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ActionAid works with poor people in over 40 countries across the world. Our goal? To end poverty. We believe in doing things differently. We know that with the right opportunities, poor people will find their own solutions – and build new lives.

• Experience5 years
• Location Abia , Abuja , Benue , Lagos , Oyo , Sokoto

Purpose of the Assignment

• The purpose of this assignment is to conduct a comprehensive mapping and analysis of radio stations and social media platforms across Abia, Benue, Oyo, and Sokoto States, as well as the FCT, to support effective citizen awareness, mobilisation, and participation in the National Social Register (NSR).

Objectives of the Mapping 

The specific objectives are to:

• Identify radio stations with strong listenership and wide audience coverage across the target states and the FCT.
• Assess radio stations based on audience demographics, language use, programme formats, credibility, and relevance to target populations.
• Identify key social media platforms, online communities, and micro digital influencers with significant reach and engagement.
• Analyse audience demographics, engagement levels, content trends, and platform relevance for awareness campaigns.
• Generate state-specific insights on media consumption patterns and communication preferences.
• Develop a comprehensive database of radio stations, social media platforms, and influencers across different audience size categories to support NSR awareness and mobilisation campaigns.
• Generate evidence-based recommendations to inform the ESSPIN communication and advocacy strategy.

Scope of Work

The consultant/firm will undertake the following tasks:

• Participate in an introductory meeting with the ESSPIN project team.
• Develop and submit an inception report detailing the approach, methodology, and workplan.
• Design a media mapping tool and methodology for assessing audience reach, credibility, engagement, and relevance.
• Identify radio stations with high listenership and wide coverage across the focal states and the FCT.
• Assess language use, audience demographics, programme types and rate cards.
• Identify key social media platforms, micro-influencers, and online communities relevant to the target locations.
• Analyse social media engagement levels, audience demographics, and content trends.
• Present findings and recommendations to ActionAid Nigeria and the ESSPIN project team.

Key Deliverables:

The consultant/firm is expected to deliver:

• Media Mapping Database containing information on identified radio stations, social media platforms, and influencers.
• Submit a report for the specific State in which they conducted the assignment (Abia, Benue, Oyo, Sokoto, or the FCT, as applicable).
• Presentation (PowerPoint) summarising key findings and strategic recommendations for NSR awareness campaigns.

Duration of the Assignment:

• The consultancy will be implemented across the following locations and timelines:
• Federal Capital Territory (FCT): One (1) Consultant for a period of 12 working days.
• Abia and Oyo States: One (1) Consultant for a period of 10 working days to cover both states.
• Sokoto and Benue States: One (1) Consultant for a period of 10 working days to cover both states.
• The allocated number of days for each assignment includes all phases of the consultancy, namely: inception and planning, tool development, media mapping, data collection and analysis, report writing, and submission of the final report.

Required Qualifications and Experience

The consultant(s) to be recruited should possess the following qualifications and experience:

• A good understanding and practical experience in communication research, media mapping, audience analysis, social and behaviour change communication, advocacy, or related fields.
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in mass communication, Media Studies, Communication for Development, Social Sciences, Digital marketing /communication, Development Studies, or a related field. A master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• At least 5 years of experience conducting media research, communication assessments, audience analysis, or similar assignments.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing media mapping or communication-related studies.
• Strong analytical, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Experience working with development organisations, donor-funded projects, or social protection programmes will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and relevant data analysis tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and deliver quality outputs within agreed timelines.

The following compliance documents would be submitted with the applications: 

• Company profile
• CAC registration (CAC 7)
• Tax clearance certificate
• Evidence of previous jobs, especially with INGOs
• Audited accounts (at least 2023).

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to ActionAid Nigeria on nigeria.actionaid.org to apply

ActionAid works with poor people in over 40 countries across the world. Our goal? To end poverty. We believe in doing things differently. We know that with the right opportunities, poor people will find their own solutions – and build new lives. 

• Experience15 years
• Location Nigeria

Purpose of the Assignment

The purpose of this consultancy is to:

• Review Nigeria’s carbon market framework, policies and institutional arrangements
• Assess the framework’s alignment with national, regional and international human rights principles and obligations.
• Identify risks, gaps and potential adverse impacts on communities and vulnerable groups
• Provide practical recommendations to strengthen the framework in line with ActionAid’s climate justice and just transition principles.
• Interrogate practitioners on possible innovative solutions that are taking place to protect communities and or the environment. These could serve as good examples, maybe that could be scaled.
• Provide Evidence based Data and information for Carbon Policy reforms and implementation
• Collect photos of detrimental impacts of carbon market implementation – testimonies 
• Highlight the Nexus between Carbon Market and Nigeria green growth Agenda.
• Provide concrete example of projects that are taking place right now and how the money could be followed

Objectives

The specific objectives of the assignment are to:

