Palladium
Company Overview:About Palladium - Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value.  We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world's most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most importantly, people's lives.Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance, please email our team at [email protected] and we will be in touch to discuss.Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse.  All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.Project Overview and Role:The New Partnerships Initiative (NPI) Expanding Health Partnerships—NPI EXPAND Project—is a global five-year (2019-2024) U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funded project that supports locally-driven efforts to increase the availability and utilization of high-quality health and education services. NPI EXPAND invests in new and underutilized local partners (NUPs) and strengthens their capacity to strategize, plan, and implement programs with USAID funds. Enhanced participation of capable local organizations to increase demand for and to deliver high-quality, high impact services will enable governments to meet crucial goals equitably and sustainably. NPI EXPAND will also catalyze opportunities to scale up innovative interventions by strengthening the capacity of NUPs with varying levels of capabilities and exposure to USAID.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:Palladium, under the U.S. Agency for International Development-funded program, NPI EXPAND (Cooperative Agreement Number 7200AA19CA00015), is seeking applications from select local organizations to compete for awards that will strengthen their capacity to become providers of organizational development services for civil society organizations implementing health programs. This grant opportunity will identify and select up to two capable local organizations for awards. The support will cover capacity assessment and strengthening as well as business planning and other activities to help the sub-awardees become successful providers of organizational development services.Purpose: Subject: Request for Applications (RFA)– Capacity to strengthen capacity: Support for capable local organizations to strengthen their capacity to provide organizational development services to other organizations working in or focusing on the health sector in EthiopiaImportant Information:Issuance of this RFA does not constitute an award commitment on the part of Palladium/NPI EXPAND or USAID, nor does it commit Palladium/NPI EXPAND or USAID to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of an application. Final award(s) cannot be made until funds have been fully appropriated, apportioned, allocated, and committed to Palladium/NPI EXPAND’s prime award with USAID. While it is anticipated that these procedures will be successfully completed, potential applicant(s) is/are hereby notified of these requirements and conditions for award. Applications are submitted at the risk of the applicant, and all preparation and submission costs are at the applicant's expense.Palladium/NPI EXPAND intends to award a Fixed Amount Award for this opportunity but reserves the right to award any other form of assistance agreement.Successful Applicant(s) will be responsible for ensuring achievement of the project objectives. Please refer to Section I - Funding Opportunity Description for a complete statement of goals and expected results.Palladium/NPI EXPAND intends to provide funding for activities to be implemented in Ethiopia, for up to a period of 6 months effective on or about March 1, 2023, with the possibility of extension based on availability of fund and performance.Timeline: Issuance Date: Dec 20, 2022Deadline for Questions: Jan 3, 2023;11:59pm EATApplicant’s Conference: Jan 6, 2023 (Applicants will be notified of details)Closing Date: Jan 16, 2023Closing Time: 11:59pm EATCFDA Number: 7200AA19CA00015RFA Number: RFA# 2 - 217773/ETH/Capacity to strengthen capacity: Support for capable local organizations to strengthen their capacity to provide organizational development services to other organizations in EthiopiaThe full text of the RFA plus the application templates can be obtained from NPI EXPAND website: https://palladium.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home/requisition/17671?c=palladiumPlease refer to the documents below:217773. ETHEXPAND-OD Applicationtemplate 12-19-202207. RFA -- Annex C - Budget Narrative Template07. RFA -- Annex C - Budget TemplateRFA#2 - 217773.ETH.NPI-EXPAND_OD activities 12-19-2022_FP

Addis Ababa
First Consult Plc
BACKGROUND First Consult PLC is a consulting firm in Ethiopia specializing in delivery of effective and business-oriented solutions for areas such as development, business, strategy, human resources, finance, and investment challenges, while ensuring to address the needs of its clients. Additionally, First Consult offers training and capacity building to organisations and individuals in various professional skill areas. Key professional development themes include, financial planning, business plan and proposal writing, time management, communications, personal and human resource development, decision making, and project management. OBJECTIVE          The objective of this ToR is to outline the scope of work for the provision of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) for First Consult. The aim is to deploy an ERP system that will assist in automating most of First Consult processes, comply with legislative and government policies and promote