RFP 2026.02 Portfolio Evaluation: New Tools for Vector Control
RFP 2026.02 Portfolio Evaluation: New Tools for Vector Control
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Objective of the consultancy:
To identify a suitable consultancy firm or an organization with relevant experience to carry out an assessment of the extent to which the vector control investments and Unitaid met intended objectives, were sufficiently agile to course correct and manage any challenges and the extent to which these investments contributed to Unitaid’s 2023-2027 strategic objectives.
Qualification of Firm and Consultants:
Bidders will propose a multi-disciplinary team of 3-4 experienced evaluators, including the team leader. The team leader must have at least 10 years of experience leading evaluations of a similar scope and complexity and ideally a strong understanding of the market for vector control products and interventions to increase access to tools in low and middle-income countries. Core team members should have at least 5 years of individual experience in their respective areas of technical expertise.
The proposed evaluation team should meet the following requirements (one team member may possess more than one of the listed requirements):
1. Expert knowledge of malaria, the global technical strategy and the challenges related to malaria control in LMICs at different levels of the health system; some expertise in vector control along with some historical perspective for context;
2. Expert knowledge of access strategies and interventions including the use of legally binding commitments from manufacturers for product introduction in LMICs;
3. Expert knowledge on the landscape of existing and the pipeline of options available for vector control for malaria in LMICs;
4. Expert knowledge of the global health landscape and the dynamics of introducing and scaling up interventions for complex health issues within existing health systems at national and global levels with a focus on malaria;
5. Strong experience in conducting evaluations of grants using the OECD-DAC criteria;
6. Experience with mixed methods approaches, with at least one team member with expertise in collection and analysis of qualitative data; experience with learning-oriented evaluations or other comparable evaluation approaches;
7. At least one team member with expertise in clinical trials and operational research ideally in resource limited settings; prior experience in translating evidence into policy and practice;
8. Proficiency in English for the key team members (knowledge of other UN languages an asset). For the country case studies, bidders shall demonstrate access to local consultants with appropriate local language skills (Swahili, Sinhala and Tamil). The CVs of the identified local consultants must be submitted as part of the proposal.
Consideration for appropriate representation with regards to gender and a broad mix of backgrounds, seniority mix, skills and experience is desirable.
Bidders are invited to submit a proposal for the above-mentioned RFP in accordance with the documents attached in the "Tender Document" tab. Proposals must be submitted via UNGM, through the “RFP documents” tab and upload documents in “My Tender Return” no later than 17:00 hours CET on 07 April 2026. Given the time constraints and hard deadlines, extension of tender closing date is not feasible. Bidders are encouraged to plan and submit the proposals by this closing date.
We look forward to receiving your participation in this RFP.
Kind regards;
Unitaid Procurement.