• Analyse Nigeria’s carbon market framework, including relevant laws, policies, institutional arrangements and implementation mechanisms.
• Assess whether the framework adequately safeguards:
• Human rights
• Land and resource rights
• Free, prior and informed consent (FPIC)
• Gender equality and women’s rights
• Youth inclusion
• Labour rights and decent work
• Community participation and benefit sharing
• Environmental and social safeguards
• Examine the extent to which the framework aligns with climate justice and just transition principles, including:
  • Equity and fairness
  • Polluter pays principle
  • Community ownership and participation
  • Accountability and transparency
  • Inclusion of marginalized groups
  • Protection of livelihoods and social protection
  • Democratic governance of climate finance
  • Identify policy, legal and institutional gaps and provide recommendations for strengthening the framework.

Scope of Work

Desk Review:
Review relevant documents, including but not limited to:

• Nigeria’s carbon market framework, strategies, policies and regulations
• Relevant provisions of Nigeria’s Climate Change Act, environmental laws, land laws and investment regulations
• Nigeria’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), Energy Transition Plan and Just Transition Guideline and Action Plan
• Relevant African and international human rights frameworks
• Carbon market safeguard standards and best practice guidance
• ActionAid’s climate justice and just transition principles and related policy documents.

Assessment and Analysis:

The consultant will assess:

• Whether the framework includes adequate provisions for meaningful participation and consent.
• Potential human rights risks and unintended consequences of carbon market implementation.
• Whether benefit-sharing mechanisms are equitable and transparent
• Risks related to land acquisition, displacement, livelihood loss or elite capture
• The extent to which accountability, grievance and redress mechanisms are provided
• Whether the framework adequately protects women, youth and marginalized groups
• Areas where the framework is inconsistent with climate justice and just transition principles.

Key Review Questions:

The review should respond to the following questions:

• Who is likely to benefit from the proposed carbon market framework, and who may bear the costs or risks?
• How adequately does Nigeria’s carbon market framework protect community land tenure rights and prevent land acquisition or transfer arrangements that could undermine food security, livelihoods, and long-term community control over land?
• To what extent does Nigeria’s carbon market framework ensure transparency in negotiations and provide for meaningful, inclusive, and early-stage consultation with affected communities regarding carbon market agreements and projects?
• Does Nigeria’s carbon market framework provide accessible, effective, and community-centred grievance and redress mechanisms to address potential harms arising from carbon market projects?
• Are there adequate safeguards to protect the rights of communities and vulnerable groups?
• Does the framework provide for free, prior and informed consent and meaningful participation?
• Are benefit-sharing arrangements clearly defined, transparent and equitable?
• Are there adequate grievance and accountability mechanisms?
• What is the role of women and youth in the Carbon market pathways
• Does the framework contribute to a just transition and equitable climate action?
• What changes are required to ensure the framework is aligned with human rights and climate justice principles?

Methodology:

The consultant is expected to apply a desk-based methodology, which should include:

• Comprehensive desk review and document analysis
• Comparative analysis against relevant human rights standards, climate justice principles and best practice frameworks
• Review of relevant international experiences and lessons from other countries
• Gap analysis and development of recommendations.
• The review should draw on relevant national, regional and international legal, policy and safeguard frameworks. The consultant should apply a rights-based, gender-responsive and climate justice lens throughout the assignment.

Deliverables:

The consultant will be expected to deliver:

• Analysis of the carbon market framework
• Assessment of alignment with human rights, climate justice and just transition principles
• Key findings, risks and gaps
• Practical recommendations
• Policy Brief for Advocacy (maximum 4 pages)
• Concise summary of key findings and recommendations
• Clear advocacy messages and priority actions tailored for engagement with the National Council on Climate Change and other relevant policymakers
• Presentation of Findings; PowerPoint presentation and debrief session with ActionAid team

Timeline of the Consultancy:

• The assignment is expected to be completed within Fifteen (15) days.

Consultant Key Competencies and Experience

• This assignment is expected to be undertaken by an individual with the requisite expertise and experience. Specifically, the individual consultant will be required to have the following qualifications:
• Advanced Degree in law, human rights, climate policy, environmental governance, development studies or a related field
• At least 15 years’ experience in climate policy, human rights, environmental governance or related areas
• Demonstrated knowledge of carbon markets, climate finance and climate governance
• Strong understanding of human rights, gender, land rights and just transition issues
• Familiarity with Nigeria’s climate policy and governance landscape
• Proven experience conducting policy reviews and producing high-quality analytical reports and policy briefs
• Demonstrated experience in conducting assessments, designing and implementing projects related to climate and climate finance
• Excellent writing, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Have at least a minimum of 15 years’ experience in carrying out such an assignment and capacity (a report of such work done in the last 2 years is required evidence).

The following compliance documents submitted with the applications: 

• Company profile
• CAC registration (CAC 7)
• Tax clearance certificate
• Evidence of previous jobs, especially with INGOs
• Audited accounts (at least 2023).

