Dear Respected Bidders,

We are pleased to invite your kind to our Request for proposal for Service # 2021- 9168616- Building a Shock-Responsive National Social Protection System for Jordan. You are kindly requested to submit your best proposal “Technical & Financial” (IN SEPARATE E-MAILS, ONE FOR TECHNICAL PROPOSAL, ONE FOR FINANCIAL PROPOSAL. IF THE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL INCLUDES ANY PRICING OR NUMBERING, YOUR PROPOSAL WILL BE INVALIDATED) ONLY to JORDANBIDS@UNICEF.ORG no later than 12:30 PM Amman Time on 11 August 2021, otherwise it will be considered as not valid.

(IMPORTANT POINTS TO THE BID):

• Bidders who have applied previously, may re-submit new proposals taken into considerations the updated TOR (and adhering closely to the requirements of the TOR in terms of team composition, clear elaboration on deliverables and suggested work methodology)
• While generating data and evidence is an essential component of this assignment, the firm should ensure a balance in the team’s composition between SP practitioners, policy analysts and researchers (this assignment is primarily a technical assistance one, not a research project)

• The assignment requires field work and face to face consultations/data collection. International firms are encouraged to submit a joint proposal through partnership and engagement with a local firm. Alternatively, the firm should ensure including good representation of locally based experts to facilitate in-person data collection and consultations (in case of restrictions on international mobility given COVID-19). Hence, Detailed costing should also consider the need to conduct face to face consultations and in-person data collection through the local consultants and/or international missions (to be facilitated based epidemiological situation in Jordan and Government guidelines).

• Aspects and methods related to costing (public finance), M&E, and gender analysis should be clearly articulated and addressed in the technical proposal.

• Guiding questions/ or conceptual framework for different components within the scope should be listed / reflecting good understanding of the requirement for building a shock-responsiveness SP system. Suggested qualitative and quantitative methods should be explained in relation to the specific nature of the assignment in terms of justification and utilization – not to be presented in general terms.

• Core team members should have at least 5-7 years of experience in their respective areas (10 years and more for the team leader). For additional members, less years of experience are acceptable.

• Samples of two completed relevant work should be submitted (not just a description, to be attached with the application – or with active links)

• Contact information for two references should be provided (along with info on the service provided)

• Registration certificate should be attached with the application (firms should clearly indicate in their proposal the year of establishment and years of experience)

VERY IMPORTANT NOTES:

1. Only proposals received through JORDANBIDS@UNICEF.ORG and subjected the tender number will be valid, any proposals received through any other e-mail will be INVALIDATED.
2. Please note that any inquiries related to this request for proposal will be acceptable through e-mail ONLY and will not be considered through phone calls.
3. Please send your inquiries to LAJABER@UNICEF.ORG no later than August 04, 2021.
4. Title                                                                  : UNICEF Request For Proposal no. 2021 - 9168616- Building a Shock-Responsive National Social Protection System for Jordan
5. Published                                                        : July 19, 2021.
6. Last Day to receive inquiries                       : August 04, 2021. send your inquiries to LAJABER@UNICEF.ORG
7. Deadline to receive proposals                    : August 11, 2021 12:30 PM Amman Time
8. Supporting Documents                               : 1) Annex B – TOR

   2) Annex C pricing schedule 

“Important Note:

Kindly note it is extremely important to pay attention to the bids instruction while submitting your proposals.  In some instances, proposals which were not marked appropriately and in line with the bid instructions were disqualified and not included in the evaluation process. Therefore, kindly ensure to indicate the full tender number, subject, technical/financial proposals”.

Please confirm your participation in this tender to LAJABER@UNICEF.ORG .