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    "description": "<p><br><span style=\"color: rgb(53, 152, 219); font-size: 18pt\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">*** Pour la version en francais, veuillez la consulter et postuler<span style=\"color: rgb(186, 55, 42)\"> <a href=\"https://fondationsephis.org/manifestation-dinteret-ami/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ici </a></span>sur le site de la Fondation Sephis ***</span></em></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 87, 114); font-size: 18pt\">Call for </span><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 87, 114); font-size: 24pt\">Expressions of Interest (EOI)</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 87, 114); font-size: 18pt\">Supply of agricultural equipment - small and medium-sized artisanal enterprises (Ghana, Guinea and Ivory Coast)</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(20, 129, 171); font-size: 14pt\">I. ABOUT THE SEPHIS FOUNDATION</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">The SEPHIS Foundation is an organization committed to promoting inclusive and sustainable entrepreneurship in West Africa. It focuses its actions on strengthening the capacities of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with particular attention to the economic empowerment of women and young people.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Through its programs, SEPHIS supports local economic actors by facilitating access to financing, offering training adapted to the realities on the ground and contributing to the development of sustainable value chains, particularly in the agricultural and agro-industrial sectors.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Since its inception, the Foundation has supported over 5,000 women entrepreneurs. In 15 years of operation, SEPHIS has established itself as a leading player in supporting the growth of women-led SMEs in sub-Saharan Africa. Through an integrated approach combining market access and financing, it actively contributes to the creation of sustainable value on the continent.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Present in Ivory Coast, Senegal and Togo, SEPHIS has supported more than 5,000 SMEs and mobilized nearly 10 million euros, enabling more than 1,000 women-owned businesses to access structuring financing.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Within the framework of the nature-based climate adaptation project in the forests of Guinea in West Africa ( NbS Guinean Forests), the SEPHIS Foundation provides operational management of the \"Business Exchange\" component, thus contributing to strengthening the viability and growth of the local beneficiary companies.</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(20, 129, 171); font-size: 14pt\">II. CONTEXT</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">The Nature-Based Climate Adaptation in Guinean Forests of West Africa ( NbS Guinean Forests) project aims to strengthen the local and regional capacities of communities living in the Guinean forest zone in Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana and Guinea, in nature-based climate adaptation solutions, while promoting transformational leadership of women.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">It is implemented by a consortium composed of World University Service of Canada (WUSC) and the Centre for International Studies and Cooperation (CECI) in partnership with national and international partner organizations. It is funded by Global Affairs Canada under the Partnership for Climate Action and aims for three main objectives:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">strengthen women's leadership in climate adaptation planning processes;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">increase the restoration of degraded forests and key habitats with benefits for biodiversity;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">to promote inclusive and gender-sensitive investments that generate sustainable income for women.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(20, 129, 171); font-size: 14pt\">III. CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (AMI)</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">As part of the implementation of the \"Business Exchange\" component of the NbS Guinean Forests project, the SEPHIS Foundation is launching this Call for Expressions of Interest (CEI) in order to establish a database of qualified suppliers for the provision of equipment and materials adapted to the needs of small and medium-sized artisanal enterprises, particularly in the agricultural and agro-industrial sectors.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">This call is addressed to companies, distributors, manufacturers and other commercial structures capable of supplying, in quantity and within reasonable timeframes, quality equipment to Ghana, Guinea and Ivory Coast, or to at least one of these countries.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Candidates selected following this call for expressions of interest will be listed in the SEPHIS Foundation's supplier directory. This listing is a prerequisite for participating in restricted tenders that will be launched later for equipment acquisitions for the benefit of Business Grant recipients.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">It is important to note that selection under this call for expressions of interest does not constitute a contract award. It aims solely to prequalify suppliers who meet the technical, administrative, and operational requirements of the project.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Interested suppliers are invited to express their interest in supplying small equipment, particularly in the following categories (indicative and non-exhaustive list):</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Category</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Equipment type</span></p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Agricultural tools</span></li>\n</ol>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Irrigation kits and watering equipment;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">portable tractors ;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">mechanized weeders ;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">threshers (mechanized, portable, etc.);</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">seed drills ;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">tillers ;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">shredders ;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">dabas ;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">machetes ;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">sickles and scythes;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">fertilizer spreaders ;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">solar generators.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Storage and transport</span></li>\n</ol>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Food dehydrators ;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">drying chimneys ;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">grain dryers ;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">mini -silos;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">storage nets ;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">motorized tricycles.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">agricultural transformation</span></li>\n</ol>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Multifunctional shredders;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">briquette production machines ;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">animal feed pellet manufacturing machines ;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">heat presses ;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">food processing machines (biscuits, sweets, etc.)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">soap manufacturing equipment ;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">pottery machines ;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">ointment manufacturing and mixing equipment.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Protection</span></li>\n</ol>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Personal protective equipment adapted to agricultural and processing activities.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(20, 129, 171); font-size: 14pt\">IV. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Candidates wishing to respond to this Call for Expressions of Interest (CEI) are required to submit a complete application including the elements listed below. Any incomplete application or one that does not meet the requirements may be rejected.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">1. General information about the company</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">The full company name;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">A summary presentation (profile) of the company including: history, areas of intervention, organization, main activities and markets covered;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">The presentation file must not exceed five (5) pages, including brochures.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">2. Administrative and legal documents</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">A copy of the company's registration certificate or any equivalent document (trade register, articles of incorporation, etc.), in accordance with the legislation of the country of registration;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">A valid copy of the tax identification certificate (or equivalent);</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">A valid tax compliance certificate or any equivalent document required in the country of origin.