KEY INFORMATION
Job Title: Request for Proposals - Organizational Development Consultant, Philippines
Sector: Organizational Development, Technical Assistance
Position Type: Full-time
Duration/Level of Effort: Short-term
Position Location: Manila, Philippines
 
SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT
The DFAT (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade) Social Protection, Inclusion and Gender equality (SPRING) program is Australia's flagship investment of support to the Government of Philippines (GPH) on Social Protection, Gender Equality, Disability, Social Inclusion and Indigenous Inclusion. It is an AUD 34 million investment over 5 years that will support the joint Development Partnership Plan (DPP 2024-2029) between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Philippines (GPH). The investment will be the DFAT's primary avenue in the Philippines for supporting poverty reduction and bilateral funding on gender equality and social inclusion at the national level and with some select Local Government Units (LGUs). SPRING will support efforts under Australia's new International Development Policy and its forthcoming new strategies on gender equality, disability equity and rights, and translate these into implementation in the Philippines.  
 
The intended goal of SPRING is to contribute to the goal that the social and economic transformation in the Philippines reduces poverty and provides equal opportunities to all Filipinos in line with the Philippines Development Plan.
 
The objective of SPRING is that Australia works in partnership with the GPH to improve systems and structures that reduce poverty and inequality and advance gender equality and the rights of people with disabilities.
 
SPRING has four mutually reinforcing End of Program Outcomes (EOPOs):
 

1. Philippine Government social protection plans, policies and programs increasingly close gaps in the social protection floor.
2. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and select LGU systems increasingly deliver quality social protection that is inclusive, gender and shock responsive, and climate sensitive.
3. The Philippine Government increasingly invests in gender responsive policies, plans, programs and systems.
4. The Philippine Government improves data, systems and targeting to enable people with disability and Indigenous Peoples improved access to targeted services.

 
SUMMARY OF POSITION
 
The aim of this procurement is to hire an organization development expert, consultant, or firm that will conduct an Organizational Development review and analysis of the Philippine Commission on Women based on the objectives and expected outcome stated in the Terms of Reference found here: https://www.cowater.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ToRRequestForProposa…
 
The detailed Request for Proposals can be found here: https://www.cowater.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/RFP_OrgDev-of-PCW.pdf
 
 
KEY DELIVERABLES
 

• Develop an approved project work plan with schedules and details of logistical preparations needed for review and analysis
• Submit an Inventory of PCW mandates, functions and job descriptions, summarized or clustered according to nature of work.
• Submit a comparative matrix of organizational design of PCW, other national women's machineries, and other Philippine government agency with nature of work similar to PCW.
• Conduct all the FGDs/workshops/ consultation meetings with relevant PCW staff and stakeholders
• Submit documentation of FGDs/workshops/consultation meetings
• Develop and submit 1st draft of OD Assessment Report to include analysis of PCW's structures, culture, and behaviors and identification of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges
• Submit a Revised OD Assessment Report, incorporating PCW's comments and clarifications
• Submit a Final OD Assessment Report
• Submit a Recommendation for PCW organizational enhancement
• Submit a Right-sizing proposal and policy recommendations to address the gaps and challenges of the PCW
• Submit and present a detailed action plan and way forward

 
JOB REQUIREMENTS
 

• At least 5 to 10 years relevant work experience in Organizational Development
• Has in-depth knowledge of government reorganization and government staffing and budgeting processes 
• Has good facilitation/moderation and communication skills
• Has strong background in strategic planning process and policy analysis
• Familiarity with the current organization and work of PCW, including gender mainstreaming, gender planning and budget (GPB), HGDG, GFPS, and other related systems in line with GAD mainstreaming.
• Has completed OD consultancy with other national government agency/agencies in the last 10 years

 
APPLICATION PROCESS
All consultant, expert, or firms that meet the selection criteria are invited to submit their bids by November 04, 2025, 11:59 PM (Manila local time) through procurement@springphilippines.org.
 

• Cover Letter (See template in Annex 2).
• Business Permits

1. Latest and up to date business permit
2. BIR2303
3. Sample copy of invoice
4. Sample copy of statement of account
5. DTI for Sole Proprietor
6. SEC for Corporation
7. Latest Audited Financial Statement (the terms of payment will be though send-bill, this is to ensure that the winning firm has the financial capacity for such terms and conditions).

• Cost Proposal. See selection criteria.
• Technical Proposal. See selection criteria.

 
Questions and Requests for Clarification
Questions regarding the technical or administrative requirements of this RFP may be submitted no later than November 04, 2025, 11:59pm (Manila local time) by email to procurement@springphilippines.org. Questions must be submitted in writing; phone calls will not be accepted. Questions and requests for clarification and the responses thereto that Cowater believes may be of interest to other offerors will be circulated to all RFP recipients who have indicated an interest in bidding. Only the written answers issued by Cowater will be considered official and carry weight in the RFP process and subsequent evaluation. Any verbal information received from employees of Cowater, or any other entity, should not be considered as an official response to any questions regarding this RFP.
 
Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law.
We thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.
 
ABOUT US
Founded in 1985, Cowater International is a leading global development consulting company. Headquartered in Ottawa and with corporate hubs in Auckland, Berlin, Brussels, Helsinki, London, Madrid, Manila, Nairobi, Singapore and Stockholm, Cowater International has successfully delivered a portfolio of over 2500 projects and assignments in more than 95 countries. We work with governments, private sector actors and communities implementing projects that support socio-economic development, institutional strengthening, environmental improvements and advance equal opportunities for all. We are a diverse and experienced team committed to building a better tomorrow for the people we serve. Our adaptive approach to management has led to our yearly award-winning work and recognition as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2017. 

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