REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) - Individual Consultants — Japanese Encephalitis (JE) Outbreak Response
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ADRA NEPAL
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)
Individual Consultants — Japanese Encephalitis (JE) Outbreak Response
| EOI reference number | D1-037/2026/027 |
| Date of issue | 3 September 2026 |
| Engagement type | Individual consultancy |
| Eligibility | Open to qualified and experienced Nepalese citizens in the relevant field |
| Submission deadline | 6 September 2026 |
1. Background
ADRA, the global humanitarian organisation of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, delivers relief and development support to individuals in more than 120 countries, regardless of ethnicity, political affiliation, gender or religious association. By partnering with local communities, organisations and governments, ADRA ensures its programmes are culturally appropriate and build sustainable local capacity.
In Nepal, ADRA has been a trusted development partner for over 38 years, with expertise in health, livelihoods, education and disaster risk management, working with all three levels of government and civil society nationwide, with a focus on Madhesh, Bagmati, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces.
Nepal is currently facing a Japanese Encephalitis (JE) outbreak in Nepal with high fatality among unvaccinated adults. Severe JE and Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) require prompt preventive and curative intervention to reduce illness and save lives. With support from the United States Department of State (US DoS), CORE Group Partners Project (CGPP) and ADRA Nepal is supporting the Government of Nepal's JE outbreak response in Koshi Province and Madhesh Province.
ADRA Nepal invites qualified and experienced individual consultants to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the positions described below, in support of this outbreak response.
2. Consultancy Positions
2.1 Outbreak Coordinator — 1 position
| Position title | Outbreak Coordinator (1 position) |
| Duty station | Country Office, Bakhundol, Lalitpur |
| Contract duration | 3 months |
| Scope of work | Leads central-level government liaison, coordinates implementation of the JE response across the target districts and ensures provincial surveillance and response activities remain aligned with national strategy. |
| Required qualifications & competencies |
TOR Link: Outbreak Coordinator |
2.2 Clinical Trainer — 1 position
| Position title | (1 position) |
| Duty station | Based in Kathmandu field in Madhesh and Koshi province |
| Contract duration | Two months |
| Scope of work | Clinical capacity development for doctors, nurses and health workers for JE/AES case management, in addition to VPDs, and provides technical support to assess the operational readiness of referral hospitals in the response districts. |
| Required qualifications & competencies |
TOR Link: Clinical Trainer |
2.3 Province Officer — 1 position
| Position title | Province Officer (1 position) |
| Duty station | Assigned provincial hub in Koshi Province (Biratnagar/Jhapa) or Madhesh Province (Janakpur/Rautahat) |
| Contract duration | 3 months |
| Scope of work | Represents ADRA Nepal at provincial level and ensures JE activities in the approved workplan are delivered on time, through liaison with the Provincial Health Directorate (PHD), the Provincial Health Logistics Management Centre (PHLMC), the Outbreak Coordinator, Health Offices and local stakeholders. |
| Required qualifications & competencies |
TOR Link: Province Officer |
2.4 Surveillance Officer — 2 positions
| Position title | Surveillance Officer (2 positions) |
| Duty station | Field-based at the assigned provincial hub in Koshi Province (1) or Madhesh Province (1) |
| Contract duration | Maximum 3 months |
| Scope of work | Leads intensified AES/JE case findings, in addition to the VPDs, to strengthen municipal outbreak preparedness, and supports the surveillance and referral network at provincial and district levels. |
| Required qualifications & competencies |
TOR Link: Surveillance Officer |
2.5 Logistic Support Officer (Health Supply Chain) — 2 positions
| Position title | Logistic Support Officer (Health Supply Chain) (2 positions) |
| Duty station | Support to Provincial Health Logistics Management Centre (PHLMC) and Provincial health directorate office — one position in Koshi Province and one in Madhesh Province |
| Contract duration | 3 months |
| Scope of work | Embedded within the PHLMC, PHD; strengthens warehouse operations, cold-chain management and eLMIS data quality for vaccines, essential medicines and outbreak-response commodities. |
| Required qualifications & competencies |
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3. Expression of Interest — Submission Requirements
Interested and qualified individual consultants should submit the following documents:
- A cover letter (maximum 1 page) stating the specific position(s) applied for and confirming availability for the full contract duration.
- An updated curriculum vitae (CV), including relevant qualifications, experience, and at least two professional references.
- Copies of academic certificates and, where applicable, professional registration/license (e.g. Nepal Medical Council registration).
- Nepalese citizenship
- A financial proposal or expected consultancy fee, where requested in the specific job description.
- Application must send to procurement@adranepal.org including requested documents
4. General Conditions
- ADRA is a Child Safe Organization with zero tolerance for child abuse and screens applicants for suitability to work with children.
- Applications must be submitted no later than 6 September 2026.
- Only short-listed candidates will be called for further screening.
- ADRA Nepal reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Expressions of Interest during the screening process.
- Telephone enquiries will not be entertained.
Overview
| Category | Public Health, Development Project, Business Administration, Pharmacist, Nursing |
| Openings | 7 |
| Position Type | Contract |
| Experience | Please check vacancy details. |
| Education | Please check vacancy details |
| Posted Date | 03 Sep, 2026 |
| Apply Before | 06 Sep, 2026 |
| City | Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Madhesh Province, Koshi Province |