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SUMMARY:Consultancy Services for PMO Strengthening\, Strategic Execution a
 nd MEAL Framework (Lightweight Implementation & Facilitation)
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UID:indico-event-272@indico.wacren.net
CONTACT:pmo@wacren.net
DESCRIPTION:Request for Proposals (RFP)BackgroundThe West and Central Afri
 can Research and Education Network (WACREN) is implementing strategic init
 iatives under the AfricaConnect4 (AC4) programme to strengthen regional re
 search and education infrastructure\, open science ecosystems\, trust and 
 identity services\, and cybersecurity capabilities.To support effective de
 livery\, WACREN is enhancing its Project Management Office (PMO) to improv
 e the execution of its strategic plan\, programme and project tracking\, p
 erformance monitoring\, reporting\, organisational learning\, and accounta
 bility. Operating within a lean structure\, the PMO requires a simple\, pr
 actical\, and sustainable approach to PMO operations and MEAL (Monitoring\
 , Evaluation\, Accountability\, and Learning) frameworks.Objective of the 
 ConsultancyEquip WACREN leadership and the PMO with a practical\, lightwei
 ght system for strategic plan execution\, performance tracking\, reporting
  and implementation of MEAL frameworks. The consultancy will emphasise cap
 acity building\, framework design\, and guided adoption rather than comple
 x system development.Scope of WorkPMO Review and Context AlignmentLightwei
 ght MEAL Framework Design & ImplementationTwo‑Tier PMO Reporting & Decis
 ion ModelPMO Tools and TemplatesCapacity Building Workshop (In‑Person\, 
 5 Days)Post‑Workshop Support (Up to 12 Months)ReportingKey DeadlinesSubm
 ission of final enquiries from vendors -  May 1\, 2026Submission of final
  proposals - May 22\, 2026Notice of Vendor Selection - June 3\, 2026Contra
 ct Signing - June 19\, 2026 For further details on the requirements\, ple
 ase download the attached pdf.\n\nhttps://indico.wacren.net/event/272/
URL:https://indico.wacren.net/event/272/
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