Position: Consultancy to Provide Training on Social Protection Policy Process and Influencing (Oxfam)__Deadline:30-November

 

ABOUT OXFAM

 

Oxfam is a global movement of people who are fighting inequality to end poverty and injustice. Oxfam is an international confederation of 21 affiliates operating together in 85 countries. We have a vision of a just and sustainable world. A world where people and the planet are at the center of our economy. Where women and girls live free from violence and discrimination. Where the climate crisis is contained. And where governance systems are inclusive and allow for those in power to be held to account.

 

OXFAM SOCIAL PROTECTION PORTFOLIO

INCLUSIVE SOCIAL PROTECTION SYSTEMS are critical to achieving gender equality and poverty reduction effort in Cambodia. The Royal Government of Cambodia has recently initiated several social protection schemes, National Social Security in particular, which greatly benefit apparel industry employees. Through this scheme, NSSF reported that in 2020 alone a total of 80,000 female garment workers received maternity allowances from the government which accounted for USD$7.9 million.

The National Social Protection Council also reported that approximately 300,000 female workers both in formal and informal sectors, who have given birth in the past four years, between January 2018 to March 2022 benefited from cash support which accounts for US$30.1 million. And at the peak of COVID-19 pandemic in Cambodia, workers who were laid-off also received support in the forms of cash-based transfer programmes. And a total of at least 560,000 households with an IDPoor card benefited from this scheme in 2020 alone.

Oxfam is now jointly implementing several social protection initiatives such as:

• 1) Inclusive National Social Protection Initiatives that Respond to the Needs of Apparel Industry Employees” (INSPIRE), a three-year project funded by the Laudes Foundation,
• 2) Improving Synergies between Social Protection and Public Finance Management (SP&PFM), funded by the European Commission,
• 3) Fostering an Inclusive and Shock-Responsive Social Protection System in Cambodia (FIRST), funded by the European Commission; and,
• 4) Improving Social Protection and Labour Rights for women workers in ASEAN’s Agri-Food Sector, a new 5-year DGD (Belgium Government) supported programme.

Oxfam and partners organisations have long been working with the Royal Government of Cambodia, through the National Social Protection Council (NSPC) and the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), to build and enhance inclusive social protection systems for all. The intervention of these initiatives is expected to help Cambodia getting closer to achieving Sustainable Development Goals such as no poverty, good health and well-being, gender equality, etc., decent work and economic growth. 

 

PURPOSE OF THIS CONSULTANCY SERVICE

Oxfam in Cambodia has long been working with and supporting partner organisations, including the new established SP4ALL coalition, in terms of financial resource and technical aspect to influence the policy outcomes and better represent their Constituents to policy dialogue concerning social protection.

And to ensure that all partner organisations and members of SP4ALL coalition are better aware and knowledgeable of (social security) policy process and influencing, Oxfam is seeking a consultancy service to design and provide a capacity building training on (social security) policy process and influencing to 50 participants  who are members of CSOs and members of Social Protection for All (SP4ALL) coalition.

The training hopes to build and strengthen knowledge of SP4ALL members and our partner organisations on key policy process and influencing components such as, (i) problem emergence, (ii) agenda setting, (iii) consideration of policy options, (iv) decision making, (v) implementation, and (vi) evaluation, or other equivalent modalities and approaches.

 

KEY DELIVERY AND TIMELINE

The following explain key deliveries and timeline, including notes, of the assignment:

Key Deliveries	Timeline	Note
Submit an inception report highlighting the content, methodology, and reading materials	18-22 Dec 2023	Oxfam will release a 30% payment after the submission of the inception report and sign-off.
Deliver one (1) day capacity building training on social protection policy process and influencing	2-31 Jan 2024	Oxfam will facilitate and coordinate with partner organizations for the attendees. Oxfam will cover the venue and meals of all participants for this training.   Oxfam will release another 40% payment after the delivery of the capacity-building training.
Submit a training report to Oxfam.	27 Feb 2024	Oxfam will release the final 30% payment after the submission of the training report and sign-off.

 

REQUIREMENTS

Essential:

• The organisation or an individual(s) should have a proven success or track record in (international) social securities and familiar with social security policy of Cambodia, particularly on NSSF and pension fund,
• A demonstrated commitment to strengthen inclusive social protection system in Cambodia through capacity building, policy dialogue, etc., research and publication work.

 

Key Attributes:

• 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.

 

Organisational Values:

• Accountability – Our purpose-driven, results-focused approach means we take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable. We believe that others should also be held accountable for their actions.

 

Others:

• Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of gender justice and women's rights (click here). 
• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles.

 

For Further Information

For any queries, please contact: Sin Sopharith, Project Lead, sopharith.sin@oxfam.org

 

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 Conduct 2. 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

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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
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Assignment	Provide one (1) day training on the social protection policy process and influencing to members of CSOs and Social Protection for All (SP4ALL) coalition
Area of focus	Any social security policies that similar to Cambodia’s National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and pension fund, preferred best practices from OECD countries like Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, or Germany.
Consultancy term	1 December 2023 to 27 February 2024
Office Station	Remote work, but in-person delivery of capacity-building training in Cambodia is required
How to apply:	Potential applicants are invited to submit the following documents: A short, but detailed, proposal (highlighting narrative & budget proposal, including a work plan), The organizational or team profile, The training or similar assignment portfolio; and,  A resume of the team leader or a lead trainer,
Application to be submitted to:	https://jobs.oxfamnovib.nl/job-invite/13215/
Deadline	Thursday, November 30, 2023 23:59 (GMT+7)

Please mention "www.Cambodiajobs.Biz" where you saw the ad when you apply!