REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR EDITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE NBR@65 PUBLICATION

Job Description

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR EDITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE NBR@65 PUBLICATION

Ref.: 1/S/2026-27/REOI/BNR

The National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) seeks to engage an experienced editorial and publishing company for its NBR at 65 commemorative publication. The publication will document the Bank’s institutional journey, its achievements and challenges, and its outlook for the future.

The selected company will work with NBR’s Department of Communications and Engagement, and the NBR@65 Editorial Committee to shape a clear and engaging manuscript for policymakers, staff, researchers and the wider public. The assignment will include reviewing the proposed chapter structure; providing developmental and structural editing; copyediting and proofreading; and checking historical, statistical and biographical content against sources verified by NBR. The editor will also help ensure a consistent voice and editorial standard throughout the publication and coordinate revisions following NBR’s review.

Interested editorial and publishing companies ought to submit documentation demonstrating their relevant experience including: (i) expression of interest letter and power of attorney, (ii) certificate of incorporation/registration in the field, (iii) company profile demonstrating relevant experience, samples of comparable institutional histories or commemorative publications, (iv) at least three references in the field proven by certificates of good completion from previous clients, (v) and the CVs of the personnel proposed for the assignment. Experience editing publications on economic, financial or public institutional matters will be an advantage.

Expressions of interest will be evaluated based on compliance with the aforementioned requirements. A shortlist of up to eight (8) companies will be established. In the event that more than eight applicants meet the minimum requirements, those with the highest level of relevant, verifiable experience will be prioritized in accordance with the requirements set forth in this request for expression of interest.

Expressions of interest must be sent to procurement@bnr.rw no later than 17th November 2026 at 5:00 pm, Kigali local time. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit detailed technical and financial proposals.

Done at Kigali, 22nd October 2026.

BAZAMBANZA Moise Manager, Procurement Division IHOGOZA Frances Executive Director, Human Resources and Administration