Vital Strategies strives to purchase high-quality goods and services at the best value in a timely and transparent manner, which includes the publication of all solicitations. All of our open solicitations for business and consulting opportunities are listed in this section for any prospective supplier to see and consider. Instructions on how to respond are included within each solicitation.

Current Opportunities

These solicitations are for goods and services to be provided to Vital Strategies in any countries it works in.

Program Consultant – Lead Poisoning Prevention Initiative

Type of Solicitation: Request for proposal from independent consultants

Due Date: July 31, 2026

Site of Work: Nepal

Description: Vital Strategies is expanding its program that addresses the issue of lead poisoning in low- and middle-income countries. We plan to build on existing efforts and interest by collaborating with governmental agencies in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to strengthen health systems and build local expertise in childhood lead exposure, thereby enabling the enactment of sound, cost-effective policies to address exposures. This engagement in Nepal is expected to last, at minimum, four years. The consultancy is annual and upon successful completion of tasks, is renewable for up to three additional years.

Technical Consultant, Tobacco Control, Zimbabwe

Type of Solicitation: Request for proposal from independent consultants

Due Date: October 30, 2026

Site of Work: Zimbabwe

Description: The recently launched Tobacco Control Accelerator Fund aims to help advance global tobacco control progress in several low- and middle- income countries. Under this fund Vital Strategies is providing grants and technical support to governments and non-governmental organizations in countries without any best-practice tobacco control measures in place or countries close to implementing all best-practice measures.

The independent contractor will map and establish strategic collaborations with government agencies, key partners and grantees in Zimbabwe and will be based in Zimbabwe. The contractor will provide technical support to government agencies and tobacco control projects in the region.

Technical Consultant, Tobacco Control, Tanzania

Type of Solicitation: Request for proposal from independent consultants

Due Date: September 30, 2026

Site of Work: Tanzania

Description: The recently launched Tobacco Control Accelerator Fund aims to help advance global tobacco control progress in several low- and middle- income countries. Under this fund Vital Strategies is providing grants and technical support to governments and non-governmental organizations in countries without any best-practice tobacco control measures in place or countries close to implementing all best-practice measures.

The independent contractor will map and establish strategic collaborations with government agencies, key partners and grantees in Tanzania and will be based in Tanzania. The contractor will provide technical support to government agencies and tobacco control projects in the region.

Technical Consultant, Tobacco Control, Gabon

Type of Solicitation: Request for proposal from independent consultants

Due Date: September 30, 2026

Site of Work: Gabon

Description: The recently launched Tobacco Control Accelerator Fund aims to help advance global tobacco control progress in several low- and middle- income countries. Under this fund Vital Strategies is providing grants and technical support to governments and non-governmental organizations in countries without any best-practice tobacco control measures in place or countries close to implementing all best-practice measures.

The independent contractor will map and establish strategic collaborations with government agencies, key partners and grantees in Gabon and Comoros and will be based in Gabon. The contractor will provide technical support to government agencies and tobacco control projects in the region.

Technical Consultant, Tobacco Control, Angola

Type of Solicitation: Request for proposal from independent consultants

Due Date: September 30, 2026

Site of Work: Angola

Description: The recently launched Tobacco Control Accelerator Fund aims to help advance global tobacco control progress in several low- and middle- income countries. Under this fund Vital Strategies is providing grants and technical support to governments and non-governmental organizations in countries without any best-practice tobacco control measures in place or countries close to implementing all best-practice measures.

The independent contractor will map and establish strategic collaborations with government agencies, key partners and grantees in Angola, São Tomé and Principe, and Guinea-Bissau and will be based in Angola. The contractor will provide technical support to government agencies and tobacco control projects.

Technical Consultant, Tobacco Control, Malawi

Type of Solicitation: Request for proposal from independent consultants

Due Date: July 31, 2026

Site of Work: Malawi

Description: The recently launched Tobacco Control Accelerator Fund aims to help advance global tobacco control progress in several low- and middle- income countries. Under this fund Vital Strategies is providing grants and technical support to governments and non-governmental organizations in countries without any best-practice tobacco control measures in place or countries close to implementing all best-practice measures.

The independent contractor will map and establish strategic collaborations with government agencies, key partners and grantees in Malawi and will be based in Malawi. The contractor will provide technical support to government agencies and tobacco control projects in Malawi.

Communications Consultant

Type of Solicitation: Request for proposal from independent consultants

Due Date: August 30, 2026

Site of Work: Dominican Republic

Description: Purpose and Scope of this Assignment/Consultancy
Vital Strategies seeks an experienced, well-connected, and organized communications consultant with a strong background in strategic communications, journalism, public affairs, or advertising. The ideal candidate understands how to navigate multi-sectoral partnerships and shape public narratives that influence policy and public opinion.

Under the guidance of the in-country Program Lead and Vital Strategies headquarters, provide strategic and technical support to the Road Safety Program in the Dominican Republic, with a primary focus on Santo Domingo. The consultancy is responsible for advancing evidence-based road safety policies and interventions, promoting safer road use behaviors through strategic communications, and supporting the implementation of initiatives that reduce road traffic injuries and fatalities.

The consultant will be responsible for developing and executing media relations and public affairs strategies, generating earned media opportunities, organizing press events and journalist trainings, coordinating media campaign launches, and strengthening the capacity of government communication teams. The consultancy will also collaborate with government and partners to support the effective planning and implementation of road safety media campaigns across mass media, digital, social media, and public relations channels.

The consultant should be passionate about public interest issues and have the ability to transform road safety from a technical subject into a compelling social priority that drives public engagement and supports evidence-based policy action. The consultant will be a proactive self-starter who can work independently while collaborating effectively with government counterparts, media, and diverse partner organizations.