Consultant to Conduct a Feasibility Study for the Sustainable Management of the Rehabilitated Sports Complex and Computer Room in Bissau.

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1. A comparative assessment of different management models for the Sports Complex (including waste management) and the computer room covering operational costs, advantages, and risks, as well as the legal feasibility of the proposed arrangements is completed.
2. Different scenarios are available, including annual maintenance costs of infrastructure and equipment, expected revenues, and possible legal models for the Sports Complex and the computer room
3. The most suitable and sustainable management approach is identified for both the Sports Complex and the computer room.
4. A management and sustainability plan with clear implementation actions for the Sports Complex and the
   computer room

The consultant will undertake a feasibility study to identify and recommend the most appropriate, efficient, and financially sustainable management model for the Sports Complex (“Campo Radio”) and the Computer Room at Liceu Agostinho Neto in Bissau. The assignment will include the following tasks:

Review existing documentation, including the Preliminary Technical Study, and gather relevant data on institutional, legal, and operational context for the management of sports facility (including waste management) and computer room, including relevant regional experiences.

Conduct a market study to assess demand for the use of the Sports Complex and the Computer Room, identify potential revenue streams (including field rentals, events, memberships, and related services), and prepare an operational cost analysis, including annual operating costs and 5-year and 10-year life-cycle financial projections. This study will support the evaluation of different management scenarios. and prepare.

Undertake a comparative analysis of different management models in terms of operational costs, advantages, risks, and legal feasibility, including estimated annual maintenance costs for infrastructure and equipment, projected revenue streams, governance arrangements, and applicable legal and institutional frameworks.

Propose recommendations for the suitable management model for the sports facilities and computer room and develop a practical operational and sustainability plan for each case.

Review existing project documentation, including the Preliminary Technical Study, and gather relevant data on institutional, legal, and operational context for the management of sports facility (including waste management) and computer room in Guinea-Bissau, including relevant regional experiences.

Inception Report preliminary data collection, and initial findings on the institutional, legal, and operational context of sports facility (including waste management) and computer room management in Guinea-Bissau.

04.09.2026

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Conduct a market study to assess demand for sports facilities and computer room and identify potential revenue streams, including field rentals, events, memberships, and related services and prepare an operational cost analysis, including annual operating costs and 5-year and 10-year life-cycle financial projections.

This study will support the evaluation of different management scenarios.

A market study report on sports facility utilization, including an operational cost analysis covering annual operating costs and 5-year and 10-year life-cycle financial projections to assess financial viability and sustainability.

A market study report on computer room utilization, including an operational cost analysis covering annual operating costs and 5-year and 10-year life-cycle financial projections to assess financial viability and sustainability.

18.09.2026

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Undertake a comparative analysis of different management models in terms of operational costs, advantages, risks, and legal feasibility, including estimated

annual maintenance costs for infrastructure and equipment, projected revenue streams, governance arrangements, and applicable legal and institutional

frameworks.

Comparative analysis report of different management models for the Sports Complex

Comparative analysis report of different management models for the computer room.

02.10. 2026

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Propose recommendations for the suitable management model for the sports facilities (including waste management) and computer room and develop a practical operational and sustainability plan for each case.

A finalized feasibility study report presenting the recommended management model, along with detailed operational cost and an implementation plan for the sports complex (including waste management)

A finalized feasibility study report presenting the recommended management model, along with detailed operational cost and an implementation plan for the Computer room

09.10. 2026

5

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• Education: Master in Business Administration (MBA) Sports Management Economics Public Finance.
• Work Experience: At least 5 years of professional experience in relevant fields such as economics, management and public finance. Proven experience in conducting feasibility studies or economic/financial assessments of infrastructure or facilities.
• Language Requirements: Portuguese
• Knowledge/Expertise/Skills: Expertise in business model development, including public, private, PPP, and hybrid management structures. Strong expertise in economic and financial analysis, including cost estimation, revenue modelling, and financial sustainability assessment.
• Desirables: Experience in community-based management models or hybrid governance structures

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(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

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Advertised: 28 Jul 2026 Greenwich Standard Time
Applications close: 09 Aug 2026 Greenwich Standard Time

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