Tenders Are Invited For Provision Of Economic Evaluation Consultancy Services

Tenders are invited for Provision of Economic Evaluation Consultancy Services - M(H)IND Project (AID 012590/07/) Purpose of the Consultancy: Amref Health Africa seeks a qualified consultant (individual or firm) to provide scientifically rigorous, context-sensitive economic evaluation services that support program learning, adaptation, and publication. The consultancy aims to generate high-quality, policy-relevant evidence by conducting a comprehensive economic evaluation of the M(H)IND Project. It is envisaged that this work will adhere to international best practices including WHO guidance for economic evaluation in LMICs and the CHEERS reporting standards. Scope of Work The consultancy will encompass the following interrelated tasks: a. Desk Review: The consultant will start by reviewing all relevant documentation, including M(H)IND project financial records, monitoring reports, and outputs, to gain baseline understanding. b. Field Work: Through site visits, key informant interviews, and focus group discussions in Central, Western, and Eastern Equatoria and Warrap States, the consultant will gather contextual and qualitative data that complements quantitative findings. c. Implementation of Economic Evaluations: The consultant will perform economic evaluations, clearly defining the economic perspective, whether societal, provider, or mixed, and time horizon. The evaluation will include sensitivity and scenario analyses to assess uncertainty and will apply gender and equity lenses to capture differences in outcomes across sub-groups. d. Data Management and Quality Assurance: A robust data management plan will be implemented to ensure data validity, secure storage, and anonymization. All data handling will comply with South Sudan ethical standards and regulations. e. Reporting and Knowledge Translation: Findings will be compiled into draft and final evaluation reports, complemented by a policy brief and a slide deck for dissemination. A validation workshop with Amref and stakeholders might be conducted to confirm findings. A draft manuscript will be prepared to meet prescribed standards for potential publication. Tender Link : https://comms.southsudanngoforum.org/c/tenders