TERMS OF REFERENCE
REQUEST FOR SERVICES FOR HAVING PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP EXPERT
Project Name: Market4all: Paths of Resilience to a Market of inclusive work in Ma'an AICS
(GIO-LRRD-12485-2021)
*RFQ-JOAMM-25-0016
Background:
Oxfam in Jordan in partnership with AL-Qantara, is implementing the AICS (Italian Agency for
Development Cooperation) funded project “Market for All: Paths of Resilience to a Market of inclusive work in Ma'an Governorate aiming to support people’s access to income opportunities and to promote inclusive, dignified and environmentally sustainable socio-economic recovery for vulnerable Jordanians and Syrians.
Market4all will apply an innovate market and public-private-partnership (PPP) approach aimed at fostering more efficient and inclusive local economic systems that promote decent employment for youth and a more sustainable ecosystem for enterprises to operate.
This initiative, funded by AICS and implemented by Oxfam in partnership with Al Qantara Center for Human Resources Development, seeks to Create an enabling environment for Ma'an to implement the new law on public-private partnerships.
Oxfam is now seeking a consultant who is expected to deliver:
- Development of the PPP toolkit
- Raising awareness of Ma'an's public institutions
- Private sector outreach in Ma'an
- Organize local round tables with the public and private sectors
- Promotion and implementation of inclusive projects based on public-private partnership in support of the Municipality of Ma'an
Objectives:
- Develop a toolkit for municipalities to better understand and implement PPPs.
- Design and Facilitate awareness sessions and round tables to engage both public and private sector representatives.
- Assist municipalities in the implementation of two collaborative projects with the private sector.
Methodology:
The Consultant is expected to share a detailed proposal outlining their approach to the project but within that proposal we expect the Consultant to:
- Create an engaging agenda for the Seminars and the Round Table discussions that simplify complex PPP concepts, using clear language and practical examples.
- Interactive Delivery is expected in conducting the sessions to facilitate discussions and activities that encourage participant engagement. Using real case studies (preferably from Jordan) to illustrate PPP (ex. Icebreaker Activities, Interactive Presentations, Case Studies and Scenarios, Resource Sharing, Feedback and Reflection).
- We expect consultants to be prepared to adjust the session based on participant responses and understanding, ensuring clarity and retention of information.
- For reporting and documentation, the Consultant is expected to compile a final report summarizing Full Information on the Implementation, feedback, and outcomes of the Sessions. This should include insights on areas needing further attention or follow-up. Scope of Services
in the aim of Creating an enabling environment for Ma'an to implement the new law on public-private partnership,in addition to the great potential of PPPs to promote sustainable and inclusive development in the long term ,consultant expected to implement the following : Raising awareness of Ma'an's public institutions
addressed to municipalities in the target areas (Maan center ,Husayneh,Jafer,Wadi Musa)in Maan Governorate, through the organization of 2 seminars in Ma'an involving 20 representatives of local public institutions in each siminar Development of the PPP toolkit
contain practical guidance on how to start and conclude the process of creating and registering a PPP according to the rules of the new law Private sector outreach in Ma'an
organization of 2 seminars Addressed to about 30 representatives of the local private sector (including sectoral leaders, companies in key economic sectors, the Chamber of Commerce, social enterprises
Organisation of local round tables with the public and private sectors
- Round table n.1: for the identification of common areas around which it is possible to build a relationship of trust between the two sectors.
- Round Table 2: to develop joint recommendations for an effective and inclusive promotion of PPPs in the Governorate;
- Roundtable 3: To facilitate the identification of specific projects that can benefit from PPP. Technical support to Ma'an Municipality for the development and conceptualization of PPP projects
support the municipality and enable it to be in line with the necessary conditions for the development of PPPs within the framework of the local development plan.
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Component
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Scope
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Deliverables
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Toolkit Development
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Create and design a toolkit that includes:
In preparation for the seminars and round tables develop and design a Toolkit with essential information on the new law as well as examples for its implementation
- Information on PPP development.
- Resources and guidelines for effective PPP implementation.
- Best practices and case studies relevant to the local context.
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Toolkit
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2
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Public and Private awareness sessions
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Public Sector Seminars:
- Conduct two seminars targeting public institution representatives 20 in total for each seminar(5 participants from 4 public institutes):
- Seminar 1: with the aim of raising awareness about the specificities of the new law on PPPs
- Seminar 2: aim to share best practices of inclusive development and implementation and bottom-up development of PPPs, specifically best practices that can effectively promote sustainable development, the creation of decent work opportunities and the provision of public services through sustainable solutions.
