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  • Posted: Oct 24, 2019
    Deadline: Nov 14, 2019
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    WAHO undertook measures to combat Malaria, malnutrition, HIV/AIDS, maternal and infant mortality; prevention of blindness actions for easy access to medicines and vaccines, epidemiological surveillance as well as training and health information management. These health problems have remained in the sub-region, in spite of the significant results achieved. . ...
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    Individual Consultant - Development of a Strategic Plan for the ECOWAS Member Countries' Regional Biobank

    Location: Bobo- Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
    Type: Contract

    Overarching Objective of the Mission

    • The overall objective of the consultation is to develop a strategic plan for the ECOWAS Regional Biobank for the period 2020-2024.

    Specific Objectives
    More specifically, the consultant shall:

    • Review the regional regulatory framework for strategic orientation of ECOWAS member countries,
    • Review the technical, institutional and material constraints for the operationalization of the Regional Biobank,
    • Develop a detailed roadmap and action plan to ensure the functionality of the RBB,
    • Conduct a cost and risk analysis of the Regional Biobank,
    • Guide member countries in the establishment of their own National Biobank,
    • Assess the training needs of the Regional Biobank staff,
    • Assess investment needs,
    • Define a Logical Framework as well as Action Plan and Budget estimate for regional priority actions over 5 years (2020-2024),
    • Define detailed monitoring and evaluation mechanisms.

    Mission Commencement Date and Duration

    • Duration of Mission: 90 days. Commencement Date: January- February 2020.

    Consultant’s Profile
    The Consultant:

    • Must have at least 15 years’ experience in the field of laboratories, particularly in the development of biosafety or biosecurity policies and standards,
    • Must have proven experience in genomics, bioethics research,
    • Have proven experience in managing a Biobank,
    • Must have sound knowledge of the context of Public Health Laboratory Systems in West Africa,
    • Must have proven oral and written communication skills including writing scientific reports and articles,
    • Must be able to work in a multinational environment, with a variety of partners at national, regional and global levels,
    • Must have time management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks at a time with a high degree of autonomy,
    • Must have a command of at least one official language in the ECOWAS region; a command of another ECOWAS language would be an advantage,
    • Must have excellent skills in information and communication technology.

    Content of the EOI
    Interested individual consultants must provide:

    • A letter of expression of interest,
    • A detailed, dated and signed Curriculum Vitae highlighting qualifications and experience in carrying out similar assignments, as well as references for possible checks,
    • Signed financial proposal to carry Out the mission.

    Selection Method

    • The consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures for the selection of individual consultants as set out in the World Banks Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by the World Bank Borrowers (ed. January 2011, revised in July 2014) available on the World Bank web site http://www.worldbank.org.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates/consultants should submit their Expression of Interest (EOI) with the reference “Recruiting one Consultant to Develop ECOWAS’ Regional Biobank Strategic Plan” written on the envelope to:
    The West Afriean Health Organization (WAHO) Secretariat,
    01 BP153 Bobo-Dioulasso 01,
    Avenue Ouezzin COULIBALy.

    Burkina Faso.
    Or
    Send by email to: offres@wahooas.org

    Important Information/Notice

    • Interested consultants may access the TORs on WAHO’s website at: w3.wahooas.org.
    • They may also get additional information on reference materials from the address stated above and on the following working days and office hours: Monday to Friday between 8 am and 4pm.

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