RFP – Web-based Market Outreach for Women-led MSMEs in Central Java

The below description is a summary of the RFP. Interested service providers can download a copy of the RFP provided in attachement or download the document from here : https://c-tif.ca/service-providers/.

Introduction to CTIF

The Canadian Trade and Investment Facility for Development is a seven-year, CAD $11.6 million demand-driven program aligned with Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP) to support sustainable trade and investment-related policy reforms and economic development initiatives that promote women’s empowerment and inclusive growth and have a high potential to reduce poverty in ODA-eligible developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region. CTIF provides technical assistance based on the needs identified by potential beneficiaries and according to an assessment process jointly administered by the CTIF team and Global Affairs Canada (GAC). Technical assistance is provided by independent suppliers that specialize in the specific services being requested by the beneficiary. Cowater International (www.cowater.com) and the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (www.ipac.ca) jointly implement CTIF on behalf of the Government of Canada.

Assignment Overview

Consultancy title:** Web-based Market Outreach for Women-led MSMEs

Beneficiary Organizations:

• Association for Economic and Social Study and Development (PERSEPSI)
• Selected PERSEPSI MSME members

Anticipated duration: 14 months

Anticipated start date: April 2021

Location of assignment: Consultant’s Home Office; Central Java (Indonesian residents only)

Summary of assignment

PERSEPSI is a non-governmental organization based in Klaten, Central Java that aims to improve sustainable and inclusive economic development in the communities in which it works. PERSEPSI has worked with over 1000 women-led micro and small enterprises (MSMEs) in sectors including agriculture, processed food, handicrafts, and services.
PERSEPSI expects that this CTIF mandate will enable it to grow the number of female entrepreneurs across a wider range of districts in Central Java, notably reaching Sukoharjo, Sragen, Purworejo, Wonosobo, and Brebes. It also expects its members get an improved access to online marketplaces to include more accessible online social media platforms.

Terms of Reference: See Annex 1

Maximum budget, excluding HST: CAD $300,000

Interested bidders must possess the corporate capabilities and experience described in Annex 1 (TORs)/ This can be demonstrated through the corporate project profiles included in technical proposals using the form provided in Annex 2, as well as through the CVs of nominated personnel. Contracts for projects profiled by bidders must have been active within the last five calendar years dating from the date of the release of this tender document.

Consultant Profile / Expertise Required

The Consultant best suited to delivering this CTIF mandate will be able to demonstrate the following professional experience and capabilities at a corporate level and within their proposed team:

• Recent corporate experience (e.g. of lead firm or consortium members) managing projects of similar size, scope and duration, preferably in Indonesia or Southeast Asia.
• Personnel with a strong track record working with female entrepreneurs and/or women-led MSMEs to support the growth of their enterprises, preferably with a focus on creating or scaling up their existing e-commerce operations.
• Personnel with strong and specific familiarity with the Indonesian context, especially trends in the use of social media and marketplace e-commerce sites.
• Expertise in digital marketing for e-commerce platforms (e.g. product placement, photography, etc.);
• Experience providing training to female entrepreneurs and/or MSMEs on the adoption of environmentally sustainable business practices.
• Demonstrated experience developing engaging training modules and materials appropriate to the target audience of this mandate and the context in which training will be delivered, and with delivering related training of trainer’s activities.
• Recent experience delivering training and advisory services through virtual platforms using a variety of engaging virtual tools and techniques, including to participants who may be unfamiliar or uneasy with modern information and communications technologies (11).

[11] Translation/interpretation is considered a Reimbursable Expense according to CTIF/Global Affairs Canada.

CTIF will solicit proposals based on the timeline identified below:

Action and date**[1]

Request for Proposals (RFP) issued: March 4, 2021

Deadline for confirming intention to bid[2]: March 11, 2021

Bidders Clarifications Deadline: March 15, 2021

Proposal submission deadline: March 29, 2021, 5pm EST

Anticipated project start date : April 2021

[1] The RFP timeline is subject to change and in such case CTIF will notify all interested parties accordingly.

[2] Mandatory: confirmations are to be sent via email to [email protected].

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