Terms of Reference (TOR) for Assessment of the End-to-End Supply Chain Capacity Enchancement Support, Human Resource Capacity Review and Client Feedbac at Kenya Red Cross Society

Scope of work

The consultant will be required to assess the entire supply chain of KRCS and the sub-recipients (SR) by reviewing the strategy and compliance of both PR and SR in view of enhancing supply chain processes in HQ, Regions and at SR level.

The consultant will use existing literature reviews, data analysis of existing records, observations at workplaces, key informant interviews and focus groups discussions with staff, and stakeholders, and one-to-one discussions with members of leadership team

Duration of the assignment

The assignment should be completed within 40 consecutive working days after signing the Agreement/Contract, including inception meeting, inception report, review of relevant materials, development of drafts and review and finalization of the referral document and referral map.

Deliverables

The key deliverables for the assignment are as follows:

1. Inception report, prepared after an inception meeting with final work plan and timelines as agreed on with KRCS.

End-to-end assessment report and proposed implementation framework.

1. Support the development of ERP or WMS upgrade proposal under NSD
2. Establish a risk management approach
3. Train Logistics personnel on updated warehouse policies and procedures.

Referral documents and all other materials related to this assignment.

KRCS Deliverables

KRCS shall avail relevant reference materials, review drafts and provide comments to the consultant. The roles will be further defined at an inception meeting.

Qualification of the consultant

Functional Competencies:

1. Expert knowledge on Supply Chain Management, Compliance and Human Resource Management
2. Knowledge and Experience in Humanitarian Supply Chain Management
3. Experience in conducting research and desk reviews;
4. Excellent ability to write and articulate issues in a concise language;

Advanced Degree in one of the following:

• Supply Chain Management
• Project Management
• Human Resource Management
• Management information systems

All Bidders are required to meet the following minimum requirements in order to qualify for submission of their proposal:

1. Previous experience in similar assignments.
2. Capability of the assessment team: Team member(s) shall relevant experience as stated above.
3. Attachment of all supportive documents with the technical proposal is required.