KHRC Request for Proposal for the Provision of Media Monitoring Services

Request for Proposal for the Provision of Media Monitoring Services

The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) was founded in 1992 and registered in Kenya in 1994 as a national level Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). 

Throughout its existence, the core agenda of the Commission has been campaigning for the entrenchment of a human rights and democratic culture in Kenya through monitoring, documenting and publicizing rights violations.This document is a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) for the provision of Media Monitoring Company Services detailed below in the section of this RFP entitled “Requirements”.
All the information contained in this RFP and in the Provider’s response will be handled with confidentiality by both the Media Monitoring Company and KHRC.The offer should remain valid through to 13th December, 2013.In issuing this RFP, there is no obligation for KHRC to select and procure all or some of the services offered.Any statement and cost-proposal made by the Media Monitoring Company will form the basis of any contract that may be entered between KHRC and the vendor.KHRC shall not be liable for or required to pay any costs, expenses or losses that may be incurred by the Media Monitoring Company in the preparation of their Proposal response.All required information will be submitted on the documents specified in this RFP.KHRC does not bind itself to accept the lowest bid of any Proposal and reserves the right to accept a portion of any Proposal.The Media Monitoring Company is to submit a fully qualifying bid.KHRC reserves the right to conduct unannounced site visits.KHRC may contact the clients listed in this proposal.Deadline for Submission of Proposals
All proposal submissions should be received at the Kenya Human Rights Commission Offices by 4.00pm on 13th December, 2013. to be deemed “received on time”.
Submissions should be handed over in a sealed and unmarked envelope to:
Finance & Administration Manager
Kenya Human Rights Commission
Opposite Valley Arcade Shopping Centre
Gitanga Road, Box 41079 - Nairobi 00100
 The proposal must be submitted in one copy, bound, typed and completely printed. A soft copy should be attached on CD-ROM.
The detailed format of the proposal is provided below following the “Requirements” section. The proposal is made up of four different sections:Vendor ProfileFinancial ProposalTechnical ProposalCertificate of DisclosureKHRC is seeking to enter into a contract with a Media Monitoring Company, although the length of the contract may be reviewed depending on the particulars of the winning bid.
 As described in more detail below:Tracking of all human rights violations relating to KHRC’s three thematic areas namely: Civil and Political Rights; Equality and Non-Discrimination; and Economic and Social Rights are reported in the media. The media refers to all print, broadcast and online media.Content analysis of the activities of the media that amount to human rights violations.Possibly capture the emerging human rights issues at regional and global levels.Delivery of media monitoring reports on daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly basis as they occur for immediate action or response.Data analysis and compiled reports to feed into the KHRC violations database and periodical reports.The Media Monitoring Company and KHRC will meet on a regular basis to discuss any issue arising in the course of the contract.
The Media Monitoring Company accepts that KHRC may require external evaluations of the vendors ’services and prices and will extend it fullest cooperation during such evaluations.

Request for Proposal for Selection of Firms for Uwezo Fund Capacity Building Programme Service Providers

Republic of Kenya

The Presidency

Ministry of Devolution and Planning

Request for Proposal

Request for Proposal for Selection of Firms for Uwezo Fund Capacity Building Programme Service Providers
The Ministry of Devolution and Planning, in fulfillment of part of its mandate as the Ministry responsible for women and youth affairs under the Presidency, has put in place an Uwezo Fund Capacity Building Programme that seeks to promote informed and effective participation of target beneficiaries of the UWEZO Fund by providing them with a broad range of business development services and mentorship opportunities.
The specific objectives of the UWEZO Fund capacity building program will include;

