FITSPA

CALL FOR CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT FEASIBILITY STUDY

ABOUT FITSPA

The Financial Technologies Service Providers Association (FITSPA) is an independent, nonprofit, membership-based organization that aims to create a conductive environment to stimulate innovation in the financial services sector by increasing access to affordable financial services through ICT and promoting inclusion in a suitable way.

BACKGROUND OF THE ASSIGNMENT

This assignment is commissioned by FITSPA through support of aBi Finance Limited. FITSPA invites proposals from suitably qualified consultants to conduct a feasibility study on Uganda’s Fintech investment financing potential.

SCOPE OF WORK

Under the supervision of FITSPA’s Engagement Partner, the Consultant will conduct a feasibility study to:

Assess and determine the different forms of investment financing required by Fintech companies in Uganda.
Evaluate the potential returns on investment for the different forms of investment financing required by Fintech companies in Uganda.
Assess the potential risks associated with the different forms of investment financing required by Fintech companies in Uganda.
Provide any key attendant insights to investors with regards potential investment financing in Fintech companies in Uganda.

EXPECTED DELIVERABLES

The key deliverable of the assignment is a Feasibility Study Report covering the above scope of work. The report will be accompanied by all pertinent associated documentation including, but not limited to, completed survey forms and completed financial projections.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE CONSULTANT

The successful consultant will have a background in ICT/Digital transformation applied to the financial sectors and/or extensive functional experience in Fintech in Uganda or other East African countries, with strong technical skills in project design, implementation and management.

Academic qualifications:

Postgraduate degree (Masters) in International Development, ICT, Economics, Management or other closely related fields.

Skills and experience:

Minimum 7 years of technical experience in financial sector development, business development, leading projects in fintech.
Demonstrable experience and/or understanding of the financial sector and Fintech industry in Uganda or other East African countries, with exposure to other emerging/developed markets.
Substantial relevant experience in undertaking feasibility studies, designing and implementation of innovative digital projects.
Experience in economic and financial analysis for project viability and budget formulation.
Experience in the formulation and management of similar/related projects and innovations:
Working with multi-disciplinary teams, including local and expatriate technical experts.
Strong analytical skills; exceptional ability in communication and networking and writing.
Flexibility and ability to operate in different cultural settings and with a variety of stakeholders, culturally and gender sensitive.

SUBMISSION AND EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS

Interested individuals who meet the above criteria are required to submit their proposals which must include, but not limited to, the following:

Confirmation of understating of the assignment scope of work.
The methodology/approach, work plan and timelines for undertaking and completing the assignment and the deliverables.
Experience in relation to the scope of work and assignment requirements.
CV(s) of key staff proposed to carry out the assignment.
Financial proposal to conduct the assignment.

Proposals will be scored based on technical and financial submissions. The following selection method will be used: Highest rated proposal using the combined scoring method, which assigns the weight distribution between the technical and financial proposals. The weight distribution shall be 70% technical and 30% financial.

The deadline for submission of proposals is:
Date: 12 th August 2022
Time: 5:00pm

All proposals should be addressed to:
Attention: FITSPA Finance and Administration Committee
Email: info@fitspa.ug