REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) for an Assessment on Diaspora Investment in Liberia
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- Deadline:August 29, 2025
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ)
RFQ Reference: LR10-25-0002 Date: 13 August 2025
SECTION 1: REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) for an Assessment on Diaspora Investment in Liberia
International Organisation for Migration (IOM) kindly requests your quotation for the provision of goods, works and/or services as detailed in Annex 1 of this RFQ.
This Request for Quotation comprises the following documents: Section 1: This request letter
Section 2: RFQ Instructions and Data
Annex 1: Schedule of Requirements (Terms of Reference) Annex 2: Quotation Submission Form
Annex 3: Technical and Financial Offer
When preparing your quotation, please be guided by the RFQ Instructions and Data. Please note that quotations must be submitted using Annex 2: Quotation Submission Form and Annexes 3 Technical and Financial Offer, by the method and by the date and time indicated. It is your responsibility to ensure that your quotation is submitted on or before the deadline. Quotations received after the submission deadline, for whatever reason, will not be considered for evaluation.
Thank you and we look forward to receiving your quotations.
Approved by:
LENAUD
Serge Désiré
Digitally signed by LENAUD
Serge Désiré Date: 2025.08.13
10:48:57 Z
Signature:
Name: Serge Desire Lenaud
Title: Programme Support Officer
Date: 13 August 2025
SECTION 2: RFQ INSTRUCTIONS AND DATA
| Deadline for the Submission of Quotation | 29 August 2025 at 12:00hrs GMT If any doubt exists as to the time zone in which the quotation should be submitted, refer to http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/. |
| Method of Submission | Quotations must be submitted as follows: ☐ E-tendering ☒ Email : ☐ Courier / Hand delivery ☐ Other Bid submission address: iomliberiavacancy@iom.int § File Format: PDF or Word format signed and stamped § File names must be maximum 60 characters long and must not contain any letter or special character other than from Latin alphabet/keyboard. § All files must be free of viruses and not corrupted. § Max. File Size per transmission: 30MB in total § Mandatory subject of email Consultancy – Assessment on Diaspora Investment in Liberia § Multiple emails must be clearly identified by indicating in the subject line “email no. X of Y”, and the final “email no. Y of Y. § It is recommended that the entire Quotation be consolidated into as few attachments as possible. § The proposer should receive an email acknowledging email receipt. |
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| Eligibility | Bidders shall have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract with IOM and to deliver in the country, or through an authorized representative. |
| Currency of Quotation | Quotations shall be quoted in US Dollar (USD) |
| Duties and taxes | The International Organization for Migration is exempt from all direct taxes, except charges for public utility services, and is exempt from customs restrictions, duties, and charges of a similar nature in respect of articles imported or exported for its official use. All quotations shall be submitted net of any direct taxes and any other taxes and duties, unless otherwise specified below: All prices shall: ☐ be inclusive of VAT and other applicable indirect taxes ☒ be exclusive of VAT and other applicable indirect taxes |
| Language of quotation and documentation including catalogues, instructions and operating manuals | English |
| Documents to be submitted | Bidders shall include the following documents in their quotation: ☒ Annex 2: Quotation Submission Form duly completed and signed ☒ Annex 3: Technical and Financial Offer duly completed and signed and in accordance with the Schedule of Requirements in Annex 1 ☐ Other Click or tap here to enter text. |
| Quotation validity period | Quotations shall remain valid for Sixty (60) days from the deadline for the Submission of Quotation. |
| Price variation | No price variation due to escalation, inflation, fluctuation in exchange rates, or any other market factors shall be accepted at any time during the validity of the quotation after the quotation has been received. |
| Partial Quotes | ☒ Not permitted ☐ Permitted Insert conditions for partial quotes and ensure that the requirements are properly listed in lots to allow partial quotes |
| Payment Terms | ☐ 100% within 30 days after receipt of goods, works and/or services and submission of payment documentation. ☒ Other 60% within 30 days after receipt of the inception report and submission of payment documentation. 40% within 30 days after receipt of the final report and stakeholder workshops and submission of payment documentation. |
| Contact Person for correspondence, notifications and clarifications | Focal Person: IOM Matthew Siakor E-mail address: msiakor@iom.int Attention: Quotations shall not be submitted to this address but to the address for quotation submission above. |
| Clarifications | Requests for clarification from bidders will not be accepted any later than 2 day before the submission deadline. Responses to request for clarification will be communicated through email by 20 August 2025 |
| Evaluation method | ☒The contract will be awarded to the lowest price and substantially compliant offer ☐ Other Click or tap here to enter text. |
| Evaluation criteria | ☒Full compliance with all requirements as specified in Annex 1 ☒Full acceptance of the General Conditions of Contract ☐ Comprehensiveness of after-sales services ☒Earliest Delivery /shortest lead time ☐ Others (for ex, environmental criteria/considerations, etc) |
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| Type of Contract to be awarded | Service Agreement |
| Expected date for contract award. | 09 September 2025 |
| Policies and procedures | This RFQ is conducted in accordance with Policies and Procedures of IOM |
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ANNEX 1: SCHEDULE OF REQUIREMENTS
Quotation Documents:
The following shall constitute the Quotation Documents to be submitted by the Service Provider:
- Annex 2: Quotation Submission Form duly completed and signed
- Annex 3: Technical & Financial Offer duly completed and signed and in accordance with the Schedule of Requirements in Annex 1
Award of Contract:
The Service Provider that has submitted the lowest evaluated Price, substantially responsive to the requirements of this General Instruction and who has been determined to be qualified to perform the contract shall be selected and awarded the contract.
