Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Lebanon Branch Office is seeking a qualified consultant or consultancy firm to conduct a strategic scoping study in Egypt, aimed at informing its future institutional positioning and engagement in the country.

Background

MSF Lebanon is exploring the potential to strengthen and expand its institutional footprint in Egypt, building on its existing presence in Cairo. Operating in a complex and sensitive environment, MSF Lebanon seeks to better understand the opportunities, constraints, and risks associated with increasing its visibility, engagement, and contribution from Egypt.

This consultancy will provide evidence-based analysis and strategic guidance to support MSF Lebanon’s decision-making and future investments in the country.

Objective of the Consultancy

The objective of this assignment is to deliver a comprehensive and decision-oriented assessment of MSF Lebanon’s potential positioning in Egypt.

The study will explore:

• Opportunities and limitations for public communication and visibility
• Egypt’s potential as a recruitment pool for MSF’s international workforce
• Feasibility and constraints of fundraising activities
• Options for establishing an appropriate institutional footprint
• Key risks, sensitivities, and operational considerations

Scope of Work

The consultant will conduct an integrated analysis covering:

• Public communication landscape
• Recruitment potential
• Fundraising feasibility
• Governance and institutional setup options

The assignment is expected to generate actionable insights and scenario-based recommendations to support MSF Lebanon’s strategic choices.

Methodology

The consultant is expected to propose a robust and context-appropriate methodology, combining:

• Desk research and document review
• Key informant interviews
• Stakeholder mapping and analysis
• Use of relevant analytical frameworks

A strong emphasis should be placed on triangulation, context sensitivity, and actionable outputs.

Deliverables

The selected consultant will be expected to deliver:

• An inception report
• A draft assessment report
• A final report including analysis, strategic recommendations, and scenario options
• A presentation of key findings to MSF Lebanon

Duration

• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: Approximately 6 weeks

Profile of the Consultant

MSF is looking for a consultant or team with:

• Proven experience in strategic analysis, scoping studies, or feasibility assessments
• Strong understanding of the Egyptian political, legal, and institutional context
• Experience working with INGOs, humanitarian organizations, or complex operating environments
• Expertise in one or more relevant areas, including communications, fundraising, governance, or labour market analysis
• Excellent analytical, writing, and stakeholder engagement skills

Fluency in English and Arabic is required. French is an advantage.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit:

• A technical proposal outlining their understanding of the assignment and proposed methodology
• A financial proposal
• CV(s) of the consultant(s)
• Examples of relevant previous work

For full details, please refer to the attached Terms of Reference.

Applications should be sent to: MSF-Lebanon-BOTender@msf.org

Make sure that the subject of the email is formatted as follows:

Footprint Assessment – Egypt – [Name of your Company]