good governance. The ERP system must be scalable to allow additional modules, and must interface with other business information systems. SCOPE OF WORK The firm will take the following broad approach in accomplishing the terms of reference (ToR) for which the following tasks and responsibilities will be performed:Conduct review in a highly consultative manner with First Consult, meet with the relevant staff of First Consult in order to map/document internal processes, and align them with the internal control model set and documented by the company.Conduct analysis of the current processes which are performed through the current software solution.Propose several variant options that are aligned with the company requirements and advice on the effective solution to implement.Install and develop the selected modules – with Finance & Human Resources being the minimum required modules.  Migrate data from our system, without disruption of the company’s operation.Perform offline and live testing of the solution with the relevant First Consult staff. Develop user guidelines on how to use the ERP, and the ERP technical support guideline; Provide a complete documentation of flowchart and process of the ERP platform. Provide training to all relevant First Consult staffs on the ERP for daily operations and system training to IT staff on supporting and administrating the ERP systems. Provide user guidance/support on issues faced using the solution.DETAILS ON THE ERP SYSTEM:The ERP system must be scalable.ERP system must be able to interface with some of the existing and future systems to be deployed at First Consult.The ERP must be able to accept migrated data from the existing system. Sourcing and installation of the following modules (as shown below): I.  Financial management ERP module with the following functionalities:  Accounts payable Accounts receivable  Invoices Planning and budgeting  General ledger  Bank reconciliation Advanced allocations Cash management  Fixed assets  Grant or project accounting Commitment register IFRS compliant reporting II.   Human resources management ERP module with the following functionalities:  Personnel management Benefits administration   Leave management  Payroll management  Enterprise compensation management Organizational management  Employee performance management Travel management (travel and advance request)Talent management  Training management Reporting III.    Project management ERP module with the following functionalities:     Order/Intervention management Contract management Supplier/Partner database management Grant management and allocation  Reporting IV.    Professional services provision as follows:  Data conversion and migration  Report development  Implementation and training services  Change management  System documentation and testing Knowledge transfer    Ongoing support and maintenance of the ERP solutionDELIVERABLES AND TIMEFRAME The potential vendor shall deliver: A complete integrated ERP platform with the all the modules and their required functionalities.Both an ERP user guideline and technical support guideline.A complete set of required documentation including flowchart, and process of the system.Necessary trainings to be provided to all relevant First Consult staff.Free support, maintenance, and licensing of ERP for a period no less than 12 months from the date of hand-over to First Consult (inclusive of on-site debugging/correction, when necessary). Description of each deliverableTimeframe  1Submit technical and financial proposalMay 29, 20202Deadline for questions on ToR to be submittedMay 26, 20203Presentation and demonstration of model to evaluation committee To be communicated4Contract award To be communicated5Installation of ERPTo be communicated6Guideline/reference documents on the installed ERP To be communicated7Training of usersTo be communicated8Data migration cleaning and reconciliation To be communicated9Ongoing, maintenance and support for three (3) years  These timelines are indicative, and bidder should include a more detailed delivery timeline in their proposal.LOCATION AND DURATION This service is required for First Consult. The service provider will install the ERP system and provide ongoing technical support and maintenance for minimum of one(1) year.EVALUATION First Consult will review the submitted proposals in accordance with the specific qualification, and experience requirements – as well as with the specific tasks stated above. Firms should clearly indicate their experience and previous engagements in line with the specific requirements.The bid will be evaluated on functionality and bidders require a minimum of 70 out of 100 points allocated for professional ability. Bidders will be evaluated in terms of the minimum requirements. Bidders who do not fulfill all the requirements, or do not submit the required documents will be disqualified. BUDGET DETAILAll costs should be stated in ETB. Budget should be presented in a format where cost areas are clearly identified, including costs relating to:1.       Software installation (each module) 2.       Training of users3.       Other related costs, including support and maintenanceRegardless of the cost estimation model vendors choose to use, each vendor is required to submit a clear budget as explicitly indicated above, in order to allow like comparison between all financial bids received.   If the technical bid has different proposed methodologies or options for approaching the model, please be sure to include a separate budget for each of the proposed options.  

