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Call for Applications: Media Consultant
Background
Act Naija! – Civil Society Action to Strengthen Social Protection in Nigeria is a three-year initiative co-funded by the European Union under its Human Rights and Support to Civil Society in Nigeria programme. The project is implemented by a consortium comprising Brot für die Welt (BfdW), the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), and the New Initiative for Social Development (NISD).
The overall objective of the project is to improve the inclusivity of the social protection system in Nigeria and increase public awareness. To advance this objective, the project places strong emphasis on strategic broadcast communication to highlight lived realities, systemic gaps, and stimulate informed public discourse.
https://nisd.org.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Request-for-Application-for-Media-Consultant.pdf
EKITI RESTATES COMMITMENT TO STRENGTHENING SOCIAL PROTECTION FOR VULNERABLE RESIDENTS
The Ekiti State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening social protection programmes through sustained investment in healthcare, education and social welfare aimed at improving the living conditions of vulnerable residents.
The State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning and Chairman of the Ekiti State Social Protection Steering Committee, Mr. Olufemi Ajayi, made the pledge on Monday in Ado-Ekiti during an advocacy visit by the New Initiative for Social Development (NISD).
Ajayi said the administration of Gov. Biodun Oyebanji had consistently demonstrated commitment to inclusive development through policies and programmes targeted at children, women, the elderly, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups.
https://www.theinfoonlinenews.com.ng/2026/07/ekiti-restates-commitment-to.html
Male Feminists train Over 11,700 allies, expands GBV campaign nationwide
The Male Feminists Network (MFN) has trained more than 11,700 male allies across Nigeria in just over one year, significantly surpassing its initial target of 1,000 participants, as it intensifies efforts to mobilise men and boys against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and promote positive masculinity nationwide.
The achievements were unveiled on Friday in Abuja during the inauguration of the MFN Steering Committee and the decoration of the pioneer Ambassadors for the Prevention of Gender-Based Violence.
Presenting an overview of the project, the Director of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning at the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD), Dr. Victoria Oseyande Udoh, said the initiative has evolved into a national movement with active structures across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones through six implementing partners.
Udoh explained that the project, titled “Core Support for Building a Network of Male Feminists to Prevent Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria,” commenced in April 2025 with a target of training at least 1,000 male leaders and grassroots influencers. However, within one year, the programme recorded a direct national reach of 11,721 participants.
NISD QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER – Q2
The waiting period is over and moment you have been patiently looking out for is here!
In case you missed any of our flagship intervention in course of last quarter of the year 2026, you can catch up with them in this Edition of our Newsletter.
“Fight against GBV is a joint effort”-NISD charges stakeholders
Stakeholders across all sectors have been charged to prioritize service to humanity by joining the fight against Gender based Violence at all cost in order to ensure a valence-free society, peace, unity and mutual respect.
The Project Manager for Male Feminist Network of the New Initiative for Social Development (NISD), Olusegun Ojo gave this charge at the One-Day Quarterly MFN Dialogue in Ekiti State organized by the NISD.
The Interface which brought together key members of the Male Dominant Groups, representative of the Civil Society Organization, Joint Association of People with Disability, Christian and Islamic Religious Leaders to review progress aimed at sharing experiences, and strengthen internal cohesion in the fight against Gender-based violence.
According to Olusegun, “it is a non-negotiable fact that the culture of Gender-based violence had stayed with us for too long, that it is gradually now becoming endemic, an immoral culture we need to flush out our system for the sake of past and present victims of Gender-based Violence and posterity because the time to erase the bad template is now,
An individual cannot do it alone neither New Initiative for Social Development, it requires joint and concerted efforts, this is why I am charging us that we must use every positive means necessary to join and stay committed to the cause and prioritize it as service to humanity which must prevail and win for sanity and sanctity of our society”-he concluded
Also speaking one after the other, the secretary of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Ekiti State Chapter and the chairman of Okada Riders Association, comrade Asaolu pledged their support to the cause while assuring NISD that they would change the narrative of Gender-based violence in the state through the structure it has been put in place which known as 3,000 Male Feminist Network Advocates
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
Call Title: Provision of Hotel Accommodation, Meeting Spaces, and Catering Services in Ekiti Osun and Ondo, Oyo, Kogi and Abuja
Issuing Organization: New Initiative for Social Development (NISD)
Closing Date: 20th April 2026
Contact Email: procurement@nisd.org.ng
1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this RFP is to invite qualified hotels to provide high-quality accommodation, conference facilities, and catering services for the New Initiative for Social Development. The selected vendor will support the project by hosting workshops, seminars, and project staff during official travel.
