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Lists of available work within the global HIV M&E community
| | 28-May-2009 |
Fund Number: 3818
Fund Title: Strengthening of a Continuum of HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care and Treatment Services through a Network Model in the United Republic of Tanzania under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
Fund Category: HIV/AIDS
Description:
Grant Amounts: Approximate Current Fiscal Year Funding: $1,500,000.00; Approximate Total Project Period Funding: $7,500,000.00 (This amount is an estimate, and is subject to availability of funds.)
The purpose of this announcement is to build upon the existing framework of health policy and programming that the Ministry of Health (MOH) in Tanzania has initiated. The MOH in Tanzania has been mandated by the Tanzania constitution to coordinate and implement activities necessary for the control of epidemics, including HIV/AIDS and STDs. The MOH policy mandates the five referral hospitals to establish quality programs to support and monitor health activities, including HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment, at health facilities in their catchment areas. CDC-Tanzania has been supporting the referral hospitals since 2004 on a broad range of HIV-related activities. This funding opportunity is intended to allow the continuation of these activities as well as to build the regional health facility capacity to independently deliver the HIV Care and Treatment services within a region that currently receives substantial technical assistance from CDC supported international ART partners. This will lead to increased sustainability and a faster scale up of these services, as well as expanded geographical coverage of HIV prevention and care interventions with increased coordination and management of regional and district level activities.
CDC Tanzania will work with program recipients and the government of Tanzania to strengthen capacity and expand activities in the areas of: (1) primary HIV prevention; (2) HIV care, support, and treatment; and (3) capacity and infrastructure development, especially for surveillance and training.
Sponsor(s): US Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Service Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Funder's Fund ID: CDC-RFA-PS09-975 Application Due Date: 05/28/2009 Award Date: 09/30/2009 Fund Duration: Five years. Application Process: HHS/CDC strongly encourages applicants to submit applications electronically by utilizing the forms and instructions posted for this announcement on www.Grants.gov. Only applicants who apply online may forego submitting paper copies of all application forms. Foreign organizations must include a NATO Commercial and Governmental Entity (NCAGE) Code to complete their Grants.gov registration. Instructions for obtaining an NCAGE Code may be found at: http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/NATO_Commercial_and_Governmental_Entity_12-18-06.doc. If technical difficulties are encountered in Grants.gov, customer service may be reached by email at support@grants.gov, or by phone 1-800-518-4726 (1-800-518-GRANTS). The Customer Support Center is open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. Application forms and instructions are available on the HHS/CDC Web site, at the following Internet address: www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/grants/app_and_forms.shtm. If access to the Internet is not available, or if there is difficulty in accessing the application forms online, contact the HHS/CDC Procurement and Grants Office Technical Information Management Section (PGOTIM) staff at 770-488-2700, and the application forms can be mailed. Number of Awards: 1 award Award Notes: Approximate Current Fiscal Year Funding: $1,500,000.00; Approximate Total Project Period Funding: $7,500,000.00 (This amount is an estimate, and is subject to availability of funds.) Eligible Locations: - National - International Fund Notes: For program synopsis and guidance, visit the Web site: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=QRJMKQKFg26BnLB8tLGJLknnQWHGdBpbGY29b1LQT2S7Bz65Hjq0!-1575494556?oppId=46424&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW . Application Contact Name: Randolph Williams Title: Grants Management Specialist Application Contact Address: Procurement and Grants Office CDC/DHHS 2920 Brandywine Rd, MS: K-75 Atlanta, GA 30341 United States Email: gur2@cdc.gov Phone: 770-488-8382 Technical Contact Name: Matthew Stockton Technical Contact Address: CDC/DHHS 1600 Clifton Rd, MS E-07 Atlanta, GA 30333 United States Email: stocktonm@tz.cdc.gov Contact Note: Technical Contact Phone: +011 255-222-198400 Support Types: - Cooperative Agreements Subject Areas: - Health Care Programs/Services - HIV/AIDS Prevention - International Cooperation - Medical Treatments and Therapies - Surveillance - Training Programs Audiences: - Developing Nations Eligibility: - City Agencies - Colleges/Universities - Commercial Organizations - Community Based Organizations - County Agencies - Hospitals - International Agencies - Minority Owned Organizations - Nonprofit Organizations - Religious Organizations - Research Institutions - State Agencies - Tribal Organizations - Woman Owned Organizations Eligibility Notes: Eligible applicants that can apply for this funding opportunity include: Nonprofit with 501C3 IRS status (other than institution of higher education); Nonprofit without 501C3 IRS status (other than institution of higher education); For-profit organizations (other than small business); Small, minority, and women-owned businesses; Universities; Colleges; Research institutions; Hospitals; Community-based organizations; Faith-based organizations; Federally recognized or state-recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribal governments; American Indian/Alaska native tribally designated organizations; Alaska Native health corporations; Urban Indian health organizations; Tribal epidemiology centers; State and local governments or their Bona Fide Agents (this includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianna Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau); Political subdivisions of States (in consultation with States); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entity. A Bona Fide Agent is an agency/organization identified by the state as eligible to submit an application under the state eligibility in lieu of a state application. If applying as a bona fide agent of a state or local government, a letter from the state or local government as documentation of the status is required. | | | 28-May-2009 | Fund Number: 3819
Fund Title: Supporting the Expansion of Partner HIV Counseling, Testing and Disclosure Training and Technical Assistance in Countries Supported by the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
Fund Category: HIV/AIDS
Description:
Grant Amounts: Approximate Current Fiscal Year Funding: $700,000.00; Approximate Total Project Period Funding: $3,500,000.00 (This amount is an estimate, and is subject to availability of funds.)
The purpose of this announcement is to support the expansion of Couples HIV Counseling and Testing (CHCT) activities in countries supported by the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Couples HIV Counseling and Testing is an intervention proven to be effective at reducing high risk behavior and new HIV infections, especially among couples identified as discordant (when one partner is HIV positive, and the other partner is HIV negative). Together with international partners, CDC has developed a training curriculum for CHCT, and the materials have been pilot tested and implemented in more than 8 PEPFAR countries to date.
The PEPFAR II authorizing legislation specifically refers to interventions with discordant couples as a priority. Most PEPFAR supported countries also have policy statements regarding the importance of CHCT and the need to prioritize this critical intervention.
In spite of the evidence and political support for this intervention, however, the number of sexually active couples who get counseled and tested for HIV together remains extremely low in most countries, with many PEPFAR supported HIV counseling and testing (HCT) programs reporting less than 10% of persons receiving HCT do so as couples.
The primary aim of this award, then, is to support US Government teams in countries, local Governments and Ministries of Health, and local implementing partners to provide high quality partner HIV counseling and testing, to assist them in developing national plans, and to provide ongoing technical assistance with the monitoring and evaluation of these activities.
Sponsor(s):
US Department of Health and Human Services
Public Health Service
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Funder's Fund ID: CDC-RFA-PS09-980
Application Due Date: 05/28/2009
Award Date: 09/30/2009
Fund Duration: Five years.
Application Process:
HHS/CDC strongly encourages applicants to submit applications electronically by utilizing the forms and instructions posted for this announcement on www.Grants.gov. Only applicants who apply online may forego submitting paper copies of all application forms. Foreign organizations must include a NATO Commercial and Governmental Entity (NCAGE) Code to complete their Grants.gov registration. Instructions for obtaining an NCAGE Code may be found at: http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/NATO_Commercial_and_Governmental_Entity_12-18-06.doc. If technical difficulties are encountered in Grants.gov, customer service may be reached by email atsupport@grants.gov, or by phone 1-800-518-4726 (1-800-518-GRANTS). The Customer Support Center is open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. Application forms and instructions are available on the HHS/CDC Web site, at the following Internet address: www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/grants/app_and_forms.shtm. If access to the Internet is not available, or if there is difficulty in accessing the application forms online, contact the HHS/CDC Procurement and Grants Office Technical Information Management Section (PGOTIM) staff at 770-488-2700, and the application forms can be mailed.
Number of Awards: 1 award
Award Notes:
Approximate Current Fiscal Year Funding: $700,000.00; Approximate Total Project Period Funding: $3,500,000.00 (This amount is an estimate, and is subject to availability of funds.)
Eligible Locations: National
Fund Notes:
For program synopsis and guidance, visit the website: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=98GwKQLHgLvWTLgBCpnm1ZCLRZtwmRhpRDm1MbnMqL9GRbVhjpr2!-1575494556?oppId=46428&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW .
Application Contact Name: Diane Flournoy
Title: Grants Management Specialist
Application Contact Address:
Procurement & Grants Office
CDC/DHHS
2920 Brandywine Rd, MS: K-75
Atlanta, GA 30341
United States
Email: dmf6@cdc.gov
Phone: 770-488-2072
Technical Contact Name: Elizabeth Marum
Technical Contact Address:
Corporate Square Building 1
Room 1309, MS E04
Atlanta, GA 30329
United States
Email: emarum@cdc.gov
Phone: 404-639-8235
Support Types: Cooperative Agreements
Subject Areas:
- HIV Test Related Counseling
- HIV Testing
- HIV/AIDS Prevention
- International Cooperation
- Risk Reduction
Audiences:
- Developing Nations
- Sex Partners
Eligibility:
- City Agencies
- Colleges/Universities
- Commercial Organizations
- Community Based Organizations
- County Agencies
- Hospitals
- Minority Owned Organizations
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Religious Organizations
- Research Institutions
- State Agencies
- Tribal Organizations
- Woman Owned Organizations
Eligibility Notes:
Eligible applicants that can apply for this funding opportunity include: Public, non-profit organizations; Private, non-profit organizations; For-profit organizations; Small, minority, and women-owned businesses; Universities; Colleges; Research institutions; Hospitals; Community-based organizations; Faith-based organizations; Federally recognized Indian tribal Governments; Indian tribes; Indian tribal organizations; U.S. State and local Governments or their Bona Fide Agents (this includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau); Political subdivisions of U.S. States (in consultation with States).
A Bona Fide Agent is an agency/organization identified by a state as eligible to submit an application under the State's eligibility in lieu of a State application. If applying as a bona fide agent of a State or local Government, a letter from the State or local Government as documentation of the status is required. | | | 28-May-2009 |
Fund Number: 3820
Fund Title: Provision of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) for HIV Prevention in the Republic of Kenya under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
Fund Category: HIV/AIDS
Description:
Grant Amounts: Approximate Current Fiscal Year Funding: $2,000,000 (This amount includes direct and indirect costs in the case of domestic grantees; Approximate Total Project Period Funding: $20,000,000 (This amount is an estimate, and is subject to availability of funds.)
