Consultancy for Digital ID Harmonisation Framework Across Smart Africa Member States

The Smart Africa Secretariat is procuring a consultancy to develop a Digital ID Harmonisation Framework supporting interoperable digital identity systems across member states. As African countries advance their digital identity programmes (e.g. Ethiopia Fayda, Nigeria NIN, Kenya Maisha Namba, Rwanda NIDA), interoperability and harmonisation become critical for cross-border services, regional trade and the African Continental Free Trade Area. The Framework will articulate principles, technical standards, legal interoperability and governance arrangements for cross-border digital ID recognition.

Inception meeting and review of digital ID landscape in Smart Africa member states. Comparative analysis of national digital ID systems and standards. Mapping of interoperability gaps and opportunities. Engagement with Smart Africa Digital ID Working Group and partners (W3C, OIX, ID4D, MOSIP). Drafting of Harmonisation Framework including principles, technical standards, legal interoperability, governance and implementation roadmap. Validation workshops. Final framework and policy brief.

Senior consultancy with demonstrated digital identity expertise across multiple African or comparable jurisdictions. Familiarity with MOSIP, OpenID, W3C and identity standards bodies. Multilingual (English, French). Compliance with Smart Africa procurement procedures.

Smart Africa standard procurement: mandatory compliance, technical evaluation (firm experience, team, methodology, sample deliverables), financial evaluation. Combined scoring; award to highest combined score.