Request for 2 Training Consultancy services

Request for 2 Training Consultancy services for:

First: Three Short Technical Courses, Skills for Programmers and Software Developers - Gaza Strip

Second: Two Short courses: ICT as an Applied Science for Photographers - Gaza Strip

Mercy Corps is looking for a service provider(s) to deliver three focused, short ICT courses in Gaza Strip.

Background:
Mercy Corps is a nonprofit international relief and development organization serving more than 19 million people in 36 countries. Mercy Corps has had a presence in the West Bank and Gaza since the 1980s, helping Palestinians meet their immediate needs for survival and find durable solutions to chronic problems. With offices in East Jerusalem, Ramallah and Gaza City, Mercy Corps implements programs throughout the Palestinian territories.
As part of its Palestinian Community Assistance Program, which is fully funded by USAID, Mercy Corps offers a program in economic development and workforce preparation.  Within its focus on the ICT sector, Mercy Corps is working to provide young Gazans with advanced technical skills which lead to income and employment.  In the coming year, Mercy Corps will offer 10 full-length ICT courses.  Graduates may go on to business development activities, or internships for work and freelance experience.
However, Mercy Corps also recognizes a need for shorter, tightly targeted learning opportunities to enhance ICT programming and self-employment skills. Responding to specific requests, Mercy Corps will offer a total of 22 short courses for graduating students, freelance or recently employed ICT professionals. Some courses will be offered directly by content specialists. 

First: Three Short Technical Courses, Skills for Programmers and Software Developers

This RFP seeks a qualified Contractor to prepare and deliver three short courses during the spring of 2013.

Second: Two Short courses: ICT as an Applied Science for Photographers

This RFP seeks a qualified Contractor to prepare and deliver two short courses during the spring of 2013.  These courses treat ICT as an applied science, and focus on its application to an existing and employable skill – photography.

Objectives:
Short ICT courses aim to:
1-Extend the skills of Gaza’s ICT professionals by introducing highly marketable skills and information.
2-Create new income opportunities for youth in Gaza Strip.
3-Respond to specific needs and encourage specialization.

Target Group:  Short courses may target
-Graduating ICT students recommended by their professors or institutions.
-Recent graduates of ICT or ICT-user degree programs; particularly those for whom ICT is a career or self-employment path.
-Recently employed / self-employed ICT professionals whose updated skills will enhance their opportunities.


RFP Collection dates: from Wednesday, 2 Jan 2013 up to Wednesday 9 Jan 2013.
Deadline for Questions: Wednesday 9 Jan 2013 @ 4:00 PM
A pre Bid-meeting: will take place on Wednesday 9 Jan 2013 @ 1:00 PM at Mercy Corps Office

Submission: Technical and financial proposals along with the RFP should be submitted in a sealed envelope provided by Mercy Corps, addressed to:
Procurement Department
Mercy Corps Gaza Office
2nd Floor, Abu Ghalioun Building
The Sealed Offer must bear the name of the offering contractor and be delivered to Mercy Corps’ Gaza Office; and must be delivered before 12:00 noon, on Monday 14 Jan 2013

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