Recruitment of a Microfinance Institution to Ensure Payment for Workers under the First Phase 2019 of Cash for Work (Dosso Tillabéry Niamey)

This tender involves the recruitment of a microfinance institution tasked with ensuring the payment of workers participating in the Cash for Work program's first phase for the year 2019, specifically in the regions of Dosso, Tillabéry, and Niamey. The contracting authority for this initiative is the UNITE TECHNIQUE DE GESTION DES FILETS SOCIAUX, which is responsible for managing social safety nets. The sector involved in this tender is agricultural inputs and materials, highlighting the focus on supporting agricultural development through financial services. The procurement method is through a Call for Expressions of Interest, indicating that interested parties are invited to submit their qualifications and proposals to be considered for this important role. The type of contract is classified as Intellectual Services, suggesting that the selected institution will provide specialized financial services rather than physical goods. This initiative aims to facilitate timely and efficient payments to workers, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of the Cash for Work program and supporting local communities in the targeted regions.

This is a consulting contract in the agriculture and food security sector. Located in Niger, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before November 30, 1.

Published through ARMP Niger, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the agriculture and food security sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.