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:
- Architectural Blueprint (25–30 pages)
- Costed Build Roadmap (5–10 pages)
- 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).