Procurement Notice (Re

Organization

Smart Africa Secretariat, Kigali, Rwanda

Position Overview

Smart Africa is seeking a competent Consulting Firm or Consortium to provide comprehensive Technical Assistance services for structuring, commercializing, and fundraising for Smart Africa Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) under a Framework Agreement.

Background

The Smart Africa Alliance comprises 42 African countries, international organizations, and global private sector players. The organization is tasked with accelerating sustainable socio-economic development on the continent and advancing Africa into the knowledge economy through affordable access to broadband and the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

To accelerate the realization of the Single Digital Market, Smart Africa is transitioning several flagship initiatives from policy frameworks into operational, commercial entities structured as Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs).

Objective

The objective of this consultancy is to provide technical assistance to Smart Africa in converting identified flagship initiatives into bankable, commercially viable SPVs. This includes:

• Feasibility assessments
• Bankability documentation
• Investment structuring
• Fundraising support through financial close

The Consultant shall provide transaction advisory and structuring services on a best-efforts basis and shall not be deemed responsible for investment decisions made by third-party financiers.

Timeline

• Release Date: 27th March 2026
• Closing Date: 19th April 2026 at 5:00 PM (Kigali Local Time)

How to Apply

Interested consulting firms or consortia should submit their Expression of Interest according to the application instructions provided by Smart Africa Secretariat.