Contents

General Recommend Actions ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
A Word of Caution ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Requirements for Registration ................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Tips on Data Entry ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Steps to start the E-Consultant System ........................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Step – 2: Navigate to the Consultancy Services page ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Step – 3: The Home Page ................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Step – 4: How to get Help and logout the application .................................................................................................................................. 11
Registration Of An Individual Consultant ................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Step 1: Eligibility checking ........................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Step 2: Account creation ............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Step 3: Account activation........................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Step 4: Account activation confirmation .................................................................................................................................................... 17
Step 5: Identity............................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Step 6: Profile maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Step 7: Specialization ................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Step 8: Facilities ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Step 9: Experiences ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Firm Registration ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
 Step 1: Start the Firm Registration flow ..................................................................................................................................................... 30
Step 2: Eligibility checking ................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Step 3: Account creation ............................................................................................................................................................................. 32
Step 4: Identity............................................................................................................................................................................................. 36
Step 5: Specialization ................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Step 6: Affiliates ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Step 7: Facilities ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
Step 7: Permanent staff ............................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Step 8: Composition..................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
Step 9: Experiences ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Submit the Registration Form to AfDB ....................................................................................................................................................................... 59
General Recommend Actions
Introduction

 The Bank maintains information concerning the capabilities and

experience of a large number of consultants, which enable it to judge
the acceptability of consultants registered in the system. The
information is used in preparing short list for the Bank as well as
assisting Borrowers in preparing their short list if requested.
 The information is stored and managed in the Bank’s Data on
Consultant System, which is referred to as E-Consultants.
 The purpose of this User Guide is to assist Consultants with their
registration process in the E-Consultants System by means of the
Web Site.
 It is recommended that users should print this guide, and follow the
step by step instruction. This will enable them to save time in
completing and submitting the registration.
A Word of Caution

 The term ‘Consultant’, as used in this guide, refers to Consultant Firm

as well as Individual Consultant.
 The fact that the Bank has been supplied with information about a
Consultant does not indicate that the Bank has verified the accuracy
of the information provided, nor endorsed the Consultant’s
qualifications in general, or that it will approve the consultant’s
appointment for any specific project.
 Furthermore, the fact that a Consultant has been registered in the E-
CONSULTANTS is not a guarantee of the award of contracts in the
short, medium or long term.
Requirements for Registration

 To register as an Individual Consultant, you must have available at

hand, an electronic copy of your personal CV.
 To register a firm, you must have the electronic copies of the CVs of 3
permanent staffs of this firm available at hand.
 Certain fields marked by * on the various forms you will have to fill
are mandatory. If you do not fill them, you will not be able to submit
your request. You must ensure that all information necessary for
your registration request are provided.
Tips on Data Entry

 At the time of entering the data into the forms on the web site, it is
essential that you are not in a hurry. After each action, always leave
time for the screen to refresh itself completely, before moving to the
next action.
 The refreshing time of the screen is a function of the flow of your
Internet
Steps to start the E-Consultant System
Step – 1: Access the Bank’s website

From your favorite web browser, connect to the African

Development Bank’s website, www.afdb.org

We strongly recommend the use of ®Microsoft Internet

Explorer for better experience.
Step – 2: Navigate to the Consultancy Services page

Project & Operations  Procurement Consultancy Services

Step – 3: The Home Page
From the Home Page you can:
 Register as an Individual
Consultant
 Register a Consulting Firm
Or,
 Login using your
credentials if you already
have an account.
You can also:
 Request a new password
if you forgot it
 Select the language of the
website
Step – 4: How to get Help and logout the application
Registration Of An Individual Consultant
Step 1: Eligibility checking
Step 2: Account creation

 The pop-up will show when you click the [SUBMIT] button.
 Click [ OK ] to continue
Step 3: Account activation
After having create your account, you will receive an email in the account provided in step 2. Check
that account you will receive a message from “AfDB-Consultants”. The mail contains two important
information:

 A Webcode which you will need to connect to the application

 A link to activate your account. Just click the link and your account will be activated.

NB: If you do not activate your account, you cannot work with the application
Step 4: Account activation confirmation
Step 5: Identity
Step 6: Profile maintenance
Step 7: Specialization
Step 8: Facilities
Step 9: Experiences
Firm Registration
Step 1: Start the Firm Registration flow
Step 2: Eligibility checking
Step 3: Account creation
Step 4: Identity
Step 5: Specialization
Step 6: Affiliates
Step 7: Facilities
Step 7: Permanent staff
Step 8: Composition
Register the Shareholders
Register the members of the Board Of Directors
Register the management officers
Step 9: Experiences
Submit the Registration Form to AfDB
You will get this message.
An email will also be sent to your inbox.