Request for Expression of Interest
(Consultancy services)
Country: Nigeria
Project: Malaria Control Booster Project, Bauchi
Sector: Health.
Consulting Services: Review and Assess CDI Implementation in
Three (3) Pilot LGAs
Credit Number: 4250-UNI
Project ID Number: P970921
Date: 9th April, 2013
Request for Expression of Interest
The Federal Government of Nigeria has received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) towards the cost of Malaria Control Booster Project and intends to apply part of the Credit to cover eligible payment for consulting services to review and assess CDI Implementation in Three (3) pilot LGAs, Individual Consultant.
The Objective of the Assignment:
The overall objective of the consultancy is to strengthen the Community Direct Intervention (CDI) frame work of the SMCBP. The activities as sub-components of the Project require close monitoring and continuous evaluation to track progress in a consistent I manner in the project. This makes it necessary to put in place very strong and adequate M&E System for quality control and effective service delivery which are central to the successful implementation of the Project.
The Bauchi State Malaria Control Booster Project now invites eligible Individuals to indicate their interest in providing the services. The Consultant is expected to provide technical assistance in reviewing and assessing the outcome of CDI process of implementation in the three (3) pilot LGAs by zone namely ;( Bauchi, Warji and Katagum) from none implementing LGAs to ensure that all approach as contained in the CDI strategy are followed.
The consultant will also report the best practice and gaps identified to the state project implementation unit (PIU) to strengthen malaria control intervention using the CDI approach. The consulting service is for a period of 4 weeks.
Required Qualifications:
The assignment is to be conducted by an experience person, with first degree in Health related course with a post degree in Public Health or any related field, with 5 years experience in programme management and M&E community based intervention, at least 3 year’s previous experience in malaria programming will be an added advantage. Interested applicant should have vast experience with similar assignment, excellent ICT, writing, analytical and communication skills; applicant should also have experience in community development, mobilization and CDI process. The consultant should have knowledge of understanding the culture of the state and should have experience working with government and civil society organizations.
Method of Application
Interested individuals must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (Curriculum Vitae, description of similar assignment, experience in similar condition, availability of requisite skills, etc)
S/he will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank Guidelines: Selections and employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (current edition).
Interested individuals may obtain further information at the address below during office hours between 9.00am – 4.00pm daily, except on public holidays.
Expression of Interest must be submitted to the address below on or before the 23th April, 2013 by 12.00 Noon with inscription on the envelopes SUBJECT Expression of interest to review and assess CDI implementation in three (3) pilot LGAs. Individual Consultant.
The Project Manager,
Bauchi State Malaria Control Booster Project
BACATMA, No. 4, Yandoka Road, Bauchi
Attention:
GSM No: 080 58622243
Email: umar__babuga@yahoo.com
