To Support AIDA members to develop parameters for engaging in reconstruction activities in Gaza”

Country: occupied Palestinian territory Organization: Oxfam Closing date: 10 Oct 2026 Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty. We are an international confederation of 19 organizations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. All our work is led by three core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness. To read more about our values please click https://www.oxfam.org/en/what-we-do/about/how-we-fight-inequality-end-poverty-injustice Oxfam is requesting competitive proposals from qualified consultancy Firm or individual consultant to submit proposals “To support AIDA members to develop parameters for engaging in reconstruction activities in Gaza”. TOR Link: https://oxfam.box.com/s/70rryznh1yv58jclkj8l3i5gip5we5h7 Please note, when reviewing proposals, Oxfam will consider both technical and financial evaluation for the proposals received. Bidding Process: The Timetable is as follows: TimeLine Publication Date 01st October 2026 Deadline for submitting bids 10th October 2026, 4:00 PM Email subject: RFP 26/ 085/ OPT/ JRM- Support AIDA members to develop parameters for engaging in reconstruction activities in Gaza Applications must be sent to: procurement.ramallah@oxfam.org Late or incomplete applications may not be considered. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted We look forward to receiving a bid from you and thank you for your interest in our account. Terms of Reference “Consultancy Services To support AIDA members to develop parameters for engaging in reconstruction activities in Gaza” Introduction: The Association of International Development Agencies (AIDA) is a coordinating body representing over 100 international NGOs working across the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt). AIDA provides a collective platform for humanitarian and development actors to coordinate, share information, and engage in joint advocacy to promote the protection of civilians, humanitarian access, and respect for international law. Despite a nominal ceasefire declared in Gaza in October 2025, Israeli military violations have continued daily, and humanitarian needs remain dire for millions of Palestinians. At the same time, the United States declared in January 2026 that phase two of the United States’ 20 point plan, meant to facilitate the reconstruction of Gaza, has begun. While no tangible progress has been made on this front through the Board of Peace or other associated bodies, Palestinian civil society and the aid community have raised serious concerns that these structures, which are ostensibly meant to lead reconstruction efforts, lack meaningful Palestinian leadership, could facilitate further forcible displacement of Palestinians, and further undermine Palestinians’ inalienable right to self-determination. INGOs within AIDA strongly believe that reconstruction in Gaza must be Palestinian-led and advance Palestinian ownership, consistent with the right to self-determination. Therefore, rather than prescribing what reconstruction should look like, AIDA will focus on how to support its members to engage responsibly in future Palestinian-led reconstruction efforts, and to mitigate potential harm. Purpose of the Assignment AIDA seeks a consultant to review prior reconstruction efforts in Gaza and Palestinian civil society and private sector-identified priorities, and to develop with AIDA members, policy and programmatic guidance to ensure INGO engagement in reconstruction is principled and accountable economic conditions of the Palestinian context, while promoting sustainable, resilient, and inclusive agricultural systems. Specific Objectives: 1) Draft an internal paper for AIDA members’ use that consolidates lessons learned from previous reconstruction efforts in Gaza as well as the priorities outlined by Palestinian civil society regarding future reconstruction in Gaza, building on previous efforts from AIDA members. 2) Facilitate sessions with AIDA members’ policy and advocacy staff and country directors to identify, based on the paper's findings, areas where INGOs are best positioned in future reconstruction, parameters governing ethical and principled engagement. Draft a summary report of these sessions. 3) Draft a briefing note for key external stakeholders (likely private) setting out parameters and principles for INGO and Donor engagement in future reconstruction efforts in Gaza including clear and focused policy recommendations and a set of “dos and don'ts". Scope of Work: Under the direct supervision of the AIDA Senior Policy and Advocacy Lead, the consultant will undertake the following: Conduct a desk review of lessons learned from previous reconstruction efforts in Gaza, and other contexts, where applicable, including obstacles impeding reconstruction and lessons learned related to local ownership and sustainability of Palestinian civil society organizations. Conduct a desk review of existing documents/initiatives outlining reconstruction priorities identified by Palestinian civil society and private sector (including through PNGO, AIDA members, and other Palestinian civil society and think tanks) Map AIDA members’ existing policy and advocacy initiatives regarding reconstruction in Gaza. Map existing reconstruction announcements, initiatives, and plans from various public and private stakeholders in Gaza Facilitate sessions with AIDA advocacy and program staff and country directors to discuss findings from the internal paper and identify parameters for ethical and principled INGO engagement. Discussions should include next steps on how to operationalize the findings and recommendations. Conduct KIIs with Palestinian civil society representatives and other agreed stakeholders to inform the analysis and recommendations Methodology: The consultant will apply a mixed-methods approach, including: • Desk review of relevant reports and literature, including post-conflict reconstruction assessments, Palestinian civil society position papers, and INGO/UN evaluations. • Key informant interviews (KIIs) - KIIs will prioritize