Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) Services for Technical Assistance to Structure, Commercialize, and Fundraise for Smart Africa Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) Under a Framework Agreement

Position Overview

Smart Africa Secretariat is seeking qualified consulting firms or consortia to provide comprehensive technical assistance services for structuring, commercializing, and fundraising for Smart Africa Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) under a framework agreement.

About Smart Africa

The Smart Africa Alliance comprises 42 African countries, international organizations, and global private sector players. The organization is committed to accelerating sustainable socio-economic development across the continent and ushering Africa into the knowledge economy through affordable access to broadband and the use of information and communications technology (ICT).

Background

Smart Africa is transitioning several flagship initiatives from policy frameworks into operational, commercial entities structured as Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs). This engagement seeks competent consulting firms or consortia to provide technical assistance in realizing this critical transition.

Objective

The objective of this consultancy is to provide technical assistance to Smart Africa in converting identified flagship initiatives into bankable, commercially viable SPVs through the following key deliverables:

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

Scope of Work

The selected consultant will act as a strategic partner to conduct feasibility studies and provide transaction advisory and structuring services on a best-efforts basis. The consultant shall not be deemed responsible for investment decisions made by third-party financiers or sovereign stakeholders.

Location

Kigali, Rwanda

Key Dates

• Release Date: 20th February 2026
• Closing Date: 25th March 2026 at 5:00 PM (Local time, Kigali)