Request for Proposals (RFP)
Background
The West and Central African Research and Education Network (WACREN) is implementing strategic initiatives under the AfricaConnect4 (AC4) programme to strengthen regional research and education infrastructure, open science ecosystems, trust and identity services, and cybersecurity capabilities.
To support effective delivery, WACREN is enhancing its Project Management Office (PMO) to improve the execution of its strategic plan, programme and project tracking, performance monitoring, reporting, organisational learning, and accountability. Operating within a lean structure, the PMO requires a simple, practical, and sustainable approach to PMO operations and MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning) frameworks.
Objective of the Consultancy
Equip WACREN leadership and the PMO with a practical, lightweight system for strategic plan execution, performance tracking, reporting and implementation of MEAL frameworks. The consultancy will emphasise capacity building, framework design, and guided adoption rather than complex system development.
Scope of Work
- PMO Review and Context Alignment
- Lightweight MEAL Framework Design & Implementation
- Two‑Tier PMO Reporting & Decision Model
- PMO Tools and Templates
- Capacity Building Workshop (In‑Person, 5 Days)
- Post‑Workshop Support (Up to 12 Months)
- Reporting
Key Deadlines
- Submission of final enquiries from vendors - May 1, 2026
- Submission of final proposals - May 22, 2026
- Notice of Vendor Selection - June 3, 2026
- Contract Signing - June 19, 2026
For further details on the requirements, please download the attached pdf.
