Requests for Proposals

The purpose of this RFP is to engage services of a qualified organisation or individual to conduct an in-depth landscape analysis of the LSFF system in Kenya.

 

The preferred Service Provider will be a Below-the-Line (BTL) agency with proven expertise in delivering IPC related community-based awareness intervention. To qualify, the agency must present verifiable evidence of prior or ongoing work within the project state, as well as experience collaborating with international development agencies in Nigeria, particularly in initiatives related to the food system. In addition, the Service Provider is expected to have a minimum of five to ten years of professional experience, supported by a team of competent staff with specialized knowledge across the full spectrum of social behaviour change communication intervention among rural population. Emphasis will be placed on design, monitoring and technical progress reporting. Furthermore, the preferred agency must be legally registered to operate in Nigeria and demonstrate a clear understanding of the sociocultural context of Kebbi State. This combination of technical expertise, local insight, and regulatory compliance will ensure the effective delivery of tailored, community-relevant marketing interventions

The scope and purpose of this assignment is to conduct a scoping review to systematically identify, harmonize definitions, categorize and synthesize existing literature and tools related to localization, sustainability, country ownership, capacity, or institutional maturity indices in food systems and related sectors.
Findings will directly inform the conceptualization, structure, and methodological choices for developing a LOI for nutrition programs, including LSFF. The literature review is one activity contributing to the approach development.

Malnutrition remains a pressing global challenge, causing serious health problems and long-term socioeconomic impacts. Micronutrient malnutrition especially deficiencies in iron, iodine, vitamin A, zinc, and folate—affects nearly half of children under five and about a third of the global population. Large-Scale Food Fortification (LSFF) is a proven, cost-effective intervention that significantly improves nutrition, health, and developmental outcomes.

In Ethiopia, fortifying wheat flour and edible oil are key, cost-effective solutions to reduce micronutrient deficiencies among millions of women, children, and vulnerable populations. GAIN has strengthened partnerships with government institutions and engaged civil society, development partners, and the private sector through multi-stakeholder platforms to support implementation, monitoring, and coordinated action on national fortification efforts.
Building on this foundation, GAIN is seeking local advocacy partners to strengthen evidence-based advocacy and ensure sustained, meaningful action to reduce micronutrient deficiencies.