Technical Assistance for the Development of an Emergency Risk Communication (ERC) Strategy for Tanzania’s Veterinary Services

Call for Proposals

Reference: SRR/EA/FB/002/25

Title: Technical Assistance for the Development of an Emergency Risk Communication (ERC) Strategy for Tanzania’s Veterinary Services

Contracting Authority:

World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), whose statutory name is Office International des Epizooties, 12 Rue de Prony, F-75017 Paris, France

Background

With the financial support of Global Affairs Canada’s Weapons Threat Reduction Programme, WOAH is implementing the Fortifying Institutional Resilience against Biological Threats (FIRABioT) Project to strengthen the governance and capacity of Veterinary Services to respond to biological threats across Africa. Following a 2024 workshop on risk and crisis communication in animal health emergencies, Tanzania’s Directorate of Veterinary Services requested support for the development of a national Emergency Risk Communication (ERC) Strategy

Purpose of the Call

WOAH invites qualified service providers to submit proposals for technical assistance to develop an Emergency Risk Communication (ERC) Strategy for Tanzania’s Veterinary Services. The consultant will collaborate with national stakeholders, WOAH’s Preparedness and Resilience Department, and (sub) regional officers to create a comprehensive and context-specific ERC Strategy tailored to Tanzania’s resources and needs

Scope of Work

The successful consultant(s) will be expected to:

• Assess the current state of emergency risk communication in Tanzania, including relevant policies and institutional capacities.
• Support national stakeholders in developing a practical ERC Strategy using an all-hazards approach aligned with international best practices.
• Promote inclusive, multisectoral collaboration and stakeholder engagement throughout the strategy development process.
• Provide actionable recommendations for implementation, monitoring, and sustainability of the ERC Strategy

Eligibility

Natural and legal persons, as well as consortia (either officially established or constituted specifically for this consultation) may apply. Only one proposal may be submitted by each individual or entity. Co-contracting and subcontracting are not permitted. Tenderers must meet WOAH’s eligibility requirements, including compliance with tax and social security obligations and absence of conflict of interest

How to submit your proposal

Please send your application documents to the WOAH Point of Contact at [email protected] and cc [email protected]

Ensure all required documents are attached and clearly labeled.

Deadline for Submission

15 October 2025, 18:00 hrs EAT (Nairobi, Addis Ababa).