The International Republican Institute Tender

Request for Proposal for Townhall logistics contract - kachin state Iri Expects That the Contracted Organization Will: -identify Appropriate Locations and Dates, in Coordination With Iri, to Hold Four Constituency Level Dialogues in Kachin State. -immediately Following the Selection of Locations, Conduct the Logistics and Coordination to Set Up Four Half-day Constituent Dialogues Focused on Local Issues in Kachin State Which Meet International Standards in Terms of Coordination, Communication and Content. International Republican Institute 1225 Eye St. Nw, Suite 800 Washington, Dc 20005 Phone: (202) 408-9450 Www.iri.org | @iriglobal Organization of the Event Will Include: 1) Securing the Venue for 50-100 Participants: a. Reserving and Setting Up the Venue B. Supplying Equipment, Including a Public Address System, Projector, Camera, Chairs for Participants and Space for Media C. Printing and Providing Name Tents for the Participating Political Party Representatives and Candidates D. Organizing Two Refreshment Breaks and Water to Be Provided to Participants E. Securing the Required Permissions to Hold the Event From Local Authorities 2) Identifying and Inviting Community and Political Party Participants. This Could Include but is Not Limited to: a. Identifying the Areas From Which Community Members Will Be Recruited B. Sending Out Invitations to Community Participants Either Through Written Invitations, Announcements on Radio or Social Media, or Communications via Mobile Phone That Include the Purpose, Date, Time and Location of the Town Hall C. Working With Township Level Union Election Commission (Uec) to Identify Recently Elected Officials in the Township and Surrounding Areas D. Ensuring That Identified Speakers Represent a Diversity of Perspectives, Will Contribute Meaningfully to the Town Hall and Will Support the Event in Proceeding Smoothly E. Sending Invitations to Speak to Recently Elected Officials Either Through Written Invitations or Communications via Mobile Phone That Include the Purpose, the Party and/or Candidate’s Expected Role in the Town Hall F. Sending Invitations to Media Outlets to Cover the Town Hall Either Through Written Invitations or Communications via Mobile Phone That Include the Purpose, Date, Time and Location of the Town Hall G. Sending Invitations to Special Interest Groups Either Through Written Invitations or Communications via Mobile Phone That Include the Purpose, Date, Time and Location of the Town Hall H. When Appropriate, Sending Invitations to the Appropriate Township Level Officials to Make Remarks at the Beginning of the Town Hall Either Through Written Invitations or Communications via Mobile Phone That Include the Purpose, Their Expected Role in the Town Hall, Date, Time and Location of the Town Hall. The Contractor Will Coordinate With Iri to Determine When Uec Representation is Appropriate. I. As Part of the Process to Receive the Required Permissions From the Relevant Local Authorities (1.e.), Sen UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (USAID),