Consultant for Proposal Development - SDTF Call at Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT)

Objective of the consultancy

The Consultant will take the lead, in conjunction with the resource mobilization function and other identified stakeholders, in developing a compelling, evidence-based concept note for submission in accordance with request for concept note guidelines.

Scope of the assignment

The consultant is expected to undertake the following:

1. Exhaustively review the call and guide MESPT select the most relevant thematic area of focus.
2. Facilitate identification and engagement of potential and relevant partner(s) as per the call’s guidelines in close consultation with MESPT.
3. Organize meetings/workshops (online and physical) with MESPT team + partners for brainstorming and concept development.
4. Set the framework of geographical areas / activities / target groups / approach, in collaboration with MESPT’s team.
5. Take lead during the development of the concept note.
6. Submit a compelling, evidence-based concept note to MESPT’s management and partner(s) within the agreed timelines but at least 7 days to the deadline of the call.
7. Incorporate feedback from MESPT team and partners and submit a final copy.

Expected Deliverables

1. Upon signing of contract, the consultant is expected to produce an inception report and a detailed workplan of the activities to be undertaken with clear timelines, in line with the TOR and the call.
2. Write and submit to MESPT a comprehensive draft concept note, as per the call’s guidelines and requirement but also include a theory of change, log frame and budget.
3. Work with relevant MESPT team to edit and finalize.
4. Submit a complete concept note to MESPT.

Outcome of the Consultancy

1. A completed, comprehensive concept note with all related documents/details as per the donor/ call requirements.
2. Duration/Indicative Schedule/Level of Effort
3. The level of effort for this assignment is estimated to be up to a maximum of 10 days.

Budget

1. The maximum available budget for this assignment is Ksh.300,000/= inclusive of all taxes and the suitable candidate will be selected based on their technical proposal.

Reporting

1. The consultant will work closely with the relevant team(s) and report to the Head of Programs, MESPT.

Resources:

1. The Consultant will be paid a negotiated amount in accordance with MESPT guidelines. MESPT will also prepare a detailed 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: -

1. 30% upon submission of an acceptable inception report and detailed activity workplan
2. 30% upon submission and presentation of an acceptable concept note with all the required details as per the call.
3. 40% upon incorporation of comments, completion, and submission of the final acceptable concept note with all the required details as per the call.

Ownership and Beneficiaries of the proposals

1. 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: -

1. An advanced university degree (preferably master’s degree) in natural resources management, Food Safety, Chemistry, development studies and other related social sciences/ disciplines.
2. Minimum of 5-10 years’ experience in proposal + concept note development and/or project management in Sub-Saharan Africa.
3. Strong program design skills, including capacity to prepare logical, coherent, and consistent documents such as log frames and budgets.
4. Ability to work efficiently and effectively with project members in various locations and from multiple organizations.
5. Ability to integrate different experiences, methodologies, and approaches from a diverse range of stakeholders, organizations, and technical experts from multiple sectors.
6. Excellent English speaking/writing skills required; prior experience of facilitating multi-stakeholder proposal writing sessions.

Tender Evaluation (Technical)

1. The applicant whose technical proposal has highest technical evaluation score will be considered for award of a contract at the set budget for this assignment.