- Technical approach and methodology (45 points); and
- Work plan (10 points)
- The applicants must obtain a minimum overall score of 70% in the evaluation of the technical proposal to proceed to the next stage. Only those who meet this threshold will be contacted by the ACERWC Secretariat to provide the password for their financial proposal. The final selection will be based on a combined score, with the technical proposal weighted at 70% and the financial proposal at 30%.
- The consultancy fees will be based on a daily rate that will be negotiated with the selected consultant. The payment will be made in two instalments: The first instalment, which is equal to 30% of the total contract amount, will be paid after the consultant submits the first complete draft of the General Comment. The remaining 70% will be paid at the end of the consultancy, once all deliverables have been submitted and accepted by the Committee.
- The applications to undertake the individual consultancy and develop the General Comment on Article 28 should be submitted by email to the Secretariat of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child via [email protected] with a copy to [email protected]. The deadline for submission is 04 July 2025 at 23:00 South African Standard Time.