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Two sessions per Sector
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Component
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Scope
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Deliverables
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Private Sector Seminars:
- Identifying the Private sector Actors
- involve about 30 representatives of the local private sector (including sectoral leaders, companies in key economic sectors, the Chamber of Commerce, social enterprises)
- aim to raise awareness and increase the awareness of the private sector on the peculiarities of the new PPP law, and at the same time will allow to present good practices for the implementation of inclusive PPPs from the point of view of the private sector.
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3
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Round Tables
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The previous participant from the public and private seminars to participate in 3 roundtables:
- Round table n.1: for the identification of common areas around which it is possible to build a relationship of trust between the two sectors.
- Round Table 2: to develop joint recommendations for an effective and inclusive promotion of PPPs in the Governorate.
- Roundtable 3: To facilitate the identification of specific projects that can benefit from PPP.
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• Three Rounded Table
Discussion
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Project Support
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Assist in the selection and implementation of two specific PPP projects that align with the objectives of the Market for All project.
1-Unemployment reduction 2- Economic growth:
- Enhancement of the agricultural sector
- Development of the tourism sector 5- Environmental sustainability
6- Innovation and Adoption of new technologies
Provide guidance and recommendations through the project lifecycle.
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Two projects Plan
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Final Evaluation Report
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An assessment of the overall project outcomes and recommendations for future initiatives
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Final Report
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All developed content and delivery of sessions/Toolkit will be in English and Arabic with the exception of the Final Evaluation Report which should be in English.
Duration and Timeline:
Total of 6 Months as per the below schedule:
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Component
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Timeline
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Toolkit Development
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One Month from contract Signature aiming for March 2025
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2
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Public and Private Seminars (4 total)
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Seminars to be conducted in April 2025
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3
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Round Tables (3 total)
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Round tables to be conducted in May
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Project Support
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Assist in the selection and implementation of two specific PPP -June and July
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Final Report
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6 months from Contract signature aiming for
Aug.2025
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Qualifications
- Proven experience in economic development, particularly in PPP formation and management.
- Strong understanding of public sector regulations and private sector dynamics.
- Experience in conducting training and awareness raising sessions for public and private sector actors
- Experience in working with the public sector such as municipalities ✓ Excellent facilitation and communication skills.
- Ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- The consultant(s) shall have experience in stakeholder engagement, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- The consultant(s) shall Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
- The consultant(s) shall Have excellent proven written, spoken English and communication skills.
Evaluation Criteria:
Evaluation Criteria:
Criteria
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Award criteria
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Score up to
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Max. Score
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% of overall
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Technical criteria
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o detailed proposal outlining the methodology and approach to the implementation of the assignment.
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30
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30
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70%
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CV of consultant prove experience in:
o CV of consultant o Detailed timeline/workplan o Stakeholder engagement, data collection and reporting
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20
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20
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o Reference documents for previous similar assignments
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20
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20
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Prices for
goods/work/services
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Financial Proposal including detailed cost breakdown per activity.
1.Toolkit
2.Public seminar
3.private seminar
4.Round tables
5.Transportation 5.Consultant fees
including the costs for the hall rent, lunch and coffee breaks, teaching material, speakers and possible translation (Arabic-English),in addition to the transportation cost to cover the seminars and the rounded tables .
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30
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30
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30%
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TOTAL MAXIMUM GENERAL SCORING
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100
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100%
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Submission Requirements:
- Technical:
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detailed proposal outlining the methodology and approach to the implementation of the assignment.
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CVs of consultant(s) o Detailed timeline/workplan
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Reference documents for previous similar assignments is preferred
- Financial:
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Detailed cost breakdown for the mentioned scope of worko Price should include taxes (clearly mentioned in the cost breakdown)
How to apply
Interested applicants with required qualification and experience must submit their applications online as per the following email [اضغط هنا لمشاهدة البريد اﻹلكتروني], subject (RFQ-JOAMM-25-0016Market4all: Paths of Resilience to a Market of inclusive work in Ma'an AICS) The submission should include technical and financial (price offers) as separate components, Sample of relevant written work CV and covering letter
Deadline to receive offer is on the 9th of February 2025.