REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Issue Date: 08/07/2024
Proposal Due Date: 15/07/2024
Anticipated Award Date: 08/01/2024
RFP Number: 026
To Whom It May Concern:
The International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX) is seeking proposals from qualified individuals to support dialogue and advocacy with the governmental institutions towards policy reform in four key sectors: energy, agribusiness, ICT, and wood processing. In partnership with IREX, its Policy Working Groups (PWG), and Council Leads, to, the consultant will support the drafting of a Workforce Development Policy Landscape Document for the Energy sector and support the updating of the Policy Landscape Documents in the Agribusiness, ICT, and Wood Processing sectors. The Policy Action Plans serve as a framework for policy reform dialogue between the government and Sector Workforce Councils. Additionally, the consultant will support the Activity and the Sector Workforce Councils in assessing feasible options to anchor the Councils within relevant legal and institutional frameworks. The consultant will support the assessment initiated by the Activity on the pilot program of the Dual Education and Work-Based Learning systems in Kosovo.
IREX reserves the right to withdrawal this request for proposal at any time up to the award of the contract and issuance of this RFP does not guarantee an award.
Proposal Requirements
Consultants interested in providing this service must submit a proposal, which demonstrates the capacity to provide the activities below.
The consultant will work with the Activity, Council Leads, and PWGs to complete the following activities:
Time frame: The Consultancy is expected to start August 2024 and finish in March 2027.
Required qualifications and experience:
Mode of engagement:
The consultant will coordinate activities with the Activity, PWGs, and relevant Council Leads in person and/or remotely.
Application submission instructions:
CV: Applicants must submit a CV that emphasizes relevant experience for this assignment, including past positions held and key successes and achievements for each. Please include the country where you are currently located as well as countries/regions where you have experience alongside relevant language skills.
Cover Letter: Please submit a cover letter briefly outlining general information about yourself, limited to 2 pages or less. Cover letters should include:
Proposal Submission
If you are interested in furnishing this service, please e-mail a proposal to [email protected] . All submissions should reference RFP 026. If you decide to submit a proposal, it must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the closing date indicated above. Late submissions will only be considered if in the best interests of the project, and then at IREX’s sole discretion. All proposal pricing and costs submitted must be valid for a period of not less than sixty (60) calendar days from the closing date indicated above.
Proposal Evaluation
The criteria for evaluation of proposals are listed below in descending order starting with the most important factors to be evaluated.
Evaluation and ranking of proposals will be conducted by IREX following the closing date listed above. IREX may at its discretion ask for additional information or documentation.
Renewal
IREX reserves the right, based on availability of funding and vendor performance, to enter into subsequent contractual agreements with the winning vender for a period of up to three years without issuing a new RFP.