Request for Quote: Technical Consultant to Support Holistic Prioritization for Immunization in Francophone Countries
Work location: Remote
R4D is leading the collaborative, peer learning component of a project that will provide assistance to countries with priority-setting and decision-making processes to optimize immunization programming and impact.
Posted on: November 10, 2026 | Submissions due by: November 20, 2026
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REQUEST FOR QUOTE FOR A TECHNICAL CONSULTANT TO SUPPORT HOLISTIC PRIORITIZATION FOR IMMUNIZATION IN FRANCOPHONE COUNTRIES
NOVEMBER 1, 2026
Prepared by: Elizabeth Ohadi, Results for Development Institute, 1120 19TH Street, Suite 502 NW, Washington, DC 20036
1. Overview
1.1 Results for Development Institute (R4D):
Results for Development (R4D) is a leading non-profit global development partner. We collaborate with change agents around the world — government officials, civil society leaders and social innovators — to create strong systems that support healthy, educated people. We help our partners move from knowing their goal to knowing how to reach it. We combine global expertise in health, education and nutrition with analytic rigor, practical support for decision-making and implementation and access to peer problem-solving networks. Together with our partners, we build self-sustaining systems that serve everyone and deliver lasting results. Then we share what we learn so others can achieve results for development, too. www.R4D.org
1.2. R4D Program Overview:
The Gavi 6.0 transition to a single, holistic country application process is taking place amid a more constrained financial environment, requiring countries to make difficult trade-offs within their vaccine and program support budgets. Gavi, Alliance partners, and the Gates Foundation are providing assistance to countries with these priority-setting and decision-making processes to ensure they are country-led, transparent, and evidence-based, resulting in optimized immunization programming and impact.
R4D is leading the collaborative, peer learning component of this assistance – facilitating virtual and in-person learning engagements to address countries' critical challenges and needs as they define their priorities for vaccine and program support. R4D is also contributing to a global effort to collect and synthesize cross-country learnings to inform ongoing prioritization processes and future policies and strategies.
This project is funded by the Gates Foundation, with a period of performance from October 2026 through mid-2028.
1.3. Purpose and Objective:
R4D is seeking a technical advisor to manage the design and implementation of collaborative peer learning activities, particularly for francophone countries.
Top candidates to this consultancy will have:
• Excellent French and English skills (written and verbal fluency)
• 15+ years of experience working in immunization program strengthening, with knowledge of relevant priority setting and/or Gavi application processes a plus
• Familiarity with partners across the global immunization landscape
• Significant experience in collaborative or peer-to-peer learning, or event or capacity-strengthening facilitation
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work well individually and in a team, including working with teams based remotely across time zones
• Experience being a mentor and coaching/accompaniment experience
• Leadership and management skills
• Analytical thinking skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Preferred: the ability to travel to 1-2 in-person engagements of 2-4 days each (location TBD)
The consultant will not be providing direct technical assistance to country prioritization or application development processes. There may be relationship management with individual countries as requested, as well as collaboration with regional partners including WHO and UNICEF.
1.4. The Opportunity
The consultant will draw on deep experience and expertise in new vaccine introduction to support the project team by:
• Participating in virtual discussions with the project team, the Gates Foundation, Gavi, WHO, UNICEF, and other immunization partners to discuss countries' priority challenges and learning needs related to the prioritization of vaccine and programming support;
• Participating in virtual discussions with priority country stakeholders to discuss priority challenges and learning needs related to the prioritization of vaccine and programming support;
• Supporting the development of learning plans for 1 or more country cohorts;
• Identifying focus areas for learning engagements that address priority challenges and learning needs related to the prioritization of vaccine and programming support;
• Developing and reviewing concept notes and agendas for learning engagements;
• Supporting the development of presentations/discussions for learning engagements, such as technical guidance/standards, country case studies, templates for country presentations and posters, guidance for facilitators, etc.;
• Curating country experiences and technical expertise to share practical "how-to" implementation knowledge on promising approaches to address critical barriers and priority challenges;
• Identifying and coordinating with relevant immunization partners or topical experts to contribute to learning engagements;
• Advising the project team on relevant global and country immunization program trends, sharing relevant research, best practices, or other materials or tools;
• Facilitating in-person and virtual learning exchanges alongside the project team; and
• Synthesizing learnings from the project's engagements and other activities to produce resources for external dissemination.
The consultant will report to R4D. The period of performance will be 1 November 2026 to 31 December 2027, with the possibility of extending into 2028 when the project pivots its focus from implementing learning engagements to synthesizing learnings for the global holistic prioritization learning agenda. The expected commitment will be up to 25 working days.
2. General Information
2.1. Proprietary Information
All information contained in this RFQ is proprietary. It is for the sole use of the Offeror in connection with bid response preparation and is not to be used by Offeror for any other purpose or revealed or disclosed in any manner to any other individuals and/or company without specific written permission from R4D.
