Consultancy for Preparing the launch of Oxfam in Asia Innovation Roadmap

Call for Expression of Interest

Consultancy for Preparing the launch of Oxfam in Asia Innovation roadmap

Closing date: 19 February 2023 @ 23:59 GMT

• Do you have experience and skills related to innovation and design processes with multi-cultural audience?
• Do you have experience in skills and leadership development for innovation?
• Do you have experience in developing innovative solution related to challenges in international development in Asia?

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you/ your firm.

To apply, please refer to the “How to apply” section below.

About Oxfam

Oxfam is a global movement of millions of people who share the belief that, in a world rich in resources, poverty is not inevitable. Our vision is a just and sustainable world without poverty, a world in which people and planet are at the center of just economies. We want a world where people enjoy their rights as full citizens; where every woman and man is empowered, valued and treated equally; where individuals can influence decisions affecting their lives.

Background and Purpose of the Assignment

Innovation is part of the core strategy of Oxfam in Asia for 2018-2030, that focuses on strategic levers to influence changes at scale in Asia. In 2021, we re-confirmed our commitment to take a systemic approach to innovation to contribute to achieving greater and scaled impact, in fast changing Asia.

To achieve this vision, we have developed an Oxfam in Asia roadmap for innovation for the next 3 years (23-26).

Purpose: By 2026, we aim to be systematically nurturing innovative solutions that meet unmet needs at scale in Asia.

The roadmap is organized around 4 inter-connected workstreams:

• A: People:
• B: Organisational environment
• C: Resource mobilisation
• D: Knowledge and digital technology

Consultancy purpose*:* To develop actionable plans for the implementation of the key activities for next 12 months: This will include:

• 2 years incubation lab
• Knowledge and learning strategy for innovation in Asia
• Strategy for the development of Oxfam and partners’ capabilities for innovation

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for a consultancy firm or an individual consultant who can bring an appropriate mix of experience and skills related to innovation. The consultant /team should have relevant experience to support Oxfam in Asia in the preparation and design of specific initiatives to operationalize Oxfam in Asia innovation roadmap, with focus on next financial year (April 2023-March 2024). The consultant/ team should be able to engage remotely with diverse stakeholders in Oxfam, mainly in Asia and have at least 5 years of experience in relevant field of innovation management and strategy development.

Expression of interest (EOI)

• Oxfam invites the submission of an EOI from an organization or individual with the experience and skills described above. We are interested to understand the value proposition, cost and timeframe of working with you/your organization.
• Your proposal can provide more than one option for how we work together to deliver this project.

The EOI must include:

• A cover letter of no more than 1-page introducing the consultant/organisation and how the skills and competencies described above are met, with concrete examples (e.g., organisation profile outlining similar experience including type of task, employer, project title, location, achieved outputs, etc.). The cover letter should reflect the number of days to complete the assignment and total financial offer (cost). The cover letter should also indicate the consultants’ availability for the proposed period.
• An outline of no more than 5 pages of the proposed process and key considerations including:
• Team composition, management arrangement, and CVs of team members including contactable referees.
  1. Key considerations for the assignment;
  2. Proposed outline methodology and approach;
  3. Proposed timeframe and team size including earliest availability;
  4. Detailed financial offer/costs with requested terms of payment. It is expected that the financial offer includes a primary budget breakdown of costs (for example fees, taxes, etc.).
• Team composition, management arrangement, and CVs of team members including contactable referees.

Period of validity: The Expression of Interest shall be valid for a period of 60 days minimum, starting from the submission date.

By applying for this consultancy, you agree that you will comply in full to the Data Protection Laws and will provide Oxfam International with reasonable assistance and cooperation to allow Oxfam International to comply with all applicable requirements under the Data Protection Laws.

It is a condition of the award of the consultancy that all entities and personnel engaged in providing the services will be subject to pre-award screening to ensure compliance with our obligations under aid diversion, counter terrorism, and anti-money laundering laws.

For more details about the assignment please refer to the full Terms of Reference, Here.