Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Closing date: 16 Jan 2017
Oxfam is seeking to recruit an Edutainment Expert (Expert is a term used herein to describe
the type of consultancy services we seek, applicable to a company, I/NGO or individuals).
The Expert is to mentor, support and contribute to the implementation of an Edutainment
series for youth. The series aims to contribute to promoting and strengthening the identity
of Palestinian youth in East Jerusalem.
Interested parties can access the full ToR here:https://www.dropbox.com/s/4xwfpd69gc8zm1z/ToR%20Edutainment%20Expert-Oxfam%20.pdf?dl=0**
Oxfam’s vision is a just world without poverty, in which people can influence the decisions that affect their lives, enjoy their rights, and assume their responsibilities as full citizens of a world where all human beings are valued and treated equally.
Wujood is an Arabic term meaning existence and presence. The term is a depiction of the resilience of Palestinian communities in East Jerusalem who are struggling to claim their right to live in their city and preserve their identity.
Wujood is phase II of the East Jerusalem program funded by the EU and co-financed by Oxfam. The program started in May 2016 and will be running for 3 years, ending in April 2019. It is a multi-sectoral program and is implemented by 4 Palestinian partner organizations who are working with members of the community to strengthen: women’s rights, emergency preparedness and response, economic empowerment for women, and youth identity. Program activities are taking place in some of East Jerusalem’s most vulnerable communities including Silwan, the Old City, Sur Baher, Esawiyyeh, and Al- Tur. Implementing partners include: the Women’s Centre for Legal Aid and Counselling (WCLAC), the Palestinian Medical Relief Society (PMRS), and the Palestinian Counselling Centre (PCC), and the Palestinian Agriculture Development Association (PARC).**Timing** Oxfam will select the Edutainment Expert in January 2017 and will sign the contract, with a running duration between February 2017 until March 2019 (26 months) for a total of 33 working days, upon completion of the Edutainment Component and finalization of the final report.
Payment A payment plan will be developed upon consultation and agreement with the selected Edutainment Expert prior to signing the service contract. Payment installments will be issued upon receipt of deliverables as agreed between Oxfam and the selected candidate and after submitting an official invoice (VAT or zero VAT invoice) and /or financial request.
Budget The maximum budgeted amount for the consultancy services on Edutainment is 18,155 EURO. The contract will be awarded to the administratively and technically compliant applicant that is the most economically advantageous, taking into account the quality of the services offered and the price of the financial application. Oxfam reserves the right to negotiate, accept or reject any or all proposals and quotations at its sole discretion and to pursue or act further on any responses it considers advantageous.
Service requirements Individual consultants, private companies, and I/NGOs are eligible to apply, subject to the availability of official documents of registration in the country/state where located, as follows:
A. I/NGO’s are required to submit a certificate of their legal entity registration;
B. Companies registered under the Palestinian Authority (PA) are required to submit a zero VAT invoice;
C. Companies registered under the Israeli authorities are required to submit an official tax invoice;
D. International and local consultants must abide by the Israeli Tax Law in considering the Israeli income tax in their price offer, as 25% will be deducted from their payments for Internationals, and 30% for locals, to be paid directly to the Ministry of Finance (MoF) on their behalf.
· At least 5 years of experience in the field of Edutainment and Communications for Development;
· Proven track record in managing Edutainment projects for youth and women;
· Experience in developing and providing trainings, and facilitating groups for the development of theories of change for Edutainment;
· Experience and demonstrated ability in developing realistic; relatable and emotional storylines and scripts for target audiences;
· Ability to illustrate strong knowledge of edutainment programs produced locally and/or internationally;
· Ability to illustrate strong knowledge of the context in OPT , particularly East Jerusalem;
· Ability to illustrate strong knowledge on the role of Digital Media on Youth Identity;
· Strong English language skills, written and spoken;
· Academic Degree in Social Development or Sociology, Anrothopology, and/or Social Sciences is an asset.
How to apply:
Interested parties must submit applications in a sealed envelope addressed to
Fadi Awad, delivered by latest 4:00 PM on January 16thto the Oxfam office, at either address
below:
Jerusalem Office: Open Monday to Friday Address: 10 Shajaret Al Dor, Beit Hanina. P.O Box 49739, Jerusalem 91491
Ramallah Office: Open Sunday to Thursday Address: Business Centre Building, 1st floor. Al Irsal Street, above Oud Café
Mail courier: P.O Box 49739- 91491 Jerusalem
For further directions please contact Oxfam office at +972 2541 8700.
Applicants are to include the below list. Missing information may disqualify applicants.
• A letter of interest summarizing why you and/or your company/NGO is the right fit
for this consultancy and how you are capable of meeting the abovementioned
service requirements;
• CV and portfolio comprising samples of work;
• A proposed work and time plan demonstrating skills in delivering the abovementioned
service requirements. The selected Edutainment Expert may be
requested to adjust the work plan for resubmission after the contract is signed;
• A detailed budget for the consultancy, including taxes if applicable. Budget to
include all costs such as travel expenses, accommodation, needed materials. Oxfam
will not cover any additional costs.
• Registration information as described in point 6. Service Requirements;
• Contact information for 3 references.
Deadline for submission: Latest by 04:00 PM Palestinian time on January 16th, 2016.
For inquires and clarifications please contact Fadi Awad, Finance Officer at
