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 FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA

 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

for

Individual Consulting Services

ENGAGEMENT OF A LEGAL CONSULTANT TO FACILITATE THE STATE-LEVEL OVERSIGHT, MONITORING AND STAKEHOLDER REVIEW MEETINGS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF STATE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS

October  2026

Letter of Invitation

Dear Sir/Ma:

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) invites proposals for consulting services for the following assignment Engagement Of A Legal Consultant To Facilitate The State-Level Oversight, Monitoring And Stakeholder Review Meetings On The Implementation Of State Anti-Discrimination Laws

 The primary objective of this assignment is to

• Assess the level of implementation and enforcement of State Anti-Discrimination Laws.
• Evaluate institutional compliance with the provisions of the laws.
• Review legal, institutional and governance arrangements established for implementation.
• Assess the effectiveness of complaint, reporting, referral and redress mechanisms.

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) will make available the necessary documents and reports and other information concerning this assignment. You may obtain additional information at the following address: National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) Ground Floor No. 3 Zinguinchor Street, Beside AEDC Office, Wuse zone 4, Abuja.

A candidate will be selected on the basis of comparison of Budget presented by the candidates, individual qualifications (Curriculum Vitae and Experience), Technical Approach, Methodology and Workplan

The following forms are attached:

        (a)  Terms of Reference;

        (b) Model of Curriculum Vitae;

        (c) Model of Letter for submitting the Proposal;

        (d) Form for Observations of the Consultant on the Terms of Reference;

Yours sincerely,

Ishahya Dawha

Head Procurement

For Director General

ENGAGEMENT OF A LEGAL CONSULTANT TO FACILITATE THE STATE-LEVEL OVERSIGHT, MONITORING AND STAKEHOLDER REVIEW MEETINGS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF STATE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS

1.    Background

Nigeria has made significant progress in responding to HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria through policy reforms, strengthened health systems, and strategic investments. One of the major milestones in the national HIV response was the enactment of the HIV and AIDS (Anti-Discrimination) Act, 2014, which provides legal protection against discrimination based on actual or perceived HIV status in employment, education, healthcare, housing, and other sectors.

To strengthen these protections at the sub-national level, several states have enacted State Anti-Discrimination Laws. These laws establish legal obligations for government institutions, employers, service providers, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and other stakeholders to prevent discrimination and protect the rights of people living with HIV (PLHIV).

Despite these legislative achievements, implementation of the laws remains inconsistent. Many states continue to experience weak institutional coordination, inadequate enforcement mechanisms, limited public awareness, poor documentation of discrimination cases, insufficient monitoring systems, and inadequate financial and human resources. These challenges continue to undermine equitable access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support services.

Under the Global Fund Grant, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) is implementing interventions aimed at removing human rights-related barriers to HIV services. As part of these interventions, NACA intends to engage a Legal Consultant to provide technical and legal expertise in facilitating the State-Level Legal Oversight, Monitoring and Stakeholder Review Meetings in six selected states, representing the six geopolitical zones, that have enacted State Anti-Discrimination Laws.

2. Purpose of the Consultancy

The purpose of this consultancy is to provide legal and technical support to NACA in assessing the implementation and enforcement of State Anti-Discrimination Laws through legal oversight, compliance assessments, stakeholder consultations, and documentation of implementation gaps, best practices and recommendations.

3. Objectives of the Consultancy

The Legal Consultant shall support NACA to:

• Assess the level of implementation and enforcement of State Anti-Discrimination Laws.
• Evaluate institutional compliance with the provisions of the laws.
• Review legal, institutional and governance arrangements established for implementation.
• Assess the effectiveness of complaint, reporting, referral and redress mechanisms.
• Review public awareness and dissemination of the laws.
• Identify legal, policy, institutional and operational barriers affecting implementation.
• Document good practices, innovations and lessons learned.
• Facilitate the development of state-specific implementation action plans.
• Produce high-quality legal oversight reports with recommendations for strengthening the implementation and enforcement of the laws.

4. Scope of the Consultancy

The consultant will work closely with the NACA Legal Unit throughout the assignment.

The consultancy will cover six (6) selected states, one from each geopolitical zone.

The consultancy shall therefore cover a total of thirty (30) working days during which He/she will:

• Perform legal review, planning and preparation.
• facilitate the State Oversight and Stakeholder Review Meeting.
• Perform legal analysis, report writing and development of the implementation action plan.

