Tender Results of International Fund For Agricultural Development

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a specialized agency of the United Nations based in Rome, Italy, hereby solicits proposals for the Provision Of Advisory Services for the IFRS Financial Report. IFAD is an IFRS compliant institution and in 2020, IFAD received a AA+ credit rating with Stable Outlook from both Fitch Ratings and Standard & Poor’s, both re-confirmed in 2021 and 2022. The IFRS Foundation Trustees created the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) to respond to an urgent demand for transparent financial-related sustainability disclosures by companies. The ISSB mandate is to develop and issue a comprehensive global baseline of sustainability reporting standards (IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards) for consistent, comparable and high-quality sustainability reporting designed to meet investor needs. IFRS Sustainability Reporting standards (IFRS S1, ‘General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information’; and IFRS S2, ‘Climate-related Disclosures) have been issued in June 2023 for implementation by first year of adoption of the standards. In this respect IFAD has already undertaken steps towards the implementation of such standards. Phase 1 focused on initial assessments, identifying key sustainability metrics, and beginning the integration of IFRS S1 ‘General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information’ and IFRS S2 ‘Climate-related Disclosures’. With a foundation set once implemented by July 2024, Phase 2 aims to complete the implementation, refine processes, and ensure compliance with the new standards effective for 2024. The ultimate objective is to support IFAD to produce the first financial report compliant to IFRS sustainability standards and support IFAD during the second phase as defined above; and therefore support IFAD to be fully compliant including items initially subject to transition relief to achieve the following: Complete Integration: Finalize the incorporation of IFRS S1 and S2 standards into IFAD’s reporting processes. Data Management and Reporting: Enhance data collection methodologies, ensuring robust internal controls and compliance. Training and Capacity Building: Expand training programs to include new standards and reporting requirements for relevant IFAD staff. Audit and Assurance Preparation: Prepare IFAD for the first audit cycle under the new sustainability reporting framework.

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a specialized agency of the United Nations based in Rome, Italy, hereby solicits proposals for the Provision of the service to design and implement a learning experience in Colombia. The primary objective of this tender is to identify a suitable company/institution to design and implement a learning experience based on knowledge sharing between civil servants and leaders of farmers organizations from Colombia, Senegal and Cote d’Ivoire. This learning experience should enhance the capacity of the participants and their organizations in applying tools that promote gender equity and the comprehensive inclusion of women in rural development investments and family agriculture support. The interaction of all participants must be virtual and have a face-to-face component that should take place in Colombia. Under the supervision of and in close cooperation with the Colombia Country Team and the LAC SSTC and Knowledge Centre, the contractor shall be responsible for the following activities: Design and set-up of Learning experience Selection of participants Organization of travel arrangements and field learning itinerary Implementation of Learning experience Elaboration of final technical and financial report Participate in a dissemination event

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a specialized agency of the United Nations based in Rome, Italy, hereby solicits proposals for the Provision of Technical Expertise in methane mitigation, livestock, rice cultivation and climate policy engagement.   IFAD is seeking to recruit a qualified a consultancy firm specializing in methane mitigation, agriculture, and climate policy. The selected firm will lead the development of a guidebook as part of IFAD’s initiative to enhance climate resilience among smallholder farmers and reform global food systems through the new Reducing Agricultural Methane Programme (RAMP). The guidebook will be prepared to assist countries to mainstream Global Methane Pledge objectives into NDCs, taking into consideration policy environments, costs involved, institutional capacities, etc.   The guidebook will establish a standardized methodology for planning, mainstreaming and costing methane pledges at the national level. The expected duration of the contract is of 6 months. The consultancy firm will be responsible for developing the guidebook, ensuring the inclusion of a standardized methodology to guide countries mainstream methane mitigation to their NDCs, the inclusion of a template for alignment checks, the identification of KPIs, and the drafting and dissemination of knowledge and best practices. The successful bidder will be responsible for managing the project and reporting progress on a monthly basis, collaborating closely with the IFAD team to meet established milestones and timelines.

