Ref.
2026/ICTSITDOAPFTEOCT/16597
Job offer type
Experts
Type of contract
Service contract
Estimated budget
CV, narrative on the understranding of the ToRs & daily Fee
Activity sectors
Health policy
Sub-theme
Sustainable Development Goals
Deadline date
2026/11/13 23:53
Duration of the assignment
Long term
Contract
Freelancer
Duration
12 MONTHS
Individual Consultant to Support in the development of a plan for the equipment of 5 clinical trials (M/W)
Département Géographique - GEO > DP - RWANDA
Published on : 2026/11/03
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
RWANDA
KIGALI
Mission description
General and specific objectives
The general objective of the consultancy is to support RBC, Expertise France and five clinical trials sites to develop a plan to equip the sites according to the desired list of equipment provided, international standards and the existing inventory.
The specific objectives are to:
· Provide each site with an equipment list
· Establish a consolidated procurement list, with technical specifications, for Expertise France to proceed with the procurement of the equipment
· Ensure that the delivery and installation of the equipment is done according to good practices
· Ensure that the Clinical Trials site staff is properly trained by the manufacturers and/or representatives of the manufacturers.
Project or context description
The MAV+ Project is supporting the establishment and operationalization of five Clinical Trials Units (CTU) to strengthen Rwanda's capacity to conduct high-quality clinical trials and health research in accordance with national regulations and international standards. As part of CTU development, participating research sites require strengthening of laboratory infrastructure, equipment, quality systems, and bio specimen management capacity to support current and future clinical trials. Within this framework, Expertise France has commissioned a study to evaluate the readiness of five clinical trials sites. Based on that study, a plan is being formulated to train the CTU staff, to equip the sites and to make them sustainable.
To ensure laboratory readiness and sustainability, MAV+ seeks to recruit a consultant who will coordinate the CTU strengthening activities related to establishment of inventories and procurement lists, liaising with Expertise France procurement unit, installation of laboratory equipment, and establishment of biorepositories. The consultant will work closely with participating the 5 CTU, technical partners, contractors, and suppliers to support CTUs laboratories and biobank operational readiness.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical and operational coordination for the planning, procurement preparation, installation, commissioning, and handover of laboratory and biorepositories infrastructure and equipment required to operationalize MAV+-supported clinical trial sites.
The consultant will ensure that laboratory systems are established in accordance with Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP), biosafety standards, and international clinical trial requirements.
Required profile
Required expertise and profile
Education
· Minimum Master's degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Laboratory Management, Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Research, Public Health, Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent field.
Experience
· At least seven (7) years of experience in laboratory systems strengthening, laboratory management, clinical research laboratories, or related fields.
· Demonstrated experience coordinating laboratory infrastructure and equipment projects, with at least two (2) similar projects/ assignments successfully completed in the past 7 years.
· Proven experience in procurement and installation of laboratory equipment (provide any relevant document proving those experience)
· Proven experience supporting partner institutions in an international cooperation framework, with proof of at least 1 similar project / assignment successfully completed,
· Proven Experience supporting establishment or management of biorepositories and biobanks (provide any relevant document proving those experience).
· Knowledge of Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) and laboratory quality management systems.
· Experience working with donor-funded health or research programs is desirable.
· Fluency in English is required; working knowledge of French is a strong asset.
Additional information
Application Requirements
Interested consultants are invited to submit:
- A technical proposal outlining their understanding of the assignment, methodology, and detailed work plan.
- A financial proposal with professional fees including any related costs.
- A curriculum vitae (CV) highlighting relevant experience.
- At least two references or examples of similar work conducted in the past seven years.
Selection criteria for applications
The selection process for candidates will be based on the following criteria :
- Candidate’s training/skills/experience
Deadline for application : 2026/11/13 23:53
File(s) attached : ToRs Lab Strengthening Biobank equipment 031126_VFinal.pdf
Expertise France is the public agency for designing and implementing international technical cooperation projects. The agency operates around four key priorities :
- democratic, economic, and financial governance ;
- peace, stability, and security ;
- climate, agriculture, and sustainable development ;
- health and human development ;
In these areas, Expertise France conducts capacity-building initiatives and manages project implementation, leveraging technical expertise and acting as a project coordinator. This involves combining public sector expertise with private sector skills to drive impactful results.