The purpose of this announcement is to (1) Support the Government of Kenya in ensuring provision of safe voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) services in regions with low circumcision rates in Kenya; (2) Implement and scale up high quality voluntary and safe male circumcision services in Kenya as an added HIV prevention intervention in regions with low circumcision rates; (3) Ensure that VMMC services are integrated and implemented as a package of comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment services; and (4) Provide health education on safe VMMC and life skills to traditionally circumcising communities in line with Health Ministry priorities.
HHS/CDC Kenya, in conjunction with other U.S. Government agencies, is supporting the Government of the Republic of Kenya and non-governmental agencies in the expansion of HIV prevention, care and treatment throughout the country, including sexual prevention and biomedical interventions. Currently these biomedical interventions include medical male circumcision, which is provided within a comprehensive HIV prevention package. The package of services, intended for adolescent and adult males and their partners, includes safe surgical circumcision, HIV prevention education and age-appropriate risk reduction counseling (including abstinence/delayed sexual debut, partner reduction, and correct and consistent condom use), and availability and promotion of HIV testing and counseling.
Sponsor(s):
US Department of Health and Human Services
Public Health Service
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Funder's Fund ID: CDC-RFA-PS09-983
Application Due Date: 05/28/2009
Award Date: 09/30/2009
Fund Duration: Five years.
Application Process:
HHS/CDC strongly encourages applicants to submit applications electronically by utilizing the forms and instructions posted for this announcement on www.Grants.gov. Only applicants who apply online may forego submitting paper copies of all application forms. Foreign organizations must include a NATO Commercial and Governmental Entity (NCAGE) Code to complete their Grants.gov registration. Instructions for obtaining an NCAGE Code may be found at: http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/NATO_Commercial_and_Governmental_Entity_12-18-06.doc. If technical difficulties are encountered in Grants.gov, customer service may be reached by email atsupport@grants.gov, or by phone 1-800-518-4726 (1-800-518-GRANTS). The Customer Support Center is open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. Application forms and instructions are available on the HHS/CDC Web site, at the following Internet address: www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/grants/app_and_forms.shtm. If access to the Internet is not available, or if there is difficulty in accessing the application forms online, contact the HHS/CDC Procurement and Grants Office Technical Information Management Section (PGOTIM) staff at 770-488-2700, and the application forms can be mailed.
Number of Awards: 1 to 3 awards
Award Notes:
Approximate Current Fiscal Year Funding: $2,000,000 (This amount includes direct and indirect costs in the case of domestic grantees; Approximate Total Project Period Funding: $20,000,000 (This amount is an estimate, and is subject to availability of funds.)
Eligible Locations:- National
Fund Notes:
For program synopsis and guidance, visit the website: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=Qqp3KQMQRRcQpplnQfPBmyK5nwhrryDW0xQ0SpQv7HT22wDJBpXc!-1575494556?oppId=46429&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW .
Application Contact Name: Wilhemina Robertson
Title: Grants Management Specialist
Application Contact Address:
Procurement and Grants Office
CDC/DHHS
2920 Brandywine Rd, MS: K-75
Atlanta, GA 30341
United States
Email: fzj2@cdc.gov
Phone: 770-488-1647
Technical Contact Name:
Virginia Swezy
Title: Project Officer
Technical Contact Address:
CDC/DHHS
Mbagathi Road off Mbagathi Way
P.O Box 606-0621
Village Market
Nairobi,
Kenya
Email: tboo@ke.cdc.gov
Contact Note: Technical Contact Telephone: +254-20-2867000
Support Types: - Cooperative Agreements
Subject Areas:
- Health Education
- HIV/AIDS Prevention
- International Cooperation
- Medical Treatments and Therapies
- Risk Reduction
- Sex Education
- Volunteers
Audiences:
- Developing Nations
- Men
Eligibility:
- City Agencies
- Colleges/Universities
- Commercial Organizations
- Community Based Organizations
- County Agencies
- Hospitals
- Minority Owned Organizations
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Religious Organizations
- Research Institutions
- State Agencies
- Tribal Organizations
- Woman Owned Organizations
Eligibility Notes:
Eligible applicants that can apply for this funding opportunity include: Public nonprofit organizations; Private nonprofit organizations; For profit organizations; Small, minority, women-owned business; Universities; Colleges; Research institutions; Hospitals; Community-based organizations; Faith-based organizations; Federally recognized Indian tribal organizations; Indian tribes; Indian tribal organizations; State and local governments or their Bona Fide Agents (this includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianna Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau); Political subdivisions of States (in consultation with States).
|  | | 30-Jun-2009 |
Please download the attachment below for full details.
1. INTRODUCTION
Background and Rationale
Ghana has a generalized HIV epidemic with an estimated adult HIV prevalence of 1.9% (NACP 2007). While this level of HIV prevalence may be relatively low, results from HIV Sentinel Surveillance survey of 2007 showed that Ghana’s epidemic is not homogenous. While there were six regions with HIV prevalence above 3%, there were sentinel sites with prevalence of 5% or more. Additionally, studies have shown that there is a higher HIV prevalence among certain sub-populations. Higher HIV prevalence has been found among sex workers, 38% and men-who-sex-with-men (MSM), 25.1% (UNGASS 2008). The geographical heterogeneity and higher HIV prevalence among sex workers and MSM underscore the vulnerability factors that have potential to influence the rapid expansion of the epidemic in the country.
Definition of mapping and size estimation
Mapping of Most-at-Risk-Populations (female sex workers, men who have sex with men injecting drug users and others yet to be identified) in the context of developing interventions that target these population groups for HIV prevention in the AIDS response refers to a process of estimating the numbers of particular populations to be addressed by the intervention in a certain geographical area; classifying the subcategories within that population; identifying where and when each of those subcategories are available in that particular geographical area; and deriving basic insights into factors that make those populations and their sub-categories particularly vulnerable to HIV.
2. OBJECTIVES
2.1 Overview
Submissions of Expressions of Interest are invited from suitably qualified and experienced organisations interested in conducting the mapping, and size estimation of Most at risk population groups. The Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) would expect that the applying organization has had considerable experience in this area of work either at national or international level and qualified staff with adequate experience. International applicants are required to partner local institution(s) to ensure transfer of expertise and skills.
2.2 Purpose of the Expression of Interest (EOI)
In the past, attempts have been made by certain stakeholders to carry out bio-behavioural surveys to assess HIV prevalence and behavioural risks among sex workers and MSM. However, these attempts had been severely constrained by reliable mapping and size estimation data. Given this background, Ghana AIDS Commission is seeking assistance to conduct a study on mapping and size estimation of most at risk population groups in Ghana. Information on mapping and size estimation are necessary for the following reasons
- Identifying appropriate locations for implementing interventions so as to ensure optimum coverage of MARPs
- Assuring quality of the interventions
- Implementing an Integrated Bio-Behavioural surveillance survey (IBBS) to assess the prevalence of HIV and select STIs and behavioral risks among these population groups.
- The results of the IBBS will feed into modes of transmission (MOT) studies. The MOT will generate critical data for policy dialogue and decisions to inform both strategic operational planning and resource allocation to ensure proper targeting of comprehensive prevention and care services.
2.3 SCOPE OF THE EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)
It must be emphasized that the GAC is not seeking a proposal; it is merely seeking preliminary information from organizations prepared to meet with the GAC and demonstrate their skills and experience by citing examples from the previous work with clear objectives, outputs, partner organization and budgets.
3. SUBMISSION FORMAT
3.1 MAKING A SUBMISSION
Submissions made in response to this “Call for Expressions of Interest” (the EOI) will be assessed by addressing the following criteria:
- Organisations should provide the information requested in this document in a summarised format of no more than twenty (20) pages of A4 size.
- International applicants must provide brief profile of their local partner, evidence of expertise relevant to this assignment and specific roles of the local partner in this assignment.
- Submissions must be divided into at least the schedules as follows (refer to section 4 - details of schedules). Each schedule must directly address all relevant requirements.
- The schedules should be combined in one document and identifiable as relating to the submission.
3. Proven experience and expertise in conducting the mapping and size estimation study among most at populations.
4. Submissions must be clear and precise.
3.2 CONDITIONS of APPLYING
1. This EOI is not an offer. No legal or other obligation will arise between the Organisation and GAC To the extent permitted by law, Organisations will have no claim against the GAC arising out of the GAC exercise, or failure to exercise, any rights under this EOI, including any delays to the possible presentation selection process.
2. No funds will be made available to organizations for the preparation of the EOI.
3. The GAC makes no warranty or representation, and does not assume any duty of care to Organisations that the information in this EOI or any other document provided by the GAC or any other person on behalf of the GAC is accurate, adequate, suitable or complete, and the GAC accepts no responsibility for interpretations placed on the information by organisations. Organisations should submit their submissions based on their own investigations and determinations and should not rely on the information contained in this EOI or such other documents.
4. Without limiting the GAC’s other rights under this EOI, the GAC reserves the right to cancel, amend, vary, supplement or replace this EOI at any stage.
5. Notwithstanding any other requirements of this EOI, the GAC may require Organisations to submit additional information. During the review of submissions, the GAC may seek clarification or improvement of submissions. Organisations must promptly respond to all requests for clarification or improvement in writing and generally within 7 days.
7. Despite any intellectual property or ownership rights which may apply, GAC will be entitled to retain all submissions and all correspondence and other materials received from Organisations.
8. GAC reserves the right to consider a non-conforming submission, irrespective of whether or not the Organisation has submitted a conforming submission.
3.3 LODGEMENT OF SUBMISSIONS
(a) Organisations intending to respond to this EOI, may submit by Three (3) hardcopies of the submission to:
The Director General
Ghana AIDS Commission
18C North Ring Extension
Labone, Accra
P.O. Box CT 5169
Cantonments
Accra
Ghana
Tel: +233 21 764219/782262/782263
Fax: +233 21 782264
Electronic copy may be sent by E-mail to: katuahene@ghanaids.gov.gh Please note that electronic copies will not be considered without the hard copies.
3.4 TIMING OF EOI
The proposed timing of this EOI process is as follows:
On or before 5:00PM on June 25, 2009 (“the Closing Time”).
1. A submission submitted after the Closing Time is a late submission. Note: Late submissions may not be considered.
2. All communications relating to this EOI must be addressed to the above individual
The GAC may in its absolute discretion extend any of these proposed dates without notice.