Palestinian civil society representatives (including representatives of women and youth led organizations and people with disabilities), followed by INGO staff with direct reconstruction experience, UN agencies, donors, and relevant researchers. The consultant will agree on a final KII list with AIDA during inception. Deliverables: Deliverables will include: • A brief inception note/work plan, including the final methodology, KII list, detailed timeline and level of effort. An internal paper containing: • Lessons learned from previous reconstruction efforts in Gaza and potentially other contexts including obstacles impeding reconstruction and lessons learned related to local ownership and sustainability of Palestinian civil society organizations • Reconstruction priorities identified by Palestinian civil society • AIDA members existing policy and advocacy initiatives regarding reconstruction in Gaza • Possible areas for ethical and principled engagement and possible pitfalls for INGOs engaging in reconstruction efforts, based on the above • Facilitation of sessions with AIDA members to identify parameters for ethical and principled engagement based on the internal paper and members input Summary report of sessions with AIDA members A briefing note for key stakeholders (likely private institutional donors) outlining INGOs’ and principled donor engagement parameters (i.e. dos and don’ts) for ethically engaging in future reconstruction efforts in Gaza, in support of Palestinian-led efforts and with a view to avoiding future harm, accompanied by a plan on next steps. Timeline: The assignment is expected to last approximately 2 months from contract signature. detailed work plan will be agreed during inception Evaluation Criteria for Selection Technical and financial proposals will be evaluated based on the consultant’s relevant experience and qualifications, the quality and appropriateness of the proposed methodology and work plan, demonstrated experience in similar assignments, and the financial proposal Proposals will be evaluated using a weighted scoring system, with 70% assigned to the technical proposal and 30% to the financial proposal. and will be assessed based on the following criteria**:** Evaluation Criteria Description Weight 1-Approach and methodology the technical, economic, operational, and market feasibility of agroecological practices. Clear methodology for desk review, KIIs, mapping, AIDA consultations, and development of practical reconstruction parameters and recommendations. 25% 2- Relevant experience and qualifications Proven reconstruction/recovery policy and programme experience; relevant qualifications; research, writing and facilitation skills; quality and relevance of submitted examples of similar work. 25% 3- Gaza/Palestine contextual knowledge Strong knowledge of Gaza, Palestinian civil society, humanitarian principles and reconstruction challenges. 15% 4- Work plan and timeline Realistic work plan and level of effort to complete all deliverables within two months. 5% 5- Financial Proposal: Total cost and number of working days; financial proposal assessed according to the agreed financial scoring formula. 30% Instructions for preparing a proposal It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the submitted proposal is complete and complies with all requirements set out in this RFP. Failure to meet any of the requirements may result in the proposal being rejected without further consideration. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to read this RFP carefully before preparing their submission. The participation procedure requires submission of the following: Technical proposal • The Technical Proposal shall be submitted as one PDF document and shall include the following: • proposal (no more than 10 pages) including: Approach and methodology • Work plan and timeline • Budget breakdown • Examples of similar work • CV(s) of key personnel Financial proposal The financial proposal should contain the following information: • Detailed financial proposal, including a budget breakdown. • Cover all costs associated with the assignment, including professional fees, travel, accommodation, equipment, materials, communications, and any other incidental expenses. • Prices should be valid for 120 days from the date of submission. • The financial proposals shall be submitted in EUR (not including VAT). Any applicable VAT should be indicated separately to ensure fair comparison among all bidders. • Service provider to be able to issue an official VAT exemption invoice and provide a valid deduction-at-source certificate. Failure to do so will result in deductions in accordance with Palestinian tax regulations. • Service provider to be responsible for all applicable insurance, taxation, and other statutory obligations throughout the assignment • Comply with Oxfam's branding guidelines, ensuring the appropriate use of Oxfam and other relevant logos in all deliverables. How to apply • SUBMISSION PROCESS: interested consultants are requested to submit the following documents: • Letter of Interest. • Technical Proposal. • Financial Proposal. • Applicant information as per Appendix A below. (mandatory) The Technical Proposal and Financial Proposal shall be submitted as separate PDF documents in one email. Proposals must be submitted no later than 10th October 2026 at 4:00 PM to Oxfam OPT – Ramallah Procurement Email : procurement.ramallah@oxfam.org Email Subject: RFP 26/ 085/ OPT/ JRM- Support AIDA members to develop parameters for engaging in reconstruction activities in Gaza Appendix A: Applicant Information & Attachment Required “To support AIDA members to develop parameters for engaging in reconstruction activities in Gaza Publication reference: 26/ 085/ OPT/ JRM Documents highlighted in Red are mandatory and must be submitted as part of the proposal. Company Name: Contact Person Name: ID No. Of The Representative: (Copy of ID /Passport Attachment is required) Address: Mobile Number: Email: Company Registration No.: applied for company only. (Attachment of Registration Document is required) Bank Details: (Attachment of Bank Account and IBAN is required)