Capfish/Foster program is a three-and-a-half-year program funded by the European Union Delegation (EUD). The program focuses on improving the resilience, productivity, and socio-economic conditions of fishing communities as well as the ecological sustainability of the Tonle Sap Biosphere Reserve (TSBR) through community-centered interventions that improve access to safe water and sanitation through sustainable sanitation and water solutions like Handy Pods (HPod), Water Kiosk (WK)1 and eco-waste management services, enhanced education opportunity and quality for vulnerable and poor girls and boys with increased availability and accessibility to education to successfully transition through school and facilitate the development of sustainable alternative livelihoods. In addition, the Green Economy component of the program creates sustainable livelihoods and employment opportunities in three sub-sectors – eco- tourism, solar energy, and sustainable agriculture – through interventions that create income sources while reducing environmental pressures on the Tonle Sap Biosphere Reserve (TSBR). The program is the result of collaboration among a Consortium of 13 organizations with Oxfam as lead for the Western region in Siem Reap, Banteay Meanchey and Battambang province and consists of local and international non-governmental organizations, social enterprises, and leading businesses which bring together diverse expertise, best practices, and tested technologies developed in over 40 years of development interventions in Cambodia. The program is from 2021 to 2024 and will seek to address:
   1. WASH needs (Safe Clean Drinking Water and Sanitation)
   2. Support pre-primary, primary and lower secondary inclusive education
   3. Foster a green economy by strengthening skills of CFi members and creating an enabling environment for community entrepreneurship and investment in Eco- tourism (CBET and Commercial), sustainable agriculture (Rice and Horticulture), NTFP and renewable energy, and supporting community led- led green businesses through inclusive business models supported by the Private Sector Partners.

2. Our Tonle Sap Project: The “Our Tonle Sap” Project adopts an integrated landscape approach to strengthen resilience to environmental change in ecosystems, communities and biodiversity throughout the Tonle Sap Biodiversity Reserve. The Project works simultaneously across multiple scales with government, communities and the private sector. It will enhance management and restoration of critical habitats to facilitate resilience to environmental change by improving government and community management of protected areas, developing and implementing community-level fire management plans, piloting community-managed vegetation rehabilitation and silviculture, and developing ecologically resilient livelihoods that protect floodplain habitat. The Project also address the drivers of environmental change by supporting national and sub-national government to develop policy that incorporates adaptation and sustainability considerations, and working with development agencies, banks and the private sector to improve environmental and social practices.

SCOPE OF WORK

The role of the consultant will be to provide a one-time two-day training on Gender Road Map (GRM) to the local authorities under Our Tonle Sap Project at Siem Reap province.

Specific tasks related to this scope of work include:

• Review GRM guidebook
• Develop ToT training curriculum and training materials by using training guidebook from Oxfam that can incorporating relevant points as needed.
• Develop training methodology that suitable for participants and fit with context of local authorities with pictures if possible.
• Deliver ToT training activities based on agreed timeframe and location.
• Upon completion of the training activities, produce training report and evaluate their effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement.

DELIVERABLES
Specific outputs and deliverables

The consultant is expected to deliver the following outputs:

• Review GRM guidebook and then have a meeting with Oxfam to see how the research can contribute to the training.
• Development of materials or upgrade of existing materials (Khmer)
• Conduct in-person Training of Trainers on GRM to local authorities (about 20-25 people) under Lot 4 for 1 time for 2 days.
• Make sure that all participants are expected to learn from topics they attended and be able to apply those learnings in a practical and effective way within their communities.
• Provide documentation for the trainings such as presentations to participants.
• Detailed training report, including the attendance list disaggregated by gender.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Remuneration is based on submission of final deliverables, in this case after the training is delivered, according to the schedule. No payment will be made in advance.

However, please note that:

• Venue, lunch, refreshments, training materials and per-diem for participants will be covered by Oxfam.
• DSA, travel cost, and accommodation for consultants will be arranged and covered by Oxfam during the 2 days training.

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

The consultant(s) should have the following competencies:

Essential criteria

• In-depth experience and recognized credibility to conduct trainings in gender mainstreaming;
• Experience in conducting gender competence needs assessment
• Knowledge and experiences on Women’s Economy Empowerment and Oxfam’s Gender Action Learning System (GALS) and Gender Road Map tools would be an asset.
• Ability to provide specific and practical examples for trainings;
• Extensive experience working with local NGOs and civil society organizations in Cambodia.
• Previous experience with Oxfam’s WEE Framework, Oxfam Gender Training Tools and Modules are greatly appreciated.

