Tenders are invited for Recruitment of Experts/Consultants for Developing a Guide on Fraud and Corruption Prevention Terms of Reference: Recruitment of Experts/Consultants for Developing a Guide on Fraud and Corruption Prevention Culture & Free Thought Association (CFTA) Introduction: The Culture & Free Thought Association (CFTA) is a Palestinian non-profit, independent civil society organization established in 1991. CFTA plays a leading role in developing Palestinian civil society by working on advancing the rights of children, youth, and women in the southern and central governorates of the Gaza Strip. CFTA implements the project Community-Led Advocacy and Inclusion Enhancement, in partnership with the Civil Society Strengthening Program in Palestine, implemented by GIZ and funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The project has two main objectives: Implement community-led initiatives by youth, women, and civil society organizations, with full ownership by rights-holders, in response to urgent needs during emergencies. Support the organization in rebuilding and strengthening the quality of work and accountability measures during emergency/early recovery phases. Required Service: Engagement of an external expert to develop a fraud and corruption prevention policy at CFTA, covering all relevant stakeholders (suppliers, partners, beneficiaries including women, youth, and children) and ensuring effective implementation. Expected Outcomes: Updated fraud and corruption prevention policy covering all stakeholders (suppliers, partners, beneficiaries). Gap analysis report of existing policies with clear, actionable recommendations. Detailed operational procedures ensuring effective policy implementation. Awareness workshops for staff to introduce the new policy, building a strong institutional culture based on integrity and accountability. Methodology: Phase 1: Assessment and Gap Analysis Review current fraud and corruption policies and related procedures at CFTA. Conduct a thorough analysis to identify gaps, especially regarding coverage of new stakeholder groups (suppliers, partners, women, youth, children), benchmarked against best practices and international standards. Consult staff and stakeholders to understand challenges and barriers to policy implementation. Phase 2: Stakeholder Engagement and Policy Development Conduct consultation sessions with key staff to collect insights on current challenges and recommendations. Draft updated policies and procedures, with a focus on clear, actionable operational steps. Develop a comprehensive policy reflecting integrity and transparency values, detailing acceptable and unacceptable behaviors. Phase 3: Review and Approval Submit final policy drafts to senior management and relevant stakeholders for review and approval. Ensure all updated documents are simple, clear, and accessible to all staff and partners. Phase 4: Dissemination, Implementation, and Training Conduct orientation and training sessions for staff, including management, on new policies and procedures. Prepare a comprehensive presentation to ensure all staff understand the new policies, reinforcing a strong institutional culture of integrity and accountability. Tasks of the Contractor/Consultant: Review and analyze current fraud and corruption policies and procedures. Identify gaps, particularly regarding new stakeholders (suppliers, partners, women, youth, children). Draft clear operational procedures for consistent and effective policy application. Deliver a presentation introducing staff to the updated policies and procedures. Contribute to building a strong institutional culture based on integrity and accountability. Deliverables: Gap Analysis Report: Detailed report highlighting gaps and deficiencies in existing policies and procedures. Draft Policy and Procedures: Updated, expanded policy including detailed operational procedures. Final Approved Policy: Completed and approved policy ready for implementation. Training Materials and Presentation: Materials for staff orientation sessions. Final Service Report: Comprehensive report summarizing methodology, key results, and recommendations for sustaining integrity culture. Qualifications and Experience Required: University degree in institutional security, governance, integrity, anti-corruption, or related fields. Minimum of 5 years of practical experience developing fraud and corruption policies, preferably in complex environments similar to Gaza. Deep understanding of the local context in Gaza and ability to adapt solutions accordingly. Comprehensive knowledge of international anti-corruption and transparency best practices and ability to apply them. Experience in developing safe complaint mechanisms that protect whistleblowers. Advanced skills in drafting clear, practical, and understandable policies. Ability to design and conduct training and workshops to raise awareness and ensure policy adoption. Effective communication and coordination skills with stakeholders. Strong professional and ethical commitment, teamwork, and collaboration. Ability to design and implement monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for policy effectiveness. Required Submission Documents: Financial Proposal Technical Proposal, including methodology, work plan, and tools Pre- and post-assessment plans Provision of periodic and final reports Evaluation Criteria: Component Weight Technical Proposal 70% Experience and company reputation 20 CV of expert/team 20 Documented experience on similar topics 15 Methodology and detailed work plan 15 Financial Proposal 30% Total 100% Other Considerations: If a training provider is selected, they must comply with CFTAs training terms, including issuing tax invoices and valid withholding tax certificates if a company, or a legal contract and income tax payment if an individual. CFTA promotes diversity and inclusion and encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender, religion, ethnicity, or disability. CFTA maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, misuse of authority, and discrimination. Submission: Interested candidates should submit their CV, technical proposal, and financial proposal via email:
[email protected] The subject line must include the name of the opportunity. Deadline for submission: 7 January 2026 Attachments Attracting consultants to develop a guide for combating fraud and corruption - 1767181646.pdf 303.71 KB Service Location Gaza Strip Deadline07, Jan [Disclaimer: The above text is machine translated. For accurate information kindly refer the original document.] Tender Link : https://www.jobs.ps/en/tenders
