REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
RFQ Nº UNFPA/EGY/RFQ/24/006
UNFPA hereby solicits a quotation for the following service:
“Post Incubation Phase support of the Social Innovation Incubator”
Background
UNFPA Egypt's Social Innovation Incubator through its two cycles “Dafayer” and “Saeed Hub” has successfully graduated innovative solutions aimed at addressing various social challenges, particularly those related to accelerating Female Genital Mutilation elimination, gender equality, sexual and reproductive health. These solutions have undergone rigorous incubation, honing their strategies, solidifying business models, and preparing for sustainable implementation.
As part of UNFPA's commitment to supporting these solutions beyond the incubation phase, a consulting firm is sought to provide follow-up, mentorship, and support services for the aforementioned graduated community led solutions. The consultancy will focus on offering guidance for scalability and sustainability of solutions from the first cycle of the incubator, as well as providing post-incubation support, including fund allocation and disbursement, for solutions from the second cycle.
Objective:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of the graduated solutions from the first cycle of UNFPA's Social Innovation Incubator in the Egyptian context. The assessment of each solution will dive deep into their progress, challenges, and local impact to identify opportunities for scalability and sustainability. Provide tailored guidance, mentorship, and support to solution owners in developing strategies for scaling up their initiatives, including exploring partnership opportunities, securing funding from diverse resources, and expanding their reach within Egypt.
- Assist in the allocation and disbursement of funds to solution owners from the second cycle of the incubator during the post-incubation phase in Egypt, ensuring efficient and transparent financial management.
- Facilitate knowledge exchange and networking opportunities among solution owners in Egypt, enabling them to learn from each other's experiences and best practices.
- Document the journey of these solutions, and share lessons learned and success stories from the incubator program in the Egyptian context, contributing to knowledge management and advocacy efforts in the field of social innovation and youth empowerment in Egypt.
1. Conduct comprehensive assessments of graduated solutions from the first cycle of the Social Innovation Incubator in Egypt, including reviewing progress, challenges, and impact achieved within the local context.
2. Organize capacity-building workshops and mentoring sessions for solution owners in Egypt to strengthen their entrepreneurial skills, strategic planning, and organizational capacity within the Egyptian context.
3. Facilitate meetings between solution owners in Egypt and potential investors, donors, and other stakeholders within the Egyptian context to explore funding opportunities and partnerships tailored to Egypt's landscape.
4. Develop a financial management plan for the allocation and disbursement of funds to solution owners from the second cycle of the incubator in Egypt, in alignment with UNFPA's policies and procedures and relevant Egyptian regulations.
5. Provide ongoing support and guidance to solution owners in Egypt throughout the post-incubation phase, including monitoring and evaluation of project implementation and impact within the Egyptian context.
6. Document case studies, success stories, and lessons learned from the incubator program in the Egyptian context, producing reports and publications for internal and external dissemination with a focus on the Egyptian audience.
Deliverable(s);
1) Assessment of Graduated Solutions: A thorough evaluation of the graduated solutions from the first cycle of the incubator, highlighting their progress, challenges, and potential for scalability and sustainability. This assessment will be accompanied by tailored recommendations to support the needs of each solution.
2) Technical Support Plan: A detailed technical plan outlining the support mechanisms for awarded solutions from both cycles. This plan will include workshops, training modules, and mentoring resources customized to address the specific needs and challenges faced by solution owners within their local communities, in addition to exploring possible partnerships and networking opportunities.
3) Financial Management Strategy: A comprehensive financial management plan for the allocation and disbursement of funds to solution owners from the second cycle of the incubator in Egypt. This strategy will adhere to UNFPA's policies and procedures, as well as relevant Egyptian regulations, ensuring transparency and accountability in fund management.
4) A progress report will be provided throughout the consultancy, documenting the rollout of the technical support sessions and capacity-building workshops for all awarded solutions from both cycles. These reports will offer insights into the implementation process and highlight areas for improvement.
5) Final results-based report capturing the achievements, challenges and lessons learned throughout the consultancy, and Documenting case studies and success stories from the social innovation incubator model.
The deadline for submission of questions is Wednesday 1st of May 2024 13:00 pm Cairo Local Time.
The deadline for submitting technical and financial quotations is Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 13:00 pm Cairo Local Time.
Submission to Email egypt.tenders@unfpa.org