REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL- (RFP -ETH- 2014 – 9114722)
(Open ONLY for Local Organization/Firm)

Topic: Consultancy services: A registered organization/firm/company- to Conduct Micro Assessment of Implementing Partners in all Regions including Addis Ababa. (Long Term Agreement for a period of 36 months)

1. Background
UNICEF Ethiopia uses a Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT) as a framework for transferring cash to government and non-government Implementing Partners (IPs). HACT calls for adaption of a risk management approach and selection of specific procedures for transferring cash on the basis of the assessment of the Financial Management capacity of IPs. As one of the mechanisms to obtain assurance of transferred funds for risk management and mitigation, a micro assessment of Implementing Partners (IPs) should be undertaken by a qualified third party service provider to determine the overall risk rating related to cash transfers and assurance activities.

2. Purpose 
The purpose of the Micro Assessment is to assess the IPs financial management capacity (I.e. accounting, procurement, reporting, internal control, etc.) in order to determine the overall risk rating related to cash transfers and the appropriate type and frequency of assurance activities and cash transfer modality based on UNICEF business models.

3. Qualification of firm/organisation and Experience Required
Should be experienced in performing assessments similar to a Micro Assessment and assessing risks related to organization financial management capacity (i.e. accounting, reporting, procurement and internal controls)- also have knowledge of the United Nations system and development sector- be completely impartial and independent from all aspects of management or financial interests in the entity being reviewed or those of its implementing/supervising agency or directly related entities.- should not, during the period covered by the assessment nor during the undertaking of the assessment, be employed by, or have any financial or close business relationships with any senior participant in the management of the entity. Any such associations should be disclosed because they might possibly compromise the firm’s independence.

The service provider should provide Curriculum Vitae (CV) of all members of the assessment team. The CVs should include details on engagements carried out by the relevant staff including ongoing assignments indicating responsibilities assumed and their qualifications and experience in undertaking similar assignments.

Interested and eligible bidders from local organisations are invited to collect the complete tender documents by sending an email to Mr. Sebastian Muzuma (smuzuma@unicef.org) or Mr. Ayele Wolde (awolde@unicef.org) Starting on Tuesday 30-Sept-2014. Proposals are to be submitted to UNICEF Ethiopia Office on or before 9.00 am (East African Time) 21th October 2014 (Tuesday). Please quote the RFP nr. 9114722 in all your correspondences. Due to the nature of the bid, there will be no bid public opening for this offer. UNICEF reserves the right to accept or reject part or all of any or all bids.

ADDRESS: UNICEF Ethiopia, UNECA Compound, NOF Building, 2rd floor Supply Section, Attn. Mr. Sebastian Muzuma / Mr. Ayele Wolde, P.O.BOX 1169, TEL: +251-11 518 4233 / 4167, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.