Community Development Standarization Toolkit, IFC

 

 

IFC invites eligible “consultants” (independent consultants and/or individuals contracted through firms) to indicate their interest in providing services for the assignment described below. Consultants may bid on one or more of the selected Modules that comprise the Toolkit based on their area(s) of expertise and experience.

 

BACKGROUND

In its role as a knowledge leader and standard setter on social sustainability issues, IFC is developing a Global Good Practice Framework on Community Development Strategies with the aim of providing strategic advice and guidance to IFC staff, client companies, and the wider private sector in emerging markets on the design, structure and implementation of community investment programs. The Framework will be supported by a web-based Global Good Practice Tookit that will provide guidance and practical tools through modules in six key areas: (i) Understanding the Business Case; (ii) Diagnostics and Assessment; (iii) Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building; (iv) Strategy Design; (v) Implementation Planning and Partnering; and (vi) Monitoring and Evaluation. The goal is to help companies move away from ad hoc approaches and philanthropy towards a new business model of “community investment” – one that is strategic in nature, participatory in approach, sustainable in design, and able to yield measurable returns to both company and communities.

 

The consulting assignment will include the following components:

 

The timeframe for this assignment is expected to be mid August-December 2008 and require between 10-25 working days (per module) for drafting, review and revisions depending on the level of guidance and number of tools needed for each. (Tools may include such items as: diagnostic questionnaires, surveys, sample templates and terms of reference, sample MOUs and RFPs, mapping and screening tools, checklists, project examples and/or lessons, methodologies, sample partnership agreements, flow charts, diagrams, etc.) 4 working days are expected for preparation and participation in each of the two workshops (one to be held in Spring 2009).

 

The assignment can be undertaken by a consultant or small team of consultants who will work under the direction of IFC staff. Candidates should have (i) specialized expertise and significant practical experience in at least 2 of the 6 technical areas comprising the Toolkit as well as working knowledge of the other Modules; (ii) private sector experience; and (iii) excellent writing skills. Prior experience developing guidance materials/tools for companies is an asset, as is experience in sectors broader than the extractive industries (e.g. agribusiness, forestry, general manufacturing, infrastructure, etc.)

 

Interested consultants should indicate their interest and qualifications to perform the above services (i.e. cover note summarizing skills and relevant experience, CVs etc.). Expressions of Interest must be delivered by email to the address below by c.o.b July 14, 2008. Shortlisted candidates will receive an RFP inviting them to submit a more detailed proposal.

 

Attn: Debra Sequeira, Senior Social Development Specialist

Environment and Social Development Department, IFC

Email: DSequeira@ifc.org

 

To download Draft Table of Contents of IFC Global Good Practice Toolkit, please click here.