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a specialized agency of the United Nations based in Rome, Italy, hereby solicits quotations for the Provision of vehicle for ICO Uganda. One (1) vehicle - Toyota Land Cruiser (LC150 “Prado”, LC250 “Prado”, LC300 or equivalent) - is required for IFAD (International Fund for Agricultural Development) Country Office located in Kampala, Uganda. The vehicle must be new, roadworthy and compliant with national regulations and traffic laws, including engine emission standards for diesel (Euro 4/IV). The vehicle should be a large SUV type of vehicle, suitable for field missions (light off-road and difficult terrain), in line with IFAD and local UN standards. The vehicle should be delivered to IFAD Country Office in Kampala, Uganda no later than 150 days after the confirmation of the order. If vehicle is produced from scratch, the delivery lead-time is subject to order being placed before the monthly production cut-off date. 

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a specialized agency of the United Nations based in Rome, Italy, hereby solicits proposals for the Provision of Renovation works of the former Childcare.   The objective of this tender is to select a qualified contractor for the renovation of the former Childcare premises within the IFAD headquarters. The renovation project entails dividing the old nursery school premises into five (5) new rooms using glass walls, an open space, and a room dedicated to Physical Access Control System (PACS) facilities. Additionally, the project involves lowering the ceilings and upgrading the ventilation system to meet the new requirements of the renovated premises, as duly indicated in the attached executive design. The project has to be compliant with all relevant safety and building codes.

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a specialized agency of the United Nations based in Rome, Italy, hereby solicits proposals for the Provision of external legal services for ifad and staff members. The objective of this tender is to select the services of a Law Firm for the provision of: A) External Legal Services for IFAD, and B) External Legal Services for Staff Members with an indefinite or fixed term appointment. The selected Law Firm shall work under the exclusive supervision and oversight of IFAD’s Office of the General Counsel. The Law Firm shall, where and when requested, assume responsibility for, or provide legal advice on matters relating primarily to, public and private international law and issues arising under, or relating to, the Italian legal system. In this regard, thorough familiarity with the principles, treaties and other laws relating to diplomatic privileges and immunities and the operations and status of United Nations Specialized Agencies is required. The selected Law Firm, under the general oversight of IFAD’s Office of the General Counsel, will provide a one-time free-of-cost initial consultation and advice for each staff member, upon request. The advice provided may be verbal or written, as agreed by the Law Firm and the staff member. Additionally, where and when requested by a staff member at his/her own cost, it will provide legal assistance to the staff member on any legal matters arising under Italian laws and/or personal issues.

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a specialized agency of the United Nations based in Rome, Italy, hereby solicits proposals for the Provision of Labour Assessment and Management Procedures to support the design of a new IFAD Project. IFAD, together with the Recipient Government are developing a new project with the aim of strengthening the fisheries sector and its contribution to rural livelihoods. in a developing country context, in Eritrea. In any new project, social, environmental and climate sustainability is critical for achieving IFAD’s mandate. In order to achieve these, IFAD has put in place its Social, Environmental and Climate Assessment Procedures (SECAP), last updated in 20211. A standard part of IFAD’s SECAP process is to produce a labour assessment and management procedure (LA/MP), which facilitates planning and assists the borrower/recipient/partner in ensuring that project implementation adheres to the requirements of Standard 5: on Labour and working conditions. The LA/MP identifies the main labour requirements and risks associated with the project and helps the borrower/recipient/partner to determine the resources necessary to address project labour issues. The duration of the contract will be is 2 and half (2.5) months, commencing from the date of signing. It is expected that the service will commence promptly upon the execution of the contract. More generally, the objectives of the assignment will be to: 1. Provide an overview of domestic labour legislation, Policies and Procedures, and international agreements. 2. Document the availability and strength of evidence on labour practices and associated risks as well as any evidence gaps across all of the dimensions within Standard 5. 3. Concretely identify and document the different types of labour use in the project, documenting which arrangements would be in place for each proposed activity including the number and characteristics of project workers, their main tasks, and the nature of their engagement and contract terms, and recommend project activities and related implementation arrangements (including potential alternative ones) that would ensure the project fulfils requirements of Standard 5 4. Based on the evidence available, assess potential labour risks across all dimensions within standard 5, identifying both known risks and potential ones. 5. Develop a labour management plan, which includes i) policies and procedures for risk mitigation to minimize or avoid any remaining risks, ii) labour implementation arrangements for components and activities, iii) grievance and redress mechanisms, iv) monitoring and supervision arrangements, v) Contractor management Contractual provisions, and Actions to take when a forced labour issue arises.

