ABOUT AFRILABS
AfriLabs is a pan-African network of over 500 technology and innovation hubs across 53 African countries. We empower innovation hubs to raise high-potential entrepreneurs and catalyze economic growth across the continent. Through our extensive network, we provide capacity building, funding access, mentorship, policy advocacy, and community support.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
AfriLabs is looking to engage an expert to deliver engaging, context-relevant training sessions, based on a capacity building framework. These sessions will be delivered in a 3-day in-person workshop in August 2025.
The overarching objective of the workshop is to build the capacities of a hub network in DRC and its member hubs in areas critical to ecosystem development. The workshop will equip hub executives, staff and hub members with practical tools and knowledge to implement effective innovation support programmes and strengthen their organizational and managerial framework.
SCOPE OF WORK
The selected facilitators will:
- Co-develop session content and materials
- Deliver training during Days 1 and 2 of the workshops (skill-building focus)
- Facilitate interactive exercises (case studies, simulations, role play)
- Participate in the Day 3 Ecosystem Forum and support group discussions
- Provide post-session feedback summaries and recommendations
RENUMERATION & PAYMENT TERMS
- Renumeration Range ($600- $800)
- Payment will be made in full (100%) upon satisfactory completion and delivery of services and will be subject to the applicable tax deduction.
TENTATIVE TIME COMMITMENT
- Preparation Phase: 1 week prior to the workshop (August 11th – August 16th, 2025)
- Workshop Delivery: 3 days (August 20th – August 22nd, 2025)
- Follow-up & Reporting: 1 week (documentation/reporting) (August 25th – August 30th, 2025)
- All deliverables will be done physically (Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification
- At least 5 years of experience facilitating capacity-building sessions in the innovation/startup ecosystem
- Proficiency in English and French
- Excellent public speaking and facilitation skills
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applying as an Individual:
- Filled Vendor request form
- Send a Cover Letter, CV or portfolio stating profile and relevant experience.
- Means of Identification.
- Submission of organization reference (i.e. Name, email and phone number of organization you have provided similar services), also proof of work done for them should be submitted
- A sample of previous review work, preferably related to competitive innovation or grant programs.
Applying as a company:
- Filled Vendor Request Form
- Send your company’s certificate.
- Company registration document.
- Cover letter and CV of relevant experience of the applicant or Team Lead.
- Means of Identification of the team lead.
- Submission of organization reference (i.e. Name, email and phone number of organization you have provided similar services), also proof of work done for them should be submitted
- A sample of previous review work, preferably related to competitive innovation or grant programs.
EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Evaluation of each applicant will be based on the following:
- Technical Proposal (65%)
- Submission of the requested documents as outlined in the method of application for each category
- Proof of required qualification and expertise
- Proof of work done in relation to the requested scope
- Financial Proposal (35%)
- Financial proposal should be submitted in USD and kindly indicate if the amount proposed is negotiable or not.
- Validity of the financial proposal should be minimum of 6 months.
Important Submission Information:
- Kindly find the vendor information form below. Please download it before use. DO NOT edit the uploaded template.
- Vendor information form
- Submit your application via email to [email protected]
- Subject: “Application – Workshop Facilitator”. Applicants should submit their applications on or before COB 10th August 2025.
- Paid Hub members are strongly advised to apply with their company name (If within their thematic areas and expertise).
- Women are strongly encouraged to apply
- Only the shortlisted applicants will proceed to the next stage
- Applicants from Central Africa are strongly advised to apply