IOM shall notify the selected Service Provider through a Notice of Award. IOM shall also notify in writing, the other Service Providers who were not selected without disclosing the reason for rejection.
Terms of Reference Assessment on Diaspora Investment in Liberia
1. General Background
In 2023, Liberia held general elections, resulting in the election of the President, H.E. Joseph N. Boakai, Sr., which marked a continued commitment to democratic governance and inclusive development. The political transition is expected to shape Liberia’s development trajectory, with the new administration’s launch of the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID) on January 15, 2025. The AAID, Liberia’s National Development Plan for 2025-2029, is anticipated to guide Liberia’s development agenda for the coming years aligning with the SDGs and focusing on six pillars: Economic Transformation, Infrastructural Development, Rule of Law, Governance and Anti-Corruption, Environmental Sustainability, and Human Capital Development. These priorities set the foundation for diaspora engagement to play a pivotal role in supporting national development objectives.
The Government of Liberia (GoL) acknowledges the potential contributions of its diaspora to the country’s socioeconomic growth and the realization of the Liberia National Development Plan and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Diaspora engagement is increasingly recognized as a key lever for development, with remittances frequently surpassing Official Development Assistance (ODA) as a major external financial flow. The strategic engagement of the Liberian diaspora offers opportunities to enhance financing for development goals, strengthen the economy, and foster skills and knowledge transfer.
Recognizing the potential of its diaspora, the Government of Liberia has embarked on initiatives such as the Annual National Diaspora Dialogue,1 aimed at fostering a collective approach to national development. However, diaspora engagement remains relatively untapped, with remittance inflows constituting a considerable2 yet under-leveraged financial resource for investment in Liberia. To address this, the
1 Speaking to hundreds of Diaspora Liberians on Staten Island in New York on September 21, 2024, President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr., announced the initiation of an Annual National Diaspora Dialogue aimed at forging a collective approach to national development. Available online: https://www.emansion.gov.lr/media/press-release/president-boakai-announces-annual-national-diaspora- dialogue-foster-collective
2 According to the World Bank, in 2023, remittances accounted for 18.2 percent of Liberia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Available online: World Bank Document
Government of Liberia in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), aims to identify key challenges and develop actionable pathways to enhance diaspora contributions. This study is conducted under the Streamlining Diaspora Engagement to Catalyze Private Investments and Entrepreneurship for Enhanced Resilience (SDE4R) project, which is funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB). The study will provide a comprehensive analysis of diaspora engagement, assessing both existing and potential investment mechanisms aligned with Liberia’s evolving development priorities.
2. Objective of the Study
To deliver a detailed understanding of diaspora engagement challenges and opportunities, particularly in terms of financial and investment mechanisms, and to recommend feasible investment vehicles and engagement strategies for Liberia’s diaspora.
3. Scope of Work
The Service Provider will conduct an in-depth context analysis and roadmap development, including the following elements:
Context Analysis:
Mapping of Key Stakeholders: Identify relevant government entities, diaspora organizations, beneficiary entrepreneurs or other beneficiary groups, financial intermediaries and financial service providers, and other stakeholders engaged in diaspora engagement, and specifically financing and investment.
Analysis of Diaspora Flows: Study the trends in diaspora investments, remittances, and philanthropic flows to Liberia.