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to ActionAid Nigeria on nigeria.actionaid.org to apply

ActionAid works with poor people in over 40 countries across the world. Our goal? To end poverty. We believe in doing things differently. We know that with the right opportunities, poor people will find their own solutions – and build new lives. 

• Experience10 years
• LocationAbia , Abuja , Benue , Oyo , Sokoto 

Purpose of the Assignment

• The purpose of this assignment is to undertake a comprehensive Desk Review on the Political Economy Analysis (PEA) of social protection systems in Oyo, Sokoto, Benue, Abia States and the FCT, Abuja, in order to generate evidence on the institutional, political, economic, governance, and financing dynamics that influence social protection policy design, prioritisation, financing, implementation, accountability, and outcomes.
• The findings will inform ESSPIN programme implementation, state-level Technical Working Groups, policy dialogue, advocacy initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and future social protection reforms at both state and national levels.

Objectives of the Baseline Political Economy Analysis

• Review existing social protection policies, legal frameworks, strategies, and programmes at national and state levels.
• Analyse institutional arrangements, mandates, coordination mechanisms, and governance structures responsible for social protection delivery.
• Examine financing mechanisms, budget allocations, funding flows, expenditure patterns, and fiscal sustainability related to social protection programmes.
• Identify key political actors, stakeholders, interest groups, and institutions influencing social protection policy design, prioritisation, financing, and implementation.
• Analyse power dynamics, incentives, interests, and relationships shaping decision-making processes within the social protection sector.
• Assess political, institutional, and economic factors influencing policy prioritisation, resource allocation, financing decisions, and programme implementation.
• Identify institutional, political, governance, financial, and economic barriers affecting effective implementation of social protection policies and programmes.
• Assess accountability challenges, coordination gaps, governance bottlenecks, and risks that undermine policy effectiveness and inclusiveness.
• Identify opportunities, reform entry points, potential champions, and institutional allies for strengthening social protection systems.
• Generate evidence-based recommendations to improve policy implementation, financing, accountability, coordination, and sustainability of social protection programmes.

Scope of Work: The consultant or consulting firm will undertake the following tasks:

• Participate in an inception and orientation meeting with the ESSPIN Programme Team.
• Develop and submit an inception report outlining methodology, analytical framework, work plan, and data sources.
• Develop analytical tools and frameworks for conducting the desk review on the Political Economy Analysis.
• Conduct a comprehensive desk review of: National and state social protection policies, laws, strategies, and programmes; Existing reports, studies, assessments, budget documents, and relevant literature; Institutional arrangements and coordination structures for social protection delivery.
• Map key institutions, Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), development partners, civil society actors, and coordination platforms involved in social protection implementation.
• Analyse financing structures, budget allocations, funding mechanisms, expenditure patterns, and fiscal sustainability of social protection systems.
• Assess political, institutional, economic, and governance factors influencing policy design, prioritisation, financing, and implementation.
• Identify stakeholders, power relations, incentives, competing interests, accountability mechanisms, and reform opportunities.
• Assess how fiscal realities, competing development priorities, and economic conditions influence social protection financing and sustainability.
• Develop a stakeholder influence and interest mapping matrix highlighting key actors, incentives, relationships, risks, and opportunities for engagement.
• Analyse institutional, political, financial, economic, and governance barriers affecting programme delivery.
• Identify opportunities for reform, advocacy, policy engagement, institutional strengthening, and coalition building.
• Identify potential reform champions, political allies, and institutional entry points for strengthening social protection financing and implementation.
• Produce state-specific Political Economy Analysis reports and an overall synthesis report of findings.
• Present findings and incorporate feedback from ActionAid Nigeria and relevant stakeholders.
• Submit final reports and policy recommendations.

Methodology:The assignment will adopt a desk-based Political Economy Analysis approach, drawing primarily on secondary data and documentary evidence.

The methodology is expected to include:

• Comprehensive desk review of relevant policies, laws, frameworks, budget documents, programme reports, and published literature.
• Review of national and state-level social protection strategies and implementation frameworks.
• Stakeholder mapping and institutional analysis.
• Political Economy Analysis using recognised analytical frameworks.
• Analysis of financing, budgeting, expenditure patterns, and fiscal sustainability.
• Review of governance, coordination, and accountability mechanisms.
• Analysis of political, institutional, and economic drivers of policy prioritisation and implementation.
• Comparative analysis across the five focal locations.
• Validation of findings through consultations with the ESSPIN Programme Team and selected stakeholders where necessary.
• The consultant is expected to propose a robust analytical framework and methodology in the inception report.