2. SCOPE OF WORK
The selected hotel(s) will be required to:
- Accommodation: Provide secure, clean, and well-equipped guest rooms (Standard and Executive).
- Conference Facilities: Offer meeting rooms with various capacities, including necessary furniture and layouts.
- Catering: Provide full-board or half-board options, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and coffee breaks.
- Technical Support: Ensure reliable high-speed Wi-Fi and audiovisual equipment (projectors, sound systems).
- Security: Maintain a safe environment with 24/7 security presence.
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Proposals should clearly outline:
- Room Features: Air conditioning, ensuite bathrooms, and workspace.
- Facility Amenities: Availability of backup power (generators), parking, and laundry services.
- Conference Equipment: Detailed list of available AV tech and stationery provided.
- Catering Menus: Sample menus demonstrating variety and dietary flexibility.
4. DELIVERABLES & TIMELINE
| Deliverable | Timeline |
| Contract Award & Service Level Agreement (SLA) | Week 1 |
| Site Inspection and Facility Verification | Week 2 |
| Commencement of Reservation Services | Week 3 |
| Ongoing Service Delivery | As per project schedule |
5. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Technical Proposal
- Valid CAC Certificate and Tax Clearance.
- Company/Hotel Profile and evidence of physical address.
- Details of security protocols and insurance coverage.
- Proof of previous experience hosting NGOs or International Organizations.
B. Financial Proposal
- Room Rates: Corporate rates for different room categories.
- Conference Packages: Daily Delegate Rates (DDR) including hall hire and meals.
- Applicable Taxes: Clearly state VAT and any service charges.
6. EVALUATION CRITERIA
| Criteria | Weight |
| Quality of Facilities & Security | 30% |
| Experience with Similar Projects | 20% |
| Technical Support & Amenities | 15% |
| Cost-Effectiveness | 35% |
7. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
All proposals must be submitted electronically in MS Word or PDF format to procurement@nisd.org.ng by the closing date.
For inquiries, please contact: Grace Igber,
grace.igber@nisd.org.ng , +234 806 785 1988
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
Call Title: Office Furniture and fittings Supplier in EKITI, OSUN, ONDO, KOGI, OYO & ABUJA
Issuing Organization: New Initiative for Social Development (NISD)
Closing Date: 20th April 2026
Contact Email: procurement@nisd.org.ng
1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to invite qualified vendors to supply, deliver, and install high-quality office furniture for New Initiative for Social Development. The selected vendor will be responsible for providing durable, ergonomic, and aesthetically appropriate furniture that meets the organization’s operational needs.
2. SCOPE OF WORK
The selected vendor will be required to:
- Supply office furniture including but not limited to:
- Work desks and workstations
- Office chairs (ergonomic)
- Conference/meeting tables
- Filing cabinets and storage units
- Reception furniture
- Executive office furniture
- Provide layout recommendations (if applicable)
- Deliver furniture to the designated office location(s)
- Assemble and install all furniture
- Ensure quality assurance and compliance with specifications
- Provide warranty and after-sales support
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Proposals should clearly outline specifications including:
- Materials used (e.g., wood, metal, laminate)
- Dimensions and design options
- Ergonomic features (for chairs and desks)
- Durability and weight capacity
- Color and finish options
- Compliance with safety and quality standards
4. DELIVERABLES & TIMELINE
| Deliverable | Timeline |
| Contract Award | Week 1 |
| Design/Specification Approval | Week 2 |
| Delivery of Furniture | Weeks 3–5 |
| Installation & Setup | Week 6 |
| Final Inspection & Handover | Week 6 |
5. ELIGIBILITY & QUALIFICATIONS
Eligible vendors must demonstrate:
- Proven experience in supplying office furniture
- At least 3 similar completed projects
- Capacity to deliver within specified timelines
- Availability of after-sales service and warranty
- Strong financial and operational capability
6. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Technical Proposal
1. CAC certificate
2. Tax certificate
3. company profile
4. Evidence of physical address
5. Proposal with a well quote
B. Financial Proposal
- Detailed pricing breakdown (in [Currency])
- Cost per item and total cost
- Delivery and installation costs
- Applicable taxes
C. Annexes
- References from previous clients
- Product brochures/catalogs
7. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
All proposals must be submitted electronically in MS word or PDF format to:
procurement@nisd.org.ng
Submission Deadline: 20th April 2026
Late submissions will not be considered.
