Architectural Redesign Blueprint Consultant for PRMS

About the role

The Office of the Chief Scientist seeks an experienced consultant to deliver a Blueprint for the architectural redesign of the Performance & Results Management System (PRMS). The assignment lasts 6‑8 weeks and culminates in an endorsed blueprint that informs a procurement decision.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse the current PRMS architecture and identify gaps related to dynamic outputs, bilateral funding data, and AI tool orchestration.
• Design a future‑state blueprint that supports on‑demand user‑defined outputs, integrates heterogeneous Window 3 data, and enables API‑based orchestration.
• Produce a detailed implementation roadmap, including technical specifications, data standards, and integration points.
• Facilitate endorsement by the Steering Group and support the subsequent procurement decision.

Required profile

• Proven experience delivering system‑architecture consultancy for large‑scale, data‑intensive platforms.
• Familiarity with portfolio planning, results reporting, and adaptive management systems, preferably in research or development contexts.
• Ability to work with multi‑disciplinary steering groups and adhere to tight timelines.

Required skills

• System architecture design
• Data integration and standardisation
• API orchestration

What we offer

• All‑inclusive contract budget of up to USD 30,000.
• Opportunity to shape a core CGIAR infrastructure used by global funders and partners.
• Collaboration with leading scientists and digital experts.