Key Deliverables: The consultant or consulting firm is expected to deliver:

• Inception Report detailing methodology, analytical framework, work plan, and data sources.
• Desk Review Summary Report highlighting key findings from the literature review.
• Stakeholder Mapping and Political Economy Matrix identifying key institutions, actors, incentives, interests, influence levels, and reform opportunities.
• Draft Year 1 Baseline State-Specific Political Economy Analysis (PEA) Reports for Oyo, Sokoto, Benue, Abia States and the FCT.
• Draft Synthesis Report consolidating findings across the five focal locations and highlighting cross-cutting issues, reform priorities, and comparative insights.
• Final Year 1 Baseline State-Specific PEA Reports incorporating ActionAid Nigeria and stakeholder feedback.
• Final Synthesis Report establishing a benchmark for the planned Year 3 follow-up Political Economy Analysis.
• Clean electronic copies of all datasets, reference materials, analytical frameworks, and source documents used in the analysis.
• Executive Summary and Policy Brief highlighting key findings, recommendations, reform opportunities, and advocacy priorities.
• PowerPoint Presentation summarising major findings and recommendations.

Expected Use of Findings: The findings from the Political Economy Analysis will:

• Inform State Social Protection Technical Working Groups (TWGs).
• Support evidence-based policy dialogue and engagement with government institutions.
• Strengthen advocacy efforts aimed at improving social protection financing and implementation.
• Identify reform opportunities and institutional entry points for strengthening accountability and coordination.
• Contribute to building more inclusive, accountable, and sustainable social protection systems.
• Establish a baseline for measuring progress and changes during the planned Year 3 Political Economy Analysis.
• Duration of the Assignment: The consultancy is expected to be completed within twenty-one (21) working days from the date of contract signing, covering inception, desk review, analysis, report writing, validation, revisions, and final submission.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• An Advanced Degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Development Studies, Economics, Governance, Social Policy, Sociology, or a related field (Master’s Degree or higher preferred).
• At least ten (10) years of demonstrated experience conducting Political Economy Analysis, governance assessments, policy reviews, institutional assessments, or related assignments.
• Strong understanding of Nigeria’s social protection landscape, public sector governance systems, political processes, and fiscal environment.
• Proven experience in conducting desk reviews, policy analysis, stakeholder mapping, and institutional assessments.
• Demonstrated experience working with government institutions, development partners, civil society organisations, and donor-funded programmes.
• Excellent analytical, facilitation, report-writing, and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of social protection financing, governance, public financial management, and accountability mechanisms.
• Proficiency in the use of analytical and reporting tools.
• Evidence of at least three similar assignments completed within the last three years.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to ActionAid Nigeria on nigeria.actionaid.org to apply

ActionAid works with poor people in over 40 countries across the world. Our goal? To end poverty. We believe in doing things differently. We know that with the right opportunities, poor people will find their own solutions – and build new lives.

• Experience7 years
• LocationNigeria

Background

• The ESSPIN project is a 36-month EU-funded action under the EU Support for Sustainable and Innovative Social Protection Programmes (SUSI) in Nigeria. 
• Implemented by ActionAid Nigeria in consortium with the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) and Okaha Women and Children Development Organisation (OWACDO), the project aims to strengthen collaborative actions and partnerships for the expansion and effective use of the National Social Register (NSR) for inclusive social protection and poverty reduction in Abia, Benue, Oyo, and Sokoto states, and at the national level.
• The project addresses critical challenges facing the NSR, including outdated data, limited inclusivity, weak coordination, politicisation, low public trust, and insufficient integration of gender, youth, and disability perspectives. 
• A comprehensive baseline survey is required at the inception phase to generate high-quality quantitative and qualitative data, establish benchmarks for the project’s MEAL framework, and provide strategic insights to guide implementation, advocacy, and campaign strategies.
• The purpose of this assignment is to conduct a comprehensive baseline survey that generates reliable quantitative and qualitative data for the project’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) framework. 
• The survey guided by the OECD Criteria will establish benchmarks, document the current status of the NSR, capture stakeholder feedback, analyse barriers and opportunities, and provide evidence-based strategies for effective engagement, citizen mobilisation, advocacy, and campaign approaches.

Objectives of the Baseline Assessment

• Establish baseline values for all key project outcomes and output indicators.
• Assess the current status, coverage, accuracy, and inclusivity of the National Social Register (NSR) across focal states and nationally.
• Understand knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of target groups regarding NSR, NIN registration, and social protection programmes.
• Identify barriers and opportunities for NSR registration and access to services, with special focus on women, youth, and persons with disabilities (PWDs).
• Analyse the functionality of existing coordination platforms, accountability mechanisms, and stakeholder collaboration.
• Conduct stakeholder mapping and political economy analysis of social protection and NSR governance.
• Provide actionable recommendations and strategies for effective engagement with policy influencers, community structures, and other stakeholders.

