DEADLINE: 4TH DECEMBER, 2024
INVESTMENT IN DIGITAL AND CREATIVE ENTERPRISES (iDICE)
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR CAPACITY BUILDING FOR PUBLIC SECTOR REGULATORS IN THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION TECHNOLOGY AND CREATIVE SECTOR
FINANCING AGREEMENT REFERENCE: 2000200005160
PROJECT ID NO.: P-NG-K00-009
1. Background
The Federal Government of Nigeria has received financing from the African
Development Bank (AfDB), Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) towards the implementation of the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Programme and intends to apply part of the agreed amount for this finance to payments under the contract for a consultancy service to provide Consultancy Services for Capacity Building for Public Sector Regulators in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). The programme aims to build the capacity of regulators that operate in the digital and creative industries. The challenges of the digital age require a different approach to regulatory action and the work of public sector regulators must be adaptive, evolve with new technology and promote innovative growth in both industries.
2. Objectives
The primary objective of this activity is to build the capacity of regulators to impact the regulatory environments in the technology and creative industries. It will also:
- Develop a robust curriculum that inculcates the best global practices in
regulatory action across the innovation, technology and creative industry. - Organize training events for public sector regulators from stakeholder ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs).
- Create a platform for continuous learning and networking between MDAs and resource persons across different regulatory environments.
3. Scope of Work
The consultancy will involve the following key activities:
i. Curriculum Creation:
A. Develop a robust curriculum for regulators in the tech and creative sectors.
B. Base that curriculum on best global practices in regulating the innovation, technology and creative ecosystems.
C. Select resource persons to deliver training based on the approved curriculum.
ii. Training Event:
A. Plan training events for sector regulators across the technology and creative space.
B. Host training events
iii. Reporting/Learning Platform:
A. Develop a comprehensive report detailing the findings, including
identified gaps, root causes, and potential impact.
B. Create/recommend a training platform with all resources from training
events uploaded and interactive features for networking and
knowledge share post training events.
4. Requirements
I. Have a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated professional experience in
training, holding capacity building events and resources for regulators in the public sector.
II. Proof of the availability of experienced technical and operational staff with
requisite certifications.
III. Ability to work with a wide range of partners and manage multiple, simultaneous and shifting demands/priorities under tight timelines.
IV. Demonstrated compliance with all safety regulations and environmental
protection regulations.
V. Familiarity with the tech and creative sectors in Nigeria.
Eligibility criteria and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the African Development Bank’s “Procurement Policy for Bank Group Funded Operations” October 2015, which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e. from 8 AM to 5 PM on working days.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form and soft copy (in a flash drive) to the address below on December 4th, 2024 at 1 PM and mention “Consultancy Services for Capacity Building for Public Sector Regulators in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).”
Attn.
iDICE Programme Coordination Unit
Bank of industry
23, Marina,
Lagos
E-mail: idice-proposals@boi.ng
