" Request for Consultant Services Proposal (RFP)
Solicitation Title:
Event Based Surveillance (EBS) Consultant
Solicitation Number:
FY26-103433-STRIDES-Jordan-Consultant-RFP-001
Date of Issue of RFP:
October 04, 2026
Date Questions Due
October 06, 2026
Date FHI Responds to Questions
October 08, 2026
Date Proposal Due:
October 13, 2026
Approximate Date Consultant Contract Issued to Successful Candidate(s):
By November 01, 2026, subject to the final agreement
Method of Submittal:
Respond via e-mail to JordanStrides.Quotations@fhi360.org with the attached documents in MS Word / pdf / Excel format.
The Consultant agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 days from the date specified for the receipt of offers, unless another time is specified in the addendum of the RFP.
Contract Period of Performance: TBD
Background:
The Strengthening Infectious Disease Detection Systems (STRIDES) Project implemented by FHI360 and Funded by the U.S government supports Jordan’s efforts to strengthen global health security capacities across human health, animal health, and multisectoral systems. STRIDES focuses on improving surveillance, laboratory systems, workforce capacity, infection prevention and control, and emergency preparedness and response.
In Jordan, STRIDES works closely with national partners, including the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), Ministry of Health, Jordan Center for Disease Control, and other relevant stakeholders, to strengthen the early detection, reporting, and coordinated response to priority infectious disease threats.
Purpose of Consultancy:
This consultancy will support the MOA in strengthening animal health surveillance capacity, with particular emphasis on zoonotic diseases. The MOA has established event-based surveillance (EBS) protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs). The assignment will build on these existing resources by adapting them into a practical, user-friendly training package and delivering training to veterinarians and other relevant animal health personnel.
The consultant will work closely with STRIDES Jordan and the MOA to review the existing EBS protocol and SOPs and develop Arabic clear, operational training materials. The training will cover signal and event identification, reporting and notification procedures, risk-based site selection, sampling schedules, safe sample collection, handling and transport, and communication and coordination channels among veterinary personnel and relevant authorities.
The assignment is not intended to establish a new surveillance system. Rather, it aims to strengthen the practical and consistent implementation of the existing system by improving the knowledge, skills, and competencies of veterinary personnel at national and subnational levels.
The purpose of this assignment is to develop Arabic Ministry of Agriculture’s event-based surveillance (EBS) Protocol and standard operating procedures (SOPs), together with the high-risk-area analysis, into a standardized and practical training package. The consultant will also deliver the training to MOA veterinary and animal health personnel across the governorates to strengthen the early detection, verification, notification, and coordinated response to priority zoonotic events.
The specific objectives are to:
Develop an MOA-validated EBS training package, including facilitator and participant materials, practical exercises, and pre- and post-training assessment tools, based on the existing EBS Protocol, SOPs, and high-risk-area analysis.
Train 170 MOA veterinary and animal health personnel to identify, verify, notify, and respond to zoonotic signals and events within the required timelines.
Reinforce the application of risk-based site prioritization, standardized sampling procedures, safe specimen handling and transport, and effective communication and coordination channels within the veterinary surveillance system
Scope of Work:
Under the technical direction of the STRIDES Epidemiology and Surveillance Advisor, and in collaboration with MOA, the consultant will:
Review the existing MOA EBS Protocol, related standard operating procedures (SOPs), high-risk-area analysis, and EBS training concept note. Based on this review and consultations with MOA, prepare a workplan confirming the proposed training content, session structure, delivery methodology, workplan, and schedule.
Adapt the EBS Protocol and SOPs into a comprehensive and practical training package. At a minimum, the package will cover:
Introduction to EBS and Priority Hazards.
Event detection and triage methods.
Field verification and response.
Biosafety and Biosecurity.
Communication and reporting.
After Action Review.
Cross Sectoral Coordination.
Digital Reporting Tool (EIDSS).
Develop pre- and post-training assessment tools and facilitate the review and validation of the draft training package with MOA. Incorporate all agreed feedback and submit a final MOA-endorsed version of the package.
Organize and deliver five three-day training sessions for a total of 170 MOA veterinary and animal health personnel from all governorates. The training will be delivered in Arabic and will include practical exercises, case-based discussions, and pre- and post-training assessments to measure knowledge gain.
Prepare and submit a consolidated training report documenting participant attendance, training implementation, pre- and post-assessment results, key findings, lessons learned, participant feedback, and recommendations for sustaining and applying the strengthened EBS capacity.
