National Consultant to conduct a Feasibility Assessment to determine the establishment of OSCs or IHF in 3 New Spotlight Counties

1. Background and Rationale
   The Spotlight Initiative (SI) is a global partnership designed to eliminate all forms of
   violence against women and girls (VAWG), including Sexual and Gender-Based
   Violence (SGBV) and Harmful Practices (HP). In Liberia, the Spotlight 2.0 project
   builds on the successes and lessons of the initial phase, aiming to further
   strengthen systemic responses to SGBV.
   A critical component of a comprehensive survivor-centered response is the
   "One-Stop Center" (OSC) or Integrated Health Facility model. These models bring
   together multi-sectoral services including medical care, psychosocial support,
   police investigative services, social welfare, and legal aid services under one roof
   through a coordinated referral mechanism. Existing experiences in Liberia have
   demonstrated the importance of integrated services in improving access to timely
   and quality care for survivors of SGBV.
   As Spotlight Initiative expands its interventions in Grand Bassa, Maryland, and
   Bong counties, UNFPA seeks to undertake a comprehensive feasibility assessment
   to determine the viability, requirements, sustainability considerations, and most
   appropriate model for establishing OSCs and/or Integrated Health Facilities in
   these counties.
   The feasibility assessment will build on existing national policies, protocols, service
   delivery standards, and lessons learned from existing OSCs and SGBV response
   mechanisms in Liberia to identify the most appropriate model for each county.

Objectives of the Consultancy

T he primary objective is to conduct a detailed feasibility assessment to determine
the viability, requirements, and most appropriate models for establishing One-Stop
Centers or Integrated Health Facilities for SGBV case management in Grand
Bassa, Maryland, and Bong counties.
Specific Objectives:
● Assess existing infrastructure, service delivery points, and human resource
capacities in the target counties.
● Identify gaps and challenges in the current SGBV response mechanisms
and coordination systems.
● Assess the availability and accessibility of health, psychosocial, legal,
protection, and security services for survivors.
● Evaluate the contextual suitability of the OSC model versus an Integrated
Health Facility model for each specific county.
● Assess potential operational, financial, and institutional requirements for
establishing and maintaining the proposed centers.
● Analyze sustainability prospects, including government ownership and
integration within existing systems.
● Provide recommendations and a costed strategic roadmap for the
establishment and operationalization of the proposed centers

Scope of Work

The National Consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:
Desk Review: Analyze existing national frameworks, policies, strategies, previous
Spotlight Initiative reports, standard operating procedures (SOPs) for SGBV

response in Liberia, referral pathways, and the UNFPA Essential Services Package
guidelines.
Field Assessments: Conduct site visits to selected health facilities, safe homes,
social welfare offices, police unites, and other relevant service delivery points in
Grand Bassa, Maryland, and Bong counties.
Stakeholder Consultations: Engage key stakeholders, including the Ministry of
Health (MoH), Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP),
Ministry of Justice (WACPS), county authorities, health workers, traditional leaders,
CSOs, women-led organizations, organizations of persons with disabilities, youth
groups, and development partners
Engagement with SGBV survivors shall follow strict ethical and safety standards
and be undertaken only where necessary and appropriate.
Infrastructure and Resource Mapping: Assess the availability and adequacy of
human resources (including clinicians, psychosocial counsellors, police officers,
social workers, case workers, and legal aid providers) and necessary facility
infrastructure (water and electricity supply, privacy and confidentiality measures,
medical equipment and supplies).
● Service Delivery Assessment: assess existing:
● Clinical Management of Rape (CMR) services;
● Psychosocial support and case management services;
● Justice and legal aid services;
● Referral systems and coordination mechanisms;
● Data collection and reporting systems.
Financial and Sustainability Assessment: assess the estimated investment costs,
operational requirements, staffing needs, and opportunities for long-term
sustainability and government ownership.
Risk Assessment: identify potential risks and propose mitigation measures relating
to:
● Human resource limitations;
● Infrastructure gaps;
● Financial sustainability;
● Service coordination challenges;
● Community acceptance and accessibilit

Standard Assessment Criteria

T he feasibility study must be grounded in the standard UNFPA/UN evaluation and
assessment criteria to ensure a holistic analysis:
Relevance: To what extent does the proposed OSC or IHF model align with the
specific cultural, social, geographical, and service delivery needs of women and
girls in Grand Bassa, Maryland, and Bong counties?
Effectiveness: Assess which model (hospital-annexed OSC vs. standalone
integrated facility) is most likely to improve access to timely, quality,
survivor-centered services and strengthen coordination among service providers?
Efficiency: What are the comparative resource requirements, including financial,
logistical, infrastructure, and human resources needed for establishment and
operation?
Sustainability: How can the proposed model be integrated into existing government
systems and what is the capacity of local and national structures to support
long-term ownership and operation?
Equity and Human Rights: How will the proposed centers ensure accessibility and
inclusion for marginalized populations, including women with disabilities, rural
women, adolescent girls and other vulnerable groups, while maintaining
confidentiality and survivor-centered principles?

