Field Support Services Project in Mali

The Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development of Canada (DFATD) requires the services of a Consultant to implement the Field Support Services Project (FSSP) in Mali. To ensure the quality and relevance of the work being done to overcome the challenges presented by development in Mali, the Mali Development Program must have access to technical specialists who have local knowledge and experience, to studies and strategies by sector, to program tracking tools and to support for the coordination of donors and activities related to the effectiveness of assistance from Canada. To meet these needs, DFATD created the Field Support Services Project (FSSP), which will provide necessary technical, administrative and support services. The FSSP will be managed by the Consultant. The purpose of this notice is to invite formal costed proposals from eligible Consultants. On the basis of the formal proposals, one Consultant will be invited to negotiate a contract for the provision of services. DFATD reserves the right to refuse any or all proposals received. The anticipated contract duration is five (5) years.

WORKING LANGUAGE OF THE PROJECT Since Mali requests communications with DFATD in French, the working language for this project is French.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES To help improve the efficiency of program and project work by stakeholders and the impact of Canada’s development program, the Consultant must render administrative, financial, logistical services, undertake procurement of goods, services and technical specialists as well as support local development initiatives.

The Consultant will be the overall manager, administrator and coordinator, bringing together the various resources required to execute the Project. The Consultant is responsible for carrying out activities required for the financial and operational administration of the Project.

BIDDERS CONFERENCE A bidder’s conference will be held on July 31, 2015.

CONSULTANT PROFILE To meet the requirements of the assignment, DFATD is seeking to retain the services of a Consultant with a set of demonstrated and verifiable capabilities. DFATD is seeking a Consultant with experience in: 1. Providing services similar to the FSSP (average annual budget of the project, location of the project and types of services provided in the project).