4. SCHEDULES
4.1 Schedule 1: Organisation Details
4.2 Schedule 2: Capacity and Resources
Describe the capacity and resources of the Organisation including information relevant to:
1. Overview – the size and structure of the Organisation.
2. Brief overview of recent projects completed
3. Provide reference projects and referees where applicable.
4. The names, qualifications, experience, intended extent of involvement, and any other relevant details of the consultant(s) who will be involved in this assignment.
4.3 Schedule 3: Experience and Expertise (key personnel)
1. List the relevant experience and expertise of the Organisation and its key personnel.
2. Evidence of previous experience and expertise in conducting mapping and size estimation study or any other information on other assignments you consider relevant to your competence to undertake the proposed assignment should also be included.
4.4 Schedule 4: Quality Assurance Procedures
1. Organisations should briefly describe their quality assurance procedures during various stages of the study.
4.5 Schedule 5: Confirmation of Requirements
Confirmation of Requirements (Name of Organisation) confirms that in submitting the EOI in response to the Call for Expressions of Interest, the Organisation agrees to comply with the requirements specified in section 3.2 of the Call for Expressions of Interest.
Name:
Signature: | | | 28-May-2009 |
Fund Number: 3821
Fund Title: Providing Technical Assistance for the Implementation and Expansion of Blood Safety Activities in the Republic of Kenya under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
Fund Category: HIV/AIDS
Description:
Grant Amounts: Approximate Current Fiscal Year Funding: $2,000,000; Approximate Total Project Period Funding: $10,000,000 (This amount is an estimate, and is subject to availability of funds.)
The purpose of this announcement is to provide expert guidance and technical assistance to National Blood Transfusion Services (NBTS) and Ministry of Medical Services in the provision of a safe and sufficient blood supply to health facilities in Kenya. The recipient will also be expected to offer technical assistance to agencies working with or affiliated to the NBTS to help them achieve their objectives towards blood safety. Emphasis will be put on quality systems while at the same time implementing evidence-based strategies.
In particular, the funding will support: (1) Infrastructure development through advising, assisting, and strengthening of current blood transfusion service in terms of physical facilities, laboratory testing equipment, supplies and reagents to test blood for transfusion-transmissible infections and to perform blood grouping and cross matching; (2) Advising on strategies to support the collection of safe and sufficient blood from regular voluntary non-remunerated donors (VNRD); (3) Ensuring safety through quality blood processing and testing in a centralized system by the National Blood Transfusion Services; (4) Promotion of rational and appropriate use of blood and blood components as per the national guidelines; (5) Support for human capacity development in Blood Transfusion Services (BTS); (6) Strengthening of the M&E and quality systems within the BTS. The recipients will work with the HHS/CDC Kenya office and the Kenyan MOH, to achieve program outcomes.
Sponsor(s):
US Department of Health and Human Services
Public Health Service
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Funder's Fund ID: CDC-RFA-PS09-985
Application Due Date: 05/28/2009
Award Date: 09/30/2009
Fund Duration: Five years.
Application Process:
HHS/CDC strongly encourages applicants to submit applications electronically by utilizing the forms and instructions posted for this announcement on www.Grants.gov. Only applicants who apply online may forego submitting paper copies of all application forms. Foreign organizations must include a NATO Commercial and Governmental Entity (NCAGE) Code to complete their Grants.gov registration. Instructions for obtaining an NCAGE Code may be found at: http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/NATO_Commercial_and_Governmental_Entity_12-18-06.doc. If technical difficulties are encountered in Grants.gov, customer service may be reached by email atsupport@grants.gov, or by phone 1-800-518-4726 (1-800-518-GRANTS). The Customer Support Center is open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. Application forms and instructions are available on the HHS/CDC Web site, at the following Internet address: www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/grants/app_and_forms.shtm. If access to the Internet is not available, or if there is difficulty in accessing the application forms online, contact the HHS/CDC Procurement and Grants Office Technical Information Management Section (PGOTIM) staff at 770-488-2700, and the application forms can be mailed.
Number of Awards: 1 award
Award Notes:
Approximate Current Fiscal Year Funding: $2,000,000; Approximate Total Project Period Funding: $10,000,000 (This amount is an estimate, and is subject to availability of funds.)
Eligible Locations:
- National
- International
Fund Notes:
For program synopsis and guidance, visit the website:
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=6yCQKQGcPWLJThyyWCyf8GyjNWSNHPNPG12lyTgryyRf4slpt1zr!-1575494556?oppId=46430&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW .
Application Contact Name: Wilhemina Robertson
Title: Grants Management Specialist
Application Contact Address:
Procurement and Grants Office
CDC/DHHS
2920 Brandywine Rd, MS: K-75
Atlanta, GA 30341
United States
Email: fzj2@cdc.gov
Phone: 770-488-1647
Technical Contact Name:
Tom Boo
Title: Project Officer
Technical Contact Address:
CDC/DHHS
Mbagathi Road off Mbagathi Way
P.O. Box 606-0621
Village Market
Nairobi,
Kenya
Email: tboo@ke.cdc.gov
Contact Note: Technical Contact Telephone: +254-20-2867000
Support Types:- Cooperative Agreements
Subject Areas:
- Blood Transfusions
- HIV/AIDS Prevention
- International Cooperation
- Technical Assistance
Audiences:
- Developing Nations
Eligibility:
- City Agencies
- Colleges/Universities
- Commercial Organizations
- Community Based Organizations
- County Agencies
- Hospitals
- International Agencies
- Minority Owned Organizations
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Religious Organizations
- Research Institutions
- State Agencies
- Tribal Organizations
- Woman Owned Organizations
Eligibility Notes:
Eligible applicants that can apply for this funding opportunity include: Public nonprofit organizations; Private nonprofit organizations; For profit organizations; Small, minority, women-owned business; Universities; Colleges; Research institutions; Hospitals; Community-based organizations; Faith-based organizations; Federally recognized Indian tribal organizations; Indian tribes; Indian tribal organizations; State and local governments or their Bona Fide Agents (this includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianna Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau); Political subdivisions of States (in consultation with States); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entity.
A Bona Fide Agent is an agency/organization identified by the state as eligible to submit an application under the state eligibility in lieu of a state application. If applying as a bona fide agent or a state or local government, a letter from the state or local government as documentation of the status is required. | | | 28-May-2009 | Fund Number: 3822
Fund Title: Support Implementation, Expansion and Sustainability of Injection Safety Activities in the Republic of Kenya under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
Fund Category: HIV/AIDS
Description:
Approximate Current Fiscal Year Funding: $3,000,000; Approximate Total Project Period Funding: $15,000,000 (This amount is an estimate, and is subject to availability of funds.)
The purpose of this announcement is to prevent biomedical transmission of HIV and other blood borne pathogens by reducing the number of unsafe and unnecessary injections and supporting the provision of the following:
(1) Safe and necessary medical injections; (2) Safe phlebotomy and other blood drawing procedures;
(3) Safe handling of other medical sharps like suturing needles, surgical blades, and scissors;
(4) Safe sharps medical waste disposal and; (5) Promotion of uptake of post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) by health care workers.
The emphasis is to have quality systems in place while at the same time implementing evidenced based strategies for injection safety and improving on the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) component of the program. As part of the M&E, routine medical records data will be used rather than formal data collection. Importance will be placed integrating injection safety into existing healthcare programs including prevention, care, and treatment, counseling and testing. The funding will support activities that will ensure an adequate supply of safe injection, phlebotomy, and blood drawing devices and safety boxes while at the same time decreasing the use of unnecessary injections by improving staff and community attitude to favor alternative routes of medication whenever appropriate. The primary goal of the funding is not to procure injection safety commodities, however, this may be done on a minimal level to fill in gaps during stock outs and when such commodities are needed to be used in trainings. The funding will reinforce the implementation and sustenance of safe medical sharps waste disposal systems. Mechanisms to monitor sharps injuries in health care settings and to monitor uptake of prophylaxis by health workers will be established.
Sponsor(s):
US Department of Health and Human Services
Public Health Service
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Funder's Fund ID: CDC-RFA-PS09-986
Application Due Date: 05/28/2009
Award Date: 09/30/2009
Fund Duration: Five years.
Application Process:
HHS/CDC strongly encourages applicants to submit applications electronically by utilizing the forms and instructions posted for this announcement on www.Grants.gov. Only applicants who apply online may forego submitting paper copies of all application forms. Foreign organizations must include a NATO Commercial and Governmental Entity (NCAGE) Code to complete their Grants.gov registration. Instructions for obtaining an NCAGE Code may be found at: http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/NATO_Commercial_and_Governmental_Entity_12-18-06.doc. If technical difficulties are encountered in Grants.gov, customer service may be reached by email atsupport@grants.gov, or by phone 1-800-518-4726 (1-800-518-GRANTS). The Customer Support Center is open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. Application forms and instructions are available on the HHS/CDC Web site, at the following Internet address: www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/grants/app_and_forms.shtm. If access to the Internet is not available, or if there is difficulty in accessing the application forms online, contact the HHS/CDC Procurement and Grants Office Technical Information Management Section (PGOTIM) staff at 770-488-2700, and the application forms can be mailed.
Number of Awards: 1 to 3 awards
Award Notes:
Approximate Current Fiscal Year Funding: $3,000,000; Approximate Total Project Period Funding: $15,000,000 (This amount is an estimate, and is subject to availability of funds.)
Eligible Locations:
- National
- International
Fund Notes:
For program synopsis and guidance, visit the website:
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=ypP9KGNZJdpdHQ6hHPVV2WcnYLB1j0kLn4GhDHBP8ThS2B9wv372!-1521724462?oppId=46431&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW .
