PROVISION OF COACHING SERVICES TO WIDU AFRICA PROGRAMME
GIZ TENDER OCTOBER 2024
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PROVISION OF COACHING SERVICES TO WIDU AFRICA PROGRAMME
The Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit [GIZ] GmbH, a federal owned international cooperation enterprise that implements German development policy objectives around the world.
PROJECT SUMMARY
The “WIDU.africa” project, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, supports micro and small enterprises in six African countries (Ghana, Cameroon, Togo, Kenya, Tunisia] by leveraging diaspora remittances. Diaspora members in Europe identify and register trusted entrepreneurs for business development support and grant funding. These businesses receive training from local coaches and additional financial backing from GIZ, complementing the diaspora’s contribution.
The project also includes local calls, allowing entrepreneurs to join without diaspora funding. WIDU.africa manages the process digitally through WIDU Online Platform, from application to project oversight, and provides monitoring and evaluation through platform data. This approach aims to boost revenue and create jobs for small and micro enterprises. For more information about the project (www.widu.africa]
TEXT FROM PROJECT ON TASK AND ELIGIBILITY
The WIDU program is seeking a contractor to provide business development services to its beneficiaries. These services include conducting up to three individual in-person coaching sessions per entrepreneur, focusing on business models, financial literacy, and addressing specific needs and challenges facing entrepreneurs. Additionally, the contractor will be required to coordinate with the WIDU Africa digital platform to track progress, access relevant data, and maintain seamless communication with the WIDU project team. The contractor will also document and report on the results and impact of these coaching sessions, highlighting each entrepreneur’s progress and assessing the overall effectiveness of the project in terms of job creation, income growth, and other tangible business outcomes.
To be eligible to provide business development services for the WIDU program, firms must have at least 3-5 years of experience in coaching and training entrepreneurs or SMEs, with expertise in business model development, financial literacy, and addressing entrepreneurial challenges. They should have sector-specific experience, familiarity with the local business environment, and a presence in at least 20 counties in Kenya to ensure accessibility. The firm must also demonstrate the capacity to conduct individualized coaching sessions, use digital platforms for tracking progress and reporting, and adapt methods to local cultural contexts.
Eligible firms should have sufficient working capital, experience in monitoring and evaluating project outcomes, and the ability to provide data-driven insights. They must be legally registered in Kenya, comply with local laws, and demonstrate financial stability with transparent management practices. Additionally, they should provide at least three references or case studies of similar services and have a proven track record of successful project completion. These criteria will ensure that the firm can effectively support WIDU’s goals of promoting entrepreneurship, job creation, and sustainable business growth.
Eligible Firms should send a blank email with tender reference: 83475387 in the subject line to KE_Quotation@giz.de between 24.10.2024 to 29.10.2024. An email response will provide the relevant documents with further information on 30.10.2024, thereafter no documents will be shared.
Clarification must be sent through the email ( KE_Quotatlon@giz.de ] by 04.11.2024 to be responded to via email by 07.11.2024.
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TENDER No. 1475387
GIZ Office Nairobi, RECEPTION,
9th Floor, Riverside Square, Riverside Drive,
P.O. Box 41607-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Deadline for Submission: 15TH November 2024 @1600hrs East African time
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