GAIN RFP:

Implementation and Strengthening Of  National Food Fortification Programs

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ROPOSAL FORM

SECTION I provides guidelines for an executive summary of the proposal

  SECTION II asks for information on the

A.    National Fortification Alliance and other involved partners,

B.    Executing Agency,

C.       Fortification Program Director/Coordinator

  SECTION III seeks description, analysis and projections for information on:

A.      Magnitude of Micronutrient Deficiencies and Impact on Public Health: Background

B.      Strategic Approach to Food Fortification: Goals and Objectives

C.     Five-Year Management Plan and Budget: Program Activities & Monitoring

D.     Commitment, Sustainability and Future Expansion of Food Fortification

  SECTION IV is for required attachments to the proposal form that provide the required quantitative background and evidence. It also provides some worksheets, which may assist in making the required analysis and calculations.

1.    Reponses should be completed in the space provided on the proposal form. Additional detailed documentation and annexes can be included in the provided in the Section V.

  2.    GAIN Reviewers are aware of the importance of micronutrients in human health. It is not necessary to include basic facts about micronutrient malnutrition such as the global prevalence, the consequences of deficiencies or the general the rationale for fortification.   

3.    Proposals should be presented in English.  However, supporting documents and materials may be in other official UN languages  

4.    All Proposals should be submitted on 8 ½ x 11 or A4 double-spaced pages with 12-pitch font as well as by electronic format in MS Word.

Title Page & Table of Contents

Proposal Name.

Country.

Address of Institutional Contact.

Date.

A.           Profile of the National Fortification Alliance (NFA)  

B.                 Profile of the Executing Agency

  C.                 Profile of National Fortification Program Director/Coordinator

    Section III:       Program Requirements

A.     Magnitude of Micronutrient Deficiencies and Impact on Public Health  

B.     Strategic Approach to Food Fortification  

C.     Operational and Management Plan  

D.  5-Year Comprehensive Budget and 3-Year GAIN Request  

E.      Commitment, Sustainability and Future Expansion of Food Fortification

Section IV:       Attachments and Worksheets

SECTION I:    EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A synopsis of no more than 3 double-spaced pages should include a program description and figures essential for the calculation of award amounts including:    

§         The extent and magnitude of micronutrient deficiencies;  

§         Proposed food vehicles and fortification levels as well as projected coverage and protection;  

§         Summary of proposed goals, objectives and activities including monitoring and evaluation of the fortification program;  

§         Financial summary of support requested from GAIN as well as indication of other funds in the table below:

SECTION II:    General Requirements

A.     Profile of the National Fortification Alliance (NFA)

1.    Describe the background and the process of forming the NFA including: when the NFA was

constituted; whether the NFA is an entirely new mechanism or builds on an existing organization(s); how the members and other partners were contacted and chosen; and other background you feel is relevant. If the NFA is part of an existing body, briefly describe the work previously done, programs implemented and results achieved. Provide the minutes or records of previous meetings as attachments. 1 page

2.    Use the table below to describe the composition of the NFA. Include the name of the

organization; the type of organization and the role defined for the organization within the proposed fortification program.  If there are organizations with an implementing role in the proposed fortification program that have not been included in the NFA please explain.

3.    In hard copy of this proposal please include signatures of NFA representatives on the

following statement that affirms their participation in the NFA processes including the development of this proposal.

B.     Profile of the Executing Agency

1.    Please include the following general information as background to the qualifications of the Executing Agency to comply with the General Requirements of this RFP:

2.                   Describe the qualifications and capacity of the proposed EA to undertake the

coordination, management and monitoring for the proposed program. Include relevant factors such as previous experience in managing projects involving multiple sectors, program monitoring capacity, existing contacts with implementing organizations, subcontracting and procurement procedures, expertise in program monitoring and evaluation and other factors. ½ page

3.                   Describe the current role of the proposed EA organization within the NFA? ¼ page

4.                   Provide as attachments the following documentation: statutes of the organization (official

registration papers); a presentation of the organization including: history, scope of work, past and current activities; main sources of funding; and reference letter(s), if available.

C.   Profile of National Fortification Program Coordinator

1.       Please fill-in the following information for the proposed National Fortification

Program Director/Coordinator:

2.       Briefly summarize the Terms of Reference for the National Fortification Coordinator and

describe why you think this individual is best suited to undertake this role. ½ page

3.       Provide as attachment the following documentation: Full Terms of Reference; Full CV;

Letters of Reference

SECTION III:    Program Requirements

A.     Micronutrient Deficiencies and Impact on Public Health: National Background

1.       Using clinical, biochemical and/or dietary indicators, provide summary information on the

micronutrient status of the population including key at-risk groups. This may include national surveys as well regional or local data. A guideline template is provided in Section IV. ½ page

2.       Provide relevant socio-economic and poverty situation that may constrain the provision of

domestic resources to respond to micronutrient malnutrition. These include official indicators such as GNP per capita, poverty indices, or other information on the availability of domestic resources to address micronutrient deficiencies. A guideline template is provided in Section IV. ½ page

3.       Describe the public health and nutrition context that suggest a potential to significantly

improve health outcomes and reduce mortality by providing additional micronutrients through food fortification. These include: under five mortality, maternal mortality, child growth indicators, coverage of current micronutrient interventions, vaccine coverage, access to primary health services and other factors. A guideline template is provided in Section IV. ½ page

4.       Describe current national policies and programs to reduce the prevalence of micronutrient

deficiencies including fortification, supplementation, nutrition education and dietary diversification, and nutrition-related public health measures, e.g. IMCI and growth promotion (including breastfeeding/complementary feeding practices), and deworming. A guideline template is provided in Section IV. 1 page

5.       Discuss the barriers in current micronutrients programs and describe how the proposed

fortification program presents an opportunity to address gaps that exist in the country’s current response to micronutrient deficiencies. 1 page

B.     Strategic Approach to Food Fortification: Program Rationale, Goals & Objectives

  1.                   In the form below specify the proposed vehicles, micronutrients and levels