Scope of Work: The consultant/firm will undertake the following tasks:

• Participate in an inception meeting with the ESSPIN project team and MEAL focal point.
• Conduct a desk review of relevant policies, documents, and existing studies on the NSR and social protection in Nigeria.
• Design a robust baseline methodology, including sampling framework and data collection tools.
• Collect both quantitative and qualitative data across Abia, Benue, Oyo, Sokoto states and the FCT.
• Engage diverse stakeholders through household surveys, Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs).
• Analyse the political economy of NSR and social protection programming.
• Ensure GEDSI-responsive and Human Rights-Based approaches throughout the assignment.
• Produce a comprehensive baseline report with clear, actionable recommendations.

Methodology: The assessment guided by the OECD Criteria will adopt a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative techniques, including but not limited to:

• Desk review of secondary data and literature.
• Structured household surveys.
• Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) with government MDAs, community leaders, and policy influencers.
• Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with citizens, SoRATs, women, youth, and PWDs.
• Field observations and stakeholder mapping. Sampling should ensure representation across gender, age, disability, and geographic locations.

Key Deliverables: The consultant/firm is expected to deliver:

• Inception Report: detailing methodology, sampling strategy, work plan, and data collection tools.
• Pre-tested data collection tools.
• Raw and Cleaned quantitative dataset and qualitative transcripts with codebook.
• Draft Baseline Report (with state-specific chapters and consolidated national report).
• Final Baseline Report incorporating all feedback.
• PowerPoint presentation and policy brief summarizing key findings and recommendations.
• Duration of the Assignment: The baseline survey will be delivered by a team of individual consultants/firm comprising one Lead National Consultant engaged for 10 working days and four State Consultants (one each for Abia, Benue, Oyo, and Sokoto) engaged for 5 working days each.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced Degree (Master’s or PhD) in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Statistics, Public Policy, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in conducting large-scale baseline surveys or evaluations in social protection, governance, or poverty reduction.
• Proven expertise in mixed-methods research and GEDSI-responsive approaches.
• Strong experience working in the focal states (Abia, Benue, Oyo, Sokoto).
• Demonstrated understanding of social accountability, HRBA, and political economy analysis.
• Excellent analytical, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Experience working with EU-funded projects is an added advantage.
• Fluency in English and at least one relevant local language (Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, or Tiv).

The following compliance documents submitted with the applications:

• Company profile
• CAC registration (CAC 7)
• Tax clearance certificate
• ·Evidence of previous jobs, especially with INGOs
• ·Audited accounts (at least 2023).

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to ActionAid Nigeria on nigeria.actionaid.org to apply

ActionAid works with poor people in over 40 countries across the world. Our goal? To end poverty. We believe in doing things differently. We know that with the right opportunities, poor people will find their own solutions – and build new lives. 

Experience7 – 10 years
Location Abia , Abuja , Benue , Oyo , Sokoto.

Purpose of the Assignment

• The purpose of this consultancy is to assess the impact of existing social protection and poverty reduction programmes across Oyo, Sokoto, Benue, Abia States and the FCT and generate evidence-based recommendations to:
• Strengthen advocacy efforts;
• Inform policy reforms;
• Improve programme design and implementation;
• Enhance transparency, accountability and inclusion within social protection systems;
• Strengthen financing and institutional coordination mechanisms.

Objectives of the Assessment:

• The overall objective of this consultancy is to generate up-to-date, citizen-centred evidence on the impact, effectiveness, inclusiveness, and accountability of existing social protection and poverty reduction programmes across Oyo, Sokoto, Benue and Abia States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Specifically, the assessment aims to:
  • Assess the design, targeting mechanisms, and coverage of existing social protection and poverty reduction programmes.
  • Evaluate programme effectiveness, efficiency, and equity outcomes.
  • Examine financing arrangements and the sustainability of interventions.
  • Assess institutional coordination and governance mechanisms.
  • Document beneficiary experiences, perceptions, and outcomes.
  • Identify critical knowledge gaps, implementation challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Generate practical and actionable recommendations to strengthen advocacy and campaign actions.
  • Inform evidence-based policy reforms and decision-making processes at state and national levels.
  • Improve programme design, implementation, accountability, and inclusiveness within social protection systems.

Scope of Work: The assignment will cover Oyo, Sokoto, Benue and Abia States as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The consultant shall assess:

• Social protection programme design and targeting systems;
• Beneficiary identification and coverage;
• Programme implementation effectiveness and efficiency;
• Financing structures and fiscal sustainability;
• Institutional coordination mechanisms;
• Governance and accountability arrangements;
• Beneficiary experiences and outcomes;
• Existing gaps and opportunities for strengthening social protection systems.

Research Focus Areas: The assessment shall pay particular attention to generating evidence on:

• The extent to which social protection and poverty reduction programmes are reaching intended beneficiaries.
• Equity and inclusion considerations, particularly for women, persons with disabilities, older persons, youth, and other vulnerable populations.
• The effectiveness of targeting and beneficiary identification systems, including the use of the National Social Register (NSR).
• Beneficiary satisfaction and lived experiences with programme implementation.
• Barriers affecting access, participation, and programme effectiveness.
• Institutional, political, and financing factors influencing implementation outcomes.
• Opportunities to strengthen programme delivery, accountability, and sustainability.

