Purpose of the Consultancy:
The consultant will take the lead, in conjunction with the Consortium (EPHA, JAPHIGO, and EMLA) to develop a compelling, evidence-based proposal for submission to the CDC on 7th April 2020. The consultant will bring to the proposal writing process a thorough understanding and prior experience in competitive bid-writing for large institutional donors. Preferably, the consultant will have prior experience working in the Public Health sector and/or designing programs that are aimed around Surveillance, Disease Intelligence, and Health Information Exchange.
Specific Tasks to be performed by the Consultant:
The consultant will develop, in consultation with EPHA senior management, a competitive proposal. The consultant will undertake at least the following tasks:
- Review EPHA, Jhpiego and EMLA (consortium) organizational profile in order to identify relevant assets of these organizations to the call for proposal.
- Review the call for proposal and other relevant materials, select an appropriate partner
- Meet with key stakeholders to ensure that the program design and bid integrates expertise from all relevant actors/sectors.
- Work with relevant EPHA/consortium staff to identify the staffing needs/structure for the proposed activities.
- Write a sound proposal and submit to CDC before the deadline.
- Other activities as deemed necessary.
Outcomes of the Consultancy: A completed, comprehensive proposal for the CDC Fund
Timeframe: The consultancy is needed urgently, therefore, the task is to be started as soon as possible (Ideally by 9th March 2020) and completing on approximately 7th April 2020 (submission date of the proposal).
Qualifications and Experience
- Preferably an advanced university degree (PHD in public health or MD with mater training on public health.
- Minimum 5 years prior demonstrated experience developing proposals for institutional donors,
- Knowledge on surveillance, disease intelligence and health information exchange and workforce development is mandatory.
- Ability to integrate different experiences, methodologies, and approaches from a diverse range of stakeholders, organizations, and technical experts from multiple sectors.
- Proper understanding and knowledge of the Ethiopian health system is an assest
- Excellent English speaking/writing skills required.
Application & Deadline
Interested individuals should send or come in person and submit document at EPHA office before 9th of March 2020.
- Cover letter detailing the individual’s suitability for the assignment and current contact information.
- Detailed proposal including technical and financial and detail profiles/CVs of key person(s) to be involved at any stage.
- Technical documents and Financial proposal shall be in a separate envelop
Due to urgent need of the consultancy, proposals will be short listed on a regular basis and we may offer the consultancy before the closing date.
Only short-listed consultants will be contacted