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Closing date: 15 Jul 2010 Location: Kenya
Mobile Money strategy for Africa – Request for Expressions of Interest
IFC Corporate Advice intends to finance the assignment: The strategy aims to gain an understanding of the mobile money landscape in Africa, where the sector will be heading in the next 3 years and which organizations are likely to emerge as the leading examples and why. Ultimately, IFC would like recommendations on how it should intervene and/ or invest in the sector, with a particular focus on how it should progress its working relationships with existing partners and clients in this sector. The consultancy shall begin in early August for a period of 12 weeks.
ICT Linkages now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing their services by submitting a response to this Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI). Please note that Consulting Firms may associate with other interested firms or individuals to enhance their qualifications. Firms that have been determined to be qualified through the evaluated results of this first stage may be invited to submit proposals for the Request for Proposals (RFP) that will be issued at a later date.
Interested consultants must provide the following information that will indicate that they are qualified to perform the services:
- Provide information on your expertise and experience with any prior similar assignments; experience in similar conditions; availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.
- Demonstrate a capability to meet the World Bank Group’s Vendor Eligibility Criteria as found on www.worldbank.org/corporateprocurement
- Please note that Marketing Brochures should only be provided as attachments and will not be considered as a substitute for written responses. Elaborate artwork is not required or encouraged.
Responses must be delivered to the below mentioned personnel by e-mail no later than 15th July 2010, 1700hrs (GMT+2) and shall not exceed 15 pages. If the submitted response exceeds 15 pages, IFC reserves the right to read only the first 15.
By responding to this REOI, you are confirming compliance with the World Bank Group Procurement Policy.
By responding to this REOI, you are confirming compliance with the World Bank Group Procurement Policy.
The responses will be reviewed and those consultants deemed best qualified in IFC’s judgment will be short-listed according to the following criteria:
The following qualifications are desirable:
- Extensive (over 10 years) knowledge and experience in Africa’s financial and Telcom sector and players
- At least 7 years experience in the use of ICTs for development. Specific mobile banking experience would be an added advantage.
- Previous experience in designing industry/sectoral strategy’s within the African market
The following qualifications are mandatory:
- Clear presentation of proposal that covers the needs of the assignment as spelt out in the terms of reference
- A Masters degree in one or more of the following disciplines: economics/ finance/ business/ public policy.
- Excellent written, oral and communication skills.
IFC reserves the right to limit the number of qualified firms shortlisted for efficiency. IFC reserves the right to verify any information provided, or to request additional information after REOI packages are received. IFC reserves the right to proceed, or to not proceed, with issuing an RFP. IFC reserves the right to modify the scope of work for the RFP as necessary to meet Project requirements.
All data and information received from IFC for the purpose of this assignment are to be treated confidentially and are only to be used in connection with the execution of these Terms of Reference.
The contents of written materials obtained and used in this assignment may not be disclosed to any third parties without the expressed advance written notice of IFC.
How to apply
All correspondence related to this REOI should be addressed in writing only by sending an e-mail to jngahu@ifc.org TORs will be made available on request to interested bidders.
IFC is not responsible for any verbal explanation or interpretation of these documents.
