| Overview : Project Name: Social Cohesion Project Duty Station: Lilongwe Duration of the Contract: 10 days (a minimum of 4 hours per day) - Background
Formed in 1992 during the Malawi’s political transition from one party to multiparty system of government, PAC remains a key civil society organization in the field of democratic governance as well as peace and security , and is a member of African Union ECOSOCC, COMESA CSO Steering Committee of Peace and Security Programme, and Religions for Peace. PAC commands respect and remains the voice of the voiceless . PAC’s vision and mission statements respectively read as follows : “A Malawian society with internalised democratic values and practices ” and “An organisation that promotes human dignity in the Malawian society through advocacy , civic education and conflict transformation. By Grace of God We Shall Succeed”. Since its establishment, PAC has facilitated dialogue between government and civil society, mediated between feuding political parties and advocated for peace, as well as on issues of wider national interest. UNDP has been providing systematic support to PAC to play the roles of (a) a trusted intermediary between senior leaders, an “Insider mediator” and (b) an advocate for peace and development through women and youth networks. Furthermore, UNDP supports the capacity enhancement of PAC’s secretariat to ensure that it can deliver its mandate. In this regard, under the Social Cohesion project, UNDP would like to procure the services of an accredited SAGE provider to install SAGE software at PAC and train staff. This consultancy is envisaged to improve financial management processes and internal controls at PAC to be in line with international best practices, donor requirements, and institutional financial management framework. - Objectives
- To install and license the latest version of SAGE line 50
- To provide onsite training and impart technical skills and knowledge to PAC staff in SAGE line 50
- Recommend any improvements in PAC’s internal control framework to be in sync with functions in SAGE line 50.
- Competencies and Qualifications
The bidding firm must be: - A reputable Malawian accredited SAGE firm that has been in operation for the last 5 years.
- Demonstratable evidence of carrying out a similar installation and training for at least 3 NGOs or other Institutions in Malawi.
- Method of Application
Application can also be submitted through email procurement.mw@undp.org. The closing date for submitting applications is 5:00 pm Malawi Time, Wednesday, June 10, 2020. |
