Job Description

Request for ProposalsSERVICE for Rainforest Alliance - Conduct Financial Management Training to Partner organisationsSummary InformationDepartment: Programme/ GEF India projectLocation(s): Andhra Pradesh/Karnakata IndiaCommitment: (list term if relevant and estimate of days required): 02 daysDesired start date and duration: 20th July 2024Under the direction of: Senior Project Manager / Senior Associate Finance and Administration- South AsiaConsultancy SummaryAbout the Rainforest AllianceRainforest Alliance, a New York-based 501(c)3, and UTZ, an Amsterdam-based foundation, merged in 2018. Together, the new Rainforest Alliance is now a $70 million per year organisation with offices in 17 countries (and growing) and over 5000 staff. The merged organisation has two main offices one in Amsterdam and one in New York City.The Rainforest Alliance is creating a more sustainable world by using social and market forces to protect nature and improve the lives of farmers and forest communities.We work towards making responsible business the new normal through our certification program, tailored supply chain services, landscape and community work and advocacy.Main Objectives and scope of the trainingThe overall objective of this training is to enhance partner organisations capacity for financial management. An estimated 10 to 16 participants from partner organisations will attend this training. The specific objectives of the consultancy are as follows:To deliver one financial management training to the partner organisationTo design a capacity development plan for financial management for partnersThe training should be delivered in Andhra Pradesh/ Karnataka, India province for partner NGOs of the Rainforest AlliancePropose MethodologyThe consultant will develop a detail training content in consultation with Rainforest Alliance and its partners considering the needs of partner organisations. A standard training content for non-government and non-profit organisations is expected from the consultant. The content should also include an internal control system, procurement management, tax and other applicable compliances and HR management and payroll among others. The training delivery method should be participatory, reflective, and empowering and based on actual case scenario and question-answers. Rainforest Alliance expects a team of two trainers for effective and efficient training delivery.DeliverablesDevelopment of training content in consultation with Rainforest Alliance and partners (training preparation)Partner capacity assessment will be undertaken. Online or offlineDetailed inception report including training content and follow-up plansDelivery of the training in Andhra Pradesh (participants: 10 to 16)Development of capacity development plan for partner staff on financial managementFinalization of the report and Oral presentation/meetingThe consultant is expected to produce and share the training manual with the participants.Feedback process will be done after the training.General terms and conditions for Request for proposalSelection CriteriaProfile of firm/consultantThe trainers to be involved in this assignment should have at least a CA degree in finance and/or accounting experience in NGO and donor reporting and ten years of experience in delivering financial management training to NGOs. The individual/firm should have the ability to provide competent human resources for this task.Interested consulting firms or individuals can apply by submitting the following:Proposal Process and FormatInterested applicants are invited to submit an electronic copy of their CV including with:A technical proposal includingDescription of how your skills and experience match the TOR requirements,Proposed methodology and work planA financial proposal: should include a detailed budget sheet with breakdownsCV of lead consultantProfile/experience of the consultancy firmContact details (Name, designation, organisation, email ID and phone no.)The contract is initially for one year only. For any inquiries related to this vacancy, please write to Mr Swarup Bhattacharya at the Rainforest Alliance using the following email address: sbhattacharya@ra.orgDeadline to apply: Technical and financial proposal to Rainforest Alliance by 15 July 2024 before 5 pm publication of the advertisement at the HIrehive portal.Confidentiality/ Non-DisclosureAll material issued in connection with this ToR shall remain the property of Rainforest Alliance and shall be used only for the purpose of this procurement exercise. All information provided shall be either returned to Rainforest Alliance or securely destroyed by unsuccessful applicants at the conclusion of the procurement exercise.During the performance of the assignment or at any time after the expiry or termination of the Agreement, the Consultant shall not disclose to any person or otherwise make use of any confidential information which s/he has obtained or may in the course of this agreement relating to partner organisation/ Rainforest Alliance, the respondents or otherwise.The consultant will be required to sign a non-disclosure/confidentiality agreement as part of their undertaking of this work.Deadline to apply: Apply within 10 days of publication of the advertisement.Thank you for your interest in working with The Rainforest Alliance

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