Application Contact Name:
Wilhemina Robertson
Title: Grants Management Specialist
Application Contact Address:
Procurement and Grants Office
CDC/DHHS
2920 Brandywine Rd, MS: K-75
Atlanta, GA 30341
United States
Email: fzj2@cdc.gov
Phone: 770-488-1647
Technical Contact Name: Tom Boo
Title: Project Officer
Technical Contact Address:
CDC/DHHS
Mbagathi Road off Mbagathi Way
P.O Box 606-0621
Village Market
Nairobi,
Kenya
Email: tboo@ke.cdc.gov
Contact Note: Technical Contact Telephone: +254-20-2867000
Support Types: Cooperative Agreements
Subject Areas:
- Blood
- HIV/AIDS Prevention
- International Cooperation
- Needlestick Injuries
- Postexposure Prophylaxis
- Program Evaluation
- Program Management
Audiences:
- Developing Nations
- Health Professionals
Eligibility:
- City Agencies
- Colleges/Universities
- Commercial Organizations
- Community Based Organizations
- County Agencies
- Hospitals
- International Agencies
- Minority Owned Organizations
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Religious Organizations
- Research Institutions
- State Agencies
- Tribal Organizations
- Woman Owned Organizations
Eligibility Notes:
Eligible applicants that can apply for this funding opportunity include: Public nonprofit organizations; Private nonprofit organizations; For profit organizations; Small, minority, women-owned business; Universities; Colleges; Research institutions; Hospitals; Community-based organizations; Faith-based organizations; Federally recognized Indian tribal organizations; Indian tribes; Indian tribal organizations; State and local governments or their Bona Fide Agents (this includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianna Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau); Political subdivisions of States (in consultation with States); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entity; Other (specify).
A Bona Fide Agent is an agency/organization identified by the state as eligible to submit an application under the state eligibility in lieu of a state application. If applying as a bona fide agent of a state or local government, a letter from the state or local government as documentation of the status is required. | | | 13-Nov-2009 | The global objective of the assignment is to assist the Ministry of Health of Vietnam to improve the monitoring components of the Joint Annual Health Review (JAHR) and develop a common performance measurement framework to fulfil obligations in the Hanoi Core Statement and Statement of Intent to implement the Hanoi Core Statement in the health sector.
ØLocation(s) of assignment: The assignment is expected to be based in Hanoi - the Capital of Vietnam. Travelling to provinces may be requested by the Ministry of Health.
ØStarting and duration period: The starting date is foreseen in mid-July 2009 and the contract will end in Mid-November 2009
ØWorking language(s) : English
We are looking for talented experts fulfilling the following criteria :
Key Expert 1 – Category I (Health Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist)
Qualifications & Professional Experience:
- The consultant must have a Ph.D. in relevant fields of Public Health or Health Economics. Qualification in health sector planning and evaluation will be a clear advantage. She/he must have good capacity building; facilitation; consultation; coordination; analysis; and writing skills. She/he must be able to lead and stimulate group discussion and to use participatory and consultative approaches.
- The consultant must have at least 15 years of experience in health sector planning and evaluation, capacity building and change management in health, as well as design and review the implementation of health information system. She/he must be familiar to key principles of health financing, health economics, planning and budgeting.
- The consultant must have proven experience in health monitoring and evaluation in developing countries and be result-oriented. Working experience in the health sector in Vietnam will be a clear advantage.
ØNumber of requested experts per category and number of man-days per expert The total numbers of working days that may be utilized during the implementation of the contract are 35. Should you be interested in partaking in this mission please send an updated version of your CV to this address: amina.idir@ccm-cg.com before June 27th. | | | 20-Jul-2009 |
UNIFEM east and Horn of Africa Regional Office is seeking proposals from qualified institutions to undertake a detailed law review and mapping exercise that compares the existing laws with international and regional women’s rights instruments. The review will be undertaken in Ethiopia, Uganda, Sudan and Tanzania. It is expected that the review exercise will identify existing gaps in the national laws in the study Countries and will provide recommendations for law reform in protection of women’s human rights.
See attachment for more information* | | | 29-Jun-2009 |
Nature of Consultancy:
UNICEF Asia Pacific Shared Service Center (APSSC) wants to take the opportunity to review sampling
methodologies that can be applied to rapid assessments during humanitarian response. The findings will be
used to formulate practical guidelines to be used at the field level during the planning and implementation of
rapid assessments following an emergency.
See attachment for more information* | | | 15-Jul-2009 |
Background and Rationale
CARE Kenya has been awarded a grant through CARE UK from the Elton Johns AIDS Foundation (EJAF). The grant is for a programme focusing on overcoming barriers to uptake of
Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) services by women in Siaya District, Nyanza Province, Kenya. This new project complements an existing project funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
As part of the contract negotiations with EJAF, there is a need to conduct a review of the project and strengthen the existing indicators and validate or revise the numbers of target beneficiaries. Additionally, it is necessary to assess the linkages with the CDC project, and document the
impact to the EJAF project if the CDC funding ends.
Purpose of the Consultancy
The consultant will be responsible for liaising with the project development staff in CARE Kenya and CARE UK to finalise certain key tasks in relation to the EJAF funded Enhancing Women’s Health Outcomes Project.
Submission of consultancy expression of interestPlease e-mail your expression of interest and proposal writing “Enhancing Women’s Health Outcomes Project’’ as per the stipulated guidelines in the attached ToR by 15th July 2009 by the close of business to: rosemary@care.or.ke; copying melendez-salgado@careinternational.org | | | 15-Jul-2009 | CERGE-EI is currently accepting proposals for the 10th GDN Regional Research Competition (RRC X). Projects funded will run throughout calendar year 2010.
RRC X is open to researchers in any GDN East European network country in the fields of research beyond economics. Demographers, political scientists, sociologists, education policy and other social science researchers are encouraged to submit research proposals.
Grants will fund scientific research based on sound analysis for up to a maximum of USD 20,000, although the vast majority of grants awarded will be in the amount of USD 15,000 or less. The GDN/CERGE-EI Regional Research Competition is designed to be a capacity-building project. The deadline for proposals is 15 July 2009. For more information, visit: http://www.cerge.cuni.cz/gdn/regional_research_competition/ | | | 30-Jul-2009 | The Sexual Assault Prevention (SAP) Program at the Colorado Department of
Public Health and Environment provides support and resources to communities
across Colorado to implement public health primary prevention programs to
prevent the perpetration of sexual violence. In 2005, the SAP Program was
awarded one of six pilot grants by the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) to conduct a comprehensive planning and capacity building
process to strengthen the state system capacity for the prevention of sexual
violence. The process is guided by the State Prevention Team (SPT), which
functions as the SAP Program Advisory Board, and has resulted in the ongoing
development of a five-year strategic plan.
The SAP Program is currently seeking a qualified evaluator experienced in
empowerment evaluation to assist in the implementation of the strategic plan
and the development of ongoing evaluation activities and capacities.
The overall goal of this evaluation contract is to
1) Develop and implement program evaluation processes and practices that
incorporate issues of race, class, gender and socio-economic status as well
as primary prevention strategies;
2) Create an infrastructure design that provides for ongoing evaluative
practices; and
3) Achieve capacity and leadership development in Colorado communities.
To access the full Request for Proposal please visit the Colorado State BIDS system at https://www.gssa.state.co.us/VenSols. This RFP can be found under Solicitation Number: LQ-PSD1001. Please note, vendors must be registered on the Colorado State BIDS system to submit proposals for this RFP. The proposal submission deadline for this RFP is July 30, 2009. | | | 17-Jul-2009 | UNICEF, the world's leading organization working for the rights of children, seeks a consultant or a consultancy firm for a period of 8 working days to design and conduct a workshop and create a handbook with survey template on the topic "How to conduct a Product Evaluation". Timeframe 8 working days, between August and September 2009. Training to be conducted early September 2009. Background The conducting of a Product Evaluation supports 'Material Owners' in monitoring product development and use. A Material Owner is the Supply Division staff member delegated by senior management as responsible for all technical, strategic and administrative aspects, including sourcing of suppliers, of a given product group or product in our systems and catalogue. The Product Evaluation is investigating, on how far a product is adequate and well situated for the ordinary purposes for which such product is used. Furthermore a Product Evaluation defines the target group of the product and looks into the use of the product within the target group for the intended purpose. The Product Evaluation considers the availability of the product, reflects if the product is well positioned in the respective supply chain and also relates to whether the product is adequately designed for its purpose. Scope of Work The relevant UNICEF staff need to be trained in carrying through a "Product Evaluation" and to gain the knowledge on how to define this process. This shall be achieved by · Designing and delivering a suitable training workshop on: "How to conduct a Product Evaluation" · Creating an easy to use handbook with self explanatory modules on the topic · Updating and optimizing the existing 'Product Evaluation Survey template' · Debriefing of the participants after the workshop Outputs & deliverables Under the leadership/direction of UNICEF Supply Division Copenhagen, the consultant or consultancy firm is responsible and fully accountable for planning and execution of the requested tasks in a way, that reflects the scope of work as laid out above in a timely manner. Submission of proposals All applicants should submit their CVs or consultancy profile along with a document outlining how they propose to carry out the assignment to achieve the desired outputs. The proposal document should also provide the financial data with a break down of the costs and a proposed payment schedule. The proposals will be evaluated and potential candidates will be short-listed for a telephone interview. Competencies · Excellent writing and oral skills in English · Experiences in conducting training and workshops · Experiences with public procurement and/or UN monitoring and evaluation activities may be an asset Remuneration UNICEF standard consultancy rates apply. Supply Division is responsible for overseeing UNICEF's global procurement and logistics operation, including creation of procedures, policy and standards. Please note that UNICEF is a smoke-free environment. Please send CV or consultancy profile, proposal and cover letter to: aojoo@unicef.org Position SSA-09-004 | | | 28-Jul-2009 |
Eminence, `a center for health and development intelligence' has been working in social research filed since 2003. It would like to submit a proposal for baseline study of `Urban Partnerships for Poverty Reduction Project (UPPRP) of UNDP, Bangladesh. As per their TOR, the consortium will be expected to consist of one internationally reputed institution with 15 years proven working experience and one local partner.
Eminence is searching for an international partner who will be the leader of the consortium. Interested organizations are requested to contact with following address. It is notable that last date of submission is 28 July, 2009.
| | | 31-Jul-2009 |
Planning Monitoring & Evaluation of
the Pangani River Basin Management Project
1. Background
The Pangani River Basin Management Project is an initiative of the Government of Tanzania, The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), through its Water & Nature Initiative (WANI), the Global Environmental Facility (GEF) through UNDP, and the European Commission. The Project goal is to mainstream the negative effects of climate change into Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in the Pangani River Basin, in order to support the equitable provision of freshwater for the environment and for livelihoods for future generations. The project’s purpose is to prepare the water users and water managers in Pangani Basin for changing climatic conditions especially reducing flows through provision of technical data, planning, and improved allocation, capacity building and awareness raising. The Project’s specific Key Result Areas are:
i) Pangani Basin Water Office coordinates other sectors and stakeholders in the
development of an IWRM plan;
ii) Tanzania Technicians avail social, economic and environmental information on various
water allocation scenarios;
iii) Water users strengthened and empowered to participate in decentralized water
governance;
iv) Management and allocation of water in Pangani Basin includes climate change
preparation and adaptation and environmental considerations in a sound IWRM
framework; and
v) Project implemented to the satisfaction of all stakeholders.