Methodology: The consultant shall adopt a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative and qualitative techniques. The methodology is expected to include:

• Household surveys;
• Beneficiary surveys;
• Community-level assessments.
• Key Informant Interviews (KIIs);
• Focus Group Discussions (FGDs);
• Stakeholder consultations;
• Case studies.
• Policy and legislative review;
• Programme implementation documents;
• Budget and expenditure analysis;
• Administrative datasets.

Furthermore, the assessment should apply a Political Economy Analysis lens to understand:

• Power dynamics;
• Institutional incentives;
• Financing arrangements;
• Governance constraints;
• Stakeholder relationships influencing programme performance.

The assessment should be guided by internationally recognized social protection and evaluation frameworks including:

Nigeria’s National Social Protection Policy;

• National Social Register (NSR) Framework;
• OECD-DAC Evaluation Criteria (Relevance, Effectiveness, Efficiency, Impact, Sustainability and Coherence);
• Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA);
• Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) principles;
• Leave No One Behind (LNOB) principles;
• Sustainable Development Goals (particularly SDGs 1, 2, 5, 8, 10 and 16);
• International Labour Organization (ILO) Social Protection Floors Recommendation No. 202.

Useful references include:

• ActionAid Nigeria Official Website
• ILO Social Protection Floors Recommendation No. 202
• ILO Universal Social Protection Framework
• These frameworks provide guidance on universality, adequacy, sustainability, inclusion and rights-based social protection systems. Consultants are encouraged to propose additional analytical frameworks that strengthen the quality and policy relevance of the assessment.
• The selected consultant shall refine and present the detailed methodology, sampling design, analytical framework and field strategy within the inception report.

Responsibilities of the Consultant: The Lead Consultant/Consultancy Firm shall:

• Participate in an inception meeting with the ESSPIN Project Team.
• Develop and submit an inception report including methodology and workplan.
• Design all data collection tools.
• Engage relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Civil Society Organisations and community stakeholders.
• Facilitate entry meetings and obtain necessary approvals.
• Recruit and supervise enumerators.
• Train field teams on ethics, safeguarding and quality standards.
• Establish quality assurance mechanisms for data collection and validation.
• Lead data cleaning, management and analysis.
• Produce all agreed deliverables.
• Present findings at state and national dissemination meetings.
• Ensure adherence to ethical and safeguarding standards throughout the assignment.

Responsibilities of Enumerators: Enumerators engaged under this assignment shall:

• Administer surveys using approved digital tools.
• Conduct interviews and facilitate discussions.
• Obtain informed consent from respondents.
• Ensure data quality and completeness.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Submit daily field updates and reports.
• Escalate operational challenges promptly.
• Comply fully with ethical and safeguarding requirements.

Ethical Considerations and Safeguarding: The consultant shall adhere to internationally accepted research ethics and safeguarding standards including:

• Informed consent;
• Confidentiality and anonymity;
• Data privacy and protection;
• Cultural sensitivity;
• Do-no-harm principles;
• Protection of vulnerable and marginalized populations

Expected Deliverables: The assessment will produce four (4) state-level reports and one (1) national synthesis report containing practical and actionable recommendations aimed at:

• Strengthening advocacy and campaign actions on social protection and poverty reduction;
• Supporting evidence-based policy reforms at state and national levels;
• Improving programme design, implementation, and accountability mechanisms;
• Enhancing citizen participation and responsiveness within social protection systems;
• Promoting more inclusive, equitable, and effective social protection programmes in Nigeria.

Utilisation of Findings: Findings from the assessment will be used by ActionAid Nigeria and partners to:

• Strengthen advocacy and influencing strategies on social protection and poverty reduction;
• Support engagement with state and federal policymakers and institutions;
• Inform evidence-based campaign actions and public policy dialogue;
• Improve programme implementation, targeting, and accountability mechanisms;
• Contribute to future reforms and investments in social protection systems in Nigeria.
• Duration of Assignment: The consultancy is expected to be completed within 30 working days.

