Procurement & Consultancies
Call for Experts – Development and Delivery of Training Modules for the African Gastronomy and Food Service Industry
Organisation: African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO)
Partnership: Funded in collaboration with AFREXIMBANK
Location: Regional Masterclasses (Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Ghana)
Application Deadline: 30th June 2026 before 1700 HRS EAT
Introduction
The African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO), an intergovernmental body established by the African Union (AU) and UNECA, is implementing the “Harmonization of African Standards for the African Gastronomy and Food Service Industry Project” in collaboration with AFREXIMBANK.
To bridge existing compliance gaps and upskill the continent’s culinary and hospitality value chains, ARSO is seeking qualified experts and training institutions to develop technical training modules and deliver them across three regional masterclasses in 2026 under the theme: “The Food Establishment Masterclass: Integrating Infrastructure, Service Excellence, and Regulatory Rigour.”
Scope of Work & Target Modules
Selected trainers will be responsible for drafting technical curricula, creating presentation materials, and delivering sessions during a 3-day masterclass across three distinct African regions.
- Module 1: Design and operation of food establishments
- Focus: Infrastructure design, layout, workflow optimization, Good Hygiene Practices (GHP), basic HACCP, food handling, storage, and transportation.
- Module 2: Service provisions in hospitality and gastronomic establishments
- Focus: Operational excellence, quality assurance, customer satisfaction metrics, employee training, brand appreciation, and business sustainability.
- Module 3: Food recipe standardization and quantity food production
- Focus: Recipe formulation, portion quantitation, nutritional value proposition, economic considerations, and scaling for mass catering.
- Module 4: Harmonised regulatory inspection and audit of eateries
- Focus: Regulatory compliance, licensing requirements, food poisoning/illness incident handling, standardized eatery audits, and conformity assessment.
Required Trainer Profiles
ARSO intends to select experts aligned with specific industry pillars:
- Trainer 1 (Module 1): Must have experience working with a Learning/Training Institution providing culinary, gastronomy, or foodservice-related courses.
- Trainers 2 & 3 (Modules 2 & 3): Must have current or past professional experience in the hospitality, culinary, or food service sector with deep knowledge of recipe economics and enterprise profitability.
- Trainer 4 (Module 4): Must be currently or previously associated with a national Regulatory Body overseeing the culinary, gastronomy, and food service industry.
Key Qualifications
- Education: At least a Master’s degree or equivalent in Food Science, Hospitality Management, Nutrition, Public Health, Gastronomy, or a related discipline.
- Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in food safety, hospitality operations, or food standards development. Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17065 and the AfCFTA is highly advantageous.
- Languages: Fluency in English and/or French.
Training Development & Delivery Roadmap (2026)
| Phase / Activity | Deadline / Proposed Dates |
| Submission of detailed technical proposals | 30th June 2026 |
| Development & submission of 1st draft modules | 10th August 2026 |
| Submission of final modules & PPT presentations | 28th August 2026 |
| Masterclass 1: Eastern and Central Africa (Venue: Tanzania) | 1st – 3rd September 2026 |
| Masterclass 2: Southern Africa (Venue: Zimbabwe) | 22nd – 24th September 2026 |
| Masterclass 3: Western & Northern Africa (Venue: Ghana) | 7th – 9th October 2026 |
| Submission of Final Training Reports | 16th October 2026 |
How to Apply
Interested individuals or institutions should submit their applications containing:
- A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- A Technical Proposal detailing methodology, availability, and specific module(s) of interest.
- An Outline of the Selected Training Module outlining the pedagogical structure.
Applications must be submitted no later than 30th June 2026 before 1700 HRS EAT.
Address Submissions To:
Secretary General
African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) Central Secretariat
International House 3rd Floor, Mama Ngina Street
P.O. Box 57363-00200 Nairobi-Kenya
Email: info@arso-oran.org, arso@arso-oran.org, and nadineu@arso-oran.org
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Pre Qualification of Suppliers 2025 to 2027 (Extension – Select Sessions)
ARSO plans to prequalify applicants for the provision of various goods and services. ARSO will shortlist suppliers from the list of applicants to supply the under listed goods and services. The prequalified suppliers shall be invited to give competitive quotations for the supply of the various goods and services in accordance with ARSO financial rules (Procurement Rules).
Completed pre-qualification documents in sealed envelopes clearly marked “ARSO/PRE/2025-27″ indicating the Item Code No. and Item Description that the applicant wishes to be prequalified for should be addressed and delivered to:
AFRICAN ORGANISATION FOR STANDARDISATION
CENTRAL SECRETARIAT
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE 3RD FLOOR
MAMA NGINA STREET
P.O. BOX 57363 – 00200,
NAIROBI
To be received on or before. Any document received after the deadline time and date shall be rejected. ARSO reserves the right to accept or reject any application and is not abound to give any reasons for its decision. Note: This is a prequalification of Suppliers and not for supply of goods and services.
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Email: info@arso-oran.org for any other queries and more information.