2. Scope and Objectives for Monitoring and Evaluation
1. Plan and Develop a reporting and monitoring system through stakeholder consultations for the PRBMP
2. Implement a reporting and monitoring system for the PRBMP in consultation with partners
3. Develop an evaluation plan and schedule of the PRBMP in consultation with partners
4. Build capacity of project partners to implement M&E system for the PRBMP
3. Competency
This will be a short consultancy taking about 55 working days and starting immediately. The required person must have:
· Over 5 years experience in designing and implementing a reporting, monitoring and evaluation framework for a natural resource management project/programme,
· Demonstrated expertise in applying participatory approaches to capacity building,
· Experience in designing and implementing capacity building activities,
· Ability to establish and sustain strong interpersonal and professional relationships with partners and teams,
· Ability to meet strict reporting deadlines.
Note: Interested and qualified persons to send their CVs together with cover letter and current contact to Katharine.cross@iucn.org as soon as possible.
| | | 24-Jul-2009 |
The International Republican Institute is seeking an evaluator to conduct a rigorous impact evaluation of certain elements of its good governance programs in Colombia . Please find attached a Request for Proposal that outlines the scope of the evaluation and bid details. As the RFP notes, questions may be submitted through July 24, 2009, and the final proposal is due August 10, 2009.
See attachment for more information. | | | 24-Aug-2009 | Le bureau sous régional Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre du PNUD (ASRO-WACA) basé à Dakar au Sénégal, développe actuellement sa plateforme (base de données) des évaluateurs pour des consultations en vue de la conduite d’études d’évaluation pour les projets et programmes du PNUD. Les évaluateurs qualifiés avec une expérience en Suivi-Evaluation, et l’évaluation basé sur les résultats des renforcements de capacité sont priés d’envoyer un CV compréhensif à l’adresse ci-dessous:
| | | 24-Aug-2009 | The African Sub Region Office for Western and Central
(ASRO-WACA) UNDP (Regional Bureau for Africa) based in
Dakar, Senegal, is currently developing a roster of
evaluators for consultancy to conduct evaluation studies for
projects, programs and so one supported by the UNDP.
Qualified evaluators with experience in M & E and
Results-based evaluation
of capacity development should
send a comprehensive curriculum vitae to the
address below:
Dr. Francois-Corneille Kedowide
UNDP-ASRO-WACA
PO Box 154
Dakar - Senegal
Fax: + 221 33 869 06 81
E-mail: francois-corneille.kedowide @ undp.org | | | 07-Aug-2009 | Save the Children Federation, Inc. is soliciting proposals for the Final Tsunami Response Program Evaluation. Specifically, we are seeking a qualified firm with extensive expertise in evaluating large-scale humanitarian programs using both qualitative and quantitative methods to:
1.Conduct a desk review of the Tsunami Response Program in Sri Lanka to determine whether or not the program met its intended objectives.
2.Conduct a desk review of the Tsunami Response Program in India to determine whether or not the program met its intended objectives.
3.Conduct a final evaluation in Indonesia which includes a desk review and site visits to determine whether or not the program met its intended objectives and the change the program has had on the lives of beneficiaries.
The engagement period will be for a __5____ month period between 8/14/09 and 12/31/09.
A complete RFP and Terms of Reference for the evaluation "TRP Final Evaluation RFP 7.24.09.doc" has been uploaded under "Files" on the IAEval website at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IAEVAL/files/ and should be read thoroughly by applicants to understand the full scope of what SC is seeking. In summary, the Alliance Steering Committee oversees the entire evaluation process and will select the final consultant from the applicant pool and will be used as a reference and guide for the consultant throughout the process. The evaluation team selected is expected to produce the following deliverables to the Steering Committee:
1.An evaluation plan to be submitted to and approved by the steering committee before any work is begun. The evaluation plan should include a clear description of the team composition and the methodology that will be applied as well as addressing any other considerations for the evaluation that SC inadvertently overlooked in the TOR. The evaluation plan should include a detailed workplan with dates that key activities and deliverables will be met.
2.Draft final evaluation report (organized by country program)
3.Final evaluation report (organized by country program), with an executive summary and presentation document (power-point). The final report should also include a bibliography and list of consultations conducted.
4.Presentation of the results during a meeting with the Steering Committee;
Interested applicants should refer to the RFP uploaded under "Files" on IAEVAL and should contact Emily Elder with any questions ( eelder.savechildren@gmail.com). Full proposals are due by August 7, 2009. | | | 07-Aug-2009 | The District of Columbia Courts are seeking a qualified contractor to conduct a social science research study to examine the Re-offending activity of youth whose juvenile delinquency case(s) were disposed in the District of Columbia Family Court in Calendar year 2007. The successful contractor will be required to document any such activity committed by the District's Youth and provide baseline information, assess the relative effects of any treatment methods and develop a business process for the Courts to employ to routinely track and produce information on juvenile re-offending.
All Proposals are due no later than August 7, 2009 by 3:00pm EST. Any Prospective Offeror desiring an explanation or interpretation of this solicitation must request it by email no later than August 5, 2009, by 3:00p.m., per Section L.4.1. | | | 07-Aug-2009 |
1. Introduction
The Program for Africa’s Seed Systems (PASS) is one of the four Programs of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), which is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), Rockefeller Foundation and the DFID among others. The mission of the Program for Africa’s Seed Systems (PASS) is to increase income, improve food security and reduce poverty by promoting the development of seed systems that deliver improved crop varieties to small-scale farmers in an efficient, equitable and sustainable manner. AGRA maintains offices in Nairobi-Kenya and Accra-Ghana
PASS is investing $150 million over a first phase period of five years to mount an across-the board effort to improve the availability and variety of seeds that can produce higher and more stable yields in the often harsh conditions of Sub-Saharan Africa. PASS started its activities in March, 2007, and this phase will come to an end in 2011.
The goal of PASS is to promote the development of a seed system that delivers new crop technologies to farmers in sub-Saharan Africa, in an efficient, equitable, and sustainable manner.
PASS consists of four sub-programs that focus on different elements of the input supply value chain. These are Education for African Crop Improvement (EACI), the Fund for the Improvement and Adoption of African Crops (FIAAC), the Seed Production for Africa Initiative (SEPA) and the Agro-Dealer Development Program (ADP).
The Program’s objectives are organized in terms of the major results that are expected from each of its four sub-programs:
· EACI will provide training for a new generation of crop breeders and agricultural scientists upon which seed systems depend for growth and productivity.
· FIAAC will fund crop breeding in Africa to improve African crop varieties and promote their adoption by small holder farmers.
· SEPA will help ensure that improved crop varieties are produced and distributed through private and public channels (including seed companies, publicly-supported seed programs, and public extension) so that farmers can adopt these varieties.
· ADP will provide training and credit to establish and support the growth of small agro-dealers, who are a primary conduit of seeds, fertilizers, and knowledge of their proper use, to smallholder farmers to increase their productivity and incomes. PASS is distinguished by its design, its scale, and its ability to learn and grow.
AGRA is looking to procure the services of a suitable firm (‘the consultant’) to conduct a mid-term review of the PASS program.
2. Objective of the review
The objective of the midterm review is to conduct an evaluation that will establish PASS achievements to date and determine the extent to which key program activities and processes are or not leading to the achievement of the intended goal. The review will provide recommendations on strategic actions that need to be taken to improve implementation and ensure sustainability of outcomes and institutionalization of key lessons learnt.
3. Scope
The review is to evaluate PASS’ performance from its commencement in March 2007 to date in all countries of operation. PASS has 112 grants. A representative sample of these grants will be reviewed based on the grantee progress reports, program officer monitoring reports and visits to/discussions with grantees and beneficiaries. The review will deal with the question of whether PASS has made progress towards achieving its stated goal and purpose. The review is aimed primarily at assessing:
· The overall performance against the programme objectives;
· The relevance or appropriateness of strategies being used;
· The efficiency of the programme/its strategies;
· Program sustainability and the key limitations to achieving sustainability;
· The program’s main strengths, weaknesses and any constraints to implementation;
· The business plan, logic model, workplans and program guidelines
Specifically the mid-term review will address the following areas:
3.1. Program context
· To describe major changes in the country situations which occurred since the beginning of program and which have implications on the program design and performance.
· To review and update risks and assumptions, and assess how the program managed the risks
3.2. Program performance
· Analyze and assess the progress made in achieving program results at all levels and assess the continued relevance of the program strategies and major challenges to be addressed. Using the PASS business plan as the basis for analysis and assessment;
· Make preliminary assessment of the likelihood of influencing the achievement of purposes and goals, if possible in light of the assumptions made;
· To assess program performance (efficiency, effectiveness and timeliness), identifying strengths and weaknesses;
· Assess the quality, objectivity, frequency and relevance of reporting including grantee reporting
3.3. Management issues
· To review management issues such as the overall organizational structure of PASS, staff configuration, execution modalities, grant making and management approach, arrangements for implementing, capacity, use of technical assistance/consultants, monitoring and evaluation, coordination and communication (consultation will need to be made with grantees and key partners)
3.4. Resources
· To review the availability and use of resources against budgets;
· To assess the efficiency as well as effectiveness of resource utilization comparing with progress/achievements made;
· To assess future resource requirements to achieve the intended program results;
· To assess potential and options for future sustainability
3.5. Stakeholder participation
· Participation of farmers, governments and other relevant stakeholders in program implementation;
· Assess the assistance of funding partners and how they affect implementation and strategies
3.0 Deliverables
The consultant will review key documents produced by grantees, program officers and other partners; such documents shall include but are not limited to the background program document, grant proposals, progress reports, consultancy reports, and other documents related to PASS. The consultant will also review relevant literature related to the assignment and carry out data collection using appropriate methodologies to obtain information that meets the objectives outlined above.
The consultant will provide a written review report that contains all the information necessary to understand the review findings and recommendations. The consultant will also be required to submit to AGRA’s M&E unit:
· Progress report;
· Draft report (a draft report will be required for comment by the PASS team prior to finalization);
· Oral presentation to the AGRA management committee when required;
· A master copy of the final report suitable for reproduction
· Presentation of the final report, including recommendations
· Soft copies of the final report
4.0 Reporting
During the course of the review, the consultant will be required to report regularly on progress. Reporting will take the form of regular meetings with AGRA’s M&E unit.
