Recruitment Consultant-trainer for the development of a training and orientation tool for a better understanding of the strategy, the model At Health Impact Africa

TERMS OF REFERENCE

For the recruitment of a Consultant-trainer for the development of a training and orientation tool for a better understanding of the strategy, working model and life cycle of Global Fund grants,

For Civil Society Organizations and community stakeholders.

Ref. : D171/CRG/2024

1. Context

Impact Santé Afrique (ISA ) is an African NGO based in Cameroon whose main objective is to contribute to improving the health of populations by implementing transformative and sustainable programs that will save lives and improve the health of our communities. (For more information, visit www.impactsante.org and contact us at the following address: contact@impactsante.org)

Impact Santé Afrique (ISA) coordinates the platform of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) for the elimination of malaria (CS4ME).

Impact Santé Afrique (ISA), is implementing the “CS4ME Global Fund Community Engagement” project to strengthen the long-term capacities of CSOs engaged in the fight against malaria. This project aims to strengthen the influence of civil society on decision-making bodies in the fight against malaria.

As part of this project, strengthening the capacities of civil society actors to better take into account the needs of populations vulnerable to malaria constitutes one of the priority objectives.

It is with this in mind that Impact Santé Afrique (ISA) is looking for a Consultant-trainer to develop a training and orientation tool for a better understanding of the strategy, the work model and the life cycle. grants from the Global Fund. This tool will be intended for Civil Society Organizations and community stakeholders working in the fight against malaria.

Goals

The main objective is to develop a tool for a better understanding of the strategy, working model and life cycle of Global Fund grants. This tool primarily targets populations at risk of malaria or underserved by malaria interventions and the CSOs that represent them.

Specifically, it will be about:

• Propose a methodology for the development of a training and orientation kit for a better understanding of the mandate, strategy, working model and life cycle of Global Fund grants, as well as national processes and mechanisms relevant, particularly with regard to National Strategic Plans (NSPs) and National Coordinating Mechanisms (NCMs);
• Write the training and orientation tool;
• Carry out a tool review;
• Have the training and orientation tool validated;
• Ensure that the tool is available in French and English
• Participate as a trainer in bilingual regional CSO capacity building training on the tool developed

1. Functions and responsibilities of the consultant-trainer

Placed under the direct supervision of the Executive Director of Impact Santé Afrique (ISA), and working in collaboration with the Senior Civil Society Engagement Officer, the consultant will have to carry out the following tasks:

• Participation in working meetings with the ISA team, CS4ME secretariat;
• Development of the training tool for capacity building of CSOs;
• Review and validation of the training tool;
• Online training of CSOs on the tool developed during a webinar;
• Drafting and submission of the overall report at the end of the consultation (progress of the mission, training, assessment of CSOs, recommendations).

Main expected results and deliverables :

1. A training tool for a better understanding of the Global Fund’s mandate, strategy, working model and grant lifecycle, as well as relevant national processes and mechanisms, particularly with regard to National Strategic Plans (NSPs). ) and the national coordinating bodies (ICN) is developed, reviewed and validated (written in French and English);
2. CS4ME CSO members are trained on the mandate, strategy, working model and grant lifecycle of the Global Fund, as well as relevant national processes and mechanisms, particularly in relation to National Strategic Plans (NSPs) and National Coordinating Mechanisms (NCMs);
3. An end-of-mission report is written and submitted to the NGO Impact Santé Afrique (ISA).

1. Period of the expert mission

This consultation mission will take place from Monday April 29 to Friday May 24, 2024 .

2. Candidate profile

The desired expertise will relate to the recruitment of a consultant-trainer whose qualifications and skills are presented as follows:

• Diploma in one or more of the following fields: Master’s degree in Project Management, Public Health/Community Health, social sciences, development sciences or equivalent specialization;
• Proven experience in capacity building in advocacy, strategic communication and community engagement;
• Experience in workshop facilitation and coordination of multi-sector partners in the health field, leadership qualities and skills in facilitating consensus;
• Good understanding of issues related to the fight against malaria as well as strengthening community engagement and health systems;
• Perfect oral and written command of French and English
• Good writing, analysis and synthesis skills;
• Familiarity with remote meeting and conferencing applications.

3. Application file

– A dated and signed CV, including 3 professional references;

– A technical sheet presenting the methodology used and the timetable of activities (2 pages maximum);

– A financial offer (1 page maximum).

4. Evaluation of offers

The evaluation of the offers received will be based in particular on the following criteria:

1. The candidate’s experience in carrying out missions similar to those specified in these terms of reference;
2. Understanding the mission’s expectations and the proposed intervention methodology;
3. The proposed financial offer.