Request for Proposal (RFP) at the National Agency for the Control of Aids (NACA)

Posted by Future on Fri 28th Jan, 2022 - nigeriantenders.com

The National Agency for the Control of Aids (NACA) invites interested / eligible consultant(s) to indicate interest by submitting RFP documents for the following works:

The National Agency for the Control of Aids (NACA) is an organisation charged with the responsibility of facilitating the development and management of the policies and strategies of all sectors to ensure the human, financial and organizational resources to support the successful execution of the national HIV/AIDS response programme in Nigeria.

Applications are invited for:

Title: Request for Proposal (RFP) - Engagement of Procurement Consultants for the C19RM/RSSH Grant

Preamble

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS coordinates the National HIV/AIDS response, providing guidance to all implementing entities, coordinating and reporting on the attainment of national objectives of the response while ensuring that resources are used in the most efficient manner. NACA’s mandate is to ensure efficient and effective coordination of the national response leading ultimately to the attainment of universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support services for all Nigerians.

NACA is the Principal Recipient of the C19 RM funding. This funding is largely focused on the procurement of goods and services and in order for the Agency to meet up with the increasing target, it has become paramount to engage 2 procurement consultants to support the timely completion of every procurement process with appropriate documentation.

Scope of Work

Work with NACA Procurement, GFA, User unit in ensuring timeline are adhered to by all parties.
Upon completion of every procurement process by the procurement unit, the consultant will update the procurement tracker as well as the procurement record.
The consultant on directive of the Head of procurement, update the database of prequalified vendors.
Develop and monitor procurement dashboard on current activities and projected timelines of completion.
Support the preparation and review of all procurement plan and records.
Work with Procurement unit to ensure timely completion of all procurement activities. Particularly, the Consultant must immediately develop dashboard on the following areas of delays:
Duration between timeline indicated in the procurement plan and eventual initiation by the user department.
Undertake other procurement-related activities that may be assigned by the Head Procurement unit.

Deliverables

Update procurement tracker
Up-to-date database of prequalified vendors
Procurement dashboard developed and maintained
Up-to-date procurement plans and records
Supported development of various procurement documents

Qualification Requirements

Minimum of First degree (BSc/HND) in Business Administration, Law, Engineering, Procurement, Social science, Scientific course, Economics, Public Health, or other related fields.
A minimum of 3-5 years working experience in providing procurement support and advice to the preparation and implementation of programs and projects financed by the donors or any other similar institution in developing countries. Experience in public health will be an added advantage.
Good networking skills and judgment are required while working within teams and when building professional relationships with procurement staffs and GF Grant PMUs.
Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English. Competence with standard MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), preferably combined with knowledge and experience of SAP operations.
Ability to meet tight deadlines and to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
Experience and Ability in the development of dashboard and IT skills.

Duration of Consultancy:

Six Months

Application Closing Date

12:00 noon Monday, 7th February, 2022.

Submission of Documents

The detailed Proposal must be in English Language and submitted in three (3) hard copies each (one original & two copies) of the requested documents and proposal. The documents shall then be enclosed and sealed in one (1) single outer envelope, and clearly marked at the topmost right corner "Procurement Consultant: C19/RSSH Grant" and the Name, Address, Email, and Phone Number of the Consultant boldly written at the back of the envelope and registration of the bids at Procurement office at the:

Head Procurement,

National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA),

Ground Floor Room 1.08,

No. 3 Zinguinchor Street, Beside AEDC Office,

Wuse zone 4,

F.C.T - Abuja

Email: procurement@naca.gov.ng

Global Fund Code of Conduct

You shall get acquainted with the global fund code of conduct for suppliers using this link below: https://www.theglobalfund.org/media/3275/corporate_codeofconductforsuppliers_policy_en.pdf Accepting this invitation shall serve as an acknowledgment and agreement to abide by the Global Fund Code of Conduct for Suppliers.

Notes/Disclaimer

Late submissions will not be accepted.
NACA shall verify any or all documents and claims made by applicants and will disqualify consultants with falsified documents and claims.
If it is determined that submitted documents and claims have been falsified, the consultant may face prosecution in a court of Law.
NACA shall not be held responsible for any disqualified proposal as a result of any omission or deletion relating to the submission guidelines.
This advertisement shall not be construe a contract to any Consultant, nor shall it entitle any Consultant submitting documents to claim any indemnity from NACA.
NACA is not bound to shortlist any Consultant, and reserves the right to annul the bidding process at any time without incurring any liabilities or providing reason.

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