Individual Consultant — Animal Health and Product Law — Ministry of Agriculture

Ministry of Health

Health Security Project

Project No. 179078

Request for Expression of Interest (REOI)

Ref No: LR-MOHSW-520061-CS-INDV

Subject: Hiring an Individual Consultant to Develop an Animal Health and Product Law for the Ministry of Agriculture

The Government of Liberia has received funding from the World Bank to support the Health Security Project and plans to use part of the credit to hire an Individual Consultant to Develop an Animal Health and Product Law for the Ministry of Agriculture.

The development of animal health and production law reflects an evolving understanding of an intercoordinated approach of animal health, public health, food security, and economic development moving from reactive disease control to a proactive, risk-based approach emphasizing prevention, technology, and sustainability. Key developments include the integration of international standard, the adoption of holistic “farm to work”, perspective on food safety, sustainability, improved animal health welfare provisions, and the legislative framework supporting the use of modern surveillance and data management technologies for better disease control and response.

Liberia lacks a consolidated and up-to-date Animal Health and Production Law that meets international best practices. The existing legal framework is outdated and fragmented to address contemporary challenges such as transboundary animal diseases (TADs), zoonotic disease risks, informal veterinary service delivery, food safety, and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This legal gap limits the country’s ability to ensure effective veterinary governance, respond to public health emergencies, and meet sanitary requirements for trade. Therefore, the objective of the development of the animal health and production law is to improve the overall well-being of animals which in turns positively impacts human health, livelihood, and the environment.

Key Objective:

The primary objective of this consultancy is to provide technical expertise in the development of the Animal Health and Production Law for Liberia. The consultant will ensure that the law is comprehensive, aligned with international best practices, and tailored to Liberia's specific needs. The consultancy will also focus on facilitating stakeholder consultations, drafting legal instruments, and providing a roadmap for the formal adoption and implementation of the law.

In view of the above, the Ministry of Health now invites qualified individuals to express their interest in providing the Consulting Services mentioned above by submitting an cover letter, up-to-date CV, indicating three (3) references. The candidate should prove that they meet the minimum qualifications, experience, and skills outlined below. Additionally, please include all relevant supporting documents (such as degrees, certificates, etc.) as part of your submission

Qualification and Experience:

• A Master’s degree or higher in Law, Veterinary Medicine, Animal Health Policy, or Public Health.

• At least 5 years of professional experience in veterinary or public health legal reform and policy development.

• Demonstrated experience in legal drafting, particularly in health, agriculture, or environmental law.

• Familiarity with WOAH standards, Codex guidelines, One Health frameworks, and Legislative Gap Analysis tools.

• Experience working with government institutions, development partners, and multi-sectoral coordination platforms.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

The assignment duration is for a period of 4 months. An individual will be selected in accordance with the procedures set in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (Sixth Edition, February 2025).

Please note that all interested candidates can request a copy of the TOR before submission of the required documents. The submission (cover letter, CV and degrees etc) is to be made on or before January 26, 2026 @ 1 pm to the below email addresses, with it been clearly marked as “Animal Health and Product Law/ LR-MOHSW-520061-CS-INDV”

Attention: Mutricia Smith Sherman

Procurement Officer

Ministry of Health

Project Implementation Unit

Email:[email protected], copy: [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.