International Consultancy for Conducting Multisectoral Simulation Exercises for Public Health Emergencies in Cabo Verde — Health Security Program in Western and Central Africa

REPUBLIC OF CABO VERDE MINISTÉRIO DAS FINANÇAS UNIDADE DE GESTÃO DE PROJETOS ESPECIAIS REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – Individual Consultants) COUNTRY: CABO VERDE PROJECT: Health Security Project in West and Central Africa Credit No.: TF-C4266 PROJECT ID No.: P179078 Notice Number: REOI – 054/HSP/UGPE Date: July 13, 2026 Assignment Title: International Consultancy for Conducting Multisectoral Simulation Exercises for Public Health Emergencies in Cabo Verde. 1.The Government of Cabo Verde, through the Multisectoral Commission of the National Coordinating Body of Cabo Verde (CMINC–CV), has been strengthening the National Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response System, in line with the International Health Regulations (IHR, 2005), the One Health approach, and the recommendations of the World Health Organization. 2.The objective of the consultancy consists of supporting the Government of Cabo Verde in conducting multisectoral simulation exercises to test and strengthen public health emergency preparedness, detection, and response at national and municipal levels, based on key risks and hazards. The activity is scheduled to be carried out over a period of sixty (60) working days, counting from the date the contract is signed. 3.The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment can be requested by the email address below, from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM (local time), during working days, or can be found published at the following websites: https://www.mf.gov.cv/web/mf/outras-publicacoes / Concursos - UGPE 4.The Unidade de Gestão dos Projetos Especiais (UGPE) now invites eligible individual consultants (Consultant) to express their interest in providing this service. Interested individuals consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services. A Letter of Interest duly signed and updated Curriculum Vitae indicating namely, description of similar assignments, experience and contact references in similar service are required. 5.To be selected, the individual Consultant must have the following qualifications: Academic qualifications: a)Advanced degree (Master's or higher) in Public Health, Epidemiology, Emergency Management, or a related field; b)Specific professional experience; c)Minimum of 7 years of experience in public health emergency preparedness and response, logistics, or crisis planning; d)Proven experience in the design and facilitation of multisectoral simulation exercises; e)Familiarity with the International Health Regulations (IHR, 2005) and tools from FAO/WHO/WOAH/UNEP; General professional experience a)Work experience in facilitation, multisectoral coordination, communication, and technical writing; b)Fluency in Portuguese (mandatory) and knowledge of English or French (desirable); C)Proven ability to effectively use core Microsoft Office applications and online communication tools, including Zoom; 6 .The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers”, dated July 2016 and revised in February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. 7. An individual consultant will be selected under the Individual Consultant Selection (ICS) method set out in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers”, July 2016 edition, revised on September 2025. 8. Interested Individual Consultants may obtain further information in written format, only through the emails address below, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. (local time), during working days. Email : Ailine.fernandes@mf.gov.cv ; Madelene.David@mf.gov.cv Karine.tavares@mf.gov.cv; Adilma.silva@gov.cv C/c : Nuno.gomes@mf.gov.cv; Bruno.Santos@mf.gov.cv 9. Expressions of interest must be delivered in the English, to the address below, or by e-mail indicating the title of the assignment and the name of the project, by July 22 , 2026 . Unidade de Gestão de Projetos Especiais | Ministério das Finanças Attn: Nuno Gomes – UGPE Coordinator Avenida Amilcar Cabral, Ex. Edifício do BCV, 4º Andar, Plateau, Cidade da Praia, Cabo Verde, C.P. nº 145, República de Cabo Verde Email : Ailine.fernandes@mf.gov.cv ; Madelene.David@mf.gov.cv Karine.tavares@mf.gov.cv; Adilma.silva@gov.cv C/c : Nuno.gomes@mf.gov.cv; Bruno.Santos@mf.gov.cv 10. Expressions of interest received after the deadline will not be considered . 11 .The UGPE reserves the right to annul the tender process at any time prior to Contract Award, without thereby incurring any liability.