RfP - Capitalisation of the Cibitoke Malaria Project, Burundi (2024-2026)

Background

The Cibitoke malaria project is a three-year project implemented in partnership with the Burundi Ministry of Health through the Cibitoke and Ndava Health Districts, with a budget of €1.9 million. The project was established in a context where malaria remains one of the country's most significant public health challenges and aims to contribute to reducing malaria-related morbidity and mortality in the district. 

The project combines a comprehensive package of preventive and curative interventions, implemented in close collaboration with Ministry of Health staff at community, primary and secondary levels, and with a strong emphasis on coaching, accompaniment and capacity strengthening. Curative activities include community case management (ICCM), support to 20 health centres, and free treatment of severe malaria for children under 15 at Cibitoke District Hospital. Preventive activities include malaria vaccination, perennial malaria chemoprophylaxis, distribution of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets, and health promotion. The project was designed not only to implement this package of interventions but also to generate evidence on its implementation and results through an embedded operational research component, alongside advocacy and emergency preparedness components.

Purpose and intended use

The purpose of this capitalisation is to facilitate reflection and document the experience gained through the design and implementation of the Cibitoke malaria project. As the project approaches its closure at the end of 2026, the capitalisation will create a space for stakeholders to reflect on the project, share their experiences and perspectives, and document knowledge that they consider important for the future.

The capitalisation is intended to inform the design and implementation of future interventions by capturing experiences, challenges, approaches and reflections from the Cibitoke project that may be relevant to similar initiatives in Burundi. 

The primary users of this capitalisation are the Burundi project team and project managers involved in the development of future projects. The capitalisation may also be of interest to other MSF teams implementing malaria or health-system strengthening interventions in comparable contexts.

Starting date: September/October 2026

The application should consist of (submitted as separate elements):

• CV(s) with contact details
• A supporting statement (max 800 words in total) addressing the 2 questions:

1. Please describe one learning-oriented exercise that you have conducted which you consider relevant to this assignment.
2. Based on the information provided in the ToR, briefly outline the approach you would propose for this assignment. Please explain how your proposed approach is shaped by the fact that this is a capitalisation exercise and not an evaluation.

• One work sample of a relevant learning product (e.g. capitalisation, learning review, after-action review, lessons learned exercise, or similar)
• an indicative workplan and budget proposal in Euros (EUR) 

Applications must be submitted through the following online application system no later than Friday 18th September 2026 (23:59 CET): Application link

Only applications received through this platform will be considered.