8. EVALUATION CRITERIA
| Criteria | Weight |
| Understanding of Requirements | 20% |
| Technical Specifications & Quality | 25% |
| Experience & Past Performance | 20% |
| Delivery Timeline | 10% |
| Cost Effectiveness | 25% |
| Total | 100% |
Only vendors meeting minimum technical requirements will proceed to financial evaluation.
9. TERMS & CONDITIONS
- The organization reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal.
- All supplied items must meet agreed specifications.
- Payment terms will be defined in the contract agreement.
- The vendor must guarantee all products supplied.
10. CONFIDENTIALITY
All information provided in this RFP must be treated as confidential and used solely for the purpose of preparing a proposal.
11. CONTACT INFORMATION
For inquiries and clarifications, please contact:
Grace Igber
grace.igber@nisd.org.ng
+234 806 785 1988
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
Provision of Transportation Services
Request for Application (RFA)
Call Title: Transport Services in Ekiti Osun and Ondo, Oyo, Kogi and Abuja
Issuing Organization: New Initiative for Social Development (NISD)
Closing Date: 20th April 2026
Contact Email: procurement@nisd.org.ng
A. PURPOSE
The purpose of this RFP is to invite qualified vendors that provide transportation services for the New Initiative for Social Development (NISD). The selected vendor will be responsible for providing transport for the project team of the organization for the Project.
B. OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The objective of this engagement is to:
- Ensure safe, timely, and reliable transportation of personnel and goods
- Provide well-maintained vehicles and professional drivers
- Support programme implementation across multiple locations
- Ensure compliance with safety, legal, and organizational standards
C. SCOPE OF WORK
The selected transportation company will be required to:
- Provide transportation services for staff, consultants, and partners
- Provide vehicles for field activities, meetings, workshops, and official assignments
- Transport goods, equipment, and programme materials as required
- Provide both short-term (daily hires) and long-term vehicle deployment
- Ensure availability of different vehicle types (e.g., saloon cars, SUVs, buses, trucks where applicable)
- Provide qualified, licensed, and experienced drivers
- Ensure vehicles are roadworthy, insured, and regularly maintained
- Adhere to agreed schedules and respond promptly to transport requests
- Maintain logs of trips, fuel usage, and vehicle conditions
- Comply with all road safety and regulatory requirements
D. DELIVERABLES
The transportation company will be expected to deliver:
- Timely provision of requested vehicles and drivers
- Monthly transport service reports (usage, routes, costs, etc.)
- Maintenance and service records of vehicles
- Incident/accident reports (if applicable)
- Availability of backup vehicles in case of breakdown
E. DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT
The contract will run for a period of [e.g., 12 months], with the possibility of renewal based on performance and organizational needs.
F. ELIGIBILITY & QUALIFICATIONS
Interested companies must demonstrate:
- Registration as a legal transport/logistics company
- Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in providing transportation services
- Proven track record with NGOs, corporate organizations, or government agencies
- Availability of a functional fleet of vehicles
- Qualified and licensed drivers
- Valid vehicle documentation (insurance, roadworthiness, licensing)
- Strong safety record and adherence to regulations
- Capacity to operate across required geographic areas
G. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
Proposals should not exceed 10–15 pages (excluding annexes) and must include:
1. Technical Proposal
- Understanding of the assignment
- Description of fleet (types, number, condition)
- Service delivery approach and logistics management system
- Safety and risk management procedures
- Geographic coverage
- Relevant experience and past clients
2. Financial Proposal
- Rate per day/per trip/per kilometer (as applicable)
- Cost of different vehicle categories
- Driver allowances (if applicable)
- Fuel arrangements (inclusive/exclusive)
- Any additional charges
3. Annexes
- Company registration documents
- Vehicle documentation (licenses, insurance)
- Driver qualifications/licenses
- Evidence of previous similar contracts
- Company profile
H. EVALUATION CRITERIA
Proposals will be evaluated based on:
Technical Evaluation (70%)
- Understanding of assignment – 15%
- Fleet capacity and suitability – 20%
- Experience and past performance – 20%
- Safety and operational approach – 15%
Financial Evaluation (30%)
- Cost-effectiveness and value for money
Only bidders meeting the minimum technical threshold will proceed to financial evaluation.
I. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
All proposals must be submitted electronically in MS word or PDF format to:
procurement@nisd.org.ng
Subject: “RFP – Transportation Services (Company Name)”
Deadline: 20th April 2026
Late submissions will not be considered.
