USAID/Ecuador - Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Support Platform
ID: 356367Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Ecuador USAID-Quito (USAID-ECU)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Information and Statistics

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356367
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking Capability Statements from local entities for the "USAID/Ecuador - Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Support Platform." This initiative aims to assess local capacity for a five-year project, estimated at $2 million, focused on enhancing monitoring, evaluation, and learning functions in Ecuador. The project is critical for strengthening local organizations' capabilities to improve MEL systems, ensure effective resource allocation, and promote evidence-based policymaking. Interested local entities, which must be majority-owned and managed by Ecuadorian citizens or lawful residents, are required to submit their Capability Statements by September 17, 2024, detailing their experience, financial standing, and personnel qualifications. For further inquiries, contact Klever F Tipan at ktipan@usaid.gov or by phone at 5933985376.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Klever F Tipan Grantor
    (593) 398-5376
    ktipan@usaid.gov
    Files
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    72051824RFI00005.pdf
    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) issued a Request for Information (RFI) to solicit Capability Statements from local entities for the "USAID/Ecuador - Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Support Platform." This initiative seeks to assess local capacity for a five-year project, estimated at $2 million, to enhance monitoring, evaluation, and learning functions in Ecuador. Eligible local entities must be majority-owned and managed by Ecuadorian citizens or lawful residents. The RFI outlines required skills, including expertise in development project evaluation, data analysis, and knowledge of USAID policies. Respondents must submit a Capability Statement detailing their experience, financial standing, and personnel qualifications by September 17, 2024. The Project focuses on strengthening local organizations' capabilities to improve MEL systems, ensure effective resource allocation, and promote evidence-based policymaking. The response to this RFI will guide potential procurement strategies and determine if local partnerships can effectively address the outlined needs.
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