5.0 Management
The consultant will report directly to the Director-Strategy, Monitoring and Evaluation. A program Officer, M&E will monitor the work of the consultant.
To ensure objectivity and credibility of the mid-term review, the review will be conducted by an external consultant who has had made no prior commitment or major contribution to the PASS program.
6.0 Timing
The review is expected to be completed within a 90 days period.
7.0 In-house Resources
Access to files, databases, contacts for grantees, financial records and other program related files depending on the consultant’s requirements will be availed. Access to program Director and staff will be guaranteed.
8.0 Criteria for selection of Consultant
The consultant will be selected on the basis of their proven experience, qualifications and ability to deliver a quality product in a timely and efficient manner. Particular qualifications and experience of the lead consultant team members include:
· PHD in Agricultural Sciences, Social Sciences, Economics or related field and at least 10 years of relevant experience (leader);
· 10 years experience in survey fieldwork (data collection, validation, entry and analysis)
· Recent experience with result-based management evaluation methodologies;
· Experience in leading teams in field (training, field logistics, human relations, teamwork)
· Demonstrable ability and experience in working with communities and the capacity to undertake the study in different countries;
· Excellent writing skills, with publication record in one discipline related to assignment
· Demonstrable analytical skills;
· Past related experience in sub-Saharan Africa; and
· Excellent English communication skills.
9.0 Proposal
The proposal should include:
1. A detailed elaboration of issues to be addressed/covered;
2. A description of the review plan including details of the proposed methodology, sampling, study design; major stages and milestones for the review and a timetable of activities.
3. Detailed budget
4. Description of the pay schedule for the review
5. Past performance summaries (at least three brief descriptions of past or current contracting mechanisms for efforts similar in size, scope and complexity to this tender) and list of references that demonstrate performance in conducting similar evaluations
- At least one previous relevant report and list of previous reports
- CVs conforming to the qualifications listed above for persons to manage and conduct the review
- Supporting documents including mandatory institutional documents such as incorporation papers and most recent financial statements
| | | 05-Aug-2009 |
As part of the M&E plan specified in the program document of the UN Joint Program “STRENGTHENING CAPACITY IN SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING, IMPLEMENTION AND PROVISION OF BASIC SOCIAL SERVICES IN KON TUM” (hereinafter referred to as Kon Tum JP), the UN Agencies, including UNDP, UNPFA and UNICEF, in collaboration with the Kon Tum People’s Committee will conduct a program mid-term review in 2009. The main objective of the review is to provide analysis of (i) relevance and efficiency of the program outputs implementation via changing context verification, (ii) program synergies across the components implementation at national level and local levels, (iii) good practice/models and lessons learnt during program implementation, coordination, success in harmonized approach in the context of One UN.
The Kon Tum Joint Progamme – UNDP Component - is seeking for a national consultant to work as a member of the evaluation team under the supervision of the UNDP Programme Officer. For furher information, please refer to the attached Term of Reference.
Deadline for Submissions: By 5:00 p.m., on Wednesday, 5th August 2009
Please Visit http://www.un.org.vn/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1021&Itemid=113 for TOR
Interested candidates are kindly requested to send your application and copies of degrees and certificates to the following address.
Procurement Unit
UNDP Viet Nam
E-mail address:
procurment.vn@undp.org
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Telephone: 04-9421495
Fax: 04-9422267
| | | 20-Aug-2009 |
EUROPEAID/ 119860/C/SV/multi
LOT N° 2: Transport et Infrastructure
DEMANDE N°
TERMES DE REFERENCE SPECIFIQUES
EVALUATION A MI-PARCOURS DE LA MISE EN ŒUVRE DU PROGRAMME D'APPUI AUX COLLECTIVITES TERRITORIALES POUR L'EAU POTABLE ET L'ASSAINISSEMENT (PACTEA) - CF9434/MLI
1. INFORMATION GENERALES
Après les vagues de sécheresse des années 70 et 80, les Etats sahéliens ont placé l’approvisionnement en eau potable des populations rurales comme une de leurs priorités politiques. Si la gratuité de l’eau a été longtemps le fondement des politiques nationales d’hydraulique villageoise, aujourd’hui la situation a fondamentalement évolué.
En raison des difficultés qu’ils rencontrent pour assurer directement l’exploitation, la maintenance et le renouvellement des équipements, les Etats sahéliens ont adopté une stratégie plus pragmatique visant à faire participer les usagers au financement de ces coûts, à la gestion et à l’exploitation tout en impliquant aussi les opérateurs privés spécialisés. Ce transfert des responsabilités, dans le cadre plus large des politiques de décentralisation, est considéré comme le moyen le plus efficace de développer un sentiment d’appropriation par les bénéficiaires et de prise en charge effective des charges récurrentes, seul à même de garantir la durée de vie des équipements.
Le Gouvernement du Mali et la Commission Européenne se sont accordés en mars 2003 sur un programme indicatif (PIN) de stratégie de coopération pour la période 2003-2007, dont un des secteurs de concentration est l'appui au processus de décentralisation et aux nouvelles structures publiques des Collectivités Territoriales (CT). L'action de la Communauté Européenne dans le cadre du 9ème FED s'insère également dans les orientations du Cadre Stratégique national de Lutte contre la Pauvreté (CSLP).
Inséré dans ces stratégies et la réalisation des objectifs du millénaire, le PACTEA est un projet qui a pour objectif d’appuyer les Collectivités Territoriales en matière d'accès à l'eau potable et d’assainissement. Une enveloppe de 20,2 M€ est allouée pour le programme, dont l'exécution est prévue sur une durée de 4 ans.
Le PACTEA intègre les acquis des interventions de la KFW et de l’AFD en 1ère Région et sur ceux d’autres interventions, dont le PRS II, en 4ème régions.
Les principales activités prévues visent à améliorer :
· la desserte en eau potable dans les centres ruraux et semi-urbains ;
- le cadre de gestion du service de l’eau par le transfert de compétences aux Collectivités Territoriales ;
- les conditions d’hygiène et d’assainissement ;
- les capacités des communes et des services techniques déconcentrés (d’orthophotoplans)
Le cadre logique du PACTEA est joint en annexe 1.
2. DESCRIPTIF ET CHAMP COUVERT PAR LE PACTEA
L’objectif global du PACTEA est de contribuer à la réduction de la pauvreté et l'amélioration de la santé des populations des centres ruraux et semi-urbains dans 3 régions par un service public de l'eau et de l'assainissement durable.
· Objectif spécifique
L’objectif spécifique est l’amélioration durable de l’approvisionnement en eau potable et de qualité pour les populations de 40 centres ruraux et semi-urbains en 1ère et 4ème région et la mobilisation de la ressource pour 123 centres en 4ème et 5ème régions.
· Résultats attendus du PACTEA
Résultat R1 : Amélioration de la desserte en eau potable : (i) l'équipement en nouveaux systèmes d'AEP de 60 centres ruraux et semi-urbains (40 initialement) dont 25 en 1ère région, 15 en 4ème région et 10 en 5è région (ii) la mobilisation de la ressource dans 123 centres ruraux et semi-urbains en 4ème et 5ème régions pour la réalisation d’une future AEP.
Résultat R2 : Amélioration du cadre de gestion du service de l’eau par (i) le transfert effectif de compétences aux Collectivités Territoriales pour les communes bénéficiaires des ouvrages hydrauliques; (ii) les usagers des AEP sont organisés et ont mis en place des AUEP représentatives des intérêts des différentes couches sociales; (iii) un service public de l'eau est assuré au niveau des centres bénéficiaires dans le respect des fonctions des communes, des AUEP, des opérateurs privés et des autorités de régulation ; (iv) l’unité de contrôle des opérateurs STEFI est en mesure d’assurer le contrôle et la régulation de la gestion des AEP.
Résultat R3 : Amélioration des conditions d’hygiène et d’assainissement : (i) les attitudes et les comportements des populations bénéficiaires à l'égard de l'hygiène et de l'assainissement ont évolué ; (ii) deux mille latrines (familiales 90% et communautaires 10%) sont réalisées dans les centres bénéficiaires.
Résultat R4 : Renforcement des capacités des communes et des services techniques déconcentrés : (i) tous les centres en 1ère, 4ème et 5ème régions disposent d’orthophotoplans pour améliorer la planification du développement communal ; (ii) les services déconcentrés DRHE et services sub-régionaux disposent des moyens et des capacités pour assurer leur rôle d’appui-conseil au niveau des CT ; (iii) des cadres de concertation sont organisés au niveau des régions et des cercles et les acteurs du secteur sont sensibilisés pour la mise en place et l’application des principes d’une Gestion Intégrée des Ressources en Eau (GIRE).
· Etat d'exécution du PACTEA
L'exécution de ce projet a été perturbée par les deux éléments suivants:
- L'implication de l'ancien Ministre de tutelle dans des malversations potentielles qui ont amenées les services spécialisés de la Commission à porter plainte au tribunal. Les différentes enquêtes internes et l'instruction qui s'ensuivit ont poussés la Délégation à geler toute nouvelle action afin de préserver les investissements pendant une période d'environ 1 an;
- Les appels d'offres ont, contre toute attente, donné lieu à des soumissions nettement inférieures aux budgets estimatifs. Cet état de fait résulte à la fois par les économies d'échelle dues au regroupement des travaux par régions et par une concurrence exacerbée par la crise économique. L'économie de ressources fut estimée à plus de 4 millions d'euro.
Tenant compte de ceci, et afin d'augmenter encore l'impact positif du projet, l'ON a proposé à la Commission d'étendre les marchés existants sous couvert financier des reliquats de la Convention de financement. Ce point spécifique fut débattu lors de la réunion bilatérale Mali/CE en marge du séminaire régional du 13 au 16 Octobre 2008 au courant de laquelle une approbation de principe de la Commission fut donnée. Cet accord fut formalisé par l'échange de lettre en référence entre l'Ordonnateur National et le Délégation. Conformément à l'article 4.2.4.1 du PRAG et dans les limites des ressources de la Convention de Financement, l'extension par avenant des marchés existants est permise dans le cadre des procédures négociées. Ceci implique: (i) l'augmentation du nombre d'AEP (20 en plus), (ii) l'équipement de 50 forages en moyens d'exhaure, (iii) la réalisation d'étude hydrogéologique plus détaillée et (iv) l'extension du renforcement institutionnel, en plus de la réalisation des latrines prévus initialement dans la Convention de financement.
La procédure permettant l'extension tant temporelle que physique (20 AEP supplémentaires, équipement de 50 forages) est en cours d'approbation par la Commission européenne. Les premiers avenants ont d'ores et déjà été signés.
