TENDER NO. UTPC/002/2016-20/HQ/02

INVITATION FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR MID TERM REVIEW OF UTPC STRATEGIC PLAN 2016-2020

1. Introduction

The Union of Tanzania Press Clubs (UTPC) is non-profit organization established in 1996 and registered in 1997. It is an umbrella body of press clubs in Tanzania, whose aim is to create an environment that enables strong, efficient and effective press clubs in Tanzania which eventually contributes towards a democratic and just society.

2. Strategic Plan 2016 - 2020

UTPC is implementing its Strategic Plan 2016 - 2020 which is funded by SIDA. The Development Objective of the Strategic Plan is: Media Promoting democracy and development.

3. Mid Term Review

UTPC is inviting a suitable firm to conduct a Mid Term Review (MTR) of its Strategic Plan 2016 – 2020. The general objective of the MTR is: to take stock of UTPC’s achievements and challenges and envisage the way forward for the remaining period of the Strategic Plan.  

The specific objectives of the MTR are:-

1. To verify the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability and feasibility of Intervention Logic of Strategic Plan through its Outcome Mapping.
2. Identify the necessary adjustments, if any, to Strategic Plan’s Intervention Logic as per its Outcome Mapping, in consideration with the environment under which the project is operating.
3. Identify areas which UTPC should pay specific attention in order to achieve the objective of the Strategic Plan, and make any recommendation, that will improve the performance.
4. Any interested bidder is required to request the ToR through our email address: utpctz@yahoo.co.uk

4. Requirements and conditions

The consultants will be required to submit technical and financial proposal on how to conduct the MTR.

The interested consultant must have the following qualities and abilities:

1. Extensive experience in designing Strategic Plans.
2. Extensive experience in project monitoring and evaluation.
3. Familiarity with media industry, media organizations and press clubs in particular.
4. Ability in conducting discussions and analysing issue clearly.
5. Excellent computer skills.
6. Excellent writing and communication skills both in English and Swahili.
7. The proposed time frame of MTR is six (6) weeks
8. The proposal must be accompanied by legal documents of the firm to prove its legal existence.
9. Remuneration for the work shall be based on the technical financial proposal and subsequent negotiation between the parties.
10. The expression of interest must be submitted through the below address. The closing date to receive the expression of interest accompanied with technical and financial proposal is 31^st October 2019 at 2:00 pm.

The Executive Director,

Union of Tanzania Press Clubs (UTPC) Office

P.O.Box 314,

Mwanza,Tanzania

Physical address;

Union of Tanzania Press Clubs (UTPC) Office

Isamilo Road,Isamilo

Mwanza

Tel: 0754268739, 0656 815657, 0767 399994

Email: info@utpc.or.tz, utpctz@yahoo.co.uk

Website: www.utpc.or.tz

During the Presentation of results in the annual UTPC Annual Review Meeting, Stakeholders were reminded on the importance of demanding accountability as they are the glues that hold and strengthen the culture of accountable responsibility actions.

UTPC had their Annual Review Meeting 2019 in Songea, Tanzania. 

With the theme regarding Journalism in elections in times of disinformation, UTPC and it's member Press Clubs commemorated WPFD 2019 at a National and Regional Level. UTPC supported it's 28 Press Clubs with themes on the safety of journalists during elections and the role played by UTPC and Press Clubs in National and Civic elections.

Dkt. Bashiru Ally, Katibu Mkuu wa Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) alikuwa mgeni katika kipindi cha Tujadiliane na alisititiza misingi ya Utaifa na Uzalendo kwa Watanzania, Umuhimu wa Uongozi Bora na sio Utawala. 

Fuatilia Kipindi chetu cha Tujadiliane uweze kujua Zaidi.

During the Annual Review Meeting, Mr. Chimalo a representative from SIDA applauded the immense dedication shown by Joirnakists in seeking and covering impact stories in the most challenging of conditions