Request for Proposals: Sustainability Planning Services

Organization
The Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development (EJS Center)
Location
Monrovia (Hybrid)
Job Type
Contract
Deadline for Applications
01/12/2026
Where to Apply
https://ejscenter.bamboohr.com/careers/44
Tags
Contract

Overview

The Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development (EJS Center) invites qualified consultants or firms to submit proposals to develop a Comprehensive Sustainability Plan for the African Women’s House — a new presidential center being developed in Monrovia, Liberia.

This plan will guide the Center in ensuring financial resilience, programmatic longevity, and environmental responsibility as it establishes and operates the African Women’s House as a premier destination for learning, leadership, and cultural exchange.

 

About the EJS Center and the African Women’s House

Founded in 2018, the EJS Center is a not-for-profit organization that champions women’s ascension to leadership and dismantles systemic barriers to women’s advancement in Africa. The African Women’s House is envisioned as a living legacy of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s leadership — combining exhibition, convening, and educational functions to inspire future generations of African women leaders. The facility will include exhibition spaces, archives, a learning lab, conference facilities, and public amenities, all designed to reflect women’s leadership in Africa and beyond.

 

Purpose of the Sustainability Plan

The purpose of this engagement is to develop a comprehensive Sustainability Plan that positions the African Women’s House for long-term success and independence. The consultant will deliver actionable strategies and tools to ensure:

 

Financial sustainability through diversified revenue and funding streams.
Programmatic sustainability through relevant, scalable, and adaptable programming.
Organizational sustainability through capacity-building.
Environmental sustainability through resource-efficient and climate-resilient operations.

 

Scope of Work and Deliverables

 

The successful consultant will undertake a process modeled on best practices in institutional sustainability planning.

 

1. Institutional and Context Analysis

Review existing strategic plans, architectural and operational documents, and financial data.
Assess institutional capacity, governance, and staffing readiness.

2. Market and Benchmark Study

Identify comparable African and global institutions.
Assess trends, potential partnerships, and income-generation models.

3. Financial Sustainability Model

Five-year financial projections for operations, programs, and facilities.
Analysis of potential revenue sources (earned, contributed, endowment, government).
Risk analysis and mitigation strategies.

4. Programmatic and Organizational Sustainability Plan

Framework for program delivery and evaluation mechanisms.

5. Environmental Sustainability Framework

Strategies for energy efficiency, waste management, and green operations.

6. Implementation Roadmap and Performance Indicators

Timeline with specific milestones and responsibilities.
Monitoring and evaluation framework to track sustainability goals.

7. Final Sustainability Plan Report and Presentation

A Comprehensive sustainability plan that clearly outlines deliverables.
A Presentation to the EJS Center leadership team and key stakeholders.

Proposal Requirements

Proposals should include:

 

1. Executive Summary

Firm/individual name, contact information, legal status, and areas of specialization.

2. Qualifications and Experience

Relevant experience in sustainability planning, especially for cultural or nonprofit institutions.
At least two examples of comparable projects (preferably in Africa).
CVs of key personnel.
Two client references.

3. Technical Approach and Methodology

Description of the proposed approach, data collection methods, and stakeholder engagement process.

4. Workplan and Timeline

Proposed schedule with major milestones and deliverables.

5. Budget and Fee Proposal

Detailed breakdown by task or phase.
Include assumptions for travel, workshops, and deliverable production.

 

Please note: All consulting contracts will be subject to Liberian tax withholding (10–20%) in accordance with national regulations.

 

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be assessed based on:

Demonstrated expertise in sustainability and institutional planning (regional/continental experience a plus) – 30%
Quality and feasibility of proposed approach – 25%
Understanding of African contexts and the EJS Center’s mission – 15%
Strength and experience of proposed team – 15%
Cost-effectiveness and value for money – 15%