Development of a vector control training package for wash and health practitioners in the africa region.
Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)
Ethiopia, South Sudan
Role description
Terms of Reference
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1. Introduction
2. Background and Context
- Community engagement , risk communication and behaviour change
- Environmental management
- Vector surveillance and risk assessment
- Support to outbreak preparedness and response including community-based surveillance
- Coordination with health and WASH actors
- Integration of vector control into humanitarian programming
- Understand the epidemiology and transmission pathways of major vector-borne diseases.
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of WASH, Health and community actors in vector control.
- Conduct basic vector-related risk assessments.
- Select appropriate vector control interventions based on context and risk.
- Understand operational, environmental and safety considerations.
- Integrate vector control into preparedness, anticipatory action and humanitarian emergency responses.
- Coordinate with relevant health, WASH and government stakeholders.
- The consultant will with the support of the NLRC and UNICEF will be expected to provide: Review and compilation of existing vector control training materials from organizations such as: IFRC, WHO, UNICEF and NGO’s working on vector control and identify materials that can be adapted and referenced.
- The consultant will develop a complete facilitator package in English including: Facilitator guide, Agenda for a 3-day version, Session plans, Facilitation notes, Interactive exercises Possible case studies and group work exercises, Quizzes and knowledge checks
- Participant package that should include: Participant manual, Handouts, Reference materials, Reading list Links to online resources
- PowerPoint presentation deck(s) suitable for use by non-specialist facilitators.
- Training evaluation package including: Pre-training assessment Post-training assessment Participant evaluation forms
- Facilitation of a pilot training in December 2026 in Ethiopia South Sudan or other country in the region and incorporation of lessons learned into the final training package(optional).
- Minimum 7 years of professional experience in vector control, public health, entomology, or related fields.
- Demonstrated experience in humanitarian settings.
- Experience with vector control in Africa, preferably in both emergency and development contexts.
- Proven experience in developing training curricula and adult learning materials.
- Strong facilitation skills.
- Experience working with Red Cross/Red Crescent, UN agencies, government institutions or international NGOs is an advantage.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Experience integrating participatory adult learning methodologies.
- Conduct a brief desk review of existing training resources.
- Consult with NLRC, IFRC, UNICEF and selected technical experts.
- Develop draft training materials.
- Revise materials based on feedback.
- Facilitate the pilot training.
- Produce a final training package reflecting lessons learned from the pilot.
- The training promotes environmentally responsible vector control approaches.
- Environmental and ecological risks of vector control interventions are adequately addressed.
- Preference is given to sustainable and integrated vector management approaches.
- Training delivery methods minimize environmental impact where feasible.
- Jan Heeger, WASH Programme Advisor, NLRC
- Selam Seje, Health Advisor, NLRC
- Joey de Hamer, Programme Manager, NLRC
- Peter Mamburi IFRC technical focal points
- Proposals must be submitted electronically by email at logistics@redcross.nl with a cc. to JdeHamer@redcross.nl.
- Email subject must be: Log-2026-1374 – Development of a Vector Control Training Package + [Name of the bidder]
- The attachments to be included are described in the next section.
- Language: All documents shall be submitted in English.
- Cover Letter
- Curricula Vitae
- Technical Proposal and methodology
- Financial Proposal (budget with clear breakdown of fee and overheads if applicable);
- Previous Samples: Applicants must provide at least one, and up to two, samples of previous written work similar to that described in the ToR (such as prior health related training provided), with any sensitive information redacted.
- Vendor Registration Form: Bidders are required to complete the [Annex 2: NLRC Vendor Registration Form] and submit all relevant supporting documentation referenced in the form (Administrative checklist, Part 1 and 1.9 Environmental standards).