Curriculum Development Partner firm to undertake activities for YAI (Cohort 2)

A UNDP procurement notice invites firms to submit proposals for designing and delivering an inclusive, market-aligned curriculum for the second cohort of the Young Africa Innovates (YAI) programme in Nigeria.

What it offers

• Engagement as a Curriculum Development Partner firm to design, contextualize, and deliver a dynamic, inclusive curriculum across the Bootcamp and incubation phases of YAI Cohort 2.

Who can apply

• Firms eligible to participate in UNDP’s new supplier portal system (Quantum).
• Firms must register or use an existing profile in the UNDP Supplier Portal.
• Firms should search for the negotiation using the reference number UNDP-NGA-01472.

What you'll do

• Develop and deliver a curriculum tailored to the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria (Abia, Plateau, Taraba, Niger, Katsina, Cross River).
• Align curriculum with state-specific value chains (agro-processing, light manufacturing, mining, renewable energy, livestock, leather, tourism, creative economy).
• Support an inclusive, co-creative ecosystem targeting atypical innovators, especially women, persons with disabilities, rural youth, and those with limited access to finance.

How to apply

• Indicate intent to submit a bid by creating a draft response in the system.
• Submit the offer directly via the UNDP Supplier Portal at http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org.
• Register a profile if new, or use existing credentials; use the forgotten password feature if needed.
• Search for the tender using reference number UNDP-NGA-01472 and subscribe for updates.
• Access the Negotiation Document(s) via the provided link before reviewing other documents.

Good to know

• Deadline: 05-Aug-26 @ 06:00 AM (New York time).
• All communication and submissions must go through the UNDP Quantum Supplier Portal.
• Support is available via the procurement contact: procurement.ng@undp.org.