Technology and Creative Sector
Financing Agreement reference: 2000200005160
Project ID No.: P-NG-K00-009
Background
The Bank of Industry (BOI) has received financing from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) toward the cost of the programme: Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE). BOI intends to apply part of the proceeds of this financing to eligible payments under the contract for consultancy services for which this Expression of Interest is issued.
The services include conducting comprehensive economic empowerment studies to analyze socio-economic barriers, evaluate existing policies, and propose actionable strategies to enhance inclusivity and sustainable growth, particularly for women, youth, and marginalized groups in the digital and creative sectors. The assignment is for a period of eight (8) months and is expected to commence by towards the end of Q4 2025.
The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment can be found at www.boi.ng/idicetor.
The Bank of Industry (BOI) now invites qualified consultants (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested Consultants must provide specific information which demonstrates that they are fully qualified to perform the services. Individual consultants affiliated with an organization may also submit interest.
The shortlist will be drawn up following the evaluation of CVs and useful information in response to this notice of expression of interest including references. Potential candidates will be required to provide information on their general qualifications as an individual consultant, their mission-relevant experience, their experience in the region and sector as well as their language ability.
A consultant will be selected in accordance with the selection method applicable to individual consultants as defined in the IsDB Guidelines for the Procurement of Consultant Services under IsDB Project Financing including Procurement policy and practices, effective April 2019 (Revised February 2023).
Minimum Qualification
Key qualifications and experience required for this consultancy include:
- Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in conducting economic empowerment studies, socio-economic research, or policy/livelihoods analysis.
- Proven expertise in gender and youth empowerment, financial inclusion, or related areas.
- Strong analytical skills with experience in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
- Experience working with international development organizations, government agencies, or similar entities.
- Proficiency in stakeholder engagement and report writing, with a track record of delivering high-quality, data-driven reports.
- Familiarity with the Nigerian socio-economic context and the digital/creative sectors is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in English; knowledge of local languages is an advantage.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to 1.12.1 and 1.12.2 paragraphs of the Procurement Policy of the Guidelines for the Procurement of Consultant Services under Islamic Development Bank Project Financing (the “Procurement Guidelines”), setting forth IsDB’s policy on conflict of interest.
Interested individual consultants may obtain further information at the during office hours 9am-4pm (WAT).
Expressions of interest must be delivered via email: idice-proposals@boi.ng by 24th November 2025.
Bank of Industry,
Attention: Omotola Omolayo
Procurement Specialist (iDICE)
Tower 1, 9th Floor,
BOI House, Plot 256, Zone A,
Central Business District, Abuja.
Email: idice-proposals@boi.ng
Website: www.boi.ng/idice
