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Independent Consultant of Manuscript Writing for Reducing Non-Communicable diseases (NCDs) Risk in Cambodia Project

with Helen Keller

BTDC-ID: 42555
Closing Date:

Expected Outputs

Announcement Description

Helen Keller International (Helen Keller Intl) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving and improving the sight and lives of the world's vulnerable by combatting the causes and consequences of blindness, poor health and malnutrition. Helen Keller Intl invites all eligible bidders to submit proposals for Independent Consultant of Manuscript Writing for Reducing Non-Communicable diseases (NCDs) Risk in Cambodia Project.

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to select a vendor that will provide the best value to Helen Keller Intl when both technical and cost factors are combined.

Expected Outputs

Independent Consultant of Manuscript Writing for Reducing Non-Communicable diseases (NCDs) Risk in Cambodia Project

  • Career Category: Call for Proposals, Consultancies
  • Location: Phnom Penh
Summary

Scope of Work

Helen Keller Intl will evaluate all proposals received in response to this RFP in accordance with the evaluation criteria described in this document.

This RFP contains the following Annexes:

  • Annex A: Conflict of Interest Disclosure
  • Annex B: Format of CV to be used for Personnel (one document per person)
  • Annex C: Financial Offer template (separate Excel spreadsheets)

Objectives

The primary objectives of this Independent Consultancy are to:

  1. Review the endline quantitative section to inform manuscript preparation.
  2. Conduct thematic analysis of in-depth interviews (IDIs) and focus group discussions (FGDs) for the endline survey.
  3. Prepare analytic memos, and draft the qualitative results section.
  4. Draft a manuscript by collaborating with Helen Keller to ensure qualitative findings are appropriately integrated with the quantitative

Scope of Work, Key Objectives and Activities:

1. Review the endline quantitative section to inform manuscript preparation

  • Review the draft quantitative results section to understand the overall project progress.
  • Develop a draft concept for inclusion in the manuscript.

2. Prepare analytic memos and draft the qualitative results section.

  • Conduct qualitative data analysis using NVIVO.
  • Synthesize findings for integration into the quantitative section of the endline report.

3. Draft a manuscript integrating both quantitative and qualitative findings and submit it to a peer-reviewed journal.

  • Identify suitable journals for the proposed paper and consult with the Helen Keller team to select the most appropriate target for submission.
  • Draft the manuscript, integrating both quantitative and qualitative findings.
  • Collaborate with the Helen Keller team to finalize the manuscript.
  • Prepare and compile all required documents for journal submission.

Eligibility

  • This RFP is open to entities deemed capable of implementing the scope of work, with a solid record of integrity and business ethics, and that meets the eligibility requirements stated in this Section.
  • Bidders that submit proposals in response to this RFP must meet the following requirements:
  • Be a non-government entity that is legally registered under the laws of the country where it is operating; and,
  • Have demonstrated capacity and expertise to successfully implement the Scope of Work; and,
  • Have completed the required representations and certifications incorporated in this RFP; and,
  • Be willing to comply with any relevant Helen Keller Intl requirements.

Submission Requirements

Proposals should have a {60-day} validity period from the proposal submission date, as provided in the Cover Letter.

Proposals must be submitted electronically by the deadline listed on the cover page of this RFP by E-mail to email address provided in the contact details indicating in the subject line of the e-mail the your name and the RFP number.

A full proposal submission will include the following documents, all of which must reference the RFP number as stated on the cover page of this document:

  • Cover Letter
  • Technical Offer
  • Financial Offer
  • Annex A: Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form
  • National Identity Card/Passport.
  • Other pertinent information relevant to the proposal submission

QUESTIONS: No verbal questions will be entertained, either in person or via telephone. However, Helen Keller Intl will accept written questions about this RFP until the date specified on the cover page of this document. Any questions related to this RFP should be addressed to Mr. Hou Koreun, Senior Director, Multi-Country Office, to email address provided in the contact details. In order to ensure competitive fairness, Helen Keller Intl’s response to all questions deemed relevant will be communicated to all potential Bidders, ensuring the original requestor’s anonymity.

Attachment:
  • Helen Keller_Request for Proposal_WDF Consultant
  • Helen Keller_ToR_WDF Consultant
 

Contact Details

Office Address
  • No. 40, Street 348, Sangkat Tuol Svay Prey Ti Muoy, Khan Boeng Keng Kang, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
 
Contact Name
  • Helen Keller
  • Mr. Hou Koreun, Senior Director
 
Email