INTRODUCTION
Introduction to the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA):
The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) is an international organization that works as a solutions broker to catalyze action and support for adaptation solutions, from the international to the local, in partnership with the public and private sector, to ensure we learn from each other and work together for a climate resilient future. Adapting to impacts of climate change provides a “win-win” for livelihoods, food security, water supply, health, security, and economic growth. The work of the GCA elevates the visibility and political importance of climate adaptation and facilitates solutions, such as smarter investments, new technologies and better planning to become more resilient to climate related threats.

The GCA’s ambitious 2020-2025 business plan and strategy have three pillars:

• Programs: Food Security; Using Nature for more resilient infrastructure; Water for Urban Growth and Resilience; Climate Finance; Youth Leadership.
• Knowledge: Building adaptation knowledge globally through cutting edge products such as the State and Trends in Adaptation Report and the Adaptation Knowledge Portal.
• Advocacy and Awareness: Formulating policy messages to move the global, regional, and local adaptation agendas forward.

Program Background Information:
The Government of Sierra Leone, Ministry of Finance, has requested the GCA to provide technical assistance for the development of a National Vulnerability Maps and Dissemination Platform in the context of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) approved by the IMF Board on June, 2026.
 
The present services will be part of GCA technical assistance to the Government of the Sierra Leone for the preparation, publication and dissemination of Climate Vulnerability Maps in Sierra Leone. GCA is coordinating these activities with Governmental Focal Points at the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA).

DELIVERABLES
Within this context, GCA is seeking a qualified firm to support with Sierra Leone Climate Vulnerability Maps:  Climate data compilation and dissemination platform development.
The Government of Sierra Leone requires a robust, standardized and sustainable system for compiling, managing, analysing and disseminating climate hazard, exposure and vulnerability information.
 
The purpose of this assignment is therefore to develop a comprehensive national climate information system comprising:

• National climate hazard datasets and maps;
• Exposure datasets and maps;
• Vulnerability datasets and maps;
• Derived climate risk indicators;
• An interactive web-based Climate Vulnerability Dissemination Platform; and
• Supporting technical documentation, user manuals and training materials to facilitate long-term operation and maintenance by the Government of Sierra Leone.

REQUIREMENTS
The Service Provider shall be a legally registered consulting firm, consortium, or joint venture with demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of climate information systems, GIS applications and web-based geospatial platforms.

The list of specific requirements is provided in the full Request for Proposals.

HOW TO EXPRESS INTEREST
If you are interested in participating in this Request for Proposal, you are requested to submit your proposal in PDF format to the link: GCA-PR-26-901 Request for Proposals no later than 7 August 2026, 16:00:00 hours (04:00:00 p.m. o’clock), Central European Time (CET) (hereinafter referred to as “the closing date and time”).

Bidders are cautioned that the timing of submission is based on when the proposal is received by the GCA, not when a proposal is submitted by a bidder. As transmission can be delayed due to file transfer size, transmission speed or other technical factors, bidders should plan to submit proposals well in advance of the Submission Deadline to avoid submitting late due to technical issues. Bidders submitting near the Submission Deadline do so at their own risk.

Proposals received after the closing date and time will be rejected. GCA will confirm receipt of proposals within 24 hours from the closing date and time. Bidders that do not receive this confirmation must contact GCA within 48 hours from the closing date and time. After 48 hours from the closing date and time, GCA shall not respond to any queries related to whether a bidder’s proposal was received.

Submissions requesting GCA to click on links to download documents shall not be accepted. When uploading the Proposal, the first and last name must be the name of the organization submitting the Proposal as shown in the screenshot below.