Request For Expression Of Interest Malaria Control Booster Project, Bauchi

Request For Expression Of Interest
(Consultancy services)

Country: Nigeria
Project: Malaria Control Booster Project, Bauchi
Sector: Health
Consulting Services: Logistics Individual Consultant.
Credit Number: 4250-UNI
Project ID Number: P970921
Date: 7th September, 2012

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 for Logistics Individual Consultant.

The Objective Of The Assignment:
The overall objective of the consultancy is to strengthen the Logistics system of the SMCBP. The activities of the sub-components of the Project require close monitoring and continuous evaluation to track progress in a consistent manner in the project: This makes it necessary to put in place very strong and adequate LMIS 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 the implementation of the LMIS software already established by the Project and also strengthen the logistics system to ensure effective planning, forecasting, delivery, storage, distribution and utilization of all malaria and related drugs and commodities.

The consultant will also assist in developing a management cycle for using information recurrently for future planning and management decision making. The consulting service is for a period of 9 months.

Required Qualifications
• A Minimum of Bachelor degree in public health, social and/or behavioral sciences, medical sociology, social work, community development or related field.
• At least five (5) years prior experience in the implementation of public health programs with a broad range of public, private and civil society sectors
• Experience or knowledge in the field of logistics & Supply Chain Management.
• Proven experience in program planning, implementation and management ability to create partnerships and achieve results.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, teamwork, analytical, computer (word and excel) and organizational skills.

Method of application
Interested individuals must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, CVs, 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 09.00-16.00hrs daily, except on public holidays.

Closing Date
Expression of Interest must be submitted to the address below on or before the 21st September, 2012 by 12.00 Noon with inscription on the envelopes SUBJECT Expression of interest for Logistics Individual Consultant.

The Project Manager,
Bauchi State Malaria Control Booster Project
Project Implementation Unit,
No. 4 Yandoka Road, BACATMA- Bauchi.

Attention:
GSM No 08058622243 Email: umar_babuga@yahoo.com