3. DESCRIPTION DE LA PRESTATION
Ø Bénéficiaires
Ce marché de services est réalisé pour le compte de l’administration malienne représentée par le Ministère des Affaires Etrangères et de la Coopération Internationale, Ordonnateur National du FED, et le Ministère de l’Energie et de l'Eau compétents pour tous les aspects liés au secteur de l'hydraulique. D’autres services publics déconcentrés, des Associations d'usagers d'eau et les autorités communales impliqués dans la gestion de l'eau et la pérennisation des investissements sont également bénéficiaires de cette mission.
Ø Objectif global
L'objectif global de l'évaluation à mi-parcours est de vérifier la réalisation des objectifs et les résultats attendus et obtenus jusque-là du projet, visés par la Convention de financement CF n°9434/MLI – PACTEA.
Ø Services demandés, y compris la méthodologie suggérée
Dans le cadre de la présente expertise, le consultant devra :
- Consulter les documents techniques, administratifs et données disponibles au niveau de la DNH et de la Cellule PACTEA attestant de l’évolution du projet, rapports mensuels, correspondances, comptes rendus, documents graphiques, ordres de service, facturations et rapports, etc. ;
· Effectuer des visites de centres jugées pertinentes pour confronter la réalité sur site aux données collectées et s’informer des évolutions observées entre les situations avant et après le projet dans ces centres ;
· Par voix d'enquête et sondage, vérifier la cohérence des actions déjà réalisées au regard des objectifs du programmes, des partenaires au développement et autres organismes financiers ;
- Procéder à la lecture critique des rapports édités par la cellule PACTEA et l'Assistant Technique qui travaille dans le programme ;
- Evaluer l'atteinte des Indicateurs objectivement vérifiables (IOV) prévus par la CF et la cohérence des résultats déjà réalisés au regard des objectifs spécifiques ;
- Analyser la performance des structures mises en place tant au niveau de l'administration que dans les centres concernés pour la gestion durable des systèmes installés ;
· Par rapport à d'autres projets comparables (au Mali ou autres pays), évaluer le niveau et la qualité des actions réalisées et analyser les obstacles et difficultés rencontrés et leurs impacts ;
· Dresser un bilan de la situation actuelle des activités et projets en cours dans le domaine des AEP au Mali, y compris tout ce qui concerne la mobilisation de la ressource en eau ;
- Evaluer la compétence et la capacité, sur base des formations et expériences reçues, des cadres et structures maliens qui interviennent dans l'exécution du PACTEA, à assurer le contrôle et le suivi ainsi que la maintenance de la base de donnée de l'après projet ;
- Identifier les orientations et décrire les efforts spécifiques éventuels à prévoir par le Ministère de l'Energie et de l'Eau pour l'après Programme PACTEA.
Toutes les évaluations devront être faites dans l'optique de la Pertinence, de l'Efficience, de l'Efficacité et de la Viabilité économique et financière des actions et activités réalisées.
Ø Résultats requis
La mission d'évaluation à mi-parcours permettra d'établir un rapport d'évaluation à mi-parcours décrivant les méthodologies utilisées, les résultats et les impacts obtenus jusque ce jour par rapport à ceux attendus et de formuler des recommandations par les Experts pour l'après projet.
4. PROFIL DES EXPERTS
Ø Nombre d’experts demandés par catégorie et nombre d'homme/jours par expert
Un (1) Ingénieur Hydraulicien, de catégorie I, Chef de Mission, 30 h/j
Un (1) Socio-Economiste du secteur AEP, de catégorie II, 22 h/j
Ø Profil demandé (formation, expérience, références et catégories, comme nécessaire)
L’équipe du consultant sera composée d’un Ingénieur Hydraulicien confirmé (Chef de mission) et d’un Socio-Economiste spécialisé dans l'évaluation des aspects socio-économiques du secteur des AEP.
Le premier expert sera un Expert senior, de formation universitaire ingénieur Hydraulicien et une expérience dans le secteur de minimum 10 ans (catégorie I). Il devra avoir une bonne connaissance de l'évaluation de projets, des systèmes d'AEP ainsi que la problématique de mise en œuvre et d'exploitation des systèmes AEP dans la zone sahélienne. Il devra en outre avoir une connaissance des méthodes de mobilisation de ressources en eau et de constitution de bases de données. Une expérience en pompage solaire par système Photovoltaïque sera un atout.
Le second expert sera un Socio-économiste et devra avoir une formation universitaire en Science politique et sociale ou en Economie et une expérience dans le secteur de minimum 7 ans (catégorie II). Il devra avoir une bonne connaissance des politiques de développement, des problématiques locales et une expérience de l'évaluation de projets d'AEP en zone sahélienne. Une bonne capacité d’analyse du contexte social et des implications socio-économiques de la gestion déléguée des installations hydrauliques aux collectivités décentralisées dans les pays du sahel sera un atout majeur.
En fonction des nécessités, le consultant pourra s’adjoindre une expertise locale pour des tâches spécifiques (enquêteur, traducteur...) à réaliser sous la supervision du chef de mission. Ces dépenses seront remboursées sur base de justificatifs. Une expérience dans le contexte ACP ou assimilé pour chacun des membres de l'équipe sera un atout. La connaissance de l’utilisation du cadre logique et de bonnes capacités rédactionnelles sont requises.
Les experts devront être d’une nationalité éligible au titre de l'Accord de Cotonou (UE-15 ou Etats ACP). Ils devront pouvoir s’exprimer et rédiger en français, la langue du projet.
Ø Langue de travail
La langue de travail est la langue française.
5. LIEU ET DUREE
Ø Période de démarrage
Les prestations démarreront au Mali en principe le 15 septembre 2009.
Ø Période prévue de la fin ou durée
La mission sur le terrain sera de 15 jours. La durée totale de la mission incluant la finalisation des rapports et l'édition du Rapport définitif, est estimée à 45 jours. L'article 'planning' ci-dessous détaille le calendrier de l'exécution.
Ø Lieux de la prestation
Les prestations seront exécutées sur plusieurs lieux distincts:
1- Au siège du Consultant pour l'étude de documents et la préparation du rapport définitif,
2- A Bamako pour les prises de contacts, réunions préliminaires et de restitution des résultats,
3- A Kayes, Ségou et Mopti pour la phase visite de terrain.
La durée des prestations dans chacun de ces lieux est détaillée dans le tableau ci-dessous (chapitre 'Planning').
Ø Planning
|
Activité |
Endroit |
Durée |
Expert I |
Expert II |
|
Etude documentaire |
Siège Consultant |
1 jour |
1 jour |
- |
|
Voyage EUR/MALI |
|
1 jour |
1 jour |
1 jour |
|
Prise de contact, briefing DCE et Ministère, préparation de la visite sur le terrain |
Bamako |
2 jours |
2 jours |
2 jours |
|
Visite de terrain |
Régions de Kayes, Ségou et Mopti |
15 jours |
15 jours |
15 jours |
|
Préparation Rapport provisoire et débriefing des parties prenantes en réunion de Restitution finale |
Bamako |
5 jours |
5 jours |
2 jours |
|
Voyage Mali/EUR |
|
1 jour |
1 jour |
1 jour |
|
Commentaires et remarques des parties prenantes - Approbation du rapport provisoire |
|
15 jours |
- |
- |
|
Intégration commentaires et Rapport définitif |
Siège Consultant |
5 jours |
5 jours |
1 jour |
|
TOTAL |
|
45 jours |
30 jours |
22 jours |
Les Experts peuvent exécuter, s'ils le désirent, leurs prestations 7 jours sur 7.
6. RAPPORTS
Les rapports seront rédigés en langue française et présentés sous forme papier et en version électronique.
Le rapport d'évaluation provisoire sera produit en 5 exemplaires (+ v.e.) à l’issue de la période de rédaction au siège du consultant. Il sera sujet à observations dans les deux (2) semaines de la part de l’Administration et de la Délégation de la Commission européenne.
Le rapport final sera produit en 5 exemplaires (+ v.e.) dans les deux (2) semaines après réception des observations. La prise en compte des observations et l'édition de la version finale du rapport seront rémunérées sur base d'un prix forfaitaire.
Ø Langue
Les rapports seront écrits en langue française.
Ø Période pour la soumission/commentaires
L’Administration et la DCE disposeront d’un délai de 15 jours pour faire connaître leurs observations sur le rapport provisoire.
Ø Nombre d’exemplaires de rapports
Les rapports seront fournis en cinq (5) exemplaires
6. INFORMATION ADMINISTRATIVE
Ø Autres postes autorisés sous les ‘Remboursables’
Les voyages internationaux sont facturables au titre des « Remboursables » tout comme la location de véhicule pour les éventuels déplacements hors de Bamako (maximum 15 jours).
Ø Modalités fiscales et de TVA
Suivant l'article 31 du chapitre IV de l'Annexe IV de la Convention de Cotonou, les marchés FED ne sont assujettis ni aux droits de timbre et d'enregistrement, ni aux prélèvements fiscaux d'effet équivalent. Au niveau malien, cette convention est traduite au travers des arrêtés ministériels n°95/0441 et n°01/1609 respectivement datés du 08.03.95 et 01.07.01.
Ø Modalités de paiements intermédiaires, si prévues (seulement pour un avenant)
Les modalités de paiement prévues dans le contrat-cadre sont d'application
Ø Divers
N/A
| | | 19-Aug-2009 |
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAMME
The CIVICUS Civil Society Index (CSI) is a participatory action-research programme assessing the state of civil society in countries around the world. The programme links this assessment with a reflection and action-planning process by civil society stakeholders, aiming to strengthen civil society in those areas where weaknesses or challenges are detected. Between 2003 and 2006 the CSI project was successfully implemented by prominent CSOs in more than 50 countries around the world.
SUMMARY OF THE IMPACT ASSESSMENT
The CSI is seeking to commission an Impact Assessment (IA) for the 2003-2006 phase of implementation. This assessment will focus on highlighting all changes as a result of the CSI intervention. It will help recognise and document evidence of successful actions, whether we originally intended them or not, as well as evidence of negative impacts and setbacks. In the context of the Impact, Planning and Learning Framework (IPLF) of CIVICUS, the data will be collected to check CSI progress against – and create a feedback loop for – the change pathways in order to help CIVICUS assess its progress and contribution to a sustainable change process. The IA will analyse the results of actions taken to strengthen civil society following CSI implementation and develop recommendations for the most effective use of CSI findings in order to improve the action side of the CSI programme in future phases.
