RFT - Development of a Draft Decree Establishing the Hierarchy, Referral System and Gov. Arrangements for Indonesia’s Animal Health Lab Network

Program Background

The Australia–Indonesia Partnership for Health Transformation (KITA SEHAT) is a bilateral initiative between the Governments of Australia and Indonesia to strengthen Indonesia’s human and animal health systems, policy, and governance. Funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), the program supports national and selected subnational priorities through technical assistance, policy development, institutional strengthening, and partnerships with government and other stakeholders.

KITA SEHAT works across primary health care, health system enablers, and health security, with a focus on One Health, Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), climate resilience, and locally led development.

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The Role

KITA SEHAT seeks to engage a suitably qualified organisation, institution, university, or firm to support the Directorate General of Livestock and Animal Health Services (DGLAHS), Ministry of Agriculture, in developing a draft policy/legal instrument establishing the hierarchy, referral system, and governance arrangements for Indonesia’s Animal Health Laboratory Network.

The assignment will contribute to the development of a coordinated laboratory network with clearly defined roles, reporting lines, and referral pathways across national, regional, provincial, and district laboratories. It will also address biobanking, external quality assurance (EQA), proficiency testing, supportive supervision, and sustainable cost-coverage arrangements.

The successful Tenderer will be expected to:

• Review the existing legal and regulatory framework for animal health laboratories and identify gaps to be addressed through the proposed policy/legal instrument.

• Consult with DGLAHS, relevant government directorates, national and regional reference laboratories, and selected provincial and district laboratories.

• Develop the proposed laboratory network hierarchy, governance arrangements, and referral system.

• Develop recommendations for biobanking, EQA, proficiency testing, supportive supervision, and sustainable financing arrangements.

• Prepare an Indonesian Veterinary Laboratory Network (IVLN) establishment roadmap and policy brief, alongside the draft policy/legal instrument.

• Facilitate stakeholder validation and support the finalisation of the deliverables for DGLAHS’s internal review and legal harmonisation processes.

The assignment is expected to be completed over approximately six months from contract commencement.

Click on the link or copy paste it to access the full Request for Tender document requirements and criteria: https://tinyurl.com/3dd8axus 

About You

The organisation/firm should demonstrate:

1. Relevant organisational experience: At least 10 years of experience reviewing or supporting the development of animal health policy, regulations, or legal instruments in Indonesia or comparable contexts.

2. Animal health laboratory expertise: Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory network governance, hierarchy, referral systems, biobanking, biosafety and biosecurity, EQA, proficiency testing, and laboratory accreditation.

3. Policy and legal drafting capability: Experience with Indonesian legal and policy drafting processes, government consultation, regulatory harmonisation, and the development of draft regulations or decrees.

4. Financing and implementation planning: Experience analysing laboratory or health service financing, cost-recovery mechanisms, cost-sharing arrangements, and phased implementation roadmaps.

5. Government and stakeholder engagement: Proven ability to work with national and subnational government counterparts, technical institutions, and multidisciplinary stakeholders.

6. Cross-cutting expertise: Understanding of GEDSI, inclusive workforce development, and climate resilience in policy, institutional strengthening, or health system governance.

7. Experience working with the Ministry of Agriculture/DGLAHS, Disease Investigation Centres (BBV/BV/DICs), animal health laboratories, and One Health stakeholders in Indonesia is strongly preferred.

Proposals should include:

• Organisational profile and relevant experience.

• Technical approach and methodology, including a six-month work plan.

• Proposed team structure, key personnel, and CVs.

• Details of at least three comparable assignments completed within the last ten years.

• A detailed Financial Proposal in PDF and Excel formats.

Why join KITA SEHAT?

Joining the KITA SEHAT offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a flagship, A$50 million initiative funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, working in close partnership with the Government of Indonesia. Building on the success of the Australia - Indonesia Health Security Partnership (AIHSP), KITA SEHAT focuses on strengthening primary health care, health systems, and health security across both human and animal health sectors, creating meaningful, long-term impact at national and selected subnational levels. Service providers and partners will engage in a professionally managed, transparent, and internationally aligned program that offers diverse opportunities across multiple service areas. With strong emphasis on collaboration, inclusion (GEDSI), and sustainability, KITA SEHAT enables individuals and organisations to contribute to high-impact work, expand their professional portfolio, and build long-term partnerships while supporting Indonesia’s health transformation agenda.

HOW TO APPLY

Proposals must be submitted electronically toks.procurement@kitasehat.org, with the email subject line:RFT019 – Organisation Name.

Pre-tender briefing: Friday, 16 October 2026, 9:30–10:30 AM Jakarta time (online).

Prospective Tenderers must confirm their intention to attend by emailing ks.procurement@kitasehat.org no later than 14 October 2026.

Questions deadline:Monday, 19 October 2026, at 12:30 PM Jakarta time. All questions must be submitted in writing to ks.procurement@kitasehat.org.

Submission deadline: Monday, 2 November 2026, at 5:00 PM Jakarta time.

Should this opportunity be of interest, we encourage you to submit your proposal to procurement email above as soon as possible (do not click the ‘apply’ tab). Kindly note only shortlisted tenderers might be contacted.

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