Consultant (Program Sustainability Assessment, JSR Framework Update, and Self-Reliance Roadmap for CODSAiN) at Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH)

Scope of Work
The consultant/team will undertake the following activities:
Analysis of CODSAiN System Performance and Transition Readiness:

• Analyse findings from state-level maturity scorecard assessments to identify patterns in system functionality, strengths and gaps.
• Assess readiness for transition across key domains (governance, service delivery, supply chain, data, and financing)
• Identify systemic drivers and bottlenecks affecting sustainability across states.

Comparative Learning from RASUDiN Transitioned States:

• Conduct a comparative review of selected RASUDIN states that have transitioned from donor support
• Examine the sustainability of key program components, including
  • COPR engagement and retention
  • Service engagement continuity
  • Data system integration
  • Financing and government ownership
• Assess how transition pathways differ across states, including those that were absorbed into DISC versus standalone transitions (e.g. Anambra).

Cross-Programme Learning and Integration (DISC):

• Engage the DISC programme to identify relevant tools, best practices and transition models applied post RASUDIN
• Assess how the DISC project leveraged prior investments to sustain and scale programme outcomes
• Identify scalable practices and programme opportunities that are relevant to CODSAiN.

Review and Strengthen the JSR Framework and Scorecard:

• Review the current JSR framework and maturity scorecard indicators
• Refine framework pillars and indicators to reflect transition realities and system functionality
• Align the updated framework with the Market Development Framework and sustainability benchmarks
• Strengthen measurability and usability for tracking state progress along the self-reliance pathway.

Sustainability Strategy and Transition Roadmap Development:

• Develop a comprehensive evidence-based sustainability strategy for CODSAiN
• Define a differentiated transition pathway based on state maturity levels.
• Provide a phased roadmap outlining:
  • Key transition milestones
  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Priority investments and sequencing
• Identify actionable recommendations to strengthen system reliability and reduce dependency on external support.

Key Deliverables
Inception Report (Week 1):

• Proposed methodology and analytical approach, which shows:
  • How will system performance and transition readiness be assessed
  • Clear approach foranalysing and interpreting the existing maturity scorecard results
  • Approach for comparative learning (RASUDiN, DISC)
  • Approach for developing the JSR framework and transition roadmap
• Detailed workplan and stakeholder engagement plan.

System Performance and Transition Readiness Analysis (Week 3):

• Cross-state analysis usingexisting scorecard results
• Identification of:
  • System strengths
  • Key bottlenecks
  • Functional vs weak systems
• State segmentation based on maturity and functionality
• Clear classification of
  • Transition-ready states
  • States requiring further system strengthening/

Comparative Transition and Sustainability Learning Report (Week 4):

• Comparative analysis of RASUDiN and DISC transition experiences
• Assessment of sustainability of key system components:
  • CORPs engagement
  • Service delivery continuity
  • Supply chain functionality
  • Data system performance
  • Financing and government ownership
• Identification of:
  • Effective transition pathways
  • Failure points and risks
  • Replicable models.

Refined JSR Framework and Transition Pathway Model (Week 5):

• Updated JSR framework reflectingreal-world system functionality and transition dynamics
• Definition ofclear transition stages (e.g., early, emerging, advanced)
• Mapping of:
  • Required system conditions per stage
  • Key actions required to progress between stages
• Integration of scorecard results into:
  • JSR staging logic (not re-scoring).

JSR Framework and Transition Model (Week 5):

• Development of aJourney to Self-Reliance (JSR) framework
• Definition ofclear transition stages (e.g., early, emerging, advanced)
• For each stage:
• Required system conditions
• Key actions to progress
• Translation of scorecard findings into:
  • transition logic (how states move forward)

Sustainability Strategy and State-Specific Transition Roadmap (Week 6):

• State-specific transition pathways
• Clear sequencing of actions:
  • Immediate priorities
  • Medium-term actions
• Defined:
  • Roles (state vs partners vs federal)
  • Priority investments
• Risk and dependency analysis
• Practical recommendations to:
  • Strengthen system reliability
  • Reduce donor dependency
• Roles (state vs partners)
• Risk analysis.

Stakeholder Validation Workshop:

• Presentation of:
  • Findings
  • JSR framework
  • Transition pathways
• Documentation of feedback
• Refinement of outputs.

Final Report and Executive Presentation Deck:

• Consolidated findings and analysis
• JSR framework
• Transition roadmap
• Clear, actionable recommendations
• Donor-ready presentation.

Required Experience
Eligibility and Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree in Public Health, Health Economics, Health Systems, or related field
• 10–15 years of relevant experience in health systems strengthening, sustainability planning, or large-scale programme design
• Demonstrated experience in:
  • Developing strategic frameworks and transition roadmaps
  • Conducting multi-state or multi-country comparative analysis.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of:
  • Family planning programmes
  • Supply chain systems
  • Data systems and governance.