Feasibility Analysis: The assessment shall provide a feasibility rating for each
county and recommend the most appropriate service delivery model based on
identified opportunities, risks, and resource availability

Methodology

The consultant is expected to employ a mixed-methods approach consisting of:
Quantitative Methods: Review and analysis of SGBV prevalence and service
utilization data, health facility capacity assessment, resource and infrastructure
analysis, and cost estimation and financial analysis.
Qualitative Methods: Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), Focus Group Discussions
(FGDs), and direct observations and facility assessments, stakeholder
consultations.
The Consultant shall develop appropriate data collection tools and submit them to
UNFPA for review and approval prior to field implementation.
Note: The methodology must strictly adhere to the WHO Ethical and Safety
Recommendations for Researching, Documenting and Monitoring Sexual Violence
in Emergencies and follow the principles of confidentiality, informed consent, safety,
and Do-No-Harm.

Key Deliverables and Timeline

Deliverables Description Timeframe

1. Inception
   Report Detailed methodology, data
   collection tools, assessment
   framework, and work plan Within 10 days of signing
2. Field
   Assessment Travel to Grand Bassa, Maryland,
   and Bong; execution of KIIs,
   FGDs, facility assessments, and
   resource mapping. Days 10–25
3. Draft
   Feasibility Report Comprehensive draft report including contextual analysis,
   findings per UNFPA criteria feasibility assessment, model
   options, risk analysis, preliminary cost estimates, and
   recommendation Day 40
4. Validation
   Workshop Presentation of findings to UNFPA,
   MGCSP, MoH, and Spotlight
   Initiative 2.0 partners for validation
   and feedback. Day 41-42
5. Final
   Feasibility Report Finalized, professionally formatted
   report incorporating all feedback,
   county-specific recommendations,
   feasibility ratings, costed
   implementation roadmap
   actionable recommendations, and
   annexes. Day 60

Mandatory annexes include:
● Data collection tools;
● Stakeholder consultation list

. Facility assessment findings;
● County feasibility scorecards;
● Cost estimates and assumptions;
● Risk matrix;
● Implementation roadmap

Required Qualifications and Competencies

Education:

Advanced University Degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Public
Health, Social Work, Gender Studies, International Development, Health Systems
Management, or a related field.
Experience:
● Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in SGBV
programming, gender equality, public health, or health systems
strengthening in Liberia.
● Proven experience conducting assessments, evaluations, feasibility studies,
or research assignments for UN agencies, INGOs, donors, or the
Government of Liberia institutions.
● Prior experience working with the One-Stop Centers, Integrated Service
Delivery Models, or clinical management of rape (CMR) programming is
highly desirable.
Skills:
● Strong analytical, facilitation, research, and report-writing skills.
● Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
● Knowledge of safeguarding, survivor-centered approaches, and ethical
research practices.
● Fluency in spoken and written English.
● Familiarity with local dialects in the target counties will be an added asset

Supervision:

The consultant will work under the overall guidance of the UNFPA Liberia Deputy
Representative and the direct supervision of the UNFPA Gender/GBV Programme
Specialist. The consultant will also work in close collaboration with the Spotlight
Initiative Secretariat and the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection
(MoGCSP), the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Justice, County Authorities, and other
relevant stakeholders.

Institutional Arrangements

UNFPA will facilitate introductory letters for county-level engagements, support
stakeholder coordination, arrange approved travel logistics and DSA during field
activities, review and approve deliverables, and
provide office spaceand internet access where necessary.

Terms of Payment for Professional Fees

The consultant will be paid based on the following deliverables:
Phase 1: 30% Payment
Desk Review,
Approved Inception Report,
Completion of stakeholder engagements
Completion of field assessment and submission of field assessment summary
report
Submission and approval of the Draft Feasibility Report
Phase Two 30% Payment
Facilitation of the stakeholders validation workshop and submission of workshop
proceedings/report
Phase 3 Final Stage: 40% Payment
Submission and approval of the Final Feasibility Report

Candidate Evaluation Criteria

T he selection process will be based on a cumulative analysis of the Technical and
Financial Proposals, with the following weighting:
● Technical Proposal: 70%
● Financial Proposal: 30%
Only candidates who achieve a minimum score of 49 out of 70 points (70%) in the
technical evaluation will proceed to the financial evaluation.
Technical Evaluation (70 Points)

Major Criteria Components Included Points Academic Qualification Advanced university degree in a relevant field 10 Relevant
Professional and
Technical
Experience Relevant professional experience in GBV/SGBV
programming, gender equality, public health, or
health systems strengthening; Technical knowledge
and experience with OSCs, Integrated Service
Delivery Models, CMR, referral pathways,
survivor-centered programming; Knowledge of
Liberia's GBV response system and stakeholder
landscape 25 Research,
Assessment, and
Evaluation
Experience Experience conducting feasibility studies,
assessments, evaluations, or research assignments 15 Methodology and
Workplan Quality of the proposed methodology and workplan 15 Analytical,
Facilitation, and
Reporting Skills Analytical, facilitation, and report-writing skills 5 Total Technical
Score

70

Financial Evaluation (30 Points)
The lowest-priced financial proposal will receive the maximum score of 30 points.
Scores for other proposals will be calculated using the following formula:
Financial Score = (Lowest Price ÷ Evaluated Price) × 30
Final Score
Final Score = Technical Score + Financial Score
The contract will be awarded to the candidate who attains the highest combined
score.