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REQUEST FOR TENDER (Open tender)

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist

Background

The Pacific Island Forum Secretariat (PIFS) supports Members to work together through more in-depth forms of regionalism in support of sustainable development, economic growth, good governance and security. It does this through policy advice, coordination and ensuring effective implementation of Forum Leaders' decisions.

A robust systemic approach to MEL is required to ensure continued improvements to regional policy and development outcomes for the Pacific. An improved MEL framework also provides the necessary information to guide strategic planning and to allocate resources more efficiently.

The existing PIFS Strategic Framework, Statement of Intent, and the Key Result Areas (KRA) provide the overarching framework for embedding monitoring and evaluation at all levels and strengthening annual readiness assessment of the organisations capacity.

Toolkits templates that are integrated into existing planning documentation, framed and supported by capacity development is required. The toolkits will help determine relevant and measurable indicators that are fit for purpose at each strategic level with appropriate vertical MEL and horizontal linkages.

Purpose

The overall objective for the MEL specialist is to conduct a review and assist in:

i. strengthening the PIFS’ existing MEL systems and processes;
ii. identifying measures to address any gaps in existing MEL systems and processes;
iii. working with staff to identify relevant and measurable outcomes in the context of PIFS as an intergovernmental organisation;
iv. embedding fit for purpose indicators at the strategic level; and
v. capacity development of staff.

Scope of Work

The consultant will carry out the responsibilities and tasks as set out under the Terms of Reference (TOR) document which can be downloaded from www.tenders.net/forumsec.

HOW TO APPLY

Submissions should be entitled:

REQUEST FOR TENDER – Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist

Method of Submissions:

Submissions must be forwarded in PDF format following the instructions at www.tenders.net/forumsec

Note: Tenders must be submitted with clear labelling of the technical offer and the financial offer. The Technical Offer documents must be saved and submitted clearly labelled “A. Technical Offer”. Financial Offer documents must be saved and submitted clearly labelled “B. Financial Offer”.

The electronically submitted documents should be converted to the PDF format.

Deadline for Submissions:

Submissions need to reach the Secretariat by [5pm FJT, Friday 23 April 2021].

Late or incomplete tenders will not be considered.

Questions and Answers

All queries or request for information must be submitted via the Question and Answer Forum at www.tenders.net/forumsec . Tenderers may submit questions in writing to the mentioned Question and Answer Forum before the stated “deadline for requesting clarifications” [5pm FJT, Monday 19 April 2021]. The Secretariat has no obligation to provide clarification after this date.

Note: The Secretariat will not be responsible for non-receipt/non-delivery of the Bid documents due to any reason whatsoever.

Any complaints regarding the Secretariat’s tender must be directed to the following email: Tender.Complaints@forumsec.org. This email address will forward your complaint to a person that is independent and removed from the tender process. Complaints must be well founded and should not be used as a mechanism for notifying displeasure with the outcome of a tender award. Further information on making a complaint can be found on the Policies & Information page at http://tenders.forumsec.org.

In the event that further information is required by the Secretariat in relation to the tender for consultancy, the Secretariat reserves the right to seek the required information without the need for calling for resubmission of proposals.