Addis Ababa
First Consult Plc
BACKGROUND First Consult PLC is a consulting firm in Ethiopia specializing in delivery of effective and business-oriented solutions for areas such as development, business, strategy, human resources, finance, and investment challenges, while ensuring to address the needs of its clients. Additionally, First Consult offers training and capacity building to organisations and individuals in various professional skill areas. Key professional development themes include, financial planning, business plan and proposal writing, time management, communications, personal and human resource development, decision making, and project management. OBJECTIVE          The objective of this ToR is to outline the scope of work for the provision of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) for First Consult. The aim is to deploy an ERP system that will assist in automating most of First Consult processes, comply with legislative and government policies and promote good governance. The ERP system must be scalable to allow additional modules, and must interface with other business information systems. SCOPE OF WORK The firm will take the following broad approach in accomplishing the terms of reference (ToR) for which the following tasks and responsibilities will be performed:Conduct review in a highly consultative manner with First Consult, meet with the relevant staff of First Consult in order to map/document internal processes, and align them with the internal control model set and documented by the company.Conduct analysis of the current processes which are performed through the current software solution.Propose several variant options that are aligned with the company requirements and advice on the effective solution to implement.Install and develop the selected modules – with Finance & Human Resources being the minimum required modules.  Migrate data from our system, without disruption of the company’s operation.Perform offline and live testing of the solution with the relevant First Consult staff. Develop user guidelines on how to use the ERP, and the ERP technical support guideline; Provide a complete documentation of flowchart and process of the ERP platform. Provide training to all relevant First Consult staffs on the ERP for daily operations and system training to IT staff on supporting and administrating the ERP systems. Provide user guidance/support on issues faced using the solution.DETAILS ON THE ERP SYSTEM:The ERP system must be scalable.ERP system must be able to interface with some of the existing and future systems to be deployed at First Consult.The ERP must be able to accept migrated data from the existing system. Sourcing and installation of the following modules (as shown below): I.  Financial management ERP module with the following functionalities:  Accounts payable Accounts receivable  Invoices Planning and budgeting  General ledger  Bank reconciliation Advanced allocations Cash management  Fixed assets  Grant or project accounting Commitment register IFRS compliant reporting II.   Human resources management ERP module with the following functionalities:  Personnel management Benefits administration   Leave management  Payroll management  Enterprise compensation management Organizational management  Employee performance management Travel management (travel and advance request)Talent management  Training management Reporting III.    Project management ERP module with the following functionalities:     Order/Intervention management Contract management Supplier/Partner database management Grant management and allocation  Reporting IV.    Professional services provision as follows:  Data conversion and migration  Report development  Implementation and training services  Change management  System documentation and testing Knowledge transfer    Ongoing support and maintenance of the ERP solutionDELIVERABLES AND TIMEFRAME The potential vendor shall deliver: A complete integrated ERP platform with the all the modules and their required functionalities.Both an ERP user guideline and technical support guideline.A complete set of required documentation including flowchart, and process of the system.Necessary trainings to be provided to all relevant First Consult staff.Free support, maintenance, and licensing of ERP for a period no less than 12 months from the date of hand-over to First Consult (inclusive of on-site debugging/correction, when necessary). Description of each deliverableTimeframe  1Submit technical and financial proposalMay 29, 20202Deadline for questions on ToR to be submittedMay 26, 20203Presentation and demonstration of model to evaluation committee To be communicated4Contract award To be communicated5Installation of ERPTo be communicated6Guideline/reference documents on the installed ERP To be communicated7Training of usersTo be communicated8Data migration cleaning and reconciliation To be communicated9Ongoing, maintenance and support for three (3) years  These timelines are indicative, and bidder should include a more detailed delivery timeline in their proposal.LOCATION AND DURATION This service is required for First Consult. The service provider will install the ERP system and provide ongoing technical support and maintenance for minimum of one(1) year.EVALUATION First Consult will review the submitted proposals in accordance with the specific qualification, and experience requirements – as well as with the specific tasks stated above. Firms should clearly indicate their experience and previous engagements in line with the specific requirements.The bid will be evaluated on functionality and bidders require a minimum of 70 out of 100 points allocated for professional ability. Bidders will be evaluated in terms of the minimum requirements. Bidders who do not fulfill all the requirements, or do not submit the required documents will be disqualified. BUDGET DETAILAll costs should be stated in ETB. Budget should be presented in a format where cost areas are clearly identified, including costs relating to:1.       Software installation (each module) 2.       Training of users3.       Other related costs, including support and maintenanceRegardless of the cost estimation model vendors choose to use, each vendor is required to submit a clear budget as explicitly indicated above, in order to allow like comparison between all financial bids received.   If the technical bid has different proposed methodologies or options for approaching the model, please be sure to include a separate budget for each of the proposed options.  

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