The Challenge Initiative (TCI)- Request For Expressions Of Interest (Local NGO-Firms Selection) For The Recruitment Of A Local Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Or Agency To Support And Manage A National Family Planning Program In Nigeria

DEADLINE: 13TH JULY, 2022 THE CHALLENGE INITIATIVE (TCI) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (LOCAL NGO - FIRMS SELECTION) FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF A LOCAL NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION (NGO) OR AGENCY TO SUPPORT AND MANAGE A NATIONAL FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM IN NIGERIA. DATE OF ANNOUNCEMENT: JUNE 29, 2022

Background The Challenge Initiative is an urban reproductive health (RH) project designed to provide coaching and technical assistance (TA) to state governments to implement innovative family planning (FP) and adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health (AYSRH) models for improved reproductive and maternal health in Nigeria. TCI does not directly implement FP/RH programming but works with and through state governments to do so. The project is currently implemented in 12 countries across 6 regional hubs globally including Nigeria, India, East Africa, Francophone West Africa, Philippines and Pakistan. TCI is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Comic Relief and Bayer, and globally led by the Bill & Melinda Gates Institute for Population and Reproductive Health. The project is being implemented in Nigeria by Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs (CCP).

The goal of the TCI program is to achieve state government self-reliance in the scale up of FP and AYSRH high-impact interventions (Hlls) leading to sustained improvements in urban health systems and increased access to modern contraception, especially for the urban poor

The first phase of the project was implemented in Nigeria from September 2016 to February 2022 with a demonstration of successful scale up of FP and AYSRH programs across 14 states. The new and current phase of the TCI project (October 2021 - December 2025) will build on the gains and achievements recorded in its previous phase to scale up FP and AYSRH Hils to more geographies in Nigeria, extending coverage to the private sector.

Overview of Project The 4 stages of the TCI program include Expression of Interest (EOI) by states, FP/AYSRH Program Design, Program Implementation and Graduation of states from TCI after achieving self-reliance. The project is guided by the following 6 principles:

Demand-driven: States self-select to participate in the program and commit to contribute their financial and human resources Local ownership and readiness: States must be ready, willing and able to address their own challenges to implementation Right-fitting best practice interventions: TCI simplifies Hils, so it is easier and faster to implement, reaching more people, more places and have the same (or greater) impact Leveraging existing platforms: TCI works with existing government-led systems to harmonize strategies, funding and TA, leading to cost-efficiencies with scale Coaching and TCI University: TCI uses a Lead, Assist, Observe and Monitor coaching model to transfer capacity using TCI University, an online learning platform Near-time, real-time data for decision-making: TCI strengthens government capacity to use data for problem solving and better decision making

Purpose of RFP In the spirit of self-reliance and local ownership, CCP seeks to partner with an experienced, reputable health/development local Nigerian organization to whom ultimately the TCI program and platform in Nigeria will be transitioned. The selected organization would be expected to implement/manage activities relate to advocacy and program coordination, demand generation (ie, social and behavior change and capacity strengthening), service delivery, and research, monitoring and evaluation.

This request for application is for an initial estimated performance period of 17 months (August 2022-Dec 2023) after which CCP will evaluate and extend the contract contingent upon satisfactory performance and continued funding.

Who should apply: CCP invites eligible local NGOs to indicate their interest in providing their services for this project. The selected organization will be responsible for managing and implementing the TCI model in select states. Applicants should be able to demonstrate robust experience and technical capacity in the implementation of FP/RH and other primary health care programs. The organization should also demonstrate its financial capacity to manage the program including staff recruitment, supervision and implementation. The organization is expected to start in August 2022. The chosen agency will need to be ready to assume these responsibilities at this time and/or soon after the contract is fully executed.

How to apply: Expression of interests should be in written in English and provide the following information: 1. Company profile (including capacity to implement and manage family planning programs as well as geographic scope) 2. CVs of key personnel 3. List of institutional collaborations 4. Description of past work similar to TCI project, engagement with state ministries of health, state primary health care development agencies, Christian and Muslim communities, and other groups within the public health sector 5. Proof of local registration

Please indicate whether your agency would be able to carry out this type of work in the time frame given and whether you would be willing to submit a formal bid for this work with 7-10 days' notice.

Please note the purpose of this inquiry is only to determine if your firm would be interested in this work and consider meeting the scheduled timeline. Formal requests for bids will be sent out at a later date.

Responses must be received by email to TCI-Procurement@jhucop.ng no later than Thursday 13th of July 2022.

The Challenge Initiative (TCI)- Request For Expressions Of Interest (Local NGO-Firms Selection) For The Recruitment Of A Local Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Or Agency To Support And Manage A National Family Planning Program In Nigeria

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