Building Institutions And Systems to Harness And Realize Agenda 2063 Project ( - Тендер #68195038)

• Project ID

P180117

• Project Title

Building Institutions And Systems to Harness And Realize Agenda 2063 Project

• Country

Eastern and Southern Africa

• Notice No

OP00405577

• Notice Type

Request for Expression of Interest

• Notice Status

Published

• Borrower Bid Reference

ET-AFCFTA-485254-CS-INDV

• Procurement Method

Individual Consultant Selection

• Language of Notice

English

• Submission Deadline Date/Time

Nov 14, 2025 17:00

• Published Date

Oct 31, 2025

• CONTACT INFORMATION
• Organization/Department

AFCFTA Secretariat

• Name

Legborsi Nwiabu

• Address

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

• City

• Province/State

Eastern and Southern Africa

• Postal Code

• Country

Eastern and Southern Africa

• Phone

+233553948115

• Email

Legborsi.Nwiabu@au-afcfta.org

• Website

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI)

Name of Project: Building Institutions and Systems to Harness and Realize Agenda (BIASHARA) 2063

Contract Title: Consulting Services for Digital Trade Expert

Type of Contract: Individual Consultant Selection

Project ID: 180117

Grant No.: E2020

RFB Reference No.: ET-AFCFTA-485254-CS-INDV

• The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Building Institutions and Systems to Harness and Realize Agenda (BIASHARA) 2063, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
• The consulting services (“the Services”) is for the Digital Trade Expert. The expert will support the implementation of the AfCFTA Protocol on Digital Trade and its eight Annexes. The consultant will assist in data analysis, policy research, programme delivery, and stakeholder coordination to advance Africa’s digital trade agenda.
• The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment found at the following website: https://au-afcfta.org/bids/ (home page).
• The AfCFTA Secretariat now invites eligible Consultants to indicate their interests in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information, as stipulated in the TOR, demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The consultant must meet the minimum qualification and selection criteria indicated below:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, International Trade, ICT, Digital Economy, Business Administration, or a related field from a recognised institution. A postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
• At least one (1) year of relevant experience with a Master’s degree, or two (2) years with a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in data analysis, digital trade policy, or programme development.
• Experience working with regional or international organisations, and exposure to continental or global digital transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with monitoring, evaluation, and research tools and methods.

• The Consultant(s) will be selected in accordance with the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, dated July 2016 and revised 7th Edition of September 2025 which can be found at the following website: www.worldbank.org/procurement.
• The duration of the consultancy services is 12 months.
• The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” Fifth Edition of September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
• Consultants will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection (ICS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
• Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours [weekdays Monday to Friday 0800hrs to 1700hrs local time excluding public holidays]. Interested Consultants are required to constantly and continually check the AfCFTA website: https://au-afcfta.org/bids/ for any additional information or clarification that may arise before the submission date.

The Secretary General

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat,

Africa Trade House,

Ambassadorial Enclave, Liberia Road, Ridge,

Accra, Ghana

Email address: Tender.AfCFTA@au-afcfta.org

Website: www.au-afcfta.org

• Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address above (in person, or by e-mail) by 14th November 2025 at 5.00 pm GMT.

Note: Consultants are advised to obtain a copy of the detailed TOR and make EOI submissions reflecting the requirements for evaluation and qualification criteria in paragraph F. Only consultants from the African Union member states are eligible to apply for this consultancy.

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