Consultancy Service and Supply of Materials Job at Research-inspired Policy and Practice Learning in Ethiopia(RiPPLE) - 2015

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Research-inspired Policy and Practice Learning in Ethiopia (RiPPLE) is an Ethiopian Resident Charity organization serving as a resource center and knowledge management unit for WaSH and related sectors, including rainwater harvesting and climate adaptation. RiPPLE works towards evidence-based learning in WaSH and related sectors through knowledge generation, action research, documentation of best practices and dissemination, policy engagement and capacity development.

RiPPLE is currently implementing a UNICEF-WASH project which focuses on school and community WASH interventions and the promotion of Multiple Use water Services (MUS). The project targets a total of 30 Woredas in Amhara, Oromia, SNNPR and Tigray regions.

RiPPLE now wishes to utilize part of the financing from UNICEF to procure materials and consultancy services equipped with the required technical skills, to strengthen Regional WaSH resource centers that are operational in the four regions of Amhara, Tigray, Oromia and SNNP.

In view of the above, RiPPLE is seeking a qualified consultancy service providers and competent material suppliers to undertake the assignment.  

Interested firms with extensive experience in the areas of IT materials supply and knowledge centers establishment are invited to collect the detailed TOR of the assignment from RiPPLE head office and to submit their technical and financial proposals in separate and sealed envelopes within 10 calendars days from the first date of this announcement. 

Terms of Reference for the Purchase of Wireless Routers and other Accessories, Configuration and Installation & for on Job Training for Regional IT Resource Persons

I. A Brief Profile of RiPPLE

Research-inspired Policy and Practice Learning in Ethiopia — RiPPLE is an independent indigenous NGO serving as a key actor and resource center and knowledge management unit for WASH and related sectors, including rainwater harvesting and climate adaptation.

RiPPLE’s mission is to promote/enhance learning on water and related sectors in Ethiopia through action research, networking, policy and practice engagement, knowledge management and capacity building. Its operations are primarily focused on the promotion of improved WASH service delivery, rain water harvesting, and promotion of multiple Use (MUS) of water for domestic use agriculture: small scale irrigation, crop production, livestock use, environmental protection/development, the recharge of groundwater, the promotion of climate resilient green economy, etc. RiPPLE operates among both urban and rural communities.  

II. Background Information 

RiPPLE in collaboration with UNICEF and government partners is currently implementing the promotion of knowledge management monitoring and evaluation aiming to Integrating WASH, Multiple Use Water Services and Community Based Nutrition for Improved Food Security and Reproductive and Sexual Health Project in 30 woredas of 4 Regions namely Amhara, Oromia, SNNPR and Tigray. The project is designed to respond to the combined risks of chronic malnutrition and poor access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services and water for local production, thereby contributing to improved food security, child health and reproductive and sexual health outcomes, and in this context, the Government’s Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP).  

Since its inception, RiPPLE’s effort has been acknowledged as a resource center and knowledge broker for WASH program in the country. In this project, one of the major activities is establishment of regional WaSH Resource Centers to serve as WASH and related sector knowledge banking for sharing and documenting best practices and experiences. RiPPLE has the intention that the resource centers can alleviate the problem of embedding, sharing and disseminating new and existing knowledge to stakeholders. With this purpose, RiPPLE is under process of establishing resource center at each project region.  To fulfill this, it is basic to strengthen computer networked information management system for the resource center so as to create easy access to information and knowledge. RiPPLE therefore, needs to purchase wireless routers and other accessories, undertake configuration and installation of the system and deliver on job trainings to the regional IT persons for efficient management of the system.

III. Description of the Assignment

The service provider/supplier is expected to deliver the following three stated services: 

Provision of wireless routers and other accessories that includes:D-Link wireless model DIR 805-AC1200 or Above Qty: 1PcsD-Link Wireless PCI Express Desktop Adapter DWA-548 N300 Qty:12PscDivider Socket 6 slot with surge protector Qty:12PcsStabilizer 1000 watt or Above Qty:9PcsServer Rack 42U with All Accessories, fun, PDU and others(Linkbase) – Qty: 1Maintenance Tool Kit.Configuration and installation of the system at Addis Ababa, Tigray and Amhara  and SNNP regionsDomain Server Licensed OS, Windows Installation and Configuration Internet Security Licensed OS, Windows Installation and ConfigurationFile Server Licensed OS, Windows installation and Configuration Anti-Virus Server Licensed OS, Windows Installation and ConfigurationAll Applications are Licensed like OS Windows Server 2008 or 2012, MS Office… etc. Supply of Kaspersky Anti-Virus Endpoint Security Latest version Admin Kit with Client 80 License covering the following services including Configuration and installation of the system at Addis Ababa, Tigray and Amhara  and SNNP regionsKaspersky Anti-Virus Total Space End Point Security 

I. Original Installation CD

II. Installation 

III. Configuration 

IV. Deploy the license All Clients 

Provision of on job training for regional IT resource persons with clear justification of the types and methodology of trainings and unit cost offered

IV. Objective of the Assignment 

The general objective of the assignment is to establish computer networked information management system for the resource center so as to create easy access to information and knowledge on WASH and related programs for stakeholders. 

V. Scope of the Work

The service provider/supplier is expected to accomplish the following tasks:

• Provide detailed specifications for the listed wireless network accessories, latest version antivirus and for the remaining items including any available optional items. 

• Configure and install the system and the antivirus in the capital of the four regions namely Oromia, SNNP, Amhara and Tigray.

• Provide on job training to regional IT resource persons. 

VI. Deliverables

The following are deliverables expected from the producer:-

• Quality and standard wireless routers and other accessories 

• Configuration and installation of the system

• On job training for IT resource persons

VII. Responsibilities of RiPPLE and UNICEF

RiPPLE and UNICEF will have the following responsibilities:-

• Provide the necessary support for the accomplishment of the assignment.

• Monitor and ensure the quality of the materials as per the interest of RiPPLE and UNICEF.

• Effect payments following submission of the required deliverables.

Profile and Experience  of the Service Providers/Suppliers

The service providers/suppliers should have the following qualifications and experience:

Experience with provision of reliable network system  configuration and installation Experience in delivering training on management of the system

Time frame 

The service provider/supplier is required to finalize the assignment within 4 weeks period following the date of commencement of the assignment. 

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