Expression of Interest For Selection Of A Development Non-Governmental Organization (Ngdo) To Conduct An Information, Education And Communication (Iec) Campaign For Behavioural Change Regarding Hygiene And Sanitation, Sustainable Management Of Rural Infrastructure, And Awareness-Raising On Payment For Water Services

Expression of Interest for Selection of a Development Non-Governmental Organization (Ngdo) to Conduct an Information, Education and Communication (Iec) Campaign for Behavioural Change regarding Hygiene and Sanitation, Sustainable Management of Rural Infrastructure, and Awareness-Raising on Payment for Water Services in Gbadolite 2. Scope of Services The services to be provided under this contract will primarily include: - Conducting an initial assessment of current hygiene and sanitation practices, community perceptions of drinking water and payment for water services, mapping stakeholders, and identifying sociocultural barriers to behavioural change. - Developing an IEC strategy by defining key messages and selecting appropriate communication channels. - Producing Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials. - Implementing awareness campaigns, community sessions, and WASH clubs in schools. - Conducting awareness-raising activities on payment for water services. - Carrying out monitoring and evaluation before and after the campaign. Duration of the assignment: Six (6) months. 3. Consultant Eligibility and Required Qualifications The consultant must be a firm meeting the following requirements: Must be a Development Non-Governmental Organization (NGDO). - Must have at least two proven experiences in WASH communication. - Must have expertise in behavioural change, including Community Coordination Offices (BCC) or Community Consultation Committees (CCC). - Must be familiar with the sociocultural context of Nord-Ubangi Province. - Must have the capacity to produce professional IEC materials. - Must have experience working with development partners and donors, including the AfDB, OPEC, UNICEF, and the World Bank. 4. Invitation to Submit Expressions of Interest The PREDIRE/DRC Program Management Unit invites specialized NGDOs working in IEC activities and community development to submit their expressions of interest to provide the services described above. Interested and qualified NGDOs must submit information demonstrating their capacity and experience, including documentation, references for similar assignments, and experience in comparable missions. 5. Eligibility and Selection Procedure The eligibility criteria, preparation of the shortlist, and selection procedure shall comply with the Procurement Framework for Operations Financed by the African Development Bank Group, October 2015 edition, available on the Banks website: http://www.afdb.org The selection will be conducted using the Consultant Qualifications Selection (CQS) method. 6. Evaluation Criteria Expressions of interest and the shortlist will be evaluated based on the following criteria: 1. Status as a Development Non-Governmental Organization (NGDO). 2. Proven experience in WASH communication. 3. Expertise and experience in behavioural change. 4. Knowledge of the sociocultural context of Nord-Ubangi Province. 5. Experience working with development partners and donors, including the AfDB, OPEC, UNICEF, and the World Bank. [Disclaimer: The above text is machine translated. For accurate information kindly refer the original document.] Tender Link : https://www.afdb.org/en/projects-and-operations/procurement