UNCDF is partnering with MNOs and local partners in Senegal to design, test, and manage a micro-franchisor network to help young entrepreneurs seize economic opportunities in the digital financial services ecosystem.

Micro-franchising is an approach that connects companies (ie, mobile operators, technology companies specialized in money transfer, etc.) who are interested in extending their clientele to young entrepreneurs lacking skills or capital to develop their own businesses. The "franchisor" develops a business model that the young entrepreneurs – franchisees – simply follow.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Minimum qualification criteria

• At least five years in operations.
• Demonstrable experience developing platforms and/or data collection tools for development organisations, particularly in developing countries.
• Experience conducting similar mobile applications in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Provide written confirmation (annex 1) that the organization has reviewed the UNCDF Grant Agreement template (available upon request), and that is prepared to sign it by July 15^th without revision to standard language
• Submit a complete application

Other requirements and qualifications

• Any type of organization (commercial for profit firms, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations) is eligible to compete.
• Evidence of the organization having completed similar assessments
• Previous experience building applications to the benefit of youth.
• Previous experience in Senegal a plus.
• Have confirmed human resources to cover all planned/required activities;

Structure of the application

• The application should follow the template provided in Annex 1.
• Only applications that follow the Submission Format and include all the necessary documentation will be accepted.

Submission of the application

• Applications and any consultation about this RFA should be submitted via email at youthstart@uncdf.org. The subject line of the email should be: Mobile Application Developer for Senegal Franchisor Project.
• Applications can be submitted in either English or French.
• The deadline to submit the applications is July 7th 2017 at 17.00 GMT.