Capacity building, coaching and market access support for women- and youth-led micro and small enterprises, The Gambia (RB-VYWoSP)
- Country:
- Gambia
- Amount:
- Amount not specified
- Deadline:
- 30 Oct 2026
Buyer: African Development Fund (Transition Support Facility), project P-GM-I00-004
In short
The Gambia is seeking a firm to train, coach and link women- and youth-led micro and small enterprises to markets and finance.
About this opportunity
Request for expressions of interest from firms to provide capacity building, coaching, business plan development and market access support to women- and youth-led micro and small enterprises under sub-component 1.1 of the RB-VYWoSP programme in The Gambia. Work covers needs assessment, training, post-financing coaching, market linkages, formalisation support and tracer surveys. The contract runs for 3 years, renewable annually based on performance. Firms are shortlisted under the African Development Bank Procurement Policy Framework (October 2015), and the borrower is not obliged to shortlist any firm. Experience in The Gambia or a comparable West African context is an advantage, and partnerships with local organisations are encouraged. Key staff are required for Team Leader, Enterprise Development Specialists, Market Access Specialist, M&E and Gender Specialist, and Trainers or Coaches. No contract value is stated.
Requirements
Firm with at least 5 years of experience delivering non-financial services to micro and small enterprises
At least 3 similar assignments in the last 5 years
Experience linking enterprises to financial institutions
Also good to have
- Experience in The Gambia or comparable West African context
- Partnership with a local organisation
Always confirm on the official page before applying.
How to apply
- 1
Read the notice
Open the AfDB notice and the expression of interest PDF. Quote reference RBVYWoSP/PIU-NFS/2026/CQS0001 in all correspondence.
Open step link - 2
Prepare your expression of interest
Show your firm's experience, at least 3 similar assignments, links to financial institutions and the qualifications of your key staff.
- 3
Submit before the deadline
Email projectcoordinator@nsps.gm and bdarboe@nsps.gm, or deliver in writing to the Project Implementation Unit, National Social Protection Agency, OIC Highway, Bijilo, The Gambia, by 30 October 2026, 12:00 GMT.
Documents you will need
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