Credit Management Training at Cezam and Associates Limited (CEZAM)

Reference: NCDA-RFQ0019/03/2019/4802 – KEN

Objective

The objective of the consulting service is to provide Ndithini Community Development Association with technical support in strengthening their micro credit management to its members by providing them with a road map of carrying out a micro credit business and also assist them with the micro credit guidelines and policies that they will follow in lending to their members.

The scope of the assignment will include but not limited to:

The consultant will provide the following services:

• Micro Credit Management Training – Provide the Board and the management with technical support on Micro Credit guidelines and policies in carrying out savings and credit activities within the organization
• Work hand in hand with the management, members and the Board of Ndithini Community in the development of the micro credit policy manual

Responsibilities of Ndithini Community Development Association

The Association will provide the consultant with relevant available reports and other documents related to the assignment and will provide necessary information pertinent to the consultant’s work.

The management committee/enterprise manager will supervise and provide technical guidance to the consultant where necessary.

Responsibilities of the consultant

• Constitute a technical team that is responsible for undertaking the activity
• Collation of necessary primary and secondary data for development of the Business and Marketing Plan
• Develop the final report and submit to the assembly/community for approval

Implementation Arrangements

Timing: It is envisaged that the services will be provided for a period of two weeks

Reporting Requirements

The consultant will work under the guidance of the board of management and the Enterprise Manager and will draft a report to the team during the activity period, for review.

The consultant will be required to submit 2 copies of the final report in an acceptable format to Ndithini Community Development Association through the Manager.

Requirements for Consultancy

• Certificate of registration
• Proof of experience in Credit Management Training consultancy services
• Valid KRA compliance certificate
• Curriculum Vitae of Lead Consultant (s) for the exercise, and, confirmation of their availability if work is offered
• Past experience in undertaking Business and Marketing Plan for fish farmers is an advantage
• The consultant shall carry out the study in a professional manner in keeping with accepted standards, using qualified staff with the necessary expertise. The Consultant shall endeavor to implement the assignment with diligence and within the time frame agreed upon in the contract.

Consideration for applications

• A company profile, including demonstrated ability to conduct this assignment, and specifying the relevant area of expertise in conducting Business Planning
• An elaborate approach and methodology, of carrying out the assignment
• Expected consultancy fee in Kenya Shillings
• Updated curriculum, vitae of the consultant (s) who will undertake the work that clearly spells out qualifications and experience.
• Reference contact of at least 3 organizations who have recently contracted the firm/consultant (s) to carry out similar or related assignment