Duty Stations: The assignment will be implemented in:

• Oyo State
• Sokoto State
• Benue State
• Abia State
• Federal Capital Territory (FCT)
• Ownership of Outputs: All outputs, reports, databases, tools and supporting materials developed under this consultancy shall remain the sole property of ActionAid Nigeria.
• SHEA and Safeguarding Commitment: ActionAid maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse (SHEA), including child abuse and abuse of adults at risk.
• The consultant shall comply fully with ActionAid safeguarding policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced Degree in Economics, Development Studies, Public Policy, Social Sciences or related disciplines;
• Minimum of 7–10 years relevant professional experience;
• Demonstrated experience conducting large-scale mixed-methods studies;
• Strong analytical and report writing skills;
• Experience working with government institutions and civil society organisations;
• Experience implementing donor-funded assignments;
• Previous experience with EU-funded projects will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in social protection research, political economy analysis, public policy assessments, or poverty reduction programming in Nigeria will be considered a strong advantage.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to ActionAid Nigeria on nigeria.actionaid.org to apply

UNFPA

UPGRADE OF U-PLAN WHATSAPP CHATBOT TO A COMPREHENSIVE SRH AND MULTILINGUAL PLATFORM

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

REFERENCE:UNFPA-NGA-00020

BENEFICIARY COUNTRIES OR TERRITORIES:NIGERIA

REGISTRATION LEVEL:BASIC

PUBLISHED ON:07-JUL-2026

DEADLINE ON:21-JUL-2026 06:25 (GMT -4.00)

Description

UNFPA Nigeria invites qualified service providers to submit proposals for the upgrade of U-PLAN (0916-739-5795) our Family Planning WhatsApp chatbot, into a comprehensive Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and multilingual platform.

FIND THE FULL NOTICE HERE: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/306396]

NIGERIAN RED CROSS
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) hereby invites the general public and qualified vendors to participate in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the Supply of ICCM Drugs.

Interested bidders are advised to visit our official website: www.redcrossnigeria.org to access the RFQ (RFQ-NRCS-HC-26-071) and the following annexes:

1. Annex 1 NRCS General and Special Terms & Conditions for all service contracts.
2. Annex 2 Supplier registration form to be filled in and submitted with your Bids
3. Annex 3 RFQ
4. Annex 4 Pricing Template
5. Annex 5 Declaration of Interest
6. Annex 6: specifications and technical requirement

The following is the time schedule that NRCS seeks:

RFP Re-Launch Date 7th July, 2026
Deadline for seeking Clarifications:  10th July, 2026
Deadline for submission of sealed bid:  14th July 2026 4:00pm
Delivery location: Borno and Benue NRCS State Branches

NRCS reserves the right to invite shortlisted service providers to present their company profile at our office Plot 150, 401 Close, 4th Avenue, Kubwa Express Way, Gwarinpa Abuja for better understanding of the companies professional and financial background and capacity in supply of ICCM Drugs.

Please note that deadline for submission of off line and online Bids is on 14th July 2026 by 4:00 PM through Email via Procurement@redcrossnigeria.org

Physical submissions should be made to the tender box located at the Security Post and addressed to:
Procurement and Logistics Unit,
Nigerian Red Cross Society,
Plot 150, 401 Close, 4th Avenue, Kubwa Express Way, Gwarinpa.

AGILE
NASARAWA STATE GOVERNMENT
STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
ADOLESCENT GIRLS’ INITIATIVE FOR LEARNING AND EMPOWERMENT (AGILE) PROJECT.

FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA NASARAWA STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
ADOLESCENT GIRLS’ INITIATIVE FOR LEARNING AND EMPOWERMENT (AGILE) PROJECT, NASARAWA.
STATE PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION UNIT
STANDARD BIDDING DOCUMENT
FOR
REQUEST FOR BIDS: GOODS
(ONE-ENVELOPE BIDDING PROCESS)
FOR THE
PROCUREMENT AND INSTALLATION OF 1100 DESKTOP COMPUTERS, 55 UNITS OF 4000-LUMEN ANSI PROJECTORS WITH SCREENS AND 55UNITS OF PRINTERS FOR 55 DIGITAL LITERACY SCHOOLS IN NASARAWA STATE – LOTS 1 – 5.
(RFB NUMBER: NG-NASARAWA ADF. STATE-522138-GO-RFB)

Through
NATIONAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING (NCB)
(USING REQUEST FOR BIDS)

Date of Issuance: 7TH JULY, 2026
Deadline for Submission: 18TH AUGUST, 2026 (NOON)

FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
NASARAWA STATE GOVERNMENT STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
ADOLESCENT GIRLS’ INITIATIVE FOR LEARNING AND EMPOWERMENT (AGILE) PROJECT.
WORLD BANK ASSISTED – (IDA Credit 67380 NG)

Request for Bids – Goods
Procurement and installation of 1100 desktop computers, 55 units of printers, and 55 units of 4000-lumen ANSI projectors with screens for 55 digital literacy schools in Nasarawa State – LOTS 1 – 5.