i. To facilitate potential UWEZO Fund beneficiaries with business development service.
ii. To facilitate the youth and women to form businesses that will consolidate the individual enterprises into groups that can qualify to apply for UWEZO Fund and public procurement requirements.
iii. To improve youth and women entrepreneurs capacity to do business through training
iv. To facilitate full utilization of the 30% procurement preference provision for youth and women in all government tenders and contracts.
v. To link youth and women owned enterprises with corporate business for collaboration and support.
Key Focus Areas for UWEZO Fund Capacity Building Program;
i. Focus Area 1: Dissemination of General Information on UWEZO Fund.
ii. Focus Area 2: Provide Business Development Services and Mentoring to Youth and Women groups.
iii. Focus Area 3: Table Banking Concept.
iv. Focus Area 4: Promote Access to Public Procurement Opportunities in a Devolved Context.
The Ministry of Devolution and Planning now invites request for proposals from qualified organizations for the selection of firms for Uwezo Fund Capacity Building Programmes service providers.
Expected Profile of UWEZO Fund Capacity Building Service Providers;
i. Should have capacity to translate the training programmes into local languages in the areas they expect to work.
ii. Should have capacity and (previous) experience to develop and assist in the carrying out of entrepreneurship campaigns.
iii. Demonstrate experience in carrying out trainings for Youth and Women Programmes on business planning and business modeling.
iv. Experience in developing commercial youth and women entrepreneurship programmes or projects in Kenya and/or Africa.
v. Participation in youth and women employment initiatives and research within Kenya and East Africa
vi. Global entrepreneurship development networks that will incorporate a world-class/best practice perspective in the programme.
vii. Must have practical related existing linkages with business, government academia and other stakeholders
viii. Operational in Kenya with an active field presence for at least 3 years.
ix. Acceptance of a direct performance contract where payments will be abased on proven outputs rather than time-based and activity payments.
x. Capacity and willingness to meet the reporting, monitoring and evaluation requirements.
Scope of operation
 The Uwezo Fund Capacity Building Program will be implemented across the 47 counties. Interested UWEZO Fund capacity building service providers should indicate the specific focus area they would like to participate in and their regional operational capacity (National / County).
 The implementation of the initial UWEZO Fund capacity building programme is 12 months.
Firms are required to submit (copies) of the following administrative documentsCertificate of registration /incorporationRelevant professional registration and licencesUpdated tax compliance certificateEvidence of physical address and premisesAudited financial reports for the last 3 years.The bidding is open to both local and international consultants and the consultant will be selected in accordance with the regulations. Local firms owned by youth, women and people with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply pursuant to article 31 (1) of legal notice No. 114 of 2013.
The Ministry of Devolution and Planning now invites interested firms to submit their proposals to providing these services. Interested firms must provide information to demonstrate their capacity to perform the services detailed in the request for proposal document, includingDescription of relevant assignment undertaken over the past five yearsCurriculum Vitae of Key expect staff that will be mobilized be carry out the assignmentIn case of consortia/joint venture, the association agreement and information on the partnersThe request for proposal document can be obtained from the supply chain management office at the Treasury Building, 7th floor room 713, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi during working hours (8.00 a.m - 5.00 P.M) upon payment of non-refundable fee of Ksh. 1,000 to the cash Office on Ground Floor, Treasury Building either in Cash or Bankers Cheque to: The Principal Secretary/Accounting Officer, Ministry of Devolution and Planning.
Proposals shall be deposited in the Ministry’s tender box on 9th Floor of Treasury Building or be addressed to:
The Principal Secretary/Accounting Officer
Ministry of Devolution and Planning
The Treasury Building
P.O Box 30005 – 00100
Nairobi
So as to be received not later than 6th September, 2013 at 10.00 a.m.
Proposals shall be clearly marked:Tender No. MDP 8/2013-2014 for selection of firms for Uwezo fund Capacity Building Programme Service Providers.
Tenders will be opened in the presence of bidders who wish to attend the opening of proposals on the same day 6th September 2013 starting at 10.00 a.m at the conference room, 10th floor, Treasury Building.
For any additional information, please contact
The Principal Secretary/Accounting Officer
Ministry of Devolution and Planning
P.O Box 30005 – 00100
Nairobi
Late bids will be rejected and returned.
Head of Supply Chain Management
For: Principal Secretary/Accounting Officer

Media Proposal Writer Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Media Proposal Writer

Job Requirements

Develop proposals by assembling information including project nature, objectives/outcomes/deliverables, implementation, methods, timelines, budget, standards of performance, and evaluation; writing, revising, and editing drafts including executive summaries, conclusions, and organization credentials.Coordinate proposal content.Ability to improve proposal-writing results by evaluating and re-designing processes, approach, coordination and implementing changes.Develop effective methods for presenting and organizing information within proposals, such as the use of tables and graphics. Edit proposal materials to eliminate inconsistencies in format or voice, typos, and grammatical and spelling mistakes.Assist with other corporate writing and communications as needed.Relevant Degree or Diploma.3 years work experience .Relevant work experience as a proposal or a grant writer/coordinator. Excellent writing skills and oral communication skills. Strong organizational skills. Ability to work under deadlines while maintaining quality control.Experience working in a collaborative environment; ability to work well under tight deadlines and effectively interact with a wide range of personnelExcellent interpersonal and verbal/written English language communication skillsComputer and internet proficiency Presentation SkillsTake responsibility for work and productivity.Teamwork: Work with other people in cooperation and as a good team member.Qualifying candidates should send their application letter together with detailed Curriculum Vitae to recruitment@odumont.com  before COB 20th June 2013.