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Evidence Action launched formally in 2013 to scale programs with sustainable business models that have been proven to be effective so that they benefit millions of people. Evidence Action leads and manages two programs incubated by Innovations for Poverty Action: Dispensers for Safe Water and the Deworm the World Initiative. We also run Evidence Action B...
Purpose:
Evidence Action seeks to identify a consulting firm OR an individual consultant with extensive experience in how public sector funding is secured for government-led programs, such as health and education programs within Nigeria.
Objectives:
Evidence Action has proposed to build the capacity of the state governments in identifying ways in which public sector funds can be accessed to support school-based deworming programs in Lagos, Rivers, Oyo and Ogun state, which are co-led by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education. To ensure institutionalization and
sustainability of the existing school-based deworming program, there is a need to train government partners on resource mobilization of domestic funding mechanisms/channels within the government.
The consultant/firm will be supported by the Nigeria team in creating a road map on how domestic resources (either public sector funds from the government or private entities) are secured and can be accessed for programs under the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education.
Background:
Evidence Action aims to be a world leader in scaling evidence-based and cost-effective programs to reduce the burden of poverty for hundreds of millions of people. Our approach bridges the gap between rigorous research and pilot interventions on one hand and scaled solutions through institutionalized programs on the other. We operate
in ten countries across the globe and positively impact the lives of hundreds of millions of people every year in a measurable way. Reducing poverty and spurring growth in developing countries requires strategic and high-value investment of scarce resources. Interventions to reduce the burden of poverty need to be rigorously identified, tested and scaled up in order to be cost- effective and have high impact. Evidence Action delivers evidence-based interventions where the need and opportunity are greatest with flagship projects as Dispensers for Safe Water-DSW, and Deworm the World Initiative-DTWI.
Rationale:
Since 2016, Evidence Action has provided technical assistance to Nigeria for school- based deworming programs. In 2019, a capacity assessment was conducted across government partners in four intervention states using a Government Capacity Assessment Tool. The assessment covered the areas of Policy, Governance and Advocacy, HR Structures and Systems, Financial Systems and Management, Program Management, Monitoring, Evaluation and Knowledge Management among others. The report of the exercise showed some level of capacity in different areas as ranked/graded but a significant gap exists especially in the area of resource mobilization specifically towards domestic financing.
Current trends show a dwindling donor funding, cost reduction and re-allocation of funds to COVID 19 programs. There is also the need for the Government to seek alternative sources of funding for deworming programs.
The Consultant’s Specific Tasks and Deliverables:
1. Deliverable: Develop a workplan and schedule for the scope of work for all four states.
a. Conduct calls (virtually/in person) with the Nigeria Country Director and other relevant staff of Evidence Action Clarify objectives and schedule of work for all four states
Discuss context (where necessary)
Discuss the work plan and timelines with team
2. Deliverable: Conduct a domestic financing desk review for all four states to identify public sector financing options for programs within the government.
3. Deliverable: Develop and submit a Final Report on the findings from the situational analysis for each state (one report with all four states with different sections or individual state reports, TBD).
The report should include, but not limited to:
The report should include, but not limited to:
i. Tools & Guidelines: Develop a user-friendly simplified tool to guide the state in knowing how to access funds (timelines, budgets and the state's ability to actively pursue domestic financing;
including but limited to:
a. Suggestions/recommendations on how to move resource mobilization, specific to domestic finance forward, including a timeline and suggested process based activities.
Qualifications and experience required:
Potential firms/individuals should possess the following qualifications:
1. Proven experience and track record in developing resource mobilization strategies within the public sector, specific to domestic financing, including the following activities:
Conducting a situational analysis
Time frame: To be discussed with shortlisted candidates, but could range from 2-8 months.
Compensation: The contract will be a deliverable based contract and the will depend on the qualification of the candidate.
Interested and qualified persons should send their detailed proposals, CV and cover letter to admin.nigeria@evidenceaction.org
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