Lot No.	Item	Description / Identification of Items	Qty	Delivery Period	Bid security NGN	Location(s)
1.	i	Procurement and installation of desktop computers	440	90 days	9,000,000.00	Lafia, Doma, Awe, Obi and Keana
2.	i	Procurement and installation of desktop computers	380	90 days	8,000,000.00	Keffi, Karu, Kokona, Nasarawa and Toto
3.	i	Procurement and installation of desktop computers	280	90 days	6,000,000.00	Nasarawa Eggon, Akwanga and Wamba
4.	i	Printers	55	90 days	1,000,000.00	55 Schools implementing Digital Skills
5.	i	Procurement and installation of 4000-lumen ANSI projectors with screens	55	90 days	800,000	55 Schools implementing Digital Skills

RFB NUMBER: NG-NASARAWA ADF.522138 –GO-RFB 5)
Date of Issuance: 7TH JULY, 2026

10. The Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has received financing from the World Bank through the International Development Association (IDA) toward the cost of the Adolescent Girls’ Initiative for Learning and Empowerment Project (AGILE) and. intends to apply part of the proceeds of this proceeds towards payments under the Contract for the Procurement and installation of 1100 desktop computers, 55 units of printers and 55 units of 4000-lumen ANSI projectors with screen for 55digital literacy Schools in Nasarawa State.
11. The Nasarawa State Adolescent Girls’ Initiative for Learning and Empowerment Project (AGILE) now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the procurement of the following:
12. Bidding will be conducted through Open National Competitive Procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers”, 7th Edition, September 2025 available on www.worldbank.org/procure and is open to all Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations.
13. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the Nasarawa State AGILE Project Implementation Unit and inspect the bidding document during office hours [9.00 am to 4.00 pm Mondays to Fridays, except on public holidays] at the address given below.
14. The bidding document in the English Language may be purchased by interested Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of N 80,000. The method of payment will be through Cash or Bank Draft in favour of the Nasarawa State AGILE Project. The Bid fee account as detailed below. The bidding document can be collected by the bidder or bidder’s representative at SPIU Office.
15. Bids must be delivered to the address below not later than 12:00 noon local time on or before 18th August, 2026. Electronic Bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidder or Bidders designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the address below on 18th August, 2026 at 12:00 noon local time.
16. All Bids must be accompanied by a “Bid-Security”.
17. Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document.
18. The address(es) referred to above is:

State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU), GSS Lafia behind Zenith Bank
Nasarawa State Adolescent Girls’ Initiative for Learning & Empowerment Project, (NAS AGILE), Nasarawa State. Telephone: +234 08033830810, 08085912304
Email address: NASagile@gmail.com

CALL FOR DIRECT TENDER
GERMAN COOPERATION

The Skills Development for Youth Employment – SKYE II Project, implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and co-funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), would like to procure “PROCUREMENT OF CBT MATERIAL – WOODWORK MACHINE”.

Accordingly, GIZ invites interested Bidders to furnish GIZ Nigeria Country Office with the following:
a. Company Name
b. Company Address
c. Company contacts person
d. Evidence of similar supplies of factory machine, a minimum of one purchase order will suffice
e. Company Email address
f. Company reachable phone number
g. Company CAC Number and TIN number.
h. A Bank Introductory letter not later than 2 months.

Items (a – g) should be in a ONE-PAGE paper document (PDF).
Item (h) should be a one-page PDF document.

For consideration, all interested bidders should submit the aforementioned documents in PDF format addressed as follows:

Subject: Call for Direct Tender for Procurement of woodwork machine- 10034491

Email: NG_quotation@giz.de

Your complete documents must not exceed 2 pages. Submissions received later than Tuesday, 21st July 2026, will not be considered. Do not send price offers. Please note that complete tender documents will be sent only to qualified firms that comply with these instructions.

For clarification on this advertisement, kindly email procurementunitnigeria@giz.de. Bidders should not send submissions to this email, as they will not be considered.

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CALL FOR DIRECT TENDER
GERMAN COOPERATION

The Skills Development for Youth Employment – SKYE II Project, implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and co-funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), would like to procure “PROCUREMENT OF CBT MATERIAL – IT EQUIPMENT”.

Accordingly, GIZ invites interested Bidders to furnish GIZ Nigeria Country Office with the following:
a. Company Name
b. Company Address
c. Company contacts person
d. Evidence of similar supplies of IT equipment, a minimum of one Purchase order will suffice
e. Company Email address
f. Company reachable by phone number
g. Company CAC Number and TIN number.
h. A Bank Introductory letter not later than 2 months.

Items (a – g) should be in a ONE-PAGE paper document (PDF).
Item (h) should be a one-page PDF document.

For consideration, all interested bidders should submit the aforementioned documents in PDF format addressed as follows:

Subject: Call for Direct Tender for Procurement of: IT Equipment- 10011198
Email: NG_quotation@giz.de

Your complete documents must not exceed 2 pages. Submissions received after Monday, 20th July 2026, will not be considered. Do not send price offers. Please note that complete tender documents will be sent only to qualified firms that comply with these instructions.

For clarification on this advertisement, kindly email procurementunitnigeria@giz.de. Bidders should not send submissions to this email, as they will not be considered.

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