Position Title: Consultant: Budget Gap Analysis (2020–2025), Fiscal Space Analysis, and Domestic Resource Mobilization Strategy for PHC and Immunization in Liberia
Project: Consultant: Budget Gap Analysis (2020–2025), Fiscal Space Analysis, and Domestic Resource Mobilization Strategy for PHC and Immunization in Liberia 

BACKGROUND

Public Health Initiative Liberia (PHIL) Non-governmental organization registered in Liberia believes that health inequalities exist at the intersection of health and justice and that health is a basic human right whereby all people should be able to access life-saving medicines and services when they need them.

PHIL mission is to promote and enhance the quality of healthcare delivery in Liberia through leadership, partnership, innovation, capacity building and advocacy. To achieve its mission, PHIL works with diverse group of stakeholders to designs and facilitate interventions that provides tailored technical assistance services and offers a range of support to communities and vulnerable population through innovative programs that will ensure quality healthcare for all. 

 In February 2025, PHIL received funding from the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) to implement a project aimed at strengthening legislative,  health sector stakeholders, and the CSO network for sustainable budget advocacy toward primary health care (PHC) and immunization financing in Liberia. 

OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE OF WORK 

PHIL seeks to engage a consultant to conduct a budget gap analysis (2020–2025) and a desk review of fiscal space analysis and domestic resource mobilization (DRM) strategy for PHC and immunization in Liberia. The findings will inform PHIL’s budget advocacy efforts and support policy recommendations to improve immunization financing under the GHAI-funded program. 

The assignment will cover two main areas: 

1. Budget Gap Analysis for PHC and Immunization (2020–2025) 

This analysis will assess the Government of Liberia’s (GoL) financial support for PHC and immunization and the status of GAVI co-financing payments during the period under review. Specific tasks include: 

• Reviewing approved national budgets for PHC and immunization (2020–2025), analysing budget execution (allotment vs. actual expenditures), and evaluating GoL’s GAVI co-financing payments. 
• Identifying significant funding gaps and providing policy recommendations to ensure timely payments. 
• Assessing donor and partner contributions to PHC and immunization and identifying unmet financial needs. 

1. Fiscal Space Analysis and Domestic Resource Mobilization (DRM) Strategy 

This component will evaluate the fiscal space available for PHC and immunization financing in Liberia and develop a DRM strategy to enhance long-term sustainability. Key areas include: 

• Assessing Liberia’s fiscal space for PHC and immunization financing. 
• Proposing a comprehensive DRM strategy to ensure sustainable domestic financing for immunization. 
• Analysing the roles of the government, donors, and other stakeholders in financing PHC and immunization. 

The consultant will employ both analytical and consultative approaches, including virtual and face-to face engagements with key stakeholders such as the Ministry of Health (MoH), donor agencies, and other partners. 

DELIVERABLES 

The consultancy is expected to begin on May 15, 2025, and conclude by June 15, 2025. The consultant will be responsible for delivering the following outputs: 

1. May 15, 2025 – Submission of a detailed outline of the gap analysis, including the approach and methodology. 
2. Week of  May 25, 2025 – Submission of a draft budget gap analysis report for validation at a one-day stakeholder meeting. 
3. Week of June 8th, 2025 – Submission of a draft fiscal space analysis report and DRM strategy for sustainable immunization financing. 
4. June 15, 2025 – Submission of: 
   • A revised final report, incorporating stakeholder feedback. 
   • A policy brief summarizing key findings and recommendations. 
   • A brief slide deck for presentation purposes. 

REPORTING 

The consultant will work closely with PHIL project staff, particularly the Project Coordinator and Executive Director, to ensure the smooth execution of the assignment. 

1. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

The ideal candidate or team should possess the following qualifications: 

• Expertise in Health Economics, with a deep understanding of Liberia’s health financing landscape. 
• Proven experience in budget analysis, fiscal space assessment, revenue forecasting, and domestic resource mobilization strategies. 
• Strong knowledge of PHC and immunization financing in Liberia. 

  A track record of policy analysis and advisory work for governments and multilateral                  institutions. 

• Ability to engage and secure interviews with key stakeholders, including government officials and donor agencies. 
• Established working relationships with the Ministry of Health to facilitate access to relevant data and insights. 

APPLICATION PROCESS 

Interested consultants or firms should submit: 

1. A technical proposal outlining their approach, methodology, and work plan. 
2. A financial proposal detailing consultancy fees and any other associated costs. 
3. CV(s) of key personnel, highlighting relevant experience. 
4. At least two references from similar previous assignments. 

Applications should be submitted to philiberia@gmail.com  by May 10th 2025