Job Opportunity at CBM International
Job Title: Lead Consultant / Consulting Firm – Multi-Sectoral Needs Assessment (MSNA)
Organization: Christian Blind Mission International (CBM)
Location: Borno State, North-East Nigeria (Selected LGAs: Mafa, Kaga, Bama, Magumeri)
Contract Duration: 30 Days (October 1 – October 31, 2026)
Application Deadline: September 28, 2026 @ 12:00 PM WAT
Submission Email: procurement.nigeria@cbm.org (Subject: MSNA for BORNO STATE)
Position Overview
Christian Blind Mission International (CBM) is inviting qualified consultants and consulting firms to submit proposals for a Multi-Sectoral Needs Assessment (MSNA) across target Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Borno State.
This assignment will establish an evidence-based overview of humanitarian needs among IDPs, returnees, refugees, and host communities, with a dedicated focus on persons with disabilities. The findings will directly inform humanitarian response planning, sector prioritization, and disability-inclusive program design.
Covered Sectors & Key Objectives
Sectors Focus: Protection (SGBV & Disability-Based Violence), Education in Emergencies (EiE), Livelihoods, WASH, Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), and Disability Inclusion.
Core Objectives:
Map humanitarian actors, interventions, service gaps, and least-served locations.
Evaluate security, access, climate-related risks, and community coping capacities.
Assess the disability-inclusiveness of existing interventions using standard frameworks (e.g., Washington Group Short Set).
Deliver state-level comparative analysis and actionable programming recommendations.
Scope of Work & Expected Deliverables
The consultant/firm will manage the end-to-end evaluation cycle using mixed-methods (desk reviews, household surveys, KIIs, FGDs, and facility accessibility audits).
DeliverableKey Focus AreasSubmission Target
1. Inception ReportDesk review, final methodology, sampling plan, tools, and work plan.Oct 5, 2026
2. Deployment ReportEnumerator training documentation, PSEA, safeguarding, and disability inclusion readiness.Oct 10, 2026
3. Draft Assessment ReportPreliminary findings, comprehensive data analysis, field challenges, and initial recommendations.Oct 22, 2026
4. Final Report & DatabaseCleaned datasets, validated findings, state/LGA disaggregated data, and photographic evidence.Oct 28, 2026
5. PowerPoint PresentationMax 15-slide summary deck featuring key findings, state briefs, and evaluation highlights.Oct 31, 2026
Required Qualifications & Team Structure
1. Team Leader / Assessment Coordinator
Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Economics, Public Health, M&E, or related fields.
Minimum 7 years of professional experience in designing and leading quantitative/qualitative field surveys.
Demonstrated experience in humanitarian/development assessments in North-East Nigeria.
2. Data Manager & Analyst
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Econometrics, or Public Health.
At least 3 years of experience managing multi-sectoral datasets and quantitative/qualitative analysis software.
3. Enumerators
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with local field survey experience.
Fluency in local dialects and familiarity with the terrain of target Borno LGAs (local residency preferred).
Selection Criteria & Weighting
Evaluation CriteriaWeight
Technical Methodology30%
Relevant Organisational Experience30%
Qualifications of Proposed Team20%
Financial Proposal (Budget)20%
Total100%
Application Process
Interested parties must submit the following documents to procurement.nigeria@cbm.org prior to the deadline:
Technical Proposal: Methodology, operational work plan, project flowchart, and team layout.
Financial Proposal: Detailed cost breakdown.
Administrative & Compliance Docs: Tax Clearance Certificate / TIN, organizational profile, signed team CVs, and statements of availability.
Evidence of Performance: At least two (2) sample evaluation reports or two (2) professional references from similar assignments (experience with ECHO-funded projects or previous MSNAs in BAY states is highly desirable).
Contact Person for Enquiries:
Fwangshak Guar (Country Humanitarian Technical Specialist)
Phone: +234-9010658204 | Email: Fwangshak.guar@cbm.org
