Request for Proposal (RFP) - Feasibility study for community-led project

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Oxfam is a development, relief, and campaigning organization dedicated to finding lasting solutions to poverty and suffering around the world. We believe that every human being is entitled to a life of dignity and opportunity; and we work with poor communities, local partners, volunteers, and supporters to help this become a reality.

The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) is an autonomous international with a vision to reduce disaster and climate risk impacts on communities and countries in Asia and the Pacific by working with governments, development partners, international organizations, NGOs, civil society, private sector, media and other key stakeholders. In addition to its headquarter in Bangkok, Thailand, ADPC currently has office in Myanmar and other offices/representation in 9 additional countries.

On behalf of Asian Development Bank; Oxfam and ADPC are implementing a Building Resilience at Community Level project which aims to contribute to a climate resilient urban future through community-led resilience building initiatives wherein urban poor communities become the focus – not only as beneficiaries, but as active participants in designing and implementing development projects.

Oxfam and ADPC are inviting competent, experienced and qualified consultant/s to submit proposals for the conduct of preparatory studies and assessments for the Community-Led Project (CLP) in Ant Gyi West Ward, Dala Township, Yangon for a maximum period of 45 days. Within this period, the consultant must conduct the studies and assessments; prepare and submit the Reports itemized below.

Key Outputs:

1. Feasibility Study Report (FSR) including Rapid Environmental Assessment Checklist Report (REA), and associated due diligence compliance documents, whenever necessary; for the Community-Led Project in Yangon.
2. Procurement of Work Packages.

Consultants should have a proven track record in providing and delivering reports on time and in a professional manner.

The consultancy assignment should comprise of primary and secondary data collection and consultations with the stakeholders from the city and community, as well as relevant national agencies and private sectors. Community members such as local leaders, males, females, boys and girls, including representatives of the poor and vulnerable sector are expected to be invited, involved and engaged throughout the implementation of this consultancy assignment.