Malnutrition remains a significant challenge in many African countries, hindering socio-economic progress. Adequate nutrition, particularly during early childhood, enhances cognitive development and educational attainment, ultimately building a robust human capital base. A healthy population is more productive, leading to reduced absenteeism, increased work capacity, and improved overall workforce efficiency. Preventing malnutrition-related diseases through strategic nutrition investments reduces the burden on healthcare systems, resulting in decreased healthcare costs. Long-term economic gains are achievable by breaking the intergenerational cycle of malnutrition, ensuring sustained economic growth and stability. In a continent where the demographic dividend is a crucial development driver, prioritising nutrition investments emerges as a strategic imperative for fostering economic resilience and prosperity in Africa.

CABRI invites individual consultants to show interest in providing support to a country-team participating in the Building Public Finance Capabilities Programme on Nutrition (BPFCN) from November 2024 to October 2025. 

Three African country-teams of five officials, both Anglophone and Francophone, will be engaged in the BPFCN programme.

Coaching is at the core of the support provided to teams. Coaching represents a departure from more traditional forms of technical assistance. The focus is on enhancing existing learning within teams and institutions, critical reflection, creative thinking, and motivation.

Please refer to the Terms of Reference and the Request for Proposals for more information.

Interested candidates must submit their applications via e-mail to procurementDS@cabri-sbo.org. The application deadline is Monday 18 November. No late submissions will be accepted.

Enquiries: The point of contact for enquiries only is Danielle Serebro (Programme Manager) (Danielle.Serebro@cabri-sbo.org).