Monitoring And Evaluation Consultant

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR PROVISION OF MIDTERM EVALUATION FOR THE AFRICAN RESEARCH INITIATIVE (ARISE) PROGRAMME (AAS/RFP/01/2026)
Background
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) is committed to advancing research, innovation, and capacity strengthening across the continent. Through its Programmes Department, the Academy implements strategic initiatives designed to nurture the next generation of researchers, strengthen institutional systems, foster collaboration, and ensure that scientific evidence informs policy and practice.
To ensure accountability, learning, and adaptive management, AAS is commissioning a midterm evaluation of the African Research Initiative for Scientific Excellence (ARISE). The evaluation will assess progress towards results, identify challenges and lessons learned, and provide actionable recommendations to improve implementation and enhance long-term impact.
The ARISE is an innovative research and innovation (R&I) support programme of the African Acad...