REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY
Opening Date: 16th July 2024 Closing Date: 23rd July 2024
ABOUT FPRJC!
FPRJC inspires and develops a generation of grassroots women to have a voice and ignite feminist leadership action for gender transformative change. We exists for the realization of a society free from all forms of gender-based discrimination, where every individual, regardless of their gender, age and identity can thrive and reach their full potential. Through advocacy and capacity building, we support communities to establish deep commitment to the promotion of human rights and the fight against inequalities and discrimination. We are the voice of the vulnerable and marginalized women, girls and other groups of different gender identities. We achieve this through our thematic areas on Women’s health right and well-being, Women’s Leadership & Governance and Women Climate Action and Livelihoods Development.
FPRJC seeks to engage a qualified and experienced consultant or firm to build capacity of its team to adopt and operationalize a verifiable and sound financial and procurement management system.
OBJECTIVES
a) Assess the suitability and effectiveness of the existing policies, SoPs, tools and templates and review/develop new ones as appropriate.
b) Train, mentor and coach FPRJC team on financial management and procurement and the operationalization of related policies and procedures.
c) Orient finance team on quick books utilities and reporting.
d) Strengthen financial documentation and reporting
SCOPE OF WORKS
The consultant (s) will be responsible for;
A. Assessment and review of policies and procedures
i) Assess existing policies, tools and templates and make necessary improvements.
ii) Develop new policies, standard operating procedures, tools and templates as appropriate.
B. Capacity strengthening of FPRJC team
i) Train, mentor and coach FPRJC team on financial management and procurement
ii) Support FPRJC to adopt best practices on documentation and financial reporting.
iii) Orient finance team on quick books and its in-depth utilities.
DELIVERABLES
The consultant(s) shall deliver the following;-
a) An inception report outlining the methodology and work plan.
b) Reviewed and enriched policies, standard operating procedures, tools and templates for financial and procurement management.
c) Training report of FPRJC team on financial and procurement management including risk management, documentation, records keeping, report writing e.t.c.
d) Quick books functionality report
DURATION
The consultancy is expected to be completed within 30 days from the date of signing the contract.
REQUIREMENTS
The consultant(s) or consulting firm should have:
a) Extensive experience in financial management, preferably within non-profit organizations.
b) Strong understanding of internal financial controls, procurement, and risk management practices.
c) Proven track record of developing and implementing financial policies and procedures.
d) Excellent training and capacity-building skills.
REPORTING
The consultant(s) will report to the Executive Director (ED).
PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS
Interested consultants or firms should submit a narrative proposal, a detailed budget outlining all costs associated with the consultancy, curriculum vitae, relevant past work, and references.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Proposals will be evaluated based on:
1. Qualifications and experience of the consultant(s) or firm
2. Proposed methodology and approach.
3. Clarity and relevance of the budget proposal.
4. Past performance and references.
FPRJC reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal and is not bound to select the lowest-priced proposal.
CONFIDENTIALITY
All information obtained during the consultancy shall be treated as confidential and may not be disclosed to any third party without the written consent of FPRJC.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested consultants or firms should submit their proposals to kiberafeminists@gmail.com
by 23rdth July 2024, 5.00 pm EAT. Please use “Communications and Documentation Consultant” as the subject title of your email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For inquiries or clarifications regarding this consultancy, please write to kiberafeminists@gmail.com .
Applications should be should be addressed to:
The Procurement Officer,
Feminists for Peace, Rights and Justice Center
P.O. Box 56571-00200, Nairobi
Notice:
FPRJC is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications and organizational needs. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request to support their participation in the recruitment process.