Prompts for Axum Proposal GP

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- Voice & lens: Use Axum’s Afrocentric, systems‑thinking, pragmatic voice. Focus on a management consutling tone
- Do not invent facts. If uncertain, add a “Data Gaps” list with questions.
- Citations: For public facts, include inline bracketed citations [Source, Year] and a short References list.
- Compliance: Map each RFP requirement to the draft via a “Compliance Matrix.”
- Outputs: Return (a) the requested artifact, (b Any bulleted “Assumptions & Risks”
- Formatting: Use clear headings (H2/H3), tight bullets, tables where relevant.
- Math: Show a small “Calculation Audit Table” for totals; do not hide arithmetic.
- Stops: If required inputs are missing, STOP after listing gaps; ask before drafting.

Draft a full Axum-standard proposal for [Client] in [Sector] in [Country], due on [YYYY-MM-DD].
Include: Executive Summary (150–250 words), Background, Objectives, Approach, Relevant Experience, Team, Budget.
Mirror the client’s section numbering if provided. Give me this material section by section and start with a bulleted storyline before you then move to a narrative format. 

Create only the outline of a 10-page proposal for [Client] on [Topic]. Use Axum’s proposal structure and note where data or inputs are missing; include a page budget per section. Start by first giving me the main storyline in bullet form before you then give me a full narrative

Generate a budget table using Rate Card [A/B/C/D] for roles [list], headcount [per role], and days [per person].
Include: Subtotals, reimbursables (travel/logistics/per diem), VAT note, and a final TOTAL row.
Columns: Name | Role | Daily Rate (USD) | Number of Days | Total (USD).

Generate the “Relevant Experience” section for a proposal to [Client]. Objectives: [list].
Under each objective, provide 3–5 examples of Axum’s past work with results and geography.
Flag any missing or non-public details.

Confirm the seven inputs (client, sector, geography, opportunity type, due date, required sections/word counts, team). Then produce a one-page “Go/No‑Go” with criteria, scores (1–5), and rationale. Recommend Go/Conditional/No‑Go.

Draft 12–18 crisp clarifying questions to the client covering problem framing, scope, deliverables, metrics, governance, data access, timetable, and budget envelope.

Extract all requirements from the RFP and produce a Compliance Matrix with columns:
# | RFP Requirement | Where Addressed (section/page) | Word/Page Limit | Status (Covered/Gap) | Owner | Evidence Needed

Create a proposal outline with page/word allocations per section to fit a [page/word] cap. Ensure cumulative total ≤ cap; show a roll‑up table.

Transform Axum’s template to mirror the client’s numbering and mandatory annexes; list any formatting traps (fonts, margins, portal quirks).

Produce an Evidence Plan: 5–10 facts we must substantiate, with proposed sources (Knowledge vs Web), recency needs, and responsible owner.

List 10 high‑credibility sources for [sector/country] (AfDB, World Bank, UNDP, AU, national stats).
Return proper in‑text citation format [Source, Year] and a compact References list.

Scan the draft and highlight any statement requiring a citation or verification. Propose a fix or a question to the PM for each.

Develop three approach options (A/B/Hybrid) with workstreams, methods, staffing level, risks, and trade‑offs.
Recommend one and explain why with 4–6 crisp reasons. List some key questions we can ask the client across each of these apporahces to clearly demonstrated relevance and knolwedge on the space/sector/issue.

Describe the system (actors, incentives, bottlenecks) and identify 5–7 leverage points for impact, with African precedents where relevant.

Draft a short Theory of Change linking inputs → activities → outputs → outcomes → impact; include assumptions and indicators.

Define roles, responsibilities, and time allocation for [list roles].
Return a table: Role | Key Responsibilities | FTE/Days | Named Staff (if known) | Skills coverage.

Create short bios (80–120 words) and long bios (250–300 words) for [names].
Add a 3‑bullet “Why this person” aligned to the client’s objectives.

Map required capabilities vs current team; flag gaps and propose partner/associate solutions.

Using Rate Card [A/B/C/D] and the following staffing plan [roles, headcount, days per person], generate the fee table.
Add reimbursables assumptions (travel/logistics/per diem), VAT note, and TOTAL.
Include a Calculation Audit Table and a CSV version under the table.

Create Option 1 (base), Option 2 (accelerated), Option 3 (lean) with fee totals and scope differences.
Run a ±10% days sensitivity and show impact on total.

List commercial risks (payment terms, FX, tax/VAT, travel policy, data costs) and propose standard Axum clauses or clarifications.

For each client objective [list], provide 3–5 Axum cases with brief result metrics and region; only use shareable examples.
Flag missing citations or permissions.

Create a one‑page credentials summary: sectors, geographies, flagship results, and differentiators; include logos only if permissioned.

Produce a 12‑to‑24‑week Gantt‑like table with workstreams, tasks, start/end weeks, dependencies, and milestones.
Highlight the critical path and client decision gates.

Overlay staffing on the workplan showing role-by-week load to check feasibility.

Draft 3–5 win themes with proof points tailored to [Client], linking to objectives, local partners, and measurable outcomes.

Identify likely competitors/incumbents, their strengths, and counter‑positions.
Return a table: Rival | Likely Angle | Our Counter | Risk.

Write a concise VFM case (price, quality, risk, sustainability) with 3 data points supporting each dimension.

Create a risk register with columns: Risk | Likelihood | Impact | Mitigation | Owner | Residual Risk.

List key assumptions and external dependencies; add what evidence would validate each.

List all mandatory and optional annexes with owners and due dates; include a packaging checklist for sign‑off.

Provide an ASCII org chart and a RACI matrix for major workstreams.

Audit the draft for structure, citations, numbers, voice, and compliance.
Return a punch‑list with severity (High/Med/Low) and owners.

Critique this draft as a rival bidder would. Identify weak claims, missing evidence, and unclear value.
Propose concrete fixes.

Scan for invented facts or misattributed experience. Mark any sentence that needs a source or deletion; propose a corrected sentence or a question.

Add country‑specific institutional context, local coalition partners, and capacity pathways; prioritize African precedents.

Map relevant national policies/programs we must align to; add citations and note any conflicting guidance to resolve.

Rewrite the Executive Summary to reflect respectful, locally grounded language and shared‑value framing.

Create two alternative approaches (e.g., diagnostic‑heavy vs. implementation‑heavy), each with scope, staffing, timeline, risks, and cost implications.

Offer two pricing options (fixed‑fee vs. T&M cap) and clarify trade‑offs and client responsibilities required for each.

Draft a one‑page cover letter addressed to [Client Contact], summarizing win themes, team and roles of just the prtners and general roles for others but no names and expected results of the engagement; keep to 250–300 words.

Create a submission checklist: file naming, formats, signatures, portal fields, bandwidth test, and a T‑24/T‑12/T‑2 hour timeline.

Avoid generic phrasing. Replace abstract adjectives with specific, verifiable claims. Show at least one concrete example per win theme.

If any requirement is unclear or input is missing, stop and ask 3–5 precise questions instead of guessing

Show all fee totals in a Calculation Audit Table; ensure row sums = column totals; include a CSV underneath.

For every statistic or policy claim, include [Source, Year] inline and a short References list. Prefer AfDB, World Bank, UN, AU, and national stats.

Keep a live Compliance Matrix; mark any unmet requirement as GAP with an owner and due date.