2.2. Procurement Protocol
R4D reserves the right to make all decisions regarding this RFQ, including the right to reject any and all proposals received in response to this RFQ. Offeror understands that the issuance of this RFQ does not create any obligation on the part of R4D to enter into any contract or to undertake any other obligation with respect to the requirements referred to herein.
2.3. Addendum
In the event that any modification to this RFQ becomes necessary, Offeror will be notified via email.
2.4 Notification of Supplier Selection
Offerors will be notified via email of the results of the selection process.
2.5. RFQ Response Preparation Cost
All costs incurred by Offeror in the preparation of its response to this RFQ, and any oral presentations requested, shall be wholly absorbed by the Offeror.
2.6. Confidentiality/Proprietary Information
Materials submitted by Offeror in response to the RFQ that are considered confidential/proprietary must be clearly marked as such at the time of submission.
2.7. Contract Terms and Conditions
Engagement with selected Offeror will be based on R4D's standard terms and conditions. It shall constitute the written agreement between Offeror and R4D and shall not be binding until fully executed and delivered by both parties.
2.8. No Publicity
No publicity or news release pertaining to this RFQ, responses to this RFQ, or the award of any contract related to this bid document may be released without R4D's prior written approval.
2.9. Accuracy of Information
This RFQ and other bid documents furnished by R4D may include errors, omissions, or deficiencies and the accuracy and completeness of such documents is not guaranteed. In the event of such errors, omissions, or deficiencies are discovered by Offeror, it shall promptly notify R4D in writing. Corrected information will be provided to all Offerors.
2.10. Alternative Solutions
Offeror(s) who wish to submit an alternative proposal in addition to the requested RFQ response are invited to do so. Alternative solutions must be clearly marked as such and state whether they are exclusive or inclusive of the requested RFQ requirements.
2.11. Third Party Services/Products
Offeror must clearly identify any third-party product(s) or service(s) that is a part of its RFQ response.
2.12. Offeror's Response
A clear and complete response must be provided for each element of the RFQ. Any response which deviates from the stated requirements must be noted and underlined.
3. Communications Regarding this RFQ
3.1. Quote Submission
Offerors must submit a quote with supporting documentation no later than 20 November 2026 via R4D's portal.
3.2. Contractual Obligations
Offeror's response to this RFQ, in the whole, in part or by reference, may be incorporated into any resulting contractual agreement at the sole discretion of R4D to ensure that all representations made by the Offeror are legally binding.
4. Evaluation Process and Schedule
4.1. Schedule of Activities
Issue RFQ: 09 November 2026
RFQ Response Due: 20 November 2026
Anticipated Award Date: 01 December 2026
4.2. Evaluation Criteria
Offeror responses to this RFQ may be evaluated on criteria such as, but not limited to, the following:
Professional Experience and Stability
Pricing/Cost (daily rate only, excluding travel-related expenses)
Customer References
Sample work products
5. Quote Submission Materials
R4D will be aggressive and comprehensive in our deliverable and service demands. It is incumbent upon the Offeror to provide measurable, accurate, and reliable answers based upon our predefined evaluation criteria. We will rely on the quality of your answers. A forthright approach will serve all parties best. To this end, you should note responses may be incorporated within the eventual contract with the selected Offeror, at the discretion of R4D.
A clear, definitive response to each element of the RFQ must be included in the Offeror's proposal. Any exceptions must be noted, typed in all caps and underlined. Failure to address any stated requirements/specifications may disqualify your proposal from further consideration.
Quote submission materials should be concise and contain the following sections:
• A CV and cover letter which describes the consultant's relevant experience and qualifications
• The consultant's proposed rate with documentation to substantiate that rate
• 2 references
• A sample work product in which the consultant led a majority or all of the development
Submissions that do not clearly include all of the information requested here may not be considered.
R4D has been and continues to be a strong advocate of diversifying its supplier base and increasing our volume of business with minority, women owned and small business enterprises. Indicate whether or not your company has a MWBE certification by an accredited certification body (i.e. National Minority Development Council, Small Business Administration, Women's Business Enterprise National Council, etc.). If certified, provide name of certifying agency and date your current certification expires.
Closing date: 2026-11-20
HOW TO APPLY:
Offerors must submit a quote with supporting documentation no later than 20 November 2026 via R4D's portal (the submission form on the opportunity page). Quote materials: a CV and cover letter describing relevant experience and qualifications; the consultant's proposed rate with documentation to substantiate that rate; 2 references; a sample work product in which the consultant led a majority or all of the development. Accepted file types: ppt, pdf, docx, xlsx, xls, max file size 20 MB. For questions or issues submitting documents, email esatzger@r4d.org.
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