" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eRFP: Organizational Development Consultancy for PCW\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"18854\"\u003e Philippines \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"18855\"\u003e Active Project \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 6/11/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInvitation to Submit Proposal \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ol\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;The Social Protection, Inclusion and Gender Equality (SPRING) Program invites quali\u0026#64257;ed and experienced consulting \u0026#64257;rms to submit a proposal for the provision of Organisational Development (OD) consultancy services to support the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) in undertaking Phase 2: Right-sizing and Workforce Optimisation and Phase 3: Organisational Structure and Staffing Plan (OSSP) Development. This assignment builds on the recently completed organizational diagnosis and seeks to strengthen PCW\u0027s institutional effectiveness through evidence-based workforce planning, organizational design, and change management interventions. Interested \u0026#64257;rms with demonstrated experience in organizational development, public sector reform, workforce planning, and organizational restructuring are encouraged to submit a technical and \u0026#64257;nancial proposal in accordance with the requirements outlined in this Request for Proposal (RFP). The selected consultant will work closely with SPRING and PCW to develop practical, sustainable, and compliant organizational solutions that support PCW\u0027s mandate and strategic objectives.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout SPRING \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Social Protection, Inclusion and Gender Equality (SPRING) program is Australia\u0027s \u0026#64258;agship investment of support to the Philippine Government on Social Protection, Gender Equality, Disability, Social Inclusion and Indigenous Inclusion. It is an AUD 40 million investment over \u0026#64257;ve (5) years supporting the joint Development Partnership Plan between the Government of Australia and the Philippine Government.\u003cbr\u003e SPRING\u0027s objective is that Australia works in partnership with the Philippine Government to improve systems and structures that reduce poverty and inequality and advance gender equality and the rights of people with disabilities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e SPRING has four mutually reinforcing End of Program Outcomes:\u003cbr\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003ePhilippine Government social protection plans, policies and programs increasingly close gaps in the social protection floor.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Philippine Government increasingly invests in gender responsive policies, plans, programs and systems.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Philippine Government improves data, systems and targeting to enable people with disability and Indigenous Peoples improved access to targeted services.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ol\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e2.\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eProject Background and Context \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) is the primary policy-making and coordinating body on gender equality and women\u0026rsquo;s empowerment in the Philippines. SPRING is supporting PCW through a multi-phase Organizational Development (OD) initiative designed to strengthen institutional effectiveness and long-term sustainability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Phase 1 of the initiative has already been completed and involved a comprehensive Organizational Diagnosis assessing governance systems, workforce, business processes, organizational structure, and institutional capacity. The assessment produced recommendations that now form the basis for the next phases of organizational reform.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e SPRING now seeks to engage a quali\u0026#64257;ed consulting \u0026#64257;rm to undertake:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePhase 2: Right-Sizing and Workforce Optimization - will assess PCW\u0026rsquo;s existing workforce, staffing utilization, workload distribution, functional assignments, and organizational requirements. It will generate evidence-based recommendations on the staffing complement and workforce arrangements needed to deliver PCW\u0027s programs, projects, and services effectively.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePhase 3: Organizational Structure and Staffing Plan (OSSP) Development - will translate the approved workforce optimization recommendations into a proposed organizational structure and staffing pattern consistent with applicable Civil Service Commission (CSC), Department of Budget and Management (DBM), and other relevant government policies, standards, and guidelines. The OSSP will provide the framework for PCW\u0026rsquo;s future organizational and staffing requirements and support subsequent institutional review and approval processes, as applicable.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe selected consultant will build upon the outputs of the completed Organizational Diagnosis and translate recommendations into practical workforce and organizational reforms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e An abridge summary of the Phase 1 Organizational Diagnosis \u0026#64257;ndings and recommendations will be available to all interested bidders upon request to support the development of their technical proposals for Phase 2 and 3.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3. Objectives of the Assignment \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e The consultancy will:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssess workforce alignment with PCW\u0026rsquo;s mandate, priorities, and workload demands.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetermine optimal workforce size and staffing distribution.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop evidence-based workforce optimization recommendations.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare a compliant Organizational Structure and Staffing Plan (OSSP).\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport consultation, validation, and change management processes.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild institutional capacity throughout implementation.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Scope of Work:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e The Consulting Firm shall provide the technical expertise, professional services, and facilitation required to implement Phase 2\u0026mdash;Right-sizing and Workforce Optimization\u0026mdash;and Phase 3\u0026mdash;Organizational Structure and Staffing Plan (OSSP) Development\u0026mdash;for PCW under the SPRING Year 3 Work Plan.\u003cbr\u003e The consultancy will be managed by SPRING, with technical assistance from PCW, and shall build upon the outputs, \u0026#64257;ndings, and recommendations of the completed Organizational Diagnosis to develop practical, evidence-based workforce and organizational reforms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Speci\u0026#64257;cally, the Consulting Firm shall undertake the following activities:\u003cbr\u003e 4.1\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Project mobilization and inception \u003cbr\u003e4.2\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Phase 2 Right sizing and workforce optimization \u003cbr\u003e4.3\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Phase 3 Organizational Structure and Staffing Plan \u003cbr\u003e4.4\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Project management reporting and technical assistance \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe detailed steps under each of the above major activities are specified in the full RFP.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e The following deliverables and dates form the proposed delivery schedule. The Consulting Firm shall submit editable source \u0026#64257;les and \u0026#64257;nal reports. PCW will review and endorse technical outputs; SPRING will con\u0026#64257;rm contractual acceptance in writing before payment. Milestone amounts or percentages, review periods and payment terms shall be speci\u0026#64257;ed in the executed contract. Any change to the dates requires a written contract variation approved by SPRING.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeliverable:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eApproved Inception Report, Detailed Work Plan, and Project Implementation Schedule.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTimeline and basis for payment:\u003c/strong\u003e Within 15 working days after contract award, upon submission, review and acceptance by SPRING or otherwise agreed in the inception workplan / implementation schedule\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeliverable:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eWorkforce Assessment Report, Workload Analysis Report, and Initial Right-sizing Findings. \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTimeline and basis for payment:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e15 March 2027, following acceptance of Deliverable 1, and upon submission, review and acceptance by SPRING or otherwise agreed in the inception workplan / implementation schedule\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeliverable:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eFinal Right-sizing Report, including validated workforce optimization recommendations. \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTimeline and basis for payment:\u003c/strong\u003e15 April 2027, following acceptance of Deliverable 2, and upon submission, review and acceptance by SPRING or otherwise agreed in the inception workplan / implementation schedule\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeliverable:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eDraft OSSP, including supporting technical documentation. \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTimeline and basis for payment:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e15 May 2027, following acceptance of Deliverable 3, and upon submission, review and acceptance by SPRING or otherwise agreed in the inception workplan / implementation schedule\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeliverable:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eFinal OSSP, Final Consultancy Report, \u0026#64257;nal presentation, complete turnover of all technical \u0026#64257;les and supporting documentation, and all other approved deliverables. \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTimeline and basis for payment:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eOn or before 30 June 2027, upon submission, review, acceptance and \u0026#64257;nal approval by SPRING or otherwise agreed in the inception workplan / implementation schedule\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 5.