81318370 - Support to the AU Commission in operationalizing a broad M&E framework for the African Union Data Policy Framework (DPF)

The development and implementation of a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Framework for the AU Data Policy Framework is the subject of this tender.

Under the supervision of the ISD of the AU Commission"s Infrastructure and Energy Department, this framework is expected to support the AU Commission, RECs and AU Member States in tracking progress on the implementation of the DPF, evaluating achievements with regards to its goals and objectives, reviewing implementation strategies and following-up with policy recommendations and learning opportunities on national, regional, and continental levels.

The development of the MEL framework includes the validation of appropriate indicators as well as the identification and implementation of suitable digital tools for tracking the performance and impact of the DPF. The assignment will be conducted in coordination with experts from ISD, the AU Data Governance Committee and GIZ's DataCipation team.

The planned procurement of the MEL Framework for the AU DPF entails the following components: Conceptualisation of MEL framework, establishment of tools for data collection and visualization, development of training material, conducting capacity trainings for AU Member States, as well as provision of technical support during data collection and adjustments to digital tools/dashboards.