Context
The Mixed Migration Centre (MMC) is a leading source of high-quality, independent data, information, research and analysis on mixed migration. The MMC is part of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), an international non-governmental organization. MMC’s flagship data collection project, 4Mi, provides regular, standardized, quantitative and globalized primary data on mixed migration flows, including data on individual profiles, migration factors, means of travel, travel conditions, smuggler economics, aspirations and destination choices. 4Mi is currently operational in West, North and East Africa, Asia, Central America and Europe (Italy and Greece), and carries out over 10,000 interviews a year, which are analyzed and published in various research reports, briefing papers and 4Mi snapshots.
MMC in West and North Africa is implementing the project “Make them count! Supporting civil society action to improve refugees’ and migrants’ livelihoods in Sousse, Tunisia” in partnership with the University of Edinburgh and the Tunisian Association Awledna (Awledna). The project is funded by the Maghreb Action on Displacement and Rights (MADAR) network, which aims to improve the humanitarian protection of vulnerable and displaced people in conflict situations in the central Maghreb region (Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia).
MADAR facilitates research collaborations and commissions research projects drawing on the regional expertise of British and North African researchers in the arts, humanities, social sciences and politics. The project is being implemented in partnership with a British university, the University of Edinburgh; a Tunisian civil society association, Association Tunisienne Awledna in Sousse; and MMC.
The project “Make them count! Supporting civil society action to improve the livelihoods of refugees and migrants in Sousse, Tunisia” aims to produce an evidence base on the experiences of refugees and migrants in Sousse and to support Awledna to use this evidence base to secure funding for long-term livelihood support, among other objectives.
As part of the project, MMC is to contract a professional consultant to support Awledna in consolidating their fundraising strategy in line with the priorities of the municipality of Sousse and the needs identified in the data collected by the University of Edinburgh and the MMC.
Objective of the consultancy
The objective of the consultancy assignment is to support the refinement of Awledna’s fundraising strategy, and, in consultation with Awledna and the other project partners (MMC and the University of Edinburgh), to develop a concept note that reflects Awledna’s values, approach, experiences, and skills and that can be used in the organization’s fundraising efforts. This will include:
– Consultations with Awledna on the organization’s existing fundraising strategy, including their priorities, skills, areas of influence, and long-term aspirations and objectives, which include the creation of a permanent refugee and migrant reception center in Erriadh, Sousse;
– Building Awledna’s capacity to develop a long-term fundraising strategy and use data to inform this strategy, including identifying potential funders to approach at the final workshop in January 2024 after the concept note has been finalized;
– A mapping of the initiatives, complementary projects and priorities of the municipality of Sousse to feed the development of the concept note;
– Development and production of a 10-page concept note detailing Awledna’s long-term strategy and planning, based on the qualitative and quantitative data collected during the project, for use in relations with potential donors;
– Direct participation in the project workshop in September 2023 to gather relevant information for the concept note.
The timeline envisaged at this stage is as follows:
Please refer to the ToR
Scope of work and Methodology
The Consultant shall prepare a detailed methodology and work program indicating how the project objectives will be achieved and the level of support expected from MMC/DRC.
All deliverables must be completed and submitted to the MMC and partners in accordance with the schedule approved by the MMC at the start of the consultancy.
The contract may begin on September 15, 2023, and the days of work to be carried out will be spread over the year 2023 in accordance with the schedule to be agreed with the MMC. All deliverables must be completed and submitted in 2023.
Deliverables
The Consultant will deliver the following products:
• 1 action plan/work program for the consultancy, including the proposed methodology for achieving the project’s objectives;
• 1 mapping of existing initiatives and complementary projects, including existing Awledna partnerships to identify opportunities for formalization or upscaling;
• 1 summary of the key data points presented by the University of Edinburgh and MMC as part of the project to inform the concept note;
• 1 summary of Awledna’s existing fundraising strategy, including potential donors to approach;
• 1 outline of the proposed concept note, to be validated by the technical supervisors before starting to write the concept note;
• 1 ten-page concept note detailing Awledna’s fundraising strategy and long-term priorities for supporting refugees and migrants in Sousse, reflecting Awledna’s values, skills and approach;
o 1 initial draft for review and feedback from technical supervisors (Awledna, University of Edinburgh and MMC);
o 1 final version incorporating feedback from technical supervisors.
The Consultant will provide documentation by email. Language of deliverables: all development and exchanges will be in French or English, with the possibility of exchanging with Awledna in Arabic depending on the Consultant’s capabilities; all final versions of deliverables will be in English.
