REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST INTERNATIONALINDIVIDUALCONSULTANT COUNTRY: RWANDA

1. Program: Regional Pharmaceutical Sector Support Project
2. Component: Recruitment of Pharmaceutical Sector Expert for APTF
3. Sector: Industry
4. Procurement Entity: Ministry of Health
5. Finance agreement reference: ADFGrant–2100155043269

Context:

The African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation (APTF) is a pan African agency situated in

Kigali, Rwanda, set up by the African Development Bank and backed by the African Union Member States. Its mission is to increase access to, and facilitate the development of technologies in, the African pharmaceutical sector. Working with an innovative approach, the APTF partners with governments, African and international industry stakeholders, international organizations, regional African agencies, development banks and others to promote licensing of, and access to, all forms of pharmaceutical technologies in Africa, across the entire pharmaceutical supply chain.

The Assignment:

The Pharmaceutical Sector Expert is a key member of the Technology Strategic Services work of the APTF. The assignment will be for a fixed period of Twelve (12) months with possibility of another Twelve-month extension, subject to satisfactory performance of the consultant.

The Ministry of Health now invites interested candidates (Individual Consultants) to apply and indicate interest in providing these services. Interested Individual Consultants must provide information indicating that he/ she is qualified and has relevant experience to perform the services (detailed CVs, academic and professional qualifications, relevant copies of academic degrees and other certificates, description of experience in similar assignments, etc.).

Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the African Development Bank’s “Procurement Policy for Bank Group Funded Operations” datedOctober2015, which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org. The Individual Consultant will be selected on the basis of relevant experience, qualifications, and capability to carry out the assignment. Please note that interest expressed by a consultant does not imply any obligation on the part of the Ministry of Health to include it on the shortlist.

QualificationandExperience:

• PhD or MD diploma in medical sciences, innovation studies, or pharmaceutical scienceswith equivalent experience
• Established track record of 12+ years working in the pharmaceutical sector, with specific focus on industry (biotech or pharma).
• 8+ years ofexperience interacting with the pharmaceutical sector policy in areas such as regulatory compliance, technical upgrading, cGMP quality production, supply chain building, strengthening capacity, etc.
• 5+years of experience with companies in the global pharmaceutical sector seeking to build capacity for drug, vaccine or diagnostics production.
• 3+ years of experience working in infectious diseases or NCDs or any related field, especially in low and middle income countries in Africa.
• Significant technical depth in related areas of immunology, immunopathology, among
• 3+ years of experience appraising pharmaceutical projects, execute complex negotiations and contracts.
• At least five years of international experience in the pharmaceutical sector
• Clear and demonstrated ability to develop and manage complex programs with diverse
• Wide networking skills within the global pharmaceutical sector, particularly, pharma and biotech companies, CROs, CDMOs, academic institutions.
• Strong oral and written communication
• Adept organizational skills with theability to manage and drive projects cross-functionally in new environments.

Remuneration:

The consultant will be remunerated monthly through a lump sum (including fees, accommodation and subsistence allowances). The remuneration amount will be negotiated. The candidate will be responsible for obtaining personal health insurance at his or her own cost. The coverage should include all medical expenses, including those resulting from illness or injury incurred during the duration of the assignment.

TermsofReference:

The detailed terms of reference can be found below. Interested consultants may obtain further information at the following address during office hours [5-15 GMT] or by e-mail:

Attn:ProcurementManagementServices:

Ministry of Health

P.O Box : 84 Kigali, Rwanda

E-mail : RPSSP.Recruitment@moh.gov.rw

Written Letters of Expressions of Interest together with the CVs must be delivered in a sealed envelope clearly marked: “Pharmaceutical Sector Expert-APTF” or could be submitted by e-mail to the address above by not later than 04 July 2025 at 3:00 PM (GMT).

PharmaceuticalSectorExpert

AfricanPharmaceuticalTechnologyFoundation(APTF)Terms of Reference (ToRs)

Introduction

The African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation (APTF) is a pan African agency situated in Kigali, Rwanda, set up by the African Development Bank and backed by the African Union Member States. Its mission is to increase access to, and facilitate the development of technologies in, the African pharmaceutical sector. Working with an innovative approach, the APTF partners with governments, African and international industry stakeholders, international organizations, regional African agencies, development banks and others to promote licensing of, and access to, all forms of pharmaceutical technologies in Africa, across the entire pharmaceutical supply chain.

