Hire an Expert/institution for Reviewing and Auditing the Ne...

 SMALL ENTERPRISE CENTER

 Short term assignment- Terms of References

1.0 Background:

The Small Enterprise Center (SEC) Association is a Palestinian non-profit organization that started in 2002 as a project within the framework of GIZ Private Sector Development Project. In 2008, and officially registered as an independent non-profit organization governed by the Palestinian Law of Charitable Associations and Community Organizations No.1 for the year 2000. SEC began with an office in Ramallah and has grown to be a leading national organization serving Palestinian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and social enterprises (including cooperatives).

Through a strategic partnership with the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), Global Communities (GC) is implementing the Supporting MSMEs Competitiveness and Growth in Palestine (SMCGP) program. The 44-month program aims to improve the conditions necessary for increased competitiveness and growth of MSMEs, contributing to inclusive sustainable economic development, including better income generation and productive employment with decent working conditions, particularly for women and youth. The SMCGP adopts the Market Systems Development (MSD) approach by employing facilitative approaches with learning at its core. SMCGP will target the creative industries sector which comprises three sectors including Furniture, Footwear and Leather, and Handicrafts.

Within the framework of the sub-agreement signed between the Global Communities and the Small Enterprise Center (SEC) to Supporting MSMEs Competitiveness and Growth in Palestine Programme funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), SEC is seeking for a Local Expert for reviewing and auditing the newly developed Handicraft Quality Charters to increase the project beneficiaries competitiveness in the local and international markets.

SEC invites qualified local individual experts to submit technical and financial proposals.

2.0 Purpose of this assignment:

SEC is seeking technical and financial offers from qualified local experts or institutions to review and audit the newly developed Handicraft Quality Charters. This initiative is in partnership with PSI and aims to strengthen the competitive advantage of MSMEs, enabling them to compete in local and international markets 3.0 Expert’s key responsibilities:

The expert/institution will collaborate closely with PSI, SEC, and GC staff, as well as with selected project stakeholders during the intervention period. The hired expert/institution will perform the following key activities:

1.Review and audit the newly developed 6 handicraft quality charters in partnership with project partners.

2.Draft new handicraft quality (6) charters including all comments and recommendations

3.Conduct awareness workshop for the new developed handicraft standards for the project stakeholders

4.Integrate all participants stakeholders and beneficiaries’ comments into the newly developed charters

5.Develop a final report with reasonable recommendations.

4.0 Main Deliverables

The expert will submit the following deliverables in English Language:

1.Assessment report for the draft charters includes the gaps and recommendations.

2.Awareness workshop for the new developed handicraft standards for the project stakeholders and

3.Newly improved handicraft quality charters.

4.Final report.

4.0 Qualifications and Work Experience of the Expert

It is expected that the business development provider/ Expert to review and audit the newly developed Handicraft quality Charters the following expertise:

- At least bachelor's degree in designing or any related fields.

-At least 6 years of proven working experience in the field

-Provide list of relevant assignments

5.0 Duration of Appointment:

The expected level of effort of the expert is around 6 working days, within two weeks’ time are foreseen for implementing activities from signing the contract.

6.0 Logistic Support for the Consultant

SEC and PSI will provide information, document, hall for meeting and online meeting software or emergency cases.

7.0 Deadlines for Submitting CVs and Technical and Financial Offers

The deadline for submitting CVs, and Technical and Financial offers by latest Saturday 14 th of September 2024 (4:00 PM Ramallah Local Time)

Kindly send the offers to SEC email: [email protected]