Deliverables and Timeline:
This deliverable-based consultancy requires up to 25 working days. All deliverables are subject to written acceptance by the STRIDES Epidemiology and Surveillance Advisor. All deliverables shall be submitted to STRIDES Epidemiology and Surveillance Advisor for review and acceptance. The dates below are from the SOW and are indicative until the solicitation and contract schedule are approved.
Deliverable
Description
Due Date
Deliverable #01
Training workplan covering document review, content outline, session structure, methodology, delivery and logistics approach.
November 4, 2026
Deliverable #02
Arabic EBS training package, including facilitator and participant materials, exercises and pre- and post-assessment tools, with MOA approval.
November 12, 2026
Deliverable #03
Five three-day training sessions were delivered to 170 MOA personnel, with assessments administered and participant lists submitted.
December 24, 2026
Deliverable #04
Consolidated training report covering attendance, results, findings, lessons learned and recommendations.
December 29, 2026
Period of Performance:
The anticipated period is November 01, 2026, through January 31, 2027, subject to final approval and contract issuance. The consultant may begin work only after execution of the applicable agreement and authorization from FHI 360.
Location and Travel Requirements:
The consultant will coordinate with STRIDES and the Ministry of Agriculture and deliver five three-days trainings in Amman, Jordan. The participants will represent MOA veterinary and animal health personnel from all governorates.
All travel requires advance written authorization from FHI 360 and must comply with its travel policy.
Timetable and Address for Submission
Interested applicants should submit their CV and cover letter to JordanStrides.Quotations@fhi360.org to the same address, with the solicitation number in the subject line.
Questions are due no later than October 06, 2026. Questions should be submitted via email to JordanSTRIDES.procurement@fhi360.org to the same address, with the solicitation number in the subject line.
CV and cover letter are due no later than October 13, 2026. Required documentation listed below must be e-mailed to JordanStrides.Quotations@fhi360.org
Questions and attached documents must be in English; the training materials and delivery must be in Arabic. Any amendment will be made to all prospective offerors.
Qualifications:
DVM or postgraduate qualification in veterinary epidemiology, field epidemiology, veterinary public health or public health; FETP or FETPV qualification is advantageous.
At least eight years of technical experience in animal health surveillance and related fields, including EBS and indicator-based surveillance, outbreak investigation, risk assessment, zoonotic disease and biosafety and biosecurity.
At least five years of curriculum development and training delivery experience, including comparable training packages and assessments for veterinary or government technical audiences.
Experience with MOA, governorate veterinary directorates or comparable government veterinary services in Jordan or the region is advantageous.
Ability to develop materials and deliver training in Arabic, and to coordinate technical review with MOA and STRIDES.
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the following criteria:
Award will be based upon best value (a combination of qualifications and proposed daily rate).
Payment will be based on approved deliverables. Payment will be made only with the written approval of each deliverable by STRIDES.
Shortlisted candidates will undergo technical and financial evaluation. The technical assessment in the approved SOW totals 100 points:
Criterion
Maximum points
Academic qualifications, including additional credit for FETP or FETPV
15
Relevant technical experience and knowledge of WOAH/IHR frameworks, specimen collection and transport
15
Curriculum development and training delivery experience
15
Relevant MOA, governorate or comparable regional government experience
15
Clarity of the applicant’s proposed methodology and approach to the assignment
25
Competitiveness and reasonableness of daily rate
15
Total technical score
100
FHI 360 anticipates award on the basis of best value, considering technical merit and the proposed cost. The cover letter should include the proposed daily rate, estimated level of effort, total fees and separate itemized travel and other activity costs. The final evaluation and award remain subject to FHI 360 review and approval.
Applicants are also welcome to submit their CV into FHI 360’s global consultant database for future consideration outside of this RFP: Consult@FHI360
Required documentation:
Current CV highlighting relevant assignments, government and country experience, Arabic training experience and references
Cover letter: the letter shall summarize the consultant’s qualifications, explain the technical methodology and approach, why they should be added to the pool as well as providing the daily rate in JOD.
FHI 360 Disclaimers
FHI 360 may perform a background check on any selected Consultant candidates.
FHI 360 may cancel the solicitation and not award
FHI 360 may reject any or all responses received
Issuance of the solicitation does not constitute an award commitment by FHI 360
FHI 360 reserves the right to disqualify any offer based on failure of the offeror to follow solicitation instructions
FHI 360 will not compensate any offeror for responding to solicitation
FHI 360 reserves the right to issue award based on initial evaluation of offers without further discussion
FHI 360 may choose to award only part of the activities in the solicitation, or issue multiple awards based on the solicitation activities
FHI 360 reserves the right to waive minor proposal deficiencies that can be corrected prior to award determination to promote competition
FHI 360’s consultant terms and conditions can be found here
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