Contractor for Global Fund Grant Implementations

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Ethiopia is seeking a consultant to serve as Senior Coordinator for the Global Fund AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) program at Ethiopia's Federal Ministry of Health. The solicitation requires a qualified professional to manage grant implementations, providing strategic advice and technical support to strengthen the Ministry of Health's grant management capabilities. Key qualifications include a master's degree in public health or a related field, a minimum of 10 years of grant/program management experience, and Amharic language skills. The contract will be awarded on a best-value basis, focusing on the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer. Important dates include a deadline for questions on December 31, 2024, and proposal submission due by 16:59 p.m. on January 6, 2025, with proposals to be sent to addisprocurement@usaid.gov.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations and covers a 12-month contract requiring 2,496 hours of effort, with potential extensions based on performance and funding availability. The total Global Fund grant value is $441.5 million for the 2024-2027 period, with the contract focusing on coordinating grant implementation and supporting health system restoration in conflict-affected areas. The place of performance is Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with the consultant based at the Federal Ministry of Health and potentially conducting up to five 6-day field visits. Interested offerors must register for a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and complete the registration process in SAM.gov before any award can be made. The contract is classified under NAICS category 81392 (Professional Organizations) and PSC category R499 (Support-Professional: Other).