TOR for Consultant/Service Provider-Interpreters for Ghana MTP sessions

The African Cashew Alliance (ACA) has been working on developing learning solutions for the industry.  As such we have developed several eLearning and in-class training programs, which are being rolled out. We have also fully taken over the Master Training Program (MTP) from the Market-Oriented Value Chains for Jobs & Growth in the ECOWAS Region (MOVE/GIZ) to enable us to consolidate the learning programs as well as enhance the content. 14 editions have been held already in which 1,036 experts have been trained between 2014 and 2022. To prepare for and deliver the 15^th Edition and 16^th Edition in 2022 and 2023, the ACA  is seeking of qualified Interpreters to provide French- English- French interpretation services for training sessions 1 and 2 of editions 15 and 16. In total 4 separate training sessions will be held on different dates which will take place in Ghana.

The aims of the MTP are: 

• Create a pool of qualified experts on the cashew value chain in West African countries (Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana, also reaching out to other West-African countries - e.g.  Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, and Mali); and
• Reach out to East African countries;
• Facilitate the regional exchange of knowledge, learning and innovation.

Consultancy description and tasks

Lot 1- Session 1, edition 15 and 16

Lot 2- Session 2s, edition 15 and 16

The tasks for both lots are the same and are defined as follows.

To provide adequate number of professional Interpreters for French to English, English to French, interpretations for all 5 days of each training session.

To provide simultaneous interpretation equipment for 120 participants per training session. Equipment shall include 1 booth (ISO Standard), 120 Bluetooth headsets, 4 wireless microphones, 60 table microphones, 2 radiators and a complete sound system.

Provide 2 technicians/session to provide technical support for the interpretation equipment management.

Transportation and lodging

Transportation of the Interpreters and the equipment as well as lodging for the Interpreters will be fully covered by organizers. Kindly include in your quote your transport charges to the training venue. The Lodging costs will be provided for directly by the organizers and therefore should not be included in your bidding quote. The successful bidder would be required to provide necessary details to make the lodging arrangements for the team.

How to Apply

Any interested party can bid for either lot 1 only, lot 2 only or both lots separately. Send your expression of interest in these services in the form of an official letter (via email) or email with the following attachments;

1. Company profile including a list of recently completed interpretation contracts or events.
2. Official quote/ pro-forma for the services detailing charges for the interpreters, the equipment and transportation costs, if any.

All applications must be sent to the African Cashew Alliance through Email: mtp@africancashewalliance.com

The deadline for submission of all applications is 15^th November 2022.