Consultancy: Virtual Facilitator and Rapporteur

Published September 8, 2021 · Updated September 8, 2021

The SRHR-HIV Knows No Borders Program which is implemented in six countries in Southern Africa region (Lesotho, the Kingdom of Eswatini, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique and Republic of South Africa with support from the Netherlands Government, seeks to improve access to SRHR and HIV services and information to the least served migrants and migration-affected communities along cross-border and migration corridors in the region. The project contributes to improve health outcomes among migrants, Adolescents and Young people (AYPs) and Sex workers (SWs) and migration-affected communities by promoting positive healthy sexual relationships that can contribute to reducing new HIV infections and improving Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) indicators by reducing prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STI), teenage pregnancy, maternal mortality rate (MMR), unmet need for family planning (FP), increasing the use of modern contraception and greater freedom of choice about sexuality.

The program responds to critical gaps and weaknesses in the SRHR response at regional and country level by strengthening community-based response to HIV and SRH in the targeted migration affected communities. One of the challenges experienced is individuals who fail to follow up on treatment owing to challenges related to human mobility and migration.

Workshops/ Virtual Calls

Regional multi stakeholder networking workshop in collaboration with INERELA, Sonke gender justice and SWEAT. (DURATION 10 October 2021).
Regional Advocacy Roundtable for Strengthening the Role of Religious and Traditional Leaders in advocating for the Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights and HIV for Migrant Populations, (DURATION: 27-28 October 2021). Following the success of the 2018, 2019 and 2020 Regional Advocacy Meetings, there is now need to collaborate once more, in hosting a Regional Advocacy Roundtable Meeting with both Religious and Traditional leaders to follow up on previous commitments and to plan for Phase II which has been approved by the donor. The meeting will focus on the deliberation and conception of action plans on issues still affecting communities to strengthen the KNB and INERELA+ partnership further.
4th Regional Technical Consultation for the SRHR-HIV Knows No Borders Program (DURATION: 25-26 November, 2021). The Regional Technical Consultative Forum serves to provide a regional approach and platform for the six SADC countries and key stakeholders to engage on SRHR and HIV challenges for migrants, sex workers and AYPs and host communities along major migration routes and cross-border areas. Additionally, the event will offer an opportunity to create a critical mass of focal persons who may be called upon as regional champions for migration and health (SRHR/HIV) awareness and advocacy.

Scope of Work:

Participate in 1 of the final planning meeting and debriefing with the Regional Team (consisting of Save The Children International and IOM).
Facilitate the virtual workshops
Participate in 1 of the final planning meeting with the Regional Team (consisting of Save The Children International and IOM).
Take complete notes of proceedings (insert days)
Consolidate notes/recordings if any, provided by staff members of Save The Children International and IOM.
Present draft report for input by specified staff members from Save The Children International and IOM.
Present an overall/summary report

Expected Outputs

Facilitate the virtual workshop
List of Meeting follow up Actions daily during the course of the meeting
Key Recommendations from meeting deliberations
Compile comprehensive notes on the day(s) of the meeting,
Comprehensive Professional Publication Ready Report, including an overall/summary

Essential Qualifications and Professional Experience Required:

Demonstrated ability to use internet based software programs: Zoom/Microsoft Teams , LMS, etc. Skill using Microsoft software including word, excel and power-point.
Must be able to productively utilize the aforementioned systems
Be proficient in spoken and written English
Experience facilitating workshops on topics such as SRHR with diverse and varying stakeholder, especially religious leaders, traditional leaders/chiefs
Experience working for an NGO, Research institution, or similar local organization will be an added advantage.

Other Requirements:

The consultant should include the following information in the bid:

Expected consultancy fee for this assignment
Detailed profile of the applicant, indicative of previous relevant experience
Reference for client for similar assignment
Any other information relevant to this TOR
Be highly qualified and proficient in spoken and written English
Hold an undergraduate degree from a recognized institution in English, literature,
journalism, or other relevant fields
Have at least 2 years’ experience in minutes taking, reporting or other documentation
processes
Demonstrate the ability to use a neat, concise and clear style in writing and communication
Ability to meet project deadlines with no supervision.
Experience working for an NGO, Research institution, or similar local organization will be an added advantage