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Scope of Work

The consultant will be responsible for the full research lifecycle, including design, data collection, analysis, validation, synthesis, and dissemination. Work must comply with AVPA standards on ecosystem relevance, practitioner utility, and high-quality knowledge products. Through comprehensive landscape analysis, the consultant will:

• Builds credible evidence on NGO transition pathways to blended finance and SII
• Identifies barriers, enablers, and readiness factors at organisational and ecosystem levels
• Produces actionable insights for NGOs, funders, intermediaries, and policymakers
• Strengthens peer learning and cross-regional knowledge exchange within the African social investment ecosystem

Desk Review and Literature Mapping

• • Survey existing research, avoiding duplication while identifying knowledge gaps.
  • Focus on sectors such as health, education, climate change, and economic development, and assess how the funding landscape has evolved across different countries.

Baseline Mapping

• Develop a digital survey to map the readiness and current positioning of NGOs in their SII journey.
• Segment findings by country and sector to identify patterns, opportunities, and constraints.

Case Studies: Select 9–12 organisations across the two regions (3–4 per region) to document:

• The catalysts and barriers for transition.
• Innovations in financing (e.g., impact bonds, blended finance).
• Institutional and leadership dynamics.
• Lessons learned from both successes and failures.

Stakeholder Interviews

• These will entail in-person and telephonic interviews with impact investors, ecosystem actors, entrepreneurs, and business managers operating in Africa. In-person interviews will be conducted in the primary focus regions of East Africa and Southern Africa.

Workshops & Validation Sessions

• Organise peer-to-peer learning and validation sessions to test and refine the research findings with local actors. These sessions will be conducted through a webinar and during regional gatherings in East Africa and Southern Africa. The purpose is to ensure that the analysis reflects on-the-ground realities, incorporates diverse perspectives, and builds ownership of the recommendations among stakeholders.

Application Requirements

Interested consultants/firms should submit:

• Technical proposal (not exceeding 10 pages):
  • Summary/profile of the consulting firm or individual consultant, including experience with similar research.
• CV of key team members.
• Proposed methodology and work plan aligned with milestones.
• Financial proposal/ Quotation
  • Budget proposal including daily rate, cost breakdown, and estimated total in USD. (Any cost submitted in local currency shall be converted into USD using the prevailing rates for ease of compariso)

How to Apply

• • Interested and qualifying candidates are to complete the online application form here: AVPA Research Consultant
  • Please submit a soft copy (by email) of your Expression of Interest to learning@avpa.africa with the subject line: Research Consultant-NGO Transitions to Sustainable Investing on or before 20th February 2026.
  • We appreciate the time and effort invested in each submission. Please note that only shortlisted firms will be contacted.