# RFP for Scouting and Selection Services under the YAI Programme

> This tender closed on 2026-08-18.

- **Reference:** UNDP-NGA-01481
- **Issuer:** [UNDP-NGA - NIGERIA](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/undp-nga-nigeria.md)
- **Type:** RFP - Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-08-10
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-18 04:00 WAT
- **Sectors:** [Other professional services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M74.md), [Research and development](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M72.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**UNDP Nigeria invites proposals from qualified firms to scout, identify, and conduct first-level screening of atypical youth innovators for the Young Africa Innovates (YAI) Programme – Cohort 2, across six Nigerian states: Abia, Cross River, Katsina, Niger, Plateau, and Taraba.** Firms with capacity and experience in youth innovation scouting and screening may bid for one or more states, provided they can deliver in each state applied for.

#### Requirements
- Demonstrated capacity and relevant experience in scouting, identifying, and screening youth innovators for development programs or similar initiatives.
- Ability to deploy teams and conduct field activities across the six specified states (or the states applied for), delivering timely first-level screening.
- Clear staffing, timelines, and deliverables plan demonstrating ability to perform the assignment.

#### How to Apply
- **Submission Deadline:** 2026-08-18 03:00.
- Documents and submission requirements are available on the UNDP Quantum portal; submit in accordance with the RFP requirements and contact procurement.ng@undp.org for queries.
- Firms may submit for one or more states, with evidence of capacity to deliver in each applied-for state.
- Where to obtain bid documents: UNDP Quantum portal (UNDP Nigeria procurement documents).

## Description

RFP for Scouting and Selection Services under the YAI Programme

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) invites qualified firms to submit proposals for the Engagement of a Consultant Firm to Scout, Identify, and Conduct First-Level Screening of Atypical Youth Innovators for the Young Africa Innovates (YAI) Programme – Cohort 2 in six states across Nigeria

Kindly review the attached Request for Proposal (RFP) documents carefully and submit your proposal in accordance with the requirements and by the specified submission deadline.

Please note that Cohort 2 will be implemented across the following six states in Nigeria: Abia, Cross River, Katsina, Niger, Plateau, and Taraba.

Firms with the requisite capacity and experience are welcome to submit proposals for one or more states, provided they can demonstrate the ability to successfully deliver the assignment in each state applied for.

We look forward to receiving your proposal.

Documents available on UNDP Quantum portal: https://undp.sharepoint.com/sites/Docs-Public/Procurement/Forms/AllItems.aspx?env=Embedded&isAscending=false&FilterType1=Text&sortField=Modified&FilterField1=NegotiationNumber&FilterValue1=UNDP-NGA-01481

## Published on

- [UNDP Procurement Notices](https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotiation.cfm?nego_id=48470)

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