J.CONTACT INFORMATION
For inquiries and clarifications, please contact: Grace Igber,
grace.igber@nisd.org.ng , +234 806 785 1988
K. CONFIDENTIALITY & OWNERSHIP
All information shared during this process and any outputs generated under the contract shall remain the property of New Initiative for Social Development (NISD). The selected company must maintain strict confidentiality.
L. DISCLAIMER Initiative for Social Development (NISD). reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal and is not obligated to award the contract
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
Project IEC Materials Translation Services
Call Title: Translators (Expert in Yoruba and Pidgin Languages)
Issuing Organization: New Initiative for Social Development (NISD) in Ekiti, Osun and Ondo, Oyo, Kogi and Abuja
Closing Date: 20th April 2026
Contact Email: procurement@nisd.org.ng
A. PURPOSE
The purpose of this RFP is at present New Initiative for Social Development (NISD) is implementing a project that requires effective communication of key messages to diverse audiences across above mentioned regions of Nigeria. Given Nigeria’s linguistic diversity, there is a critical need to ensure that these materials are accurately translated into local languages while preserving meaning, cultural relevance, and clarity. This will enhance accessibility, audience engagement, and programme impact. As a result, New Initiative for Social Development seeks qualified consultants, firms, or consortia to provide professional translation services for IEC and projection materials.
These messages are often delivered through Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials, including brochures, posters, training manuals, audio-visual content, and projection-based presentations.
B. OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The overall objective is to ensure that all IEC and projection materials are translated into selected local languages in a manner that is:
- Accurate and contextually appropriate
- Culturally sensitive and audience-friendly
- Consistent with technical and programmatic messaging
C. SCOPE OF WORK
The selected service provider will be expected to:
- Translate IEC materials (print and digital) into specified local languages (e.g., Yoruba and Pidgin Languages).
- Translate scripts for projection materials (e.g., PowerPoint presentations, videos, animations).
- Adapt content to suit cultural and contextual nuances without altering intended meaning.
- Provide back-translation (where required) to ensure quality assurance.
- Review and proofread translated materials for accuracy, grammar, and consistency.
- Collaborate with programme teams to clarify technical content where necessary.
- Support voice-over translation and subtitle development for multimedia IEC content (if applicable).
D. DELIVERABLES
The consultant/firm will deliver:
- Translated IEC materials in required formats (Word, PDF, etc.)
- Translated scripts for projection and multimedia materials
- Back-translated versions (if required)
- Proofread and finalized versions ready for dissemination
- Glossary of key terms (where applicable) to ensure consistency
E. DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT
The assignment is expected to run for a period of 6–12 months, on a call-off or framework basis depending on programme needs.
F. ELIGIBILITY & QUALIFICATIONS
Interested applicants should demonstrate:
- Proven experience in translation of IEC, development, health, or governance-related materials
- Fluency in English and at least one or more Nigerian languages
- Strong understanding of cultural and contextual nuances
- Experience with technical/programmatic content translation
- Capacity to deliver high-quality work within tight timelines
- Experience with multimedia translation (voice-over, subtitles) is an added advantage
G. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
Proposals should not exceed 10–15 pages (excluding annexes) and must include:
1. Technical Proposal
- Understanding of the assignment
- Approach and methodology for translation and quality assurance
- List of languages covered
- Work plan and turnaround timelines
- Team composition and roles
- Relevant experience (including similar assignments)
2. Financial Proposal
- Cost per word/page/minute (for audio-visual content)
- Any additional costs (e.g., proofreading, back-translation, voice-over support)
- Detailed budget breakdown in Naira
3. Annexes
- CVs of key personnel
- Sample translated IEC materials (if available)
- Company/Organization profile
H. EVALUATION CRITERIA
Proposals will be evaluated using a weighted scoring system:
Technical Evaluation (70%)
- Understanding of assignment – 20%
- Methodology and quality assurance approach – 25%
- Relevant experience – 15%
- Team composition and language coverage – 10%
Financial Evaluation (30%)
- Cost-effectiveness and value for money
Only proposals meeting the minimum technical threshold (e.g., 70%) will proceed to financial evaluation.
I. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Interested applicants should submit their proposals electronically in PDF format to:
procurement@nisd.org.ng
Subject line: “RFP – IEC Materials Translation Services (Applicant Name)”
Submission Deadline: 20th April 2026
Late submissions will not be considered.
J. CONFIDENTIALITY & OWNERSHIP
All translated materials produced under this assignment will remain the property of New Initiative for Social Development (NISD. The selected consultant/firm must maintain strict confidentiality and shall not use or reproduce materials without prior written consent.
K. DISCLAIMER
New Initiative for Social Development reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal and is not bound to award the contract to the lowest bidder.