Request for Proposals: Sustainability Planning Services

The Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development (EJS Center) invites
qualified consultants or firms to submit proposals to develop a Comprehensive Sustainability
Plan for the African Women’s House — a new presidential center being developed in Monrovia,
Liberia.
This plan will guide the Center in ensuring financial resilience, programmatic longevity, and
environmental responsibility as it establishes and operates the African Women’s House as a
premier destination for learning, leadership, and cultural exchange.

Scope of Work and Deliverables The successful consultant will undertake a process modeled on best practices in institutional sustainability planning.

1.       Institutional and Context Analysis

·       Review existing strategic plans, architectural and operational documents, and financial data.

·       Assess institutional capacity, governance, and staffing readiness.

2.       Market and Benchmark Study

·       Identify comparable African and global institutions.

·       Assess trends, potential partnerships, and income-generation models.

3.        Financial Sustainability Model

·       Five-year financial projections for operations, programs, and facilities.

·        Analysis of potential revenue sources (earned, contributed, endowment, government).

·       Risk analysis and mitigation strategies

 2. Programmatic and Organizational Sustainability Plan

·       Framework for program delivery and evaluation mechanisms.

3. Environmental Sustainability Framework

·       Strategies for energy efficiency, waste management, and green operations.

4.       Implementation Roadmap and Performance Indicators

·       Timeline with specific milestones and responsibilities.

·       Monitoring and evaluation framework to track sustainability goals.

5.       Final Sustainability Plan Report and Presentation

·       A Comprehensive sustainability plan that clearly outlines deliverables.

·        A Presentation to the EJS Center leadership team and key stakeholders.

Proposal Requirements Proposals should include:

1.       Executive Summary

·       Firm/individual name, contact information, legal status, and areas of specialization.

2.       Qualifications and Experience

·       Relevant experience in sustainability planning, especially for cultural or nonprofit institutions.

·        At least two examples of comparable projects (preferably in Africa).

·       CVs of key personnel.

·       Two client references.

3.       Technical Approach and Methodology

·       Description of the proposed approach, data collection methods, and stakeholder engagement process.

4.       Workplan and Timeline

·       Proposed schedule with major milestones and deliverables.

    5. Budget and Fee Proposal

·       Detailed breakdown by task or phase.

·       Include assumptions for travel, workshops, and deliverable production.

Please note: All consulting contracts will be subject to Liberian tax withholding (10 20%) in accordance with national regulations.

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be assessed based on:

 1. Demonstrated expertise in sustainability and institutional planning (regional/continental experience a plus) – 30%

 2. Quality and feasibility of proposed approach – 25%

 3. Understanding of African contexts and the EJS Center’s mission – 15%

 4. Strength and experience of proposed team – 15%

5. Cost-effectiveness and value for money – 15%

 Submission Details

 Submit proposals via https://ejscenter.org/opportunities/ by January 12, 2026, 11pm GMT.