II. JobProfile,DutiesandResponsibilities

The Pharmaceutical Sector Expert is a key member of the Technology Strategic Services work of the APTF. Reporting to and working under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer of the APTF, she/ he will be responsible for the following functions:

• Map complex portfolios of investments focused on making pharmaceutical products, particularly biologics production possible in Africa. This includes innovative alternative biologics and novel technologies to make them more affordable to manufacture or deliver. Keepingwith the focus of the APTF, the portfolios will focus on different infectious diseases and pathogens relevant for the African region, and include investments required for production, as well as backward integration into some steps of R&D and product development as relevant for the African region.
• Identifymature and new technologies, opportunities, and promising grantees/partners within APTF lighthouse programs; working closely with the CEO to develop larger initiatives and sub-portfolios to promote domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing in Africa.
• Conduct technology assessments in the portfolios, as required, with the identification of technology partnership requirements.
• Develop and manage cross-functionally integrated project work plans, and associated implementation, monitoring and control processes as they relate to APTF’s lighthouse programmes;
• Developgrant proposals as required for the Foundation in areas of relevance to its lighthouse programmes, identifying critical milestones and achievable targets;
• Reviewproposals for support received by the Foundation for pharmaceutical sector support and participation in its lighthouse programmes by companies, R&D institutions and where applicable, promote and manage technology assessments of existing local companies, or R&D institutions, including assessments of financing required to bring them up to speed for production of new drugs;
• Work closely with APTF grantees/partners to increase the likelihood of success of its programmes,through facilitating partnerships, modifying scope or direction, and serving as a thought partner.
• Work closely with the CEO to develop programme monitoring indicators for the various APTF programmes, as applicable
• Represent the foundation externally in meetings; organize and run convenings as
• Form and facilitate a variety of partnerships with organizations including pharma and biotech companies, CROs, CDMOs, academic institutions, and otherfunders within Africa and globally.
• Conductany additional activities as required and

III. DurationoftheAssignment

The assignment will be for a period of Twelve (12) months with possibility of another Twelve- month extension, subject to satisfactory performance of the consultant.

IV. Duty Station

Based at the APTF headquarters in Kigali-Rwanda

V. QualificationandExperience

• PhD or MD diploma in medical sciences, innovation studies, or pharmaceutical sciences with equivalent experience
• Established track record of 12+ years working in the pharmaceutical sector, with specific focus on industry (biotech or pharma).
• 8+ years of experience interacting with the pharmaceutical sector policy in areas such as regulatory compliance, technical upgrading, cGMP quality production, supply chain building, strengthening capacity, etc.
• 5+years of experience with companies in the global pharmaceutical sector seeking to build capacity for drug, vaccine or diagnostics production.
• 3+ years of experience working in infectious diseases or NCDs or any related field, especially in low and middle income countries in Africa.
• Significant technical depth in related areas of immunology, immunopathology, among
• 3+ years of experience appraising pharmaceutical projects, execute complex negotiations and contracts.
• Atleastfive years of international experience in the pharmaceutical sector
• Clearand demonstrated ability to develop and manage complex programs with diverse
• Wide networking skills within the global pharmaceutical sector, particularly, pharma and biotech companies, CROs, CDMOs, academic institutions.
• Strongoral and written communication
• Adept organizational skills with theability to manage and drive projects cross-functionally in new environments.

VI. Skills and Competencies

APTF is a new agency dedicated to offer support to Africa’s pharmaceutical sector. It works with a small and dynamic team based in Kigali, Rwanda, with the core values of empowerment, commitment, and excellent attention to detail to building Africa’s pharmaceutical sector. The following personal qualities are desirable in the ideal candidate:

• Ability to work with short deadlines and adapt existing expertise to new areas of work, and new companies.
• Ability to creatively respond to new requestsfrom APTF stakeholders, contributing actively to build its new organizational culture.
• Ability to work with senior experts and global leaders who are on APTF’s Board of Directors and its Eminent Advisory Council.
• Sensitivity to different cultures and work

VII. Evaluation Criteria

Application Process

Interested consultants are invited to apply by submitting Technical and Financial bids that also incorporate the following application documents:

1. Resume/CurriculumVitae (CV);
2. Letterof Motivation outlining how your experience, skills, qualifications and professional networks fit with the required deliverables (one page maximum);
3. Acertified copy(ies) of the cited reference degree(s).
4. Namesand contacts of three
5. Copyof Passport or ID

The Submission of Technical and Financial bids will be via RPSSP.Recruitment@moh.gov.rw not later than 04 July 2025 at 3:00 PM (GMT).