Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Corporate Event Planner at Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) supporting relief and development work in over 110 countries around the world. CRS programs assist people based on need, regardless of creed, ethnicity, or nationality. CRS partners with the Catholic Church, faith- and community-based organizations, the private sector, NGOs, and government institutions to deliver high-impact programs that strengthen the resilience of the most vulnerable communities. CRS has worked in 35 states and the Federal Capital Territory with an extensive grassroots network and tremendous capacity to reach the rural poor. As of 2025, our life‑saving interventions helped improve the lives of approximately 70 million people across 21 states in Nigeria, demonstrating our unmatched reach, trust, and capacity to drive lasting change.

Applications are invited for:

Title: Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Corporate Event Planner

Ref Code: RFQNG20055
Location: Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Contract

Scope of Work

• Consultancy for an Event Planner to organize and coordinate the CRS Nigeria Impact Showcase Event

About the Impact Showcase Event

• The CRS Nigeria Impact Showcase, themed “CRS at Work: Scaling Impact in Nigeria,” is designed as a strategic platform to demonstrate CRS’ contribution to national development and humanitarian outcomes, while highlighting its ability to scale evidence-based interventions. Through a hybrid format combining high-level dialogue and an interactive exhibition, the event will communicate both measurable results and practical program models from across CRS’s portfolio in Nigeria.
• The event is intended to bring together government representatives, donors, private sector actors, peer organizations, media, and other strategic stakeholders to deepen understanding of CRS Nigeria’s work and its relevance to national priorities. By combining strategic messaging, programming evidence, and stakeholder engagement, the showcase will strengthen CRS Nigeria’s external visibility and reinforce its position as a credible partner for delivering sustainable, systems-level impact.

Summary of Assignment

• The event planner is to coordinate and oversee the execution of the event, ensuring all the necessary arrangements for the event are catered for as listed in the specific deliverables.

Deliverables

Competencies and Selection

• Similar experience in organizing events involving various stakeholders.
• Impressive portfolio of previously managed events (corporate events, conferences, weddings, and birthday parties).
• Relevant qualification in hospitality, communications, public relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in hospitality, coordinating and managing events, conferences, meetings, or a related field.

Required Qualifications

Application Closing Date
17th July, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified suppliers should send their expression of interest (EOI) along with detailed quotations for the task deliverables in an attached MS Word document or PDF to: tenders.ngr@crs.org using the Job Ref Code as the subject of the application (e.g., RFQNG20055 Corporate Event Planner).

Application Instruction
The EOI should include, but not limited to the following: Personal / company profile, skills, competencies, and suitability for the assignment as well as readiness for immediate short-term contact plus a copy of such previous work done.

Note

• Submission should be made not later than the deadline above. CRS will not be responsible for the logistics and accommodation for any successful bidder outside the area of assignment.
• Please attach a link to photos and video of a similar task done in the past
• Kindly attach a financial proposal for review and evaluation.
• Your technical offer should be separated from the financial offer; two different documents should be submitted, one labeled Technical offer and the other financial offer) The technical offer should include things like the methodology, link to similar tasks done, etc.

Payment Schedule

• CRS will pay the consultant a fixed rate, which will be paid after the successful completion of the assignment. Please note that CRS will deduct and remit to the relevant tax authority a 5% or 10% withholding Tax from the total consultancy fees for individuals or organizations in accordance with the Nigerian Tax Law.

Reporting

• The consultant will work closely with the CRS Admin Officer and report to CRS Nigeria Marketing and Communications Coordinator.

Only qualified persons will be contacted and invited for screening.

Equal Employer Opportunity

• CRS is an equal –opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, and we are committed to gender sensitive programming and management, etc.
• Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply

Safeguarding

• By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviours related to the above safeguarding-related topics.

Statement of Commitment to Protection

• "CRS’ recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Confidentiality

• By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS employees, consultants and affiliates, both during and after employment, are required to safeguard the agency’s confidential, proprietary, and/or sensitive material and information that they have access to.