Request for Proposal For Advocacy Consultant

Tenders are invited for Advocacy Consultant. Closing Date: 31 Oct 2024 Type: Consultancy Themes: Food and Nutrition/Health Request for Proposals (RFP) Procurement No. and Title: PF2024.09.103 RFP Issue Date: October 17, 2024 RFP Questions to Submit by: October 29, 2024 Proposal Deadline: October 31, 2024 Procurement Owner: Helen Keller International (Helen Keller Intl) Location of Delivery: {Senegal} SECTION 1: Introduction, Eligibility of Bidders, and Definitions Introduction Helen Keller International (Helen Keller Intl) is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives and improving the visual health of vulnerable populations around the world by addressing the causes and consequences of blindness, ill health, and malnutrition. Helen Keller Intl invites all eligible bidders to submit proposals for {The recruitment of a consultant to conduct an in-depth analysis of the situation, policy and stakeholders involved in the management and procurement of vitamin A capsules and RUTF in Senegal for the purpose of an advocacy strategy for strengthening the supply and distribution chains of these inputs, which guarantees improvement of health and nutrition efforts and results.}. This Request for Proposals (RFP) aims to select a supplier that is likely to offer Helen Keller Intl the best value for money, when both technical and financial factors are combined. Eligibility of Bidders This RFP is open to entities { governmental and non-governmental < Consulting Firm, Individuals, Universities or Research Centers >} that are considered capable of implementing the scope of work, with a reputation for integrity and professional ethics, and who meet the eligibility criteria set out in this section. Bidders submitting proposals in response to this RFP must meet the following requirements: Have demonstrated capability and expertise in implementing the scope of work Have completed the required representations and certifications procedures incorporated in this RFP Be willing to comply with relevant donor rules and regulations and Helen Keller Intl. requirements. Note: Helen Keller Intl. shall not award a contract to any firm that is prohibited, suspended, or proposed for debarment by the United States Government, or any firm that proposes to do business with firms or principals of firms that are prohibited, suspended, or proposed for debarment, in the performance of their duties. SECTION 2: Scope of Work Helen Keller Intl. shall evaluate all proposals received in response to this RFP in accordance with the evaluation criteria described herein. This RFP contains the following annexes: Annex A: Conflict of Interest Disclosure Annex B: Curriculum Vitae Format for Staff (one document per person) Annex C: Financial Proposal Template (separate Excel spreadsheets) Program Framework Background: Child malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies remain a major concern in Senegal, where 10.2% of children under 5 years of age are affected by global acute malnutrition (weight for length/height <-2SD of global standards[1]), including 1.1% by severe acute malnutrition (SAM; weight for length/height <-3SD of global standards). In addition, an estimated 12.1% of children aged 12-59 months are vitamin A deficient (18% in rural areas)[2] and 71% are anemic (hemoglobin concentration <11.0 g/dl).[3] Despite progress made over the past decade, these two public health issues continue to fuel under-5 mortality in Senegal with a rate of 40 per thousand live births (DHS, 2023). Data show that high-impact nutrition interventions, such as acute malnutrition management and vitamin A supplementation, can significantly reduce infant and child mortality. Low program coverage remains a major obstacle to continued progress. One of the determining factors is that the current supply of vitamin A for the prevention of vitamin A deficiency and ready-to-use therapeutic foods (RUTF) for the treatment of severe acute malnutrition is not integrated into the SEN-National Supply Pharmacy (SEN-PNA) distribution chain. The management of these products is carried out in parallel by agents who are often not qualified in this area. The other major factor is that purchasing is supported mainly by partners (Helen Keller, 2022). This results in insufficient traceability and visibility in the supply and distribution of these inputs. [Disclaimer: The above text is machine translated. For accurate information kindly refer the original document.] Tender Link : https://reliefweb.int/job/4103340/advocacy-consultant