Analysis of existing diaspora frameworks and support mechanisms, including:
- Regulatory and Policy Review: Assess the key frameworks—such as laws, regulations, monetary policies, and other relevant policies, platforms and mechanisms—that govern and influence investment transfers, including foreign exchange, investment incentives, and tax policies, ensuring gender-responsiveness, conflict sensitivity and climate resilience. This also includes an assessment of the development of the Liberia Diaspora Engagement Policy, with a specific focus on policies related to diaspora investment and financial engagement.
- Investment Opportunities and Challenges: Analyse motivations for diaspora investment, highlight priority sectors and industries that are most attractive to the diaspora (how in line these are to development goals) as well as any gaps and challenges in the investment landscape that need to be addressed for diaspora investment.
- Financial Infrastructure: Identify and assess the availability of banking and financial services, the quality of payment systems, and the financial sector’s capacity to support diaspora investments and transfers. This includes evaluating innovative solutions such as digital financial services, fintech, and blockchain technology that can facilitate such investments. Additionally, an assessment of informal channels used for transactions is required.
- Capacity Building: Examine the capacity of the Government—particularly its institutions, human and financial resources— private sector, and civil society to provide the necessary support and services for diaspora investors. This includes identifying gaps and opportunities for strengthening their ability to engage effectively with the diaspora.
Comparative Research on Diaspora Investment Vehicles: conduct a comparative analysis of investment vehicles utilized by the Liberian diaspora versus those employed by other countries to attract diaspora investments in their respective home countries. Examples include diaspora investment bonds, investment clubs, private equity/venture capital funds, diaspora trusts, mutual funds for portfolio investment, donations, and lending platforms. The analysis should identify the sectors these vehicles are used in, their beneficiary target groups, whether they are regulated by policy, and associated risks.
Identifying Promising Investment Vehicles: based on the analysis, identify 2-3 of the most promising diaspora investment vehicles for Liberia, focusing on their potential to mobilize diaspora investments effectively ensuring gender-responsiveness, conflict sensitivity and climate resilience.
Drafting a Roadmap: develop a detailed roadmap outlining step-by-step actions and reforms needed to enhance diaspora engagement and channel more diaspora investments toward national priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This roadmap should:
- Specify investable sectors and the most suitable investment vehicles for
- Include recommendations for reforms related to the regulatory framework, financing policies, financial infrastructure, capacity building, coordination and engagement platforms, and monitoring
- Indicate responsible entities for the implementation of each
- Propose preliminary timelines for
4. Proposed Methodology
In addition to the Service Provider’s own proposed methodology, it is expected to:
- Conduct interviews with key government institutions and other relevant stakeholders, including members of the diaspora, financial institutions, and private sector partners to analyze existing support mechanisms for diaspora investment at both national and local levels.
- Perform a desk review of recent developments in the diaspora engagement
- Use participatory methods to incorporate insights from diaspora groups and investment
- Propose a comprehensive strategy for mainstreaming and engaging the diaspora to enhance their investments in Liberia.
5. Deliverables and Timeline
The assignment will be conducted over 45 working days from the date of contract signature, with the following deliverables:
| Phase | Days | Deliverable |
| Preparation and Inception | 10 | Inception Report including methodology and work plan |
| Data Collection and drafting | 20 | Draft Analysis and Roadmap Report, plus PowerPoint presentation |
| Revision and Validation | 15 | Final Report and PowerPoint presentation incorporating feedback from the Taskforce and other stakeholders |
Institutional/Professional Profile:
- Proven expertise in migration, diaspora engagement, and development
- Demonstrated ability to carry out similar assignments related to diaspora investment, remittances, or financial inclusion.
- Prior experience with international organizations, governments, or regional institutions is highly
- Familiarity with Liberia’s development priorities and diaspora policy context is an
Diversity:
- Adheres to the core values of the United Nations, particularly being respectful of differences in culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, language, age, HIV status, disability, and sexual orientation, or other status.
- Working knowledge of one or more additional languages relevant for Liberia would be an added
6. Reporting and Management
The Service Provider will report to the Diaspora Engagement Taskforce (DETF). The Service provider will be responsible for coordinating the review and validation of the report with relevant stakeholders from the Technical Working Group (TWG). IOM will manage the contractual agreement with the Service Provider.
The Service Provider is required to submit prompt fortnightly reports, including annexed evidence of raw data collection and drafts of documents showing progress, to the DETF throughout the contract period. The Service Provider must maintain close communication with DETF during the contract period to ensure continuous monitoring of the work and to receive quality support.
ANNEX 2: QUOTATION SUBMISSION FORM
Bidders are requested to complete this form, including the Company Profile and Bidder’s Declaration, sign it and return it as part of their quotation along with Annex 3: Technical and Financial Offer. The Bidder shall fill in this form in accordance with the instructions indicated. No alterations to its format shall be permitted and no substitutions shall be accepted.