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">3. Coordinates and geographical presence</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">The full physical address of the company's headquarters;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">GPS coordinates (if available);</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">The addresses of the offices or representations in the country or countries concerned by the AMI;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">A working phone number and a valid email address.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">4. Experience and technical skills</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">A description of the company's experience in supplying equipment similar to that mentioned in this AMI;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Proof of at least three (3) years of relevant experience in the country or countries concerned;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Evidence demonstrating the company's ability to deliver equipment in the required quantity and within the required timeframe (contract references, purchase orders, invoices, certificates of satisfactory performance, etc.);</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">A description of logistical capabilities (storage, transport, after-sales service, geographical coverage, etc.).</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">5. Professional References</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">At least three (3) letters of recommendation or client references, ideally from the country in which the candidate wishes to work;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">For applications covering multiple countries, three (3) separate references per country are required;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">References should include customer contact details for possible verification.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">6. Compliance, ethics and litigation</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">A declaration on honor attesting that the company is in compliance with legal and tax obligations;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">A statement regarding the absence of fraudulent practices, corruption or conflicts of interest;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">A list of all ongoing or past litigation within the last five (5) years, specifying the parties involved and the status of the case.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">7. Additional information (if applicable)</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Any relevant certification (quality, technical standards, approvals, etc.);</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Any additional information deemed useful to demonstrate the company's technical and financial capacity.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Important notes:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">All documents must be submitted in French, English or accompanied by a certified translation;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">The SEPHIS Foundation reserves the right to request additional information or supporting documents;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">The information provided may be subject to verification with the relevant authorities or the references indicated.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(20, 129, 171); font-size: 14pt\">V. EVALUATION CRITERIA</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Expressions of interest received under this Call for Expressions of Interest (CEI) will be evaluated by the SEPHIS Foundation according to a structured, transparent process based on pre-established qualification criteria.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">The evaluation is solely for the </span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">prequalification of suppliers </span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">for inclusion in the SEPHIS Foundation database. It does not constitute a contract award.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">1. Administrative compliance (Elimination criterion)</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Applications will be reviewed first and foremost based on their compliance with the submission requirements. Any incomplete application or one that does not meet the minimum requirements will be deemed ineligible.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">2. Professional Experience and References</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Demonstrated experience of at least three (3) years in the supply of similar equipment;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Quality and relevance of the customer references provided;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Work experience in the countries covered by the project (Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast);</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Ability to deliver comparable equipment in terms of volume and complexity.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">3. Technical and operational capacity</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Availability and diversity of equipment offered in relation to the project's needs;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Production, supply and delivery capacity within the required timeframes;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Presence or logistical capacity in the countries of intervention;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Availability of after-sales services, maintenance or technical support, where applicable.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">4. Financial capacity</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Overall financial strength of the company;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Ability to execute large volume orders without operational risk;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Stability of activities and continuity of operations over the last three years (if applicable).</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">5. Geographic Coverage</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Ability to intervene in one or more countries of the project (Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast);</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Local presence or partnerships enabling efficient delivery in targeted areas.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">6. Ethical compliance and integrity</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Absence of major disputes or convictions related to fraudulent practices, corruption or non-compliance;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Compliance with tax and social obligations;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Commitment to respecting the principles of ethics and integrity of the project.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Evaluation methodology</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">The evaluation will be carried out according to a </span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">qualification system (pass/fail) </span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">for administrative and compliance criteria;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">The technical and operational criteria will be used to establish a </span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">list of qualified suppliers </span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Only candidates meeting the minimum requirements will be registered in the SEPHIS Foundation's supplier database;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">The final selection for specific markets will be made later through competitive tenders.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(20, 129, 171); font-size: 14pt\">VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS AND DISCLAIMER CLAUSES</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">1. Nature of the AMI</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">This Call for Expressions of Interest (CEI) is published for the purpose of </span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">prequalifying suppliers </span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">. It does not constitute a contractual commitment or a promise of contract award by the SEPHIS Foundation or its partners.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Participation in this call for expressions of interest does not confer any automatic right to the conclusion of future contracts.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">2. Information verification</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">The SEPHIS Foundation reserves the right to carry out any verification of the information and documents provided by candidates, directly or through authorized third parties.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Any false, incomplete, misleading or intentionally erroneous information will result in the immediate elimination of the candidate, without prejudice to any further action.