Needs Assessment Consultancy

Business Women Forum BWF | منتدى سيدات الأعمال

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About BWF:

The Business Women Forum (BWF) is a national non-profit organization established in 2006, to promote and empower the role of businesswomen and entrepreneurs as leaders in the Palestinian economy through advocacy, influence to create an enabling environment for women in Palestine. BWF works through a comprehensive methodology through provision of business development packages including capacity building, coaching, consultancy, and technical support necessary for their business, enhancing access to markets, financing and knowledge, in addition to networking with local, regional and global institutions and organizations.

Background:
The “Raedat-Pioneers” program is a 5-year USAID-funded project, implemented by Global Communities in partnership with local organizations. The project is intended to leverage women's potential and to empower communities for sustainable development, focusing on gender equity within the Palestinian community. With the aim to create ripple effects that shift gender-based power relations within the Palestinian community across the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem (WBGEJ).

The Business Women Forum (BWF) will be leading the “Grow Your Business” economic and business support program which aims to empower and assist women entrepreneurs in expanding and sustaining their businesses. This tailored program will cater to the specific needs of 100 women entrepreneurs annually.

Initially, an emergency needs assessment will be conducted for selected businesses, ensuring that the program can provide precisely the support that these entrepreneurs require. The process will culminate in the purchase and acquisition of the necessary resources and support tools for the 100 businesses.

As such, BWF is seeking to hire a consulting firm to conduct assessment of the 100 women businesses participating in the “Grow Your Business” support program in the West Bank and Jerusalem. The main objective of this assessment is to identify the key needs for the women businesses development and provide recommendations for enhancing their businesses based on results.

Scope of Work:

Literature Review:

Review the grant application form provided by BWF to understand the criteria and objectives of the grant program.

Analyze the application forms of participants to gather initial data on each business.

Identify key themes, commonalities, and unique aspects of the businesses based on the information provided.

Data Analysis:

Compile data from the literature review to create a comprehensive database of business profiles.

Analyze the data to pinpoint administrative weaknesses, technical deficiencies, and infrastructural needs.

Consultation Sessions:

Organize four consultation sessions, each with 25 women participants, ensuring a comfortable and productive environment.

Develop a structured format for the sessions, including discussion points, questionnaires, and activities designed to elicit detailed information.

Facilitate discussions to explore each participant's unique business challenges, needs, and potential solutions.

Record and analyze the feedback and insights gained from these sessions.

Final Report:

Summarize key observations from the consultation sessions, highlighting common and unique business needs.

Provide a detailed assessment of the technical equipment, services, and solutions required by each of the 100 women businesses.

Offer recommendations to address the identified needs, including potential sources of support and implementation strategies.

Ensure the report is clear, well-structured, and actionable, providing BWF with a valuable tool for supporting the women’s businesses.

Note: The 100 women business are at the Small and micro businesses level.

Tentative Timeframe: The firm is expected to commence the assignment within 45 working days of award of contract.

Application Deadline: 28.07.2024, at 2.00 pm.

Interested firms can review the full TOR at: https://bwf.ps/single-news/73/en
Interested eligible consultants, can obtain further information by sending inquiries or contact BWF at [email protected], no later than 23.07.2024.

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