Consultancy Services to carry out a Feasibility Study for the Project proposal “Reducing Gender-Based Violence and Improving mental health of Indigenous community in Cambodia

Announcement Description

In collaboration with Johanniter and with financial support from the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Women Peace Makers (WPM) and TPO Cambodia are undertaking a project titled: “Reducing Gender-Based Violence and Improving the mental health of Indigenous community in Cambodia.”

The project aims to increase community awareness, protection and response to GBV through digital solutions, with a focus on engaging men and boys to create a supportive environment. In addition, the direct link between duty bearers and rights holders will be strengthened as part of a sustainable implementation approach.

About implementing partners:

Transcultural Psychosocial Organisation (TPO): TPO is Cambodia’s leading NGO in the field of mental health care and psychosocial support. TPO has long-standing experiences working in partnership with Cambodian government and other NGOs in providing capacity building in mental health and psychosocial services for Cambodians over this past 29 years. Since its beginnings in 1995, TPO Cambodia has provided mental health care and support to more than 200.000 Cambodians. TPOs mission is to improve the well-being of Cambodian people with psychosocial and mental health problems, thereby increasing their ability to function effectively within their work, family and communities.

Along with providing quality mental health care to Cambodians via a range of grass-roots projects throughout the country and Treatment Center in Phnom Penh, TPO is also a training center in the field of mental health care and psychosocial support. TPO also conduct research and provide consultancy, often in collaboration with partner organizations and research institutes. TPO also aim to raise awareness across Cambodia about mental health, promote mental health care and psychosocial well-being, and advocate for mental health services in Cambodia. In doing so, TPO aim to influence and bring about positive health policy change.

Bid Components

Consultancy Services to carry out a Feasibility Study for the Project proposal “Reducing Gender-Based Violence and Improving mental health of Indigenous community in Cambodia

Category:Consultancy
Location:Stung Treng Province, Ratanak Kiri Province

Implementation period 01.05.2025- 30.04.2028 (36 Months)

Implementing partners WPM &TPO

Funding: The total estimated funding for this project is 800,000 Euro

Direct beneficiaries: 4.600 people (individuals) from various indigenous communities. (60% females)

General objective: To increase community awareness, protection and response to GBV through digital solutions, with a focus on engaging men and boys to create a supportive environment.

Specific objectives:

1. Enhanced GBV prevention and empowerment actions among women/girls in all their diversity, men/boys, and public/community members to engage in collective actions to support each other, promote gender equality, and prevent GBV.

2. Improved GBV response intervention capacities among local authorities’/service providers and mental health supports among GBV survivors in the communities.

3. Increased GBV protection through an improved counselling, referral, and multi-sectoral collaboration.

Scope of the Feasibility Study

Purpose and Use of the Feasibility Study

This feasibility study aims to provide a well-founded basis for the design of the project concept by clarifying conditions, opportunities, and risks. This will assess the context (sector, components, project regions) with regard to the project’s objective. This increases the effectiveness of the project and prevents mis-investments at an early stage. Johanniter and the local implementing partners will use the feasibility study results to adjust the proposal and implement measures recommended for the project's implementation period.

Timeframe of the Study

The consultancy will require engagement with Johanniter and partners for 25 working days. However, the consultant should suggest the total time frame as part of the application process. The suggested timeline below is a guide, and consultant's applications do not have to adhere to this strictly. Specifically, the consultant will be required to undertake the following tasks mentioned in section 6 (calendar of the consultancy).

Submission Requirements

Application and Selection Process:

Preliminary Evaluation (Mandatory Submission Requirement)

· Cover letter- with the name, position, phone number, email and address of the company

· Full Technical proposal. This includes detailed budget, activities, time frame, human resources, and methodologies.

· CV of all suggested team members (including native English speaker to revise final report drafts)

· Sample reports- Please include two similar reports as sample work, completed by the consultant (dated after 2018)

· Tender Declaration Form - with signature (see Annex 2)

Please send your applications to Johanniter-KHM Country office via email provided in the contact details. Queries regarding the consultancy can also be directed to this email address.

The deadline for interested applications to apply is 5:00 pm on Monday 16th of September 2024. Interested applicants must be immediately available by early October 2024, as the deadline for the consultancy completion is 11th November 2024. Due to time constraints, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Selection Process

Phase 1: Technical Evaluation Stage (40%).

· Proposed personnel for the assignment: Lead Consultant(s) have qualifications aligned to thematic sectors of the project or any relevant qualification. Copies of relevant academic qualifications and CV for lead consultant (s) required - (5%)

· Demonstrated / similar experience in the last 5 years related to gender based violence and mental health & psychosocial counselling. At least two (02) copies of approved reports for previous similar works required - (10%)