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NATIONAL AGENCY FOR THE CONTROL OF AIDS (NACA)

Engagement of Consultant for development of the Costing and Implementation Plan for the National Genomics Strategy

Terms of reference

1. Background and Context

Genomics has emerged as a critical tool for improving health security, disease surveillance, and precision medicine. Recognizing its potential, Nigeria has developed a National Genomics Strategy to strengthen genomic research, diagnostics, and disease surveillance. A well-defined costing and implementation plan is essential to ensure the strategy’s feasibility, sustainability, and alignment with national priorities. To achieve this, we propose to engage a consultant to drive the process.

2. Objectives

The main objective of this engagement is to develop a detailed costing and implementation plan for the National Genomics Strategy, ensuring its financial feasibility, resource allocation, and effective execution.

The specific objectives include:

• Conducting a financial analysis to determine the cost implications of implementing the strategy.
• Developing an actionable implementation roadmap with timelines, milestones, and key performance indicators.
• Engaging stakeholders to ensure alignment with national health priorities.

3. Scope of Work

The consultant will undertake the following key activities:

• Conduct a situational analysis of the financial and infrastructural landscape for genomics in Nigeria.
• Engage key stakeholders, including government agencies, research institutions, private sector partners, and donors, to gather inputs.

• Facilitate workshops for the development and validation of the costed implementation plan.

• Develop a comprehensive cost analysis for various components of the strategy, including infrastructure, workforce development, human resource requirements and technology acquisition.
• Design a phased implementation framework with clear roles, responsibilities, timelines, milestones, and performance indicators.
• Provide recommendations for financial sustainability and integration into national health programs.
• Identify potential funding sources and sustainability mechanisms.
• Ensure alignment with national health, research, and economic policies.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies to address financial and operational challenges.
• Present draft and final reports to key stakeholders for validation and approval.

4. Deliverables

The consultant will be expected to deliver the following:

• Inception Report –
• Situational Analysis Report – summarizing the current genomics landscape and financial considerations.
• Costing Framework – including detailed budget estimates for implementation.
• Implementation Plan – with phased timelines, responsibilities, and sustainability strategies.
• Final Report – incorporating stakeholder feedback and final recommendations.

5. Timeline

The consultancy engagement is expected to span a period of 15 days.

6. Consultant Qualifications

The ideal consultant should have:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in public health and strategic planning.

• Postgraduate degree (Master’s or Ph. D) in health economics, public health, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 experience in health policy development, strategic planning, and financial modeling.
• Proven experience (Evidence) in costing and implementation planning for national or sectoral strategies.

• Evidence of strong engagement of health sector stakeholders in Nigeria and excellent report writing skills.
• Experience in working with government agencies, international organizations, and donors particularly in the health sector
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

7. Reporting and Supervision

• The consultant will report to the Chair, Nigeria Genomics Consortium (NGC) and work closely with the technical working groups of the NGC comprising representatives from key stakeholders.

8.Payment Method

100% Payment after completion of the assignment and job completion issuance by the technical team in NACA.

9. Selection Method:  Individual Consultant Qualification Selection Method

• Link for the Detailed Request for Proposal is downloaded using the link below:
  https://naca.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/RfP-Engagement-of-Consultant-for-Genomics-costing-clean-copy-v2.pdf

Documents:

While submitting the Technical Proposal, the Applicant shall, in particular, ensure to attach thefollowing:

• Methodology, Workplan,
• Profile of the consultant
• Copies of all certificates for all qualifications indicated in the CV.
• Relevant Experience and relevant supporting document.
• Recent CV
• Cover Letter

The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount in Naira.

GUIDELINE FOR SUBMISSION AND OPENING OF DOCUMENTS

The detailed Proposal must be in English Language and submitted in three (3) hard copies each (one original & two copies) of the requested documents and proposal. The documents shall then be enclosed and sealed in one (1) single outer envelope, and clearly marked at the topmost right corner “Development of the Costing and Implementation Plan for the National Genomics Strategy” and the Name, Address, Email and Phone Number of the Consultant boldly written at the back of the envelope, with acknowledgement to NACA office at the address below.

a. Deadline for Submission: The deadline for the submission of proposal should not be later than Tuesday 12 noon of 28^th April,2025. The submission(s) received will be opened immediately after closing at NACA Conference Room in the presence of consultants that choose to attend.

ADDRESS FOR INFORMATION AND SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

Attention:

Head Procurement

National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) 

Ground Floor Room 1.08

No. 3 Zinguinchor Street, Beside AEDC Office, Wuse zone 4, Abuja

NOTES/DISCLAIMER

1. Late submissions will not be accepted.
2. NACA shall verify any or all documents and claims made by applicants and will disqualify consultants with falsified documents and claims.
3. If it is determined that submitted documents and claims have been falsified, the consultant may face prosecution in a court of Law.
4. NACA shall not be held responsible for any disqualified proposal as a result of any omission or deletion relating to the submission guidelines.
5. This advertisement shall not be construe a contract to any Consultant, nor shall it entitle any Consultant submitting documents to claim any indemnity from NACA.
6. NACA is not bound to shortlist any Consultant, and reserves the right to annul the bidding process at any time without incurring any liabilities or providing reason.

Signed

Management.