Duration and timetable
The total duration of the assignment will not exceed 5 months. Within this period, the Consultant will be expected to dedicate at least 20 full working days to achieve the expected activities and deliverables.
The Consultant must be prepared to complete the assignment within the timeframe agreed with the MMC at the start of the consultancy.
Eligibility and qualifications/experience required
The main requirements for the candidate’s profile are as follows:
– Expert profile in regional and international fundraising;
– Experience in developing fundraising strategies and tools, including concept notes and proposals for international donors;
– Experience in using data to inform programming and funding strategies for civil society associations;
– Proven experience in dealing with international donors;
– Knowledge of the context of civil society in Tunisia with regard to migration;
– Ability to work and produce deliverables in English;
– Proven ability to produce high-quality work to a tight deadline;
– Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English, and a good level of oral and written communication in Arabic is desirable;
– Ability to work in a multicultural context as a flexible and respectful team player;
– Political and cultural sensitivity with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy.
Technical supervision
The Consultant will work under the supervision of:
– Awledna Association Tunisienne project leaders, Ichraf Ouhibi and Radhouane Fersi;
– Project Lead University of Edinburgh, Ann-Christin Zuntz;
– MMC project leader, Sarah Doyel.
Mission location and support
The mission will take place in Sousse, Tunisia for some activities; others can be carried out remotely. Consultants who are physically based in Tunisia are strongly preferred.
The Consultant will use his/her own computer and cell phone.
Travel
If the Consultant is not permanently based in Sousse, the Consultant will be expected to travel to Sousse to carry out stakeholder consultations and Awledna capacity building as well as to attend the project workshop in early October 2023.
Travel costs may be included in the consultancy fee agreed with MMC at the time of contracting, or separately, depending on project requirements.
Evaluation
A. Administrative Evaluation
A bid shall pass the administrative evaluation stage before being considered for technical and financial evaluation. Bids that are deemed administratively non-compliant may be rejected. The documents listed below shall be submitted with your bid.
# Annex # Document Instructions
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A.1
Bid Form (Technical)
Complete ALL sections in full, sign, stamp and submit
2
A.2
Bid Form (Financial)
Complete ALL sections in full, sign, stamp and submit
3
B
Tender and Contract Award Acknowledgement Certificate
Complete ALL sections in full, sign, stamp and submit
4
D
Supplier code of conduct
Sign, stamp and submit
5
E
Supplier Profile and Registration Form
Complete ALL sections in full, sign, stamp and submit
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F
Consultant Declaration form
Complete ALL sections in full, sign, stamp and submit
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G
CV
Mandatory
8
H
Signed Terms of Reference
Mandatory
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I
2 documents produced by the consultant relevant to the consultancy and demonstrating fundraising expertise (concept note, fundraising proposal, fundraising strategy)
Mandatory
10
J
Motivation letter
Mandatory
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K
Copy of relevant national identity or valid passport of legal representative of the organization
Mandatory
12
L
Proof of legal business and/or self-employment registration status
Mandatory
B. Technical Evaluation
To be technically acceptable, the bid shall meet or exceed the stipulated requirements and specifications in the RFQ. A Bid is deemed to meet the criteria if it confirms that it meets the RFQ’s conditions, procedures and specifications without substantially departing from or attaching restrictions to them. If a Bid does not technically comply with the RFQ, it will be rejected.
Technical criteria # Technical criteria Weighting in technical evaluation [Total 100%] 1 Technical quality of the bid 30%
1.1
Demonstrated understanding of the methodology and deliverables requested, all elements of the TOR are sufficiently addressed and considered
25%
1.2
Style, language, sophistication and structure/presentation
5% 2 Experience 60%
2.1 Proven experience in regional and international fundraising and collaboration with international donors
At least 5 years of experience in this arena required
15%
2.2 Experience in developing fundraising strategies and tools, including concept notes and proposals for international donors
15%
C. Financial Evaluation
All bids that pass the Technical Evaluation will proceed to the Financial Evaluation. Bids that are deemed technically non-compliant will not be financially evaluated.
Payment schedule
DRC will pay the total amount of the consultancy to the Contractor’s bank account no later fourteen (30) calendar days following the full and satisfactory completion of the Services and upon presentation of an invoice.
Interested applicants who meet the required experience and qualifications are invited to submit their Bids to [email protected] according to the submission process mentioned in the Invitation letter.
In order to obtain all necessary supporting documents, please email Wissem Chniter ([email protected]).
For any questions related to the consultancy Please contact Sarah Doyel ([email protected])