5. Specific Tasks

A. Pre-Meeting Activities

The consultant shall:

• Review the State Anti-Discrimination Law and related legal instruments.
• Conduct comparative legal analysis with the HIV and AIDS (Anti-Discrimination) Act, 2014.
• Review existing implementation reports, policies, guidelines and institutional frameworks.
• Analyse available documentation on discrimination complaints and enforcement actions.
• Develop or refine legal compliance assessment tools, monitoring checklists and stakeholder discussion guides.
• Identify statutory responsibilities of implementing institutions.
• Liaise with NACA, State AIDS Control Agencies (SACAs), Ministries of Justice and other relevant institutions.
• Support participant identification and review of the meeting agenda.
• Ensure technical readiness for the oversight meeting.

B. Facilitation of State Oversight and Stakeholder Review Meetings (Two Days Per State)

The consultant shall:

• Present the objectives and legal framework for the assessment.
• Facilitate review of the implementation status of the State Anti-Discrimination Law.
• Lead discussions on compliance with statutory obligations.
• Assess institutional coordination and governance arrangements.
• Review complaint handling, reporting, referral and redress mechanisms.
• Assess awareness and dissemination of the law among implementing institutions.
• Validate evidence presented by stakeholders.
• Facilitate identification of legal and institutional gaps.
• Support the development of state-specific implementation action plans.
• Document proceedings, key findings and agreed actions.

C. Post-Meeting Activities

Following each meeting, the consultant shall:

• Prepare a comprehensive State Legal Oversight and Monitoring Report.
• Prepare a State Implementation Action Plan.
• Document best practices and lessons learned.

6. Deliverables

For each of the six (6) selected states, the consultant shall submit the following deliverables:

• State Legal Oversight and Monitoring Comprehensive Report, including findings on the implementation and enforcement of the State Anti-Discrimination Law.
• Documentation of best practices and lessons learned.
• Attendance documentation.

7. Duration of the Consultancy

The consultancy shall be undertaken over thirty (30) working days. The specific dates and sequence of activities for each state shall be agreed with  Legal Unit NACA.

8. Reporting and Supervision

The consultant shall report directly to the Head of the Legal Unit, National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), who shall provide overall technical oversight and guidance throughout the assignment.

9. Required Qualifications and Experience

The consultant shall possess:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and Barrister-at-Law (B.L.)-30 Marks

• Minimum of seven (7) years’ post-qualification professional experience. –10 Marks

• Demonstrated experience in legal and policy analysis, human rights programming, public health or HIV-related legal interventions. (evidence by letter of invitation, participation, report communication etc)-20 Marks
• Strong knowledge of Nigeria’s HIV and AIDS (Anti-Discrimination) Act, 2014, State Anti-Discrimination Laws and applicable human rights frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience working with government institutions, development partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders in the areas of human rights, HIV, public health, law and policy.-  (evidence by letter of invitation, participation, report communication etc)   10 Marks

• Excellent communication, coordination and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Workplan and Methodology of approach- 30 Marks

Minimum of 70% for a consultant to be technically responsive

10.Payment Schedule

The consultant will be paid a lump sum fee upon satisfactory completion of deliverables

Selection Method: Individual Consultant Qualification selection Method (QBS)

Location of Consultancy– Abuja

 Documents:

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

• • Methodology, Workplan,
  • Profile of the consultant
  • Copies of all certificates for all qualifications indicated in the CV.
  • Evidence of Relevant Experience and relevant supporting document such as contract, appointment letters, reports, award letters, etc
  • Recent CV
  • Tax Identification Number or recent TCC
  • Signed 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 two (2) 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 “Engagement Of A Legal Consultant To Facilitate The State-Level Oversight, Monitoring And Stakeholder Review Meetings On The Implementation Of State Anti-Discrimination Laws” 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.

Deadline for Submission: The deadline for the submission of proposal should not be later than Thursday 12 noon of 22^nd October,2026. 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

GLOBAL FUND CODE OF CONDUCT

You shall get acquainted with the global fund code of conduct for consultants using this link below: https://www.theglobalfund.org/media/3275/corporate_codeofconductforconsultants_policy_en.pdf

Accepting this invitation shall serve as an acknowledgement and agreement to abide by the Global Fund Code of Conduct for Consultants.

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. Please note that an individual can only bid for any position but only one position and violation of the instruction will lead to disqualification.
7. 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.