Tenders Are Invited For Financial Management Consultancy Services – Fund Manager For The Fund For African-Danish Relations Through Mutual Exchange Of Culture And Arts (Arch)

Financial Management Consultancy Services – Fund Manager For The Fund For African-Danish Relations Through Mutual Exchange Of Culture And Arts (Arch). The Fund For African-Danish Relations Through Mutual Exchange Of Culture And The Arts (Arch) Is Denmark’S Initiative To Strengthen Equitable, Long-Term Cultural Partnerships With Countries In Africa Where Denmark Is Represented Through An Embassy Or A Consulate General, Or In Special Cases, In Other African Countries Where Projects May Be Considered To Be Of Particular Importance. It Is A Four-Year Program Anchored In Denmark’S Development Policy Strategy “A Changing World – Partnerships In Development” And Its “Africa’S Century” Strategy. Arch Is Implemented Through A Dedicated Fund Manager (Fm). The Fm Will Be Responsible For Day-To-Day Implementation And Must Ensure Full Compliance With Mfa’S Principles And Requirements For Results-Based Management And Financial Accountability, As Defined In The Aid Management Guidelines (Amg) For Bilateral Programmes And Projects And Financial Management Guidelines (Fmg). The Contract Period Is Expected To Run From April 2026 To December 2030. Arch Positions Culture And The Arts As A Development End In Itself Based On The Intrinsic Value Of Culture For Societies, Communities And Individuals And Its Ability To Foster Mutual Understanding And Appreciation For A Diversity Of Cultural Expressions And Cultural Heritage. At The Same Time, Arch Is Also A Strategic Tool For Contributing To A Wide Range Of Sustainable Development Goals And Danish Development Priorities Related To Areas Such As Promoting Innovation, Social Cohesion And Inclusive Economic Growth, And Fostering Intercultural Dialogue And Strengthened Diplomatic Relations That Can Bring About Mutual Benefits. Arch Is Implemented In Countries In Africa, Where Denmark Is Represented Through An Embassy. At Present, These Include Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia And South Africa. In Special Cases, Projects In Other African Countries May Be Considered If They Demonstrate An Extraordinary Ability To Achieve The Objective Of Arch Or Are Considered To Be Of Particular Importance. The Purpose Of Arch Is: To Invest In Matching Danish And African Culture Creators And Producers To Develop Commercial, Technical And Institutional Relationships That Facilitate Mutual Learning And Sustainable Structures Generating Jobs And Social And Economic Benefits. The Objective Of Arch Is: Advancing Equal People-To-People Engagements In Culture And The Arts That Contribute To Sustainable Cultural Development, Creates Jobs, And Social And Economic Benefits In African Partner Countries. Arch Is Divided Into Three Tiers Of Support And In Addition Offers Travel/Residency Grants. The Project Is Built On Three Overall Outcomes: Outcome 1 - Inclusive And Equitable Cultural Partnerships: Strengthening The Quality, Diversity, And Sustainability Of Collaboration Through Grant Support And Dedicated Mentorship. This Outcome Seeks To Move Beyond Transactional Funding By Fostering Genuine, Long-Term Relations