Desired criteria

• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.
• Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work.
• Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Clarifications

For any inquiries relating to this assignment, please reach out to Mr. Ear Chong. Please send up to 7 days before the submission deadline in writing. Email Address: chong.ear@oxfam.org

Administrative compliance (list of documents to be submitted)

Responses must be submitted and prepared in English and received by the deadline.

To be shortlisted for evaluation against award criteria, the following documents must be included in the application:

Item		Importance
1	Technical proposal to carry out the assignment and achieve objectives including methodology, proposed work plan and timelines.	Mandatory
2	Financial offer (price quotation) including budget and pricing All prices must appear in US Dollar, with and without VAT (specify the VAT rate if applicable) The total budget, which must include a detailed breakdown of costs by deliverables or days. The total budget proposed by the Consultant must include all costs that will be invoiced to Oxfam in the financial offer1: all technical services and activities e.g. research, report writing, analysis, instrument development costs; travel related costs (including flights, taxi, car, visas, vaccination, prophylaxis, accommodation, food); Please provide a detailed breakdown of your daily rate and the number of days and resources required per activity, as well as the associated cost.	Mandatory
3	Curriculum Vitae(s) (CV) of the proposed consultant(s), proving relevant experience and/or qualifications. If multiple people are involved, an outline of roles/ responsibilities also needs to be included.	Mandatory
4	Three relevant references (minimum) for previous comparable assignments	Mandatory

OTHER CONDITIONS

Issuance of this Terms of Reference does not constitute an award commitment on the part of Oxfam, nor does it commit Oxfam to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a bid.

The attached Annexes are an integral part of this Request for Proposals.

Oxfam may contact bidders to confirm contacts, addresses, bid amount and to confirm that the bid was submitted for this solicitation.

Quotation validity

• The quotation shall be valid for 90 days from the date of submission to Oxfam. If this is not possible, the bidder may propose a different timeframe.
• If the bidder is awarded the contract, all information provided in the quotation and negotiation process is contractually binding.

False statements

Bidders must provide full, accurate and complete information as required by this solicitation and Annexes. False statements in bids constitutes grounds for immediate termination of any agreement with the supplier. OXFAM takes fraud, misstatements, falsification, manipulation, alteration of facts and/or documents very seriously, has a zero tolerance policy to such behaviours, and may choose to take legal action in a case of misrepresented disclosures by Contractors.

Conflict of interest

Bidders must provide disclosure of any past, present or future relationships with any parties associated with the issuance, review or management of this solicitation and anticipated award.  Failure to provide full and open disclosure may result in Oxfam having to re-evaluate the selection of a potential bidder.

Right to Select/ Reject

Oxfam reserves the right to select and negotiate with those firms it determines, in its sole discretion, to be qualified for competitive proposals and to terminate negotiations without incurring any liability.  Oxfam also reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received without explanation.

Reserved rights

All applications and quotes become the property of Oxfam, and Oxfam reserves the right in its sole discretion to:

• To disqualify any offer based on applicant’s failure to follow solicitation instructions
• To waive any deviations by the applicant from the requirements of this terms of reference that, in Oxfam’s opinion, are considered immaterial defects requiring rejection or disqualification; or where such a waiver will promote increased competition
• Extend the time for submission of responses after notification to all applicants
• Terminate or modify the process at any time and re-issue the request for quotation to whomever Oxfam deems appropriate
• Issue an award based on the initial evaluation of offers without discussion
• Award only part of the activities in the solicitation or issue multiple awards based on solicitation activities

CODE OF CONDUCT

Oxfam is committed to integrity in its operations and supply chains and ensuring high ethical standards. Complying with all laws and regulations and ensuring fair competition are fundamental to this commitment. We actively promote these principles and standards, and expect all Oxfam suppliers to demonstrate commitment towards them.

All consultants/applicant are required to agree and adhere to the Oxfam Supplier Code of Conduct, whereas individuals (including consultants) must sign the Oxfam Non Staff Code of Conduct2. These Codes of Conduct set out the specific standards and principles in the areas of human and labour rights, environmental impact and anti-corruption that suppliers must follow.

REPORTING OF FRAUD & UNETHICAL BEHAVIOUR

Oxfam’s  reporting and whistleblowing mechanisms are available for Suppliers as well Oxfam employees, to ensure that Oxfam continues to operate under the highest ethical standards and principles.

You can use these reporting channels confidentially, anonymously, and in your own language to report any concerns involving fraud, corruption, waste, abuse or safeguarding concerns.

Online webform	Oxfam Misconduct Reporting Webform (including possibility for anonymous reporting): https://oxfam.clue-webforms.co.uk/webform/misconduct/
Email	integrity@oxfamnovib.nl
Phone	Global phone number: +44 1249 661808  Check https://speakup.oxfamnovib.nl for local numbers (you can request interpretation)

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