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Eligibility and Minimum Quali\u0026#64257;cations \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInterested \u0026#64257;rms must demonstrate: Organizational Quali\u0026#64257;cations \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRelevant experience in organizational development, restructuring, workforce planning and optimisation, OSSP preparation, or similar organisational reform assignments.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience providing consultancy services to government or other public sector organisations.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience in organisational diagnosis, workforce and workload analysis, staffing analysis and organizational design.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnowledge of relevant Philippine government policies and guidelines on organisational structure, staffing, position classi\u0026#64257;cation and gender mainstreaming.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience in integrating gender equality and inclusion into organisational development or institutional strengthening\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA multidisciplinary team with expertise relevant to the assignment, including organisational development, public administration, human resource management, workforce planning and change management.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience facilitating consultations, workshops, and presentations with senior officials and other stakeholders.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to prepare technical reports, organisational analyses, policy recommendations and other relevant outputs.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong analytical, research, communication, facilitation, project management and stakeholder engagement skills.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProposed Team\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe proposed team should include experts in:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOrganizational Development\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePublic Administration\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHuman Resource Management\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorkforce Planning\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOrganizational Design\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChange Management\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFacilitation and Stakeholder Engagement\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. Proposal Requirements \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Proposal\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e The technical proposal should include:\u003cbr\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eExecutive Summary\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding of the Assignment\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed Methodology\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork Plan and Implementation Schedule\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRisk Management Strategy\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCapacity Transfer Approach\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGEDSI Integration Strategy\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTeam Composition and Staffing Structure\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCVs of Key Personnel\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRelevant Corporate Experience\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAt least three (3) relevant references from similar assignments\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ol\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinancial Proposal\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The \u0026#64257;nancial proposal must be submitted separately and include:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProfessional Fees\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLevel of Effort\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTravel Costs\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorkshop Costs\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTaxes\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOther Reimbursable Costs\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCost Assumptions\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTotal Amount in Philippine Pesos (PhP)]\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7. Proposed RFP Timeline\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIssue date: 6 November 2026\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeadline for written questions: 16 November 2026\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProposal submission deadline: 2 December 2026\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNotice of award / contract finalization: 14 December 2026\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProposal validity: 30 calendar days from the submission deadline\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e SPRING may amend the above timetable. Any change affecting bidders will be communicated through the same channel used to issue the RFP.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Mandatory Submission Documents The following documents must accompany the proposal: \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLegal Documents: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSEC Registration Certi\u0026#64257;cate (or equivalent)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eArticles of Incorporation/Partnership\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMayor\u0027s Permit/Business Permit\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBIR Certi\u0026#64257;cate of Registration\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLatest Tax Clearance\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAudited Financial Statements for the last two years\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Due Diligence Requirements: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompany Pro\u0026#64257;le\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOrganizational Structure\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReferences from similar engagements\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeclaration of Con\u0026#64258;ict of Interest\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnti-Corruption Declaration\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSanctions Declaration\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSafeguarding and PSEAH Compliance Statement\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9. Full RFP and Supporting Documents\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInterested bidders must review the full RFP and supporting documents before preparing their proposal:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull RFP, including Annexes:\u0026nbsp;https://www.cowater.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/RFP-PCW-OD-_Phase-2_3.pdf\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10. Proposal Submission Instructions\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Submit the technical and financial proposals electronically by the stated deadline. The technical proposal and financial proposal should be clearly identified. Late or materially incomplete submissions may be excluded from evaluation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTechnical Proposal: clearly labelled and containing the information required in the full RFP\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinancial Proposal: clearly labelled and containing the information required in the full RFP\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting / due diligence documents : included as separate attachments where practical.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSubmission email / portal: procurement@springphilippines.org\u003cbr\u003e Deadline: DECEMBER 2,2026, 5:00 PM close of business hours, Philippine Standard Time\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Required email subject: Proposal \u0026ndash; Organisational development for PCW - [Bidder Name]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Late or incomplete proposals may be rejected by SPRING\u0026rsquo;s discretion. Bidders are responsible for ensuring that their submissions are received before the deadline.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT US\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded 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\u0027s Best Managed Companies since 2017.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe thank you for your interest in building a better tomorrow.\u003c/strong\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"620078\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "