Terms of Reference For Policy and Strategy Analysis to Strengthen the Enabling Environment for Facial Cleanliness and Environmental Improvement (F&E) Interventions in Trachoma Elimination Efforts

Purpose of the Assignment

To analyse existing national and regional policies, strategies, and guidelines related to Facial Cleanliness and Environmental Improvement (F&E) and broader NTD programming in Ethiopia, with the aim of identifying enablers, gaps, and opportunities for improving the policy environment that supports trachoma elimination efforts.

Specific Objectives

The study aims to:

1. Identify national and regional policies, strategies, and guidelines that support F&E and/or broader NTD programming.
2. Assess the extent to which these documents prioritize and operationalize commitments to F&E interventions specific to trachoma. Examine guiding principles for NTD programming embedded within these frameworks, including equity, sustainability, and inter-sectoral collaboration.
3. Analyze the effectiveness and applicability of current policies and guidelines in informing the design and implementation of future trachoma and NTD programs.
4. Provide policy recommendations to strengthen the enabling environment and advocacy agenda for sustained trachoma elimination.

Proven working experience in analysing national and regional policies, strategies, and guidelines of Health, WASH, NTD, ONWP, TSEDU and Implementing organizations. Very good knowledge and experience in policy analysis methodologies – quantitative, qualitative and mixed approach.

Demonstrates a clear understanding of the assignment’s objectives and scope. The proposed methodology is sound, and the work plan is clear, detailed, and logical.

proposed team is multi-disciplinary and possesses the required technical expertise to cover all issues of the assignment. CVs of the proposed team members clearly demonstrate the necessary experience. Summary page showing team expertise and specific responsibility in the assignment.