PRMS Architectural Redesign Blueprint

The CGIAR System Organization, through the Office of the Chief Scientist, is seeking qualified consultants or firms to develop an Architectural Redesign Blueprint for the Performance & Results Management System (PRMS), CGIAR’s core platform for portfolio planning, results reporting, quality assurance, adaptive management, risk management, and accountability.

Key Information

• Assignment: PRMS Architectural Redesign Blueprint
• Contracting Unit: Office of the Chief Scientist, CGIAR System Organization
• Budget Ceiling: USD 30,000 (all-inclusive)
• Duration: 6–8 weeks
• Delivery Lead: Portfolio Performance and Results Team (PPT)
• Oversight: PRMS Steering Group (Office of the Chief Scientist, DTA, Digital)
• Application Deadline: 14 September 2026, 23:59 (Paris time GMT+2)

About the Assignment

CGIAR is reimagining PRMS to meet evolving organizational needs and leverage advances in artificial intelligence. The redesigned system must be modular, interoperable, AI-ready, and capable of supporting dynamic, on-demand reporting and analysis across CGIAR’s diverse funding portfolio, including the complex landscape of Window 3 and bilateral projects.

The consultant will develop a blueprint that:

• Maps stakeholder and user requirements.
• Assesses existing PRMS building blocks and data assets.
• Defines a future architecture that enables interoperability and AI orchestration.
• Identifies opportunities to reduce reporting burden and duplication.
• Provides a phased roadmap toward implementation and adoption.

Deliverables: The selected consultant will produce:

1. Architectural Blueprint (25–30 pages)
2. Costed Build Roadmap (5–10 pages)
3. PRMS Steering Group Briefing Deck (10–12 slides) 

Required Expertise: Applicants should demonstrate:

• Senior-level expertise in data architecture and API design.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML-enabled systems and agentic workflows.
• Experience with monitoring, evaluation, learning, and results management systems.
• Proven ability to design solutions for complex, multi-stakeholder organizations.
• Experience translating business and reporting needs into practical system designs.

Timeline: The assignment is expected to be completed within 6–8 weeks, including document review, stakeholder consultations, blueprint development, technical review, and final presentation to the Steering Group.

How to Apply: Interested consultants and firms should submit:

• A technical proposal, including relevant experience, CV(s), and approach to the assignment.
• A financial proposal in USD, including a breakdown of costs by deliverable.

Applications must be submitted by email to [email protected] no later than 14 September 2026, 23:59 Paris time (GMT+2).