Expression of Interest For Recruitment Of A Consulting Firm For The Development Of The Strategic And Operational Framework Of Fodip

Expression of Interest for Recruitment of a Consulting Firm for the Development of the Strategic and Operational Framework of FODIP REPUBLIC OF GUINEA MINISTRY OF PLANNING, INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE (MIC) PROJECT COORDINATION AND IMPLEMENTATION UNIT (UCEP) INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AND SME RESILIENCE SUPPORT PROJECT (PADIRPME) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST No. 06-26/PADIRPME/MIC/UCEP/EOI CONSULTING SERVICES (FIRMS) Sector: Social Development TSF Grant Agreement Reference: 5900150004051 Project No.: P-GN-BGO-003 Date of Notice: 26 May 2026 Assignment Title: Recruitment of a Consulting Firm for the Development of the Strategic and Operational Framework of FODIP 1. Background The Government of the Republic of Guinea has received financing from the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group in the amount of UA 10.64 million to finance the Industrial Development and SME Resilience Support Project (PADIRPME). It intends to use part of these funds to finance a consultancy contract for the development of the strategic and operational framework of the Industrial Development and SME Fund (FODIP), including: A strategic plan; A procedures manual; and A training action plan for FODIP staff. 2. Project Objective The overall objective of PADIRPME is to strengthen the capacity for steering and operational implementation of Guineas industrial policy. More specifically, the project will support: Improvement of industrial development planning, coordination, and monitoring capacities; Strengthening of service delivery; and Enhancement of demand-side support. The project is expected to enable Guinea to fully implement the actions required to achieve its industrial development ambitions. 3. Scope of Services The consulting firm will be required to: Conduct a strategic, institutional, and organizational assessment of the Industrial Development and SME Fund (FODIP), in line with the National Industrial Development Policy and international standards; Develop a multi-year strategic plan based on a clear vision and performance objectives, together with an operational action plan; Define the institutional architecture and governance mechanisms of FODIP; Prepare administrative, financial, and operational procedures manuals; Propose a sustainable financing model, including resource mobilization, public-private partnerships, green finance, and other mechanisms; Build the capacity of FODIP management and staff. 4. Invitation to Express Interest The Project Coordination and Implementation Unit (UCEP) invites eligible and qualified consulting firms to express their interest in providing the above-mentioned services. Interested firms must provide information demonstrating their qualifications and experience, including: Company documentation; General experience; References for similar assignments; and Any other supporting information demonstrating their ability to perform the services. 5. Eligibility and Qualification Requirements Interested consulting firms must: Be legally established; Specialize in organizational diagnostics and strategic planning; Have at least ten (10) years of professional experience in: Industry and SME development; Enterprise structuring; Strategic and operational diagnostics of public institutions; and Development of operational action plans. [Disclaimer: The above text is machine translated. For accurate information kindly refer the original document.] Tender Link : https://www.afdb.org/en/projects-and-operations/procurement