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The overall objective of the Micro-Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT) is to promote economic growth, employment creation and poverty alleviation through support to enterprises. MESPT works with intermediaries that provide financial or business development services to improve the performance of enterprises. The aim is to strengthen financial intermed...
Background and Rationale of the assignment **
Resource mobilisation is a key MESPT function with the objective of facilitating the delivery of MESPT’S strategic agenda and her sustainability. In line with this MESPT is responding to a call by Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DMFA) that seeks to explore approaches to further green its international development engagements including the DMDP programme.
The focus of the call is on tangible ideas on how existing DMDP projects where MESPT is participating among other institutions could become even greener, more sustainable, and more impactful in support of the Danish Government’s green ambitions.
The point of departure for the additional funding is the current/ ongoing DMDP projects. The additional activities should have a focus on further greening the business case of the commercial partner(s) and/or the target group to further expand and sustain the development effects of the project.
Additional green approaches and activities could include:
The additional support should clearly contribute with new green elements to the DMDP project beyond continuation of existing activities. The application should include indicators and targets that are specifically linked to the green agenda at output and/or outcome level. Additional funding will be available for additional ‘green’ elements or components of the DMDP projects including activities that help address environmental challenges, contribute to improved climate conditions, have a focus on efficient use of natural resources or promote nature-based solutions. Whereas in the current DMDP projects, there is a strong focus on SDG 8 employment and income opportunities which will remain as ‘principal’ to the objective of each project all DMDP applicants will beside the existing focus on SDG 8, need to demonstrate how their additional activities contribute to one or more of SDGs 2,6,7,12,13, 14 and 15.
The deadline for submission of the proposal is 20th September 2021.
Objective of the consultancy
The Consultant will take the lead, in conjunction with the MESPT consortium, in putting together a compelling, evidence-based proposal for submission in accordance with the donor guidelines.
Scope of the assignment
The consultant is expected to undertake the following:
Expected Deliverables
Upon signing of contract, the consultant is expected to produce a detailed workplan of the activities to be undertaken with clear timelines and outputs in line with the TOR and the call.
Outcome of the Consultancy
A completed, comprehensive proposal with all related documents/details as per the donor/ call requirements.
Duration/Indicative Schedule/Level of Effort
The level of effort for this assignment is estimated to be up to a maximum of 5 days.
Budget
The maximum available budget for this assignment is KES150 ,000 and the suitable candidate will be selected based on their technical proposal.
Reporting
The consultant will work closely with the relevant team(s) and report to the Head of Programs, MESPT.
Resources
The Consultant will be paid the amount mentioned in clause 8 above. MESPT will also prepare a contract for the exercise and will retain 5% Withholding Tax as required by Kenya Revenue Authority.
Payment
The payment plan to the Consultant will be as follows: -
Ownership and Beneficiaries of the proposals
All documents produced under this assignment shall be the sole property of MESPT and may be used for any purpose whatsoever without the need to consult with the author.
Qualification and Competencies
The consultant will bring to the concept development process previous experience from developing and writing successful integrated, multi-sectoral, proposals and concept notes. In addition, the consultant must possess the following: -
nterested applicants should send detailed technical proposals with a CV and examples of previous work and a covering letter explaining how their experience addresses the requirements to the email address tender@mespt.org by 26th August 2021 COB.
NB: This opportunity is targeting individuals and not firms.
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