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">3. Registration in the supplier database</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Registration in the SEPHIS Foundation's supplier database:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">does not constitute a guarantee of selection for future contracts;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">does not imply any minimum volume or financial commitment;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">may be reviewed, suspended or withdrawn at any time based on performance, compliance or ethical criteria.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">4. Confidentiality and Ownership of Information</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">All information submitted in connection with this call for expressions of interest will be treated confidentially by the SEPHIS Foundation and its partners.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">However, by submitting their application, candidates agree that this information may be shared with the project's technical and financial partners strictly for the purpose of evaluating and implementing the program.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">5. Fraud, corruption and integrity</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Any attempt at fraud, corruption, collusion or unethical practice will result in the immediate exclusion of the candidate and may lead to prosecution in accordance with applicable laws and the policies of financial partners, including Global Affairs Canada.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">6. Responsibility of Bidders</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Candidates are solely responsible for:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">the accuracy and completeness of the information provided;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">the conformity of their file to the requirements of this call for expressions of interest;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">covering all costs related to the preparation and submission of their application.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">The SEPHIS Foundation cannot under any circumstances be held responsible for the costs incurred by candidates in the context of this process.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">7. Applicable Law</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">This call for proposals is governed by the internal rules and procedures of the SEPHIS Foundation as well as the requirements of the project's financial partners. Any interpretation or dispute relating to this call for proposals will be handled in accordance with the applicable contractual frameworks.</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(20, 129, 171); font-size: 14pt\">VII. SUBMISSION PROCEDURES</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Companies and organizations interested in this Call for Expressions of Interest (AMI) are invited to submit their complete application exclusively electronically.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">1. Submission Method</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Applications must be sent by email to the following address: [email protected]</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">No physical submissions will be accepted.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">2. Subject of the email</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Candidates must specify the following subject:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">NbS Business Exchange Program \"</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Any application that does not comply with this instruction may not be considered.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">3. File contents</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">The application file must be sent in </span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">a single email </span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">, including:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">The required documents are attached;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">A consolidated file in PDF format (if possible);</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Clearly named files (see section below).</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">4. Document format</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Documents must be submitted in PDF format only (except in exceptional circumstances);</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">The files must be readable, complete, and not password protected;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Attachments must be organized in a clear and consistent manner.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">5. Submission deadline</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">The submission deadline is: </span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">20 MAY 2026. </span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><br></span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Any submission received after this deadline will not be considered.</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(20, 129, 171); font-size: 14pt\">VIII. RECOMMENDED EMAIL FILE FORMAT</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">To facilitate the processing of applications, applicants are asked to structure their email as follows:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Subject: Expression of Interest – Supply of Agricultural Equipment – </span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\"><br></span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">NbS Business Exchange Program</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Message body:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Company Name</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Country of submission</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Contact person (name, position, telephone, email)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Brief statement of interest (2–3 lines)</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Attachments:</span></p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">01_Company_Profile.pdf</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">02_Fiscal_Registration.pdf</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">03_Certificate_Register_Commerce.pdf</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">04_References_Clients.pdf</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">05_Experience_Projects.pdf</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">06_Declaration_Litiges.pdf (if applicable)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Complete consolidated file.pdf</span></li>\n</ol>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(20, 129, 171); font-size: 14pt\">IX. FINAL SUBMISSION CHECKLIST</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Before submitting, candidates must ensure that their application includes:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">A. Administrative documents</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">☐ Company Profile (max. 5 pages)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">☐ Certificate of registration / trade register</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">☐ Tax certificate or equivalent</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">☐ Tax compliance certificate (if applicable)</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">B. Operational Information</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">☐ Full physical address</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">☐ GPS coordinates (if available)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">☐ Working phone number and email</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">☐ Geographic areas covered (countries concerned)</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">C. Experience and skills</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">☐ Description of relevant experience (≥ 3 years)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">☐ Evidence of similar transactions or contracts</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">☐ Description of logistical and technical capabilities</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">D. References</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">☐ Minimum 3 letters of recommendation (per country if applicable)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">☐ Verifiable contact information for references</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">E. Compliance and Integrity</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">☐ Declaration of disputes (past or ongoing)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">☐ Declaration of integrity (implicit or explicit)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">☐ Commitment to tax and legal compliance</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(20, 129, 171); font-size: 14pt\">X. IMPORTANT REMARKS</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Any incomplete application may be rejected without notice;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">The SEPHIS Foundation reserves the right to request additional information at any time during the process.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><br>Please apply <a href=\"https://fondationsephis.org/expression-of-interest-eoi/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here </a>on Fondation Sephis website</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><br></p>",
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