TERMS OF REFERENCE Expression of Interest – Executive Leadership Development

FSD Africa is seeking a consultant or firm to design and deliver a comprehensive executive leadership development programme. The initiative aims to equip senior leaders with skills for strategic vision, managing complexity, and leading diverse teams within the financial development landscape of sub-Saharan Africa.

• FSD Africa requires a consultant to develop an executive leadership programme focused on 'future-ready skills'. These include adaptive and agile leadership during organisational change, operating in volatile and uncertain contexts, and 'digital and data-driven leadership' to utilize artificial intelligence, analytics, and technology for decision-making. The programme must also cover inclusive leadership to foster equity and 'psychologically safe workspaces'.
• The proposed learning delivery will utilize innovative methods, including design thinking labs, scenario planning, immersive simulations, and 'action learning projects' applied to live challenges at FSD Africa. The scope also includes one-on-one executive coaching, peer-to-peer learning, and networking with global thought leaders.
• The consultant is responsible for several deliverables, starting with a leadership needs assessment and a detailed delivery plan both due '2 weeks after signing'. The project concludes with a final programme report and a 'technical writing toolkit' containing style guides, checklists, and templates to ensure sustainability.
• To be eligible for the contract, firms or individuals must demonstrate at least 10 years of experience in similar executive leadership assignments and 'accredited executive coaching'. Proposals are due by Monday 14th October 2025. The award is based on a weighted criteria: 40% for demonstrated ability and experience, 30% for the quality of the proposal, and 30% for the fee basis and total costs.

APA

FSD Africa (n.d.). TERMS OF REFERENCE Expression of Interest – Executive Leadership Development. https://fsdafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/25-10-01-Executive-Leadership-Request-for-Proposals.pdf

Chicago

FSD Africa. TERMS OF REFERENCE Expression of Interest – Executive Leadership Development. n.d. https://fsdafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/25-10-01-Executive-Leadership-Request-for-Proposals.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{fsdafricandterms, author = {{FSD Africa}}, title = {{TERMS OF REFERENCE Expression of Interest – Executive Leadership Development}}, institution = {FSD Africa}, url = {https://fsdafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/25-10-01-Executive-Leadership-Request-for-Proposals.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }