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REQUIRED DELIVERABLES

The approved consultant will be required to provide the following specific and tangible deliverables with respect to the feasibility study:-

A needs analysis report of the proposed target communities; the focus must be community needs related to disaster risk reduction (DRR), water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and livelihood. The specific needs of women, children and persons with disabilities (PWD) in the specific context and scenario should be articulated;
(Need analysis is a part of feasibility report which is required to see that current scenario in the target area and to align the activities proposed in the Proposal)

2. A PESTLE (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal and Environmental) analysis which will demonstrate how the various factors will impact the proposed project and how said impact can be effectively managed.

3. An assessment of the project outline against the OECD DAC criteria (relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, impact, sustainability) http://www.oecd.org/dac/evaluation/49756382.pdf

4. The study should be able to provide baseline values using the primary / secondary data where applicable.

5. Recommendations for SMART indicators for the project’s goal, objectives, outcomes, outputs and activities for utilization in the development of the project log-frame;

6. Stakeholder analysis which details the identity of each stakeholder and their possible influence and impact on the project;

7. A risk assessment to identify major risks and potential means of mitigation.

8. An assessment of, and recommendations for, coordination and coherence (how will the project be integrated with the activities and priorities / policies of other agencies and organisations, including local and national government?)

9. An assessment of organisational capacity (current and previous experience, appropriate management and communication systems, staffing levels and capacity, appropriate financial systems in place etc.)

10. Recommendations for the preparation of the full project proposal, including compliance with and promotion of best practice

11. A detailed feasibility report which must be presented according to the format guidelines provided in Annex 1.

12. All relevant data and information obtained, compiled and developed (soft and hard copies) for the purposes of the feasibility study must be provided in hard and soft versions to Pak Mission Society;

13. The Consultant will be responsible for sharing his/her initial findings and recommendations with PMS team, and receiving their feedback on these, prior to producing a final report.

REQUIRED COMPONENTS OF TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

The Procurement Committee requires that the consultants bidding for this assignment present the following required components in their submitted technical proposal in the described manner:-

Updated consultant profile with all necessary documentation;
Identification of focal person for this assignment including CV and relevant contact details;
List of completed assignments related to development sector activities and client details including contact details, addresses and other necessary information;
Declaration of tax status (filer or non-filer).
Declaration on stamp paper stating that the consultant is not involved in litigation with any individual or organisational entity;
Previous experience of conducting feasibility studies should be demonstrated by submitting at least one completed feasibility study in hard copy format;
Proper understanding of UN Sustainable Development Goals and Core Humanitarian Standards should be demonstrated by submitting copies of relevant trainings attended by team member(s); this is not mandatory but would be advantageous;
Knowledge and relevant experience of DRR, WASH, Food Security & Livelihoods sectors especially in disaster affected areas should be demonstrated by providing detailed CVs, references, qualifications, certifications; at least one sample written report is required; if available, samples of written article(s) or paper(s) should be presented;
At least three experience / references or letters (This must be submitted by the consultant to prove past experience in conducting Feasibility study) of recommendation/endorsement from clients with one reference/letter specifically pertaining to a completed feasibility study;
Detailed methodology that will be used by the consultant to ensure timely, efficient and effective completion of required activities and provision of required deliverables including identification of specific stakeholders that will be engaged and the specific number of activities that will be conducted;
Detailed timeline of activities (preferably on Gantt chart format) to ensure completion of required activities and provision of required deliverables;
Sample of tools that will be used for data collection and framework for analysis of information (qualitative and quantitative);
REQUIRED COMPONENTS OF FINANCIAL PROPOSAL

The consultant must provide a detailed budget for preparation, coordination, conducting of all required activities and development of all required deliverables.
It must be noted that the budget MUST include cost of printing, stationery, travel, boarding and lodging and taxes.
 
Please note that applicable taxes MUST be included in the quoted rates.

KEY DEADLINE AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. The technical and financial proposals must be submitted by/before 15:00 PM on Monday 05th December 2024.

2. Technical and financial proposals must be submitted by sealed envelope at the Pak Mission Society address given below.

The Procurement Committee.

Pak Mission Society, House No. 333, Street No. 29, Sector G- 14/4, Islamabad, Pakistan. Tel: - + 92 51 8446166

And any queries can be addressed at [email protected]