Consultant to provide advisory service to support selected Financial Service Providers to extend and tailor financial products to the needs of young entrepreneurs and MSMEs in the digital economy
About This Opportunity
ILO - Call for individual consultants
This is a services contract in the construction and civil works, architecture and engineering, governance and public administration, finance and banking and information and communication technology sectors. Located in Rwanda, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before June 8, 2026.
Published through UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace, part of the United Nations system, which follows UN procurement standards. UN-funded opportunities are typically open to vendors registered in the UN Global Marketplace for services in the construction and civil works sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
Agency: ILO | Reference: rfx_6528_ROAF | Type: Call for individual consultants
Dear Bidder,
The International Labour Office (ILO) is looking for an individual to undertake work as an External Collaborator.
Below is a summary of the work to be performed:
1.
Market Assessment Report
A light-touch market assessment analysing the supply and demand for financial products and services for young entrepreneurs and MSMEs in the digital economy in Kigali and Musanze.
The report will identify market gaps, barriers, opportunities, underserved segments, and recommendations to strengthen youth financial inclusion.
2.
Institutional Assessment Report
An institutional assessment of the selected partner FSP(s), reviewing governance, strategy, operations, delivery systems, portfolio, financial management, human resources, and institutional capacities to support the development of economically viable financial products for young entrepreneurs and MSMEs in the digital economy.
3.
Financial Product Development Strategy
A tailored strategy for financial product development, including the design or adaptation of youth-friendly and economically viable financial products and services targeting entrepreneurs and MSMEs in the ICT and ICT-enabled sectors, aligned with National Bank of Rwanda regulations and global good practices.
4.
Outreach and Market Activation Action Plan
A practical outreach and market activation plan outlining target segments, communication channels, delivery mechanisms, operational requirements, KPIs, timelines, and staff capacity-building measures to support pilot implementation and scaling of the proposed financial products.
5.
Referral Mechanisms Framework
Fit-to-context referral mechanisms developed in collaboration with MOYA, FSPs, and business development support actors to improve coordination and facilitate young entrepreneurs’ access to suitable financial products and services.
6.
Final Implementation Report
A final implementation report documenting the intervention process, lessons learned, succe
DOCUMENTS AND LINKS:
• ILO e-Sourcing - EXCOLL Supplier User Guide_English.pdf: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=300152&documentId=2014637
• ILO e-Sourcing - EXCOLL Supplier User Guide_Spanish.pdf: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=300152&documentId=2014638
• ILO e-Sourcing - EXCOLL Supplier User Guide_French.pdf: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=300152&documentId=2014639
• Download all documents: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadAllDocuments?noticeId=300152
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace and was originally published on May 7, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
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Frequently asked questions about this tender
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is June 8, 2026. You have 18 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by ILO in Rwanda. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Construction & Civil Works 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 Rwanda. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
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