Tenders/Call for External Collaborator –Development of comprehensive data governance frameworks, standardized operational procedures, and interoperable data exchange mechanisms for Social Protection Management Information Systems in Nigeria.

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Call for External Collaborator –Development of comprehensive data governance frameworks, standardized operational procedures, and interoperable data exchange mechanisms for Social Protection Management Information Systems in Nigeria.

ILO

Published: Sep 5, 2026

Updated: Sep 16, 2026

Source: UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace

About This Opportunity

ILO - Call for individual consultants

This is a consulting contract in the information and communication technology, legal services, governance and public administration, humanitarian aid and social protection sectors, with a focus on Anti Corruption and Protection. Located in Nigeria, Africa, this opportunity is open to individual consultants. Proposals must be submitted before September 20, 2026.

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Description

Agency: ILO | Reference: rfx_10463_ROAF | Type: Call for individual consultants The International Labour Organization (ILO) seeks to engage a qualified consultant to develop data governance policies and frameworks for the Social Protection Management Information System (MIS) in Nigeria. The consultancy involves supporting the development of data governance policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and implementation of the draft framework for interoperability of social protection databases under the European Union-funded Supporting Sustainable Social Protection System in Nigeria (SUSI) project jointly implemented by the ILO and UNICEF. The consultant will provide technical expertise to strengthen the governance, interoperability, and operational effectiveness of Nigeria's Social Protection Management Information System (MIS) at both national and subnational levels. This will involve reviewing existing policies, legal frameworks, MIS architecture, operational manuals, and assessment reports; conducting consultations with key stakeholders; and developing comprehensive Social Protection Data Governance Policies and Frameworks at the federal level and the states of Abia, Benue, Oyo, and Sokoto. The consultant will also design an interoperability framework to facilitate secure, efficient, and standards-based data exchange among social protection databases and complementary government systems, while ensuring compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023, the National Social Protection Policy, and other relevant national frameworks. In addition, the consultant will develop and support the operationalization of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for key social protection business processes, including beneficiary registration, targeting, enrolment, payments, grievance redress, data quality assurance, reporting, system administration, data protection, and interoperability. The assignment will require the development of workflow diagrams, operational guidance, and contingency procedures tailored to the varying capacities and infrastru DOCUMENTS AND LINKS: • ILO e-Sourcing - EXCOLL Supplier User Guide_English.pdf: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=313917&documentId=2095398 • ILO e-Sourcing - EXCOLL Supplier User Guide_Spanish.pdf: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=313917&documentId=2095399 • ILO e-Sourcing - EXCOLL Supplier User Guide_French.pdf: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=313917&documentId=2095400 • Download all documents: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadAllDocuments?noticeId=313917

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Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 20, 2026. You have 5 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by ILO in Nigeria. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Nigeria. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

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