Recruitment of a Pharmacy Consultant

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION)

COUNTRY: Sudan

NAME OF PROJECT: Sudan – Enhancing Community Resilience Project (THABAT AF)

Credit No./ Grant No.: TF-C7102

Assignment Title: National Pharmacist Consultant

Reference No.: SD-MC-512418-CS-INDV

The Mercy Corps has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of Enhancing Community Resilience Project (THABAT AF), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) include leading the overall management of medical supplies and equipment, including requisition, planning, distribution, tracking, and capacity building for 30 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across five localities (Basonda, Al Fao, El Fashaga, Al Mafaza, and Al Rahad). Key responsibilities include maintaining strict inventory controls, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and managing pharmaceutical waste in accordance with national and World Bank standards. The assignment is based in Gedaref for an initial duration of 6 months, with a possibility of extension. The expected start date is May 01, 2026.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained together with this notice at https://www.sudanbid.com/jobview.php?id=3825&s=

The Mercy Corps now invites eligible individual national consultants (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are:

• Educational Background: A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or Pharmacology.

• Professional Experience: Proven experience as a pharmacist with a strong understanding of medical supply chain processes and inventory management.

• Technical Capability: Proficiency in MS Office and Pharmacy information systems (e.g., MediTech, Mediware), and strong reporting/documentation skills.

• Managerial & Soft Skills: Excellent organizational and communication skills, ability to work under pressure in emergency situations, and high personal integrity.

• Language & Location: Position is open to National candidates; proficiency in English and Arabic languages is required.

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 September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours (09:00 to 17:00 hours).

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below by e-mail by April 16, 2026.

Mercy Corps Sudan Attn: James Wandera, Procurement Manager

Address: House No. 88, Aljubarab East District

City/Country: Gedaref, Sudan

Tel: +249900700790

E-mail: [email protected]