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The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a specialized agency of the United Nations based in Rome, Italy, hereby solicits proposals for the Provision of web streaming, totems, cabling and audio-visual technical support during IFAD Governing Council.  The annual meetings of the IFAD Governing Council are held during the month of February in IFAD’s Headquarters in Rome, Via Paolo di Dono 44. The schedule described below is related to the year 2024. For the subsequent years, the General Council dates will be communicated to the selected Contractor with advance notice.  In 2024, the 47th Governing Council is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, 14 February and Thursday, 15 February.   The objective of this tender is to select a vendor to provide the following equipment and services for the 47th Governing Council (five days in total: two days for the GC, two days for technical preparation and testing, one day for final rehearsal):  • The rental of Vertical indoor Totems and services, including the associated  technical resources on site (IFAD HQ) for the management of the contents of  the Totems;  • The rental of a local printer;  • The rental of Web streaming equipment and services, including the associated  technical resources on site (IFAD HQ) for operating the Web Streaming;   • Fiber and copper cables and conduct the relative installation to establish the  connection between the IFAD network and the tent network infrastructure;  • 4 Audio-Visual technicians on site (IFAD HQ) for a total of five days to assist  in the preparation and execution of the overall event.  

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a specialized agency of the United Nations based in Rome, Italy, hereby solicits proposals for the Provision of event technology services (ets), web streaming, totems and network equipment during IFAD Governing Council.   The annual meetings of the IFAD Governing Council are held during the month of  February in IFAD’s Headquarters in Rome, Via Paolo di Dono 44. The schedule  described below is related to the year 2024. For the subsequent years, the General  Council dates will be communicated to the selected Contractor with advance notice.    In 2024, the 47th Governing Council is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, 14 February and Thursday, 15 February.   The Governing Council will be housed in a temporary conference structure situated in  an adjacent parking lot inside the IFAD premises. As per the attached floor plans  (Annex I), the temporary conference structure will be composed of several areas  holding different functions (i.e. Plenary Hall, Lounge Area, VIP Room, Sanitary  Services, etc.), which will be connected to the main building through a temporary  tunnel.   The control room must be located inside the Plenary (main temporary conference  structure), and it will include all the technical features (audio, video and lighting). The  equipment and the vendor’s resources in the control room must also encompass the  option to support hybrid multilingual meetings with ZOOM should the need arise. It  will be connected with the technical area located at -1 of IFAD HQs through fiber- optic and analog cabling provided by IFAD in order to convey signals related to  streaming, recording and simultaneous translation. For the latter, the interpreters’  booths will be the fixed ones located in the Oval meeting room (-1 level of IFAD  HQs). All areas to be set up by the Contractor must have access to the simultaneous  translation system and, upon request, to the audio-visual facilities.   The objective of this tender is to establish a Long-term Agreement with a selected  vendor(s) to provide:   - LOT A: Event technology services and related equipment inside of a temporary conference structure to host the sessions of the annual Governing Council connected to the main building through a temporary tunnel.   - LOT B: Web streaming equipment and services, Vertical Totems, local printers, network equipment (Access points and Switches), cabling and technical support for Access Points (AP) and Switches deployed in the temporary structure to connect to the IFAD network.