TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PLAN- FSW (TOR)

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN HIV/ AIDS

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PLAN- FSW

CONCEPT PAPER 1

Background

Pakistan National AIDS Consortium (PNAC) has launched TAMEER, a 3-year capacity building programme for NGOs in collaboration with National/Provincial AIDS Control Programme. TAMEER has complemented the efforts of the National/Provincial AIDS Control Programme in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Pakistan by increasing the capacity of the Non Government Organizations to collaborate with the government and with each other. TAMEER has also supported the Government of Pakistan in maintaining the low prevalence status of HIV/AIDS in Pakistan.

Purpose of the Consultancy:

The Consultancy is aimed to conduct need assessment to identify gaps among standard delivery package related to services for HIV/AIDS prevention among the FSWs. The specific anticipated deliverables of the consultancy are:

Need assessment of TAMEER SGP FSWs projects in the context to review the existing services to FSWs for HIV/AIDS prevention.
Need assessment to identify areas to enhance capacity of staff involved in the projects on FSWs.
Identification of gaps through need assessment, in the standard services packages for FSWs
Design program for capacity building based on:

- Need Assessment (Projects & participants)

- Developing Strategies for

1. Community organization

2. Care & Support

3. Sustainability

Development of a three day participatory training programme for staff engaged in provision of services for HIV/AIDS prevention among the FSWs.
Follow up / mentoring to assess the application / implementation of technical assistance provided.
Development of a training manual

Deliverables:

The Consultant will provide to PNAC

Complete list of participants with their contact information and attendance sheets
Need assessment / identification of gaps in the services and staff capacity in context of local services delivery.
Two soft copies and two sets of hard copies of technical assistance material, modules, handouts, and presentations etc.
A consultancy report within two weeks of the completion of the assignment.

Qualifications/experience of the Consultant/Consultancy Team:

· Working experience of services implementation among FSWs for HIV/AIDS prevention.

· 07 – 10 years experience on qualitative research among the vulnerable groups.

· Experience conducing at least 5 high quality trainings / consultancy on services packages for HIV/AIDS prevention among FSWs.

· Good knowledge of HIV/AIDS interventions targeting vulnerable groups especially FSWs

· Relevant educational degree; Masters degree in Social Sciences or Public Health preferred

· At lease Publications in any known journal.

Duration of Consultancy:

This assignment will involve ten days of input from the consultant as per the following breakdown;

Assignment component	Level of effort (No of Days)
Need assessment	02
Workshop Design and Development of manual	02
Workshop Facilitation	03
Follow up / Mentoring	02
Report/ Manual	01
*Total*	*10 days*

Time Frame:

March-June 2007 (Tentative)

Expected outputs:

1. Need assessment / gaps identification in standard services delivery to FSWs and staff capacity, in context of best practices.

2. Training material / curriculum

3. Training of staff working with the vulnerable group.

4. Training Manual

5. Follow up / mentoring

6. Report

Reporting:

Lead Consultant will report to the Programmes Team, Pakistan National AIDS Consortium, Islamabad.

Remuneration:

Negotiable

Concept Notes:

Concept notes must be forwarded to the PNAC, House No. 441 St. 57, I-8/3, Islamabad, Tel. & Fax: 051 4100935 - 4437019, Email: pnacnet@pacf.org.pk, not later than 4:00 pm on 31st Jan 2007

Concept proposal should include:

1. Curriculum vitae of the Lead Consultant (and any other team members) who would be involved in the need assessment / training / follow up.

2. Brief description/contents of training, training methodology, training materials and manuals to be used or developed.

3. Time needed and dates available for consultancy in case of any clash with the proposed schedule.

4. Proposed consultancy fee including all expenses, and cost breakdown (including all labour, materials, travel costs of consultants and other expenses). Note: By Pakistani law, 5% withholding tax will be deducted from consultant fees and deposited with the income tax authority.

5. All costs related to participants travel, boarding, lodging, meals etc, training venue, will be borne by PNAC and are not to be included in your proposed budget.

6. Any other supporting documentation.

In case of any quarry, please contact Mr. Aftab Awan Tel. 051 4100935 – 4437019 and email: aftab@pacf.org.pk

Please acknowledge receipt of these TORs, at our e-mail: pnacnet@pacf.org.pk