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| RFQ reference: | LR10-25-0002 | Date: Click or tap to enter a date. |
BIDDER’S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY3
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| ☐ | ☐ | On behalf of the Supplier, I hereby represent and warrant that neither the Supplier, nor any person having powers of representation, decision-making or control over it or any member of its administrative, management or supervisory body, has been the subject of a final judgement or final administrative decision for one of the following reasons: bankruptcy, insolvency or winding-up procedures; breach of obligations relating to the payment of taxes or social security contributions; grave professional misconduct, including misrepresentation, fraud; corruption; conduct related to a criminal organisation; money laundering or terrorist financing; terrorist offences or offences linked to terrorist activities; child labour and other trafficking in human beings, any discriminatory or exploitative practice, or any practice that is inconsistent with the rights set forth in the Convention on the Rights of the Child or other prohibited practices; irregularity; creating or being a shell company. |
| ☐ | ☐ | On behalf of the Supplier, I further represent and warrant that the Supplier is financially sound and duly licensed. |
| ☐ | ☐ | On behalf of the Supplier, I further represent and warrant that the Supplier has adequate human resources, equipment, competence, expertise and skills necessary to complete the contract fully and satisfactorily, within the stipulated completion period and in accordance with the relevant terms and conditions. |
| ☐ | ☐ | On behalf of the Supplier, I further represent and warrant that the Supplier complies with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. |
| ☐ | ☐ | On behalf of the Supplier, I further represent and warrant that the Supplier will in all circumstances act in the best interests of IOM. |
| ☐ | ☐ | On behalf of the Supplier, I further represent and warrant that no official of IOM or any third party has received from, will be offered by, or will receive from the Supplier any direct or indirect benefit arising from the contract. |
| ☐ | ☐ | On behalf of the Supplier, I further represent and warrant that the Supplier has not misrepresented or concealed any material facts during the contracting process. |
| ☐ | ☐ | On behalf of the Supplier, I further represent and warrant that the Supplier will respect the legal status, privileges and immunities of IOM as an intergovernmental organization. |
| ☐ | ☐ | On behalf of the Supplier, I further represent and warrant that neither the Supplier nor any persons having powers of representation, decision-making or control over the Supplier or any member of its administrative, management or supervisory body are included in the most recent Consolidated United Nations Security Council Sanctions List (the “UN Sanctions List”) or are the subject of any sanctions or other temporary suspension. The Supplier will immediately disclose to IOM if it or they become subject to any sanction or temporary suspension. |
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| ☐ | ☐ | On behalf of the Supplier, I further represent and warrant that the Supplier does not employ, provide resources to, support, contract or otherwise deal with any person, entity or other group associated with terrorism as per the UN Sanctions List and any other applicable anti-terrorism legislation. |
| ☐ | ☐ | On behalf of the Supplier, I further represent and warrant that, the Supplier will apply the highest ethical standards, the principles of efficiency and economy, equal opportunity, open competition and transparency, and will avoid any conflict of interest. |
| ☐ | ☐ | On behalf of the Supplier, I further represent and warrant that the Supplier undertakes to comply with the Code of Conduct, available at https://www.ungm.org/Public/CodeOfConduct. |
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| ☐ | ☐ | IOM reserves the right to terminate any contract between IOM and the Supplier, with immediate effect and without liability, in the event of any misrepresentation made by the Supplier in this Declaration. |
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ANNEX 3: TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL OFFER – SERVICES
Bidders are requested to complete this form, sign it and return it as part of their quotation along with Annex 2 Quotation Submission Form. The Bidder shall fill in this form in accordance with the instructions indicated. No alterations to its format shall be permitted and no substitutions shall be accepted.
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| RFQ reference: | LR10-25-0002 | Date: Click or tap to enter a date. |
Technical Offer
Provide the following:
- A brief description of your capacity and expertise that is relevant to the Terms of Reference and the proposed methodology and approach for this project (you may submit a Company Profile and/or please provide a separate short document of max two pages outlining the points above.
- Acknowledged copy of the TOR (signed and stamped)
Financial Offer
Provide a lump sum for the provision of the services stated in the Terms of Reference of your technical offer. The lump- sum should include all costs of preparing and delivering the Services.
Currency of Quotation: US Dollar (USD)
| Ref | Description of Deliverables | Price (USD) |
| 1. | Assessment on Diaspora Investment in Liberia (as per attached TOR) | |
| Total Price (USD) | ||
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