Project: Sang pour Sang Project
Location: F.C.T Abuja/ Adamawa Yola
Duration: 6 weeks
Application Deadline: Sept 16, 2025
1. About Us
Rise to Inspire Africa Initiative (RIA) is a youth-led, impact-driven, result-oriented, non-profit, and non-governmental organization committed to alleviating the sufferings of vulnerable and marginalized populations in sub-Saharan Africa. RIA aims to inspire and support victims of armed conflicts and natural disasters—particularly women and children—toward self-reliance and sufficiency by providing equal access to opportunities through advocacy, collaborative networking, capacity building, and empowerment. The organization enhances the ability of its beneficiaries to make informed decisions and thrive physically, psychologically, and intellectually.
Anti Sexual Violence Lead Support Initiative (ASVIOL Support Initiative) is a women-led organization dedicated to empowering women and girls through innovative solutions to address and eradicate sexual and gender-based violence in their communities. The organization, ASVIOL Support Initiative is focused on tackling the critical issues of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Nigeria. By collaborating with local and international partners, , the initiative drives sustainable community-driven solutions that uplift and protect vulnerable women and girls, providing them with resources, support, and advocacy needed to overcome the pervasive challenges of sexual and gender-based violence.
2. About the Project
RIA Initiative and ASVIOL Support Initiative, with funding from The Agence Française de Développement through Fòs Feminista, is implementing an 18-month Sang Pour Sang (SpS) Project to challenge social norms, promote menstrual health rights and justice, and engage the private sector in fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment for women. The project aims to drive advocacy efforts towards demystifying myths and misconceptions about menstruation.
The Sang pour Sang Project is an initiative committed to advancing menstrual health and dignity as a critical component of gender equality and workplace wellbeing. Despite increased global attention on menstrual health, many private sector organizations still lack adequate policies or infrastructure to support menstruating individuals in the workplace. This gap not only perpetuates stigma but also impacts employee productivity, wellbeing, and organizational culture.
As part of our commitment to fostering inclusive and supportive work environments, we are commissioning a study to examine the barriers, opportunities, and cost-benefit implications of implementing menstrual health and dignity policies within the private sector. The findings will inform advocacy efforts, policy design, and private sector engagement.
Objective of the Consultancy
To conduct an evidence-based study that assesses:
- Barriers to implementing menstrual health and dignity policies in private workplaces.
- Opportunities for policy adoption, investment, and innovation.
- The cost-benefit analysis of integrating menstrual health and dignity interventions into organizational frameworks, including productivity, employee retention, and brand equity.
Scope of Work
The selected consultant will be expected to:
1. Desk Review and Context Analysis
- Conduct a comprehensive literature review of existing menstrual health and workplace dignity policies globally, regionally, and nationally.
- Analyze relevant legal and policy frameworks influencing menstrual health in the workplace.
2. Stakeholder Mapping and Engagement
- Identify and engage with key private sector actors, industry leaders, HR professionals, and employees across sectors.
- Conduct Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with targeted stakeholders.
3. Barrier and Opportunity Assessment
- Investigate socio-cultural, institutional, infrastructural, and economic barriers to implementing menstrual health policies in the private sector.
- Map existing and emerging opportunities for policy adoption, innovation, and partnerships.
4. Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Develop a framework to assess the costs and benefits (tangible and intangible) of introducing menstrual health and dignity measures in the workplace.
- Quantify impacts on productivity, absenteeism, turnover rates, and organizational performance.
5. Reporting and Validation
- Present initial findings to project stakeholders for validation.
- Produce a comprehensive final report with actionable recommendations, data visualizations, and an executive summary.
- Develop a policy brief and presentation slide deck to support advocacy and dissemination.
Expected Deliverables
- Inception report with methodology and work plan.
- Stakeholder mapping and interview guides.
- Draft study report for review and validation.
- Final report (maximum 30 pages excluding annexes).
- Policy brief (2–4 pages).
- PowerPoint presentation of findings.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Public Health, Economics, or related fields.
- Proven expertise in menstrual health, workplace gender policies, and private sector engagement.
- Demonstrated experience conducting cost-benefit or impact analyses.
- Strong research, data analysis, and report-writing skills.
- Ability to deliver high-quality output within the agreed timeline.
Application Process
Interested consultants (individuals or firms) should submit:
- A cover letter expressing interest and summarizing relevant experience.
- A technical proposal outlining understanding of the assignment, methodology, and work plan.
- A financial proposal (budget breakdown).
- CV(s) of lead consultant and team members (if applicable).
- Two samples of relevant previous work.
- Contact details for two professional referees.
All applications should be submitted electronically to[email protected], and [email protected] copying [email protected], [email protected] by Sept 16, 2025, with the subject line: “Consultancy Application – Menstrual Health & Dignity Private Sector Study”
Equal Opportunity
We strongly encourage applications from qualified women, persons with lived experiences of menstrual health-related challenges, and individuals from marginalized backgrounds.
