REQUEST FOR PROPOSALinABLE STRATEGIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT 2023-2027

BACKGROUND

About inABLE (www.inable.org)

Accessibility is at the heart of what we do! inABLE envisions a world where every individual has allinclusive access to the same educational, technological, and employment opportunities. Our mission is to empower the blind and visually impaired students in Africa through computer-assistive technology.

Over the last decade, inABLE has set up eight computer assistive technology labs in special schools for the blind and visually impaired across Kenya and enrolled more than 12,000 students. Additionally, to ensure everyone has access to information on the internet, inABLE collaborates with partners on training, evaluation, research, advocacy, and policy projects related to digital accessibility, hosts the Inclusive Design Africa webinar series, and organizes the annual Inclusive Africa Conference.

In 2022, inABLE led the development of Kenya Standard KS 2952: Accessibility ― ICT Products and Services. A first in Africa!

THE SCOPE OF WORK

inABLE invites proposals from interested eligible firms to tender for consultancy services to undertake the development of the organization Strategic Plan for the period 2023 – 2027.

Objective

The main objective of this consultancy is to develop a new Strategic Plan for the organization that builds on the achievements of the current strategic plan and the opportunities presented by current and emerging internal and external operating environment. The new Strategic Plan is expected to drive forward the organization’s effectiveness and sustainability in its core business of empowering the blind and visually impaired students in Africa through computer assistive technology.

The plan must address, amongst other things how to;

• Achieve impact in our core business
• Achieve effective financial resource mobilization and organizational sustainability
• Strategically engage with donors
• Achieve effective communication within the organization
• Achieve optimal governance
• Deal with matters of risk and risk management
• • Create strong networks and partnerships, which build strong partnerships and resource mobilization
• initiatives
• Develop monitoring and evaluation framework

In supporting and guiding the Organization’s Board, Management, Staff and Stakeholders to come up with a new Strategic Plan that builds on the achievement of the current Strategic Plan and the opportunities presented by the dynamic internal and external operating environment, the consultant shall clearly define and or carry out the following.

The Consultant shall review the current plans and reports. While supporting the development of the new strategic plan the consultant shall take note of the following.

• The extent to which the current plans have been implemented in terms of the key thematic and supporting areas, strategic goals, institutional sustainability initiatives, networking and partnerships, monitoring and evaluation, financial resource mobilization, governance, human resource, risk management amongst others.
• The challenges/lapses that emerged in the process of implementation.
• The vision, mission, core values and how these shaped the realization of the core business of accessibility.
• Engage the board, management, staff, and relevant stakeholders in a participatory manner in the development of the new strategic plan.
• Support in developing a concise, clear, and powerful statement of why the organization exists.
• Support in setting the Strategic Direction in terms of vision, mission, core values, and strategic goals.
• Unpack the situational context covering SWOT analysis, PESTEL analysis, Stakeholder analysis, Priority Issues, Thematic Areas for the period 2023-2027.
• Articulate strategic plan implementation methodology stating key project areas and implementation plans.
• Assist in understanding our stakeholder road map and identify relevant strategies to engage the to advance our stated objectives.
• Outline risk analysis and management approaches.
• Develop a monitoring and reporting framework to enable proper tracking of the strategic goals.

The assignment will involve close engagement with the Board, Staff and relevant Stakeholders and will entail a participatory process, including, but not limited to;

• A review of internal documents
• Consultations with the Board, Staff and Stakeholders
• Facilitation for a strategic planning workshop
• Drawing up the final Strategic Plan for the next deliverables

Expected Deliverables Include:

• An inception report detailing the methodology/approaches and timelines associated with this consultancy assignment.
• Review report for the period 2018-2022.
• Strategic planning workshops.
• A five-year Strategic Plan covering the period 2023-2027.
• A consultancy report that includes the major activities of the consultancy, the highlights of the strategic planning workshop, and the evaluation of the workshop

Eligibility

Eligible Consultant/Consultancy firm should meet the following criteria:

• Compliance with legal requirements of registration with relevant authorities.
• Experience of over 10 years in carrying out similar assignments with proven track record of guiding organizations on how to tap into new funding sources.
• At least three references of similar assignments performed within the period 2017-2022
• Provide Consultancy Methodology, Proposed Work-plan, and Curriculum Vitae for the consultancy team.

Commitment to Work Quality

The consultant shall use an evidence- based approach and ensure the highest standards of work and timely deliverables at every stage of the assignment. The consultant shall ensure clarity of objectives and process during the consultancy, counter check all facts and figures cited, ensure that the content and format of the strategic plan meets high standard for such documents, including proper editing, clarity, and use of design and graphics.

Supervision
This consultancy assignment will be supervised by the Executive Director assisted by Management with the Board providing the overall oversight and mandate.

Duration
The consultancy shall be for a period not exceeding two months from the date of signing of the consultancy agreement.

Technical and Financial Proposals
The consultant will submit a Technical and Financial Proposal for consideration. The final terms will be stipulated in the consultancy contract.

Communication and Reports
All proposals, reports, and statements shall be presented in English language.

Submission Guidelines
Interested consultants should submit the following.

• An expression of interest to provide the above-mentioned consultancy services
• An organization profile including previous similar experiences
• Proposed detailed methodology to deliver required services
• A work plan and budget for the activities and final deadline
• Relevant documents under the eligibility criteria

PROCUREMENT PROCEDURE

inABLE is using an open procurement procedure, meaning that any suitably qualified consultant may submit a proposal during the submission timeframe.

HOW TO APPLY

Your entire proposal including all supporting documentation, should be emailed as a single document, to vendors@inable.org by no later than 04th August 2023.

Please ensure you use “Strategic Plan RFP” in the subject line of your email submission.