About Interpeace
Interpeace is an international organization for peacebuilding, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Its aim is to strengthen the capacities of societies to manage conflict in non-violent, non-coercive ways by assisting national actors in their efforts to develop social and political cohesion. Interpeace also strives to assist the international community (and in particular the UN) to play a more effective role in supporting peacebuilding efforts around the world through better understanding and response to the challenges of creating local capacities that enhance social and political cohesion. For more information about Interpeace, please visit www.interpeace.org
Background
Interpeace’s Communications Unit leads the organization’s communications and activities related to positioning the organization’ thought leadership, mobilising resources and engaging with the wider public on the support sustaining peace requires. This includes a wide array of publications aimed at sharing lessons learned from field-based peacebuilding, promoting new approaches and issuing policy recommendations. Most of these publications are available for download on Interpeace’s website and are promoted on social media channels.
To ensure consistency across all publications and to maximise their impact, Interpeace seeks to hire independent external providers to deliver high-quality English proof reading and copy-editing services upon request.
Preparation and Submission of Proposals
Interpeace invites qualified service providers to submit a bid to provide the services described in the attached Terms of Reference, and which form an integral part of the present Request for Proposal (RFP).
The bidder shall bear all costs associated with the preparation and submission of its proposal, and Interpeace shall not be responsible or liable for those costs, whether direct or indirect, regardless of the conduct or outcome of the RFP, nor if the RFP is cancelled, altered or postponed for any reason. This includes, but is not limited to, all costs incurred for pre-proposal clarifications, oral presentations, site visits, and subsequent meetings and negotiations.
All offers shall be prepared in English and comprise the following documents:
- Technical Proposal
The Terms of Reference (ToRs) of the services requested by Interpeace can be found in Annex A. The technical proposal should include the following information:
- A CV and brief description of the provider’s status and structure including legal status (firm or individual) and a registration/authorization to work as independent contractor in compliance with local regulations.
- A description of the service provider’s track record in carrying out thorough and high-quality English copy-editing work for similar clients in the past 5 years. A track record of focusing on peacebuilding, social cohesion, international relations, humanitarian, development and security related publications is an asset.
- At least 2 samples of past relevant copy-edited and proofread publications of at least 500 words.
2. Financial Offer
This must contain an all-inclusive rate in Swiss francs for copy-editing rate per page of 500 words
The cost of preparing a bid and negotiating a contract, including any related travel, is not reimbursable nor can it be included as a direct cost of the assignment.
How to apply
All offers to provide the services described in this RFP must be submitted by e-mail to Emmanuel Nyandwi, Global Communications Officer by email (nyandwi@interpeace.org) by 15 November 2024. All submissions must indicate “Offer for Copy Editing Services” in the subject line.
Providers based in countries where Interpeace is present are highly encouraged to submit their proposals.
Only proposals under consideration will be notified.
Participation in this RFP indicates acceptance of the terms and conditions provided.
