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Consultancy for Digital ID Harmonisation Framework Across Smart Africa Member States

Smart Africa Secretariat seeks a consultancy to develop a Digital ID Harmonisation Framework supporting interoperable digital identity across member states.

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Key Information
Funded by
Smart Africa Secretariat
Location
Kigali, Pan-Africa, Rwanda
Status
Closed
Deadline
Mar 31, 2026
Category
Request for Proposal
Size
medium
Reference
SMARTAFRICA-RFP-DIGID-2026
Method
Open International
Duration
6 months
Language
English
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Official Title

Smart Africa - Digital ID Harmonisation Framework

Overview

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.

Scope of Work

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.

Requirements & Qualifications

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.

Evaluation Criteria

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

Contact

NameSmart Africa Procurement

Source: Smart Africa Secretariat