APW for situation analysis of public health research in the Western Pacific Region

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to enter into a contractual agreement with a successful bidder and select a suitable contractor to carry out the following work: a situation analysis of public health research in the Western Pacific Region.

BACKGROUND

Public health research is a core activity frequently conducted by WHO and the Regional Office for the Western Pacific to inform policy decision-making, develop effective public health interventions, and improve health outcome. As key public health challenges continue to evolve, it is crucial to ensure limited resources, including funding, time, and expertise, are allocated to areas with the greatest potential impact on improving population health outcome. 

The Innovation and Research unit (INR) under DSI group is in the process of developing a new research agenda to support technical functions within WHO and Member States across the Region in conducting research activities and keep the organization at the forefront of science and technology, incorporate breakthrough innovations, and apply the best tools and evidence to emerging priorities.

REQUIREMENTS/WORK TO BE PERFORMED

Objective 1: Understand the state of public health research in Member States of the Region.

Output 1.1: Inception Report with detailed project plan that includes methods, data sources, analysis techniques, and limitations in a transparent manner

Output 1.2: A situation analysis report of public health research in at least half of the Member States using qualitative and quantitive methodologies

Objective 2: Consult with identified stakeholders to validate findings from the situation report

Output 2.1: A mapping sheet of national, regional and global stakeholders that can be consulted for a validation of the situation analysis.

Output 2.2: Agenda-setting and convening of a consultation meeting with identified stakeholders (this may include travel arrangements to Manila)

Output 2.3: Consultation meeting report

Objective 3: Identify priority actions and opportunities to address the situation and overcome country deficits in public health research

Output 3.1: A summary report on potential opportuniries for investment in building capacity in public health research at Regional, subregional, and country level

Output 3.2: Final report that consolidates key information from all outputs

Output 3.3: Graphic design/editing services for the final report.

CHARACTERISTICS OF CONTRACTOR

Mandatory:

• Proven experience in the field of research and evaluation studies in global health.
• Previous work with WHO, other international organizations and/or major institutions in the field of  setting the research agenda for regional academic initiatives;

Desirable:

Experience in helping Member States in the Western Pacific Region in establishing national research strategies.

SUBMISSIONS

Qualified and interested specialists should submit the following documents to the Supply Officer through WP RO UNGM at < wproungm@who.int > by 9 June 2023

• • Company Profile {for institutional applications}
• • Technical proposal indicating methodology and timelines, in addition to the below annexes
  • Annex 1: Acknowledgement Form
  • Annex 2: Confidentiality Undertaking
  • Annex 3: Proposal Completeness Form
  • Annex 6: Self-Declaration Form
• • Financial proposal

Please use Tender Notice No. 201730  as subject to all submission. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Last day of receiving queries for this tender is on 4 June 2023