Consultancy - Mentorship

Working title: mentorship consultancy – START YOUR BUSINESS porject

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

ActionAid Palestine (AAP), through funding from the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, and in cooperation with ActionAid Italy and Volontariato Internazionale Per Lo Sviluppo (VIS), is implementing a three-year project entitled: “START YOUR BUSINESS” Project in Hebron and Bethlehem governorates.

The overall objective for this project is to “Contribute to durable, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full employment and decent work for all (SDG 8) in Palestine with a particular focus on the socio-economic development of disadvantaged youth and vulnerable women.”

PURPOSE & RATIOANALE

The rationale for this consultancy is to provide mentorship support to 25 - 30 start-ups and entrepreneurs, where the mentors will serve as advisers to young people. The mentor will act as a liaison between the mentees and will coordinate communication and discussion. The consultant is required to provide a tailored plan for each selected start-up following their needs, moreover, to organize group sessions and lectures either face to face or online. And thus, the businesses will be supported and reached on average of 1 day weekly per business in a time span of 4 months starting from the 15th of July 2022.

DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The assignment shall be conducted between the 15th of July 2022 to the 31st of October 2022. Specific level of effort for the consultant will be based on the agreed workplan that will be finalized with the contract.

QUALIFICATIONS OF CONSULTANT

• Bachelor/master’s degree in business, economics, or any other related fields from a recognized university.
• A minimum 7 years of relevant experience in providing similar mentorship work either through national/international organizations or through consultancy work.
• Strong financial analytical skills
• Excellent technical knowledge with online meetings techniques.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Time flexible and able to work under pressure with youth.
• Ability to travel to the businesses’ locations and conduct field visits and meetings. (Considering COVID-19 situation)

APPLICATION PROCESS

 Consultants that meet the requirements should submit expression of interest, which should include the following:

1. Cover letter including the consultant’s suitability for the assignment and current contact information
2. Curriculum Vitae with relevant consultancy experience as stated in the QUALIFICATION section.
3. At least 2 recommendation letters from former clients that testify the applicant/s experience and performance in conducting mentorship activities.
4. Include 1-2 samples of previous mentorship work
5. Technical offer: respond to the call for consultancy TOR, showing the consultant/s understanding of the assignment and how this can be taken forward.
6. Financial offer: detailed budget breakdown based on expected daily rates in USD and initial work plan.

Prerequisites for accepting Consultants Financial offer:

• Prices must be VAT exempted. Otherwise 5% income tax deduction from the total cost for local individuals who are not registered at official quarters.
• Prices must be in US Dollars valid for 30 days from the closing date of proposal submission.
• Prices must include all expenses related to this consultancy e.g. travel, stationary, per diems…etc
• Official registered applicants must submit a valid deduction from source certificate along with the offer.

All offers must be submitted in a sealed and stamped envelopes no later than the 23rd of June 2022 to ActionAid Palestine office in As Salam St. Hebron. 

ActionAid Palestine is keen to provide equal opportunities for all. The consultants/firms will be selected according to the above qualifications, and only awarded applicant will be contacted.

Interested applicant can obtain the Term of Reference by sending an e-mail to [email protected] from the 16th of June 2022 till the 23rd of June 2022 excluding Friday the 17th of June 2022 and Sunday 19th of June 2022 between 9:00 AM to 03:00 PM. Please indicated this in the mail subject [mentorship assignment].

ActionAid offers equal opportunities for all. ActionAid Palestine is committed to SHEA (Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse) and safeguarding overarching principles.