The assessment should be completed by the end of 2009 and the overall budget for the impact assessment is USD 35,000. More detailed information about the assignment is provided in the draft TOR. Please note that the TOR is subject to modification.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are invited to contact Bilal Zeb, CSI Programme Officer at bilal.zeb@civicus.org to request additional documents on which to base their application. The complete candidacy should also be submitted to Bilal Zeb and comprise the following documents:
- a letter of interest
- detailed resume with contact details of three referees
- technical proposal clearly giving the consultant’s understanding of the assignment, and proposed IA plan and methodology
- a budget including the approximate number of days required fees and other relevant cost
- a detailed timeline
- the organisation’s annual report (if applicable).
- a sample of a previously conducted Impact Assessment
Submissions should reach CIVICUS by Wednesday 19 August 2009. | | | 14-Aug-2009 | The Pangani Basin Water Office and IUCN are looking for a consultant to carry out M&E for the Pangani River Basin Management Project. Interested and qualified persons to submit their CVs and cover letter as soon as possible (August 14th). We are specifically looking for someone with experience in M&E with IWRM within East Africa, preferably Tanzania. | | | 04-Sep-2009 | The African Sub Region Office for Western and Central (ASRO-WACA) UNDP (Regional Bureau for Africa) based in Dakar, Senegal, is currently developing a roster of evaluators for consultancy to conduct evaluation studies for projects, programs and so one supported by the UNDP. Qualified evaluators with experience in M&E and Results-based evaluation of capacity development should send a comprehensive curriculum vitae to the address below:
Dr. Francois-Corneille Kedowide
UNDP-ASRO-WACA
P.O. Box 154
Dakar - Senegal
Fax: + 221 33 869 06 81
E-mail: francois-corneille. kedowide@ undp.org | | | 11-Aug-2009 | The Inspection and Evaluation Division of the United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services (IED/OIOS) is seeking two consultants to participate in two independent evaluations of United Nations peacekeeping missions in Haiti (United Nations Stabilization Operation in Haiti, MINUSTAH) and Liberia (United Nations Mission in Liberia).
The evaluations relate to results achieved in United Nations peacekeeping operations. The evaluations are scheduled to begin in August until October (with the possibility of extension through November) 2009. The evaluation report will be written in English.
Please send your expression of interest, along with a request for the TORs, directly to Mr. Kishan Sirohi (email: sirohi@un.org) as soon as possible but no later than close of business 11 August 2009. In your expression of interest, could you please · indicate your availability to participate in the evaluation with regard to the time-frame proposed in the Terms of Reference;
· provide us with your CV; and
· alert us to any special consideration you wish us to take into account with regard to the evaluation topic. | | | 23-Aug-2009 | The Evaluation Group of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is seeking a consultant to conduct the 'Thematic Evaluation of UNIDO's Agri-business/Agro-industry development interventions'. The evaluation is planned to start in early September and go on until the end of November 2009 and the report will be written in English. Please send a message requesting the TOR and expressing your interest to Ms. Lara Coyle (email: l.coyle@unido.org) as soon as possible but no later than 23 August 2009. In your expression of interest, could you please indicate your availability and send your CV. | | | 30-Sep-2009 | 1. Consultancy Overview
1.1. Purpose: The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (International Federation), with the American Red Cross, is undertaking a study to identify the conditions, elements and inputs that have led to the development of strong National Society (NS) capacities. A substantial part of this study will be based upon: 1) an assessment of the impact and effectiveness of the Intensified Capacity Building (ICB) program on NS strengthening and sustainable community development, 2) as well as key lessons related to successful organizational development and capacity building from the assessment of a selection of other National Societies.
1.2. Intended audience: All elements of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement) committed to strong National Societies, in particular the National Societies involved in this study. It is also proposed that the study be an element of the:
1.2a. 2010 review of the upgraded Capacity Building Fund as requested by the Federation's Governing Board.
1.2b 1st Red Cross Red Crescent Global Organizational Development (OD) Forum, which is targeted for 5 December 2010 as part of the World Volunteers Day.
1.3. Duration of consultancy: approximately six months, though not necessarily fulltime.
1.4. Estimated dates of consultancy: October 2009 – May/June 2010
1.5. Location of consultancy: Global
Interested candidates should send an email to od@ifrc.org for the full TOR and application procedures. | | | 20-Sep-2009 | I. BACKGROUND
Background to the context
When the tsunami struck the Maldives on the morning of December 26, 2004 it directly affected one-third of the island nation's population of 300,000. All but nine of the 200 inhabited islands were partially or completely flooded, leaving 12,000 people homeless and claiming 82 lives. In all, more than 100,000 people lost loved ones, homes, possessions and livelihoods.
The American Red Cross arrived in the Maldives just days after the tsunami hit. During the first three months, the American Red Cross, in partnership with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (International Federation), United Nations agencies and the Government of the Maldives reached out to those in need by providing:
• Access to safe water for tsunami-affected people through 200 community water tanks
• Vaccinations against measles and rubella for 145,000 children, young adults
• Basic necessities, such as toiletries for 8,040 displaced families.
• Training for emergency workers and teachers across all 20 atolls, who in turn provided psychological first aid to more than 22,000 Maldivians on 26 islands.
• School chests with supplies to help children resume normal activities
American Red Cross Island Sanitation & Hygiene Program
Kaafu, Dhaalu, Gaafu Alifu & Gaafu Dhaalu Atolls
Proper treatment and disposal of wastewater to avoid contamination of the limited groundwater aquifer and the lagoon environment have been among the major environmental challenges in the Maldives for many years. Unfortunately, when the 2004 tsunami hit, the flood waters damaged the already weak sanitation systems and introduced salt water into the groundwater aquifer.
New wastewater collection and disposal systems will improve the lagoon environment and help protect the groundwater aquifer on the targeted islands. To date, the American Red Cross has:
• Improved sanitation facilities for 850 households
• Reached more than 5,000 people with messages on hygiene promotion
• Trained volunteers to identify environmental health and sanitiation problems in their communities
• Organized community-driven projects to address sanitation problems
• Facilitated local capacity building to sustain these sanitation improvements
Projects in Kaafu and Dhaalu Atolls are scheduled to be completed and handed over to the island by July 2009. American Red Cross, in partnership local government, encouraged sustainable change by training local residents to operate and maintain the new water and sanitation systems and by forming local sanitation committees.
II. STUDY OBJECTIVES
Rationale and purpose of the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene project endlines is to document the outcomes of the American Red Cross response to the tsunami disaster. Water and sanitation are part of a comprehensive disaster recovery program in partnership with the Host National Red Cross/Red Crescent Societies (HNS) and National Government Ministries that included disaster mitigation, psychosocial support, and health programs.
The study objectives for this water and sanitation terms of reference (TOR) include a survey to:
 Determine the impact of the American Red Cross programming in target areas
 Provide endline data and determine change over time based on a comparison with baseline data. These changes are measured by indicators on knowledge and practice on the following areas:
i. Personal hygiene among students.
ii. Mosquito borne disease prevention
iii. Water conservation
iv. Solid Waste Management
v. Operations and Maintenance of Septic Tanks and systems.
III. SCOPE OF WORK
The study team will comprise of an international consultant, ARC staff and enumerators hired by ARC. ARC will provide logistical and administrative support and supervisory support for field work. The study team will conduct one household and one school survey to provide data in the following areas related to Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion:
1. Household Survey
a. Objective
Determine knowledge, attitudes and behaviors with regard to standard and ARC-specific indicators of program impact. Ensure all required indicators are captured. See attached list of indicators extracted from the project log frame.
b. Geographic Areas:
Five project islands of the Maldives: Kaafu Maafushi, Kaafu Guraidhoo, Dhaalu Kudahuvadhoo, Gaafu Alifu Villingili, Gaafu Alifu Dhaandhoo. Island communities speak Dhivehi, the local language. English is widely spoken and understood. Low to medium range economic status with few exceptions. 100% Sunni Muslim societies.
c. Sample size
i. Central Islands: 300 households.
ii. Southern Islands: 300 households.
2. School Survey
a. Objective
Determine knowledge, attitudes and behaviors with regard to standard and ARC-specific indicators of program impact. Ensure all required indicators are captured.
b. Geographic Areas:
Students of five schools in five project islands of the Maldives: Kaafu Maafushi, Kaafu Guraidhoo, Dhaalu Kudahuvadhoo, Gaafu Alifu Villingili, Gaafu Alifu Dhaandhoo. Students grades 1 through 7 aged 7 to 14. Students speak Dhivehi, the local language. English is taught as a subject and is widely spoken and well understood.
c. Sample size
i. Central Islands: 220 students.
ii. Southern Islands: 200 students.
Deliverables:
1) Study design and sampling plans for survey developed in close collaboration with the ARC country team.
2) quantitative assessment instruments for the collection of relevant data, written in collaboration with ARC
3) Detailed data analysis plan
4) An appropriate database system (preferably using ACCESS) to input, check and manage data
5) A system (preferably using SPSS) to analyze data
6) Training of enumerators, field editors and supervisors;
7) Field piloting to test and update instruments (may be part of training)
8) Field Supervision Reports of implementation of Surveys
9) Detailed analysis of the research and a draft report for comments
10) Final report which incorporates comments by country team and technical advisors.
IV. JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
• Masters preferred or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience. At least five years M&E experience, specifically in designing and implementing household surveys in both recovery and development situations.
• Knowledge of Red Cross Red Crescent specific sector issues helpful.
• Excellent written and oral English skills required
• Proven ability to train, supervise and support local staff.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong computer skills in spreadsheet, word processing, database management (ACCESS) and analysis (SPSS, Stata) required
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
Duration of the assignment:
20 working days between October 20 1, 2009 and November 20, 2009 , before Eid-ul-Ahda.
Starting date: October 20, 2009
Completion date: Final report due no later than November 20, 2009
To Apply:
The Tsunami Recover Program Monitoring and Evaluation Manager is the primary point of contact for the Maldives Household and School Endline Survey contract.
To apply for this short-term consultant position, please send a letter of interest and your professional summary by 20 September 2009 to TRPconsultant@gmail.comOnly complete applications will be considered
Additional information requested includes:
• recent/relevant example of a report you have written (no more than 1MB)
• your daily rate and three (3) references.
Please clearly reference the e-mail and attachments with the project name and your agency's name. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and asked to write a full proposal.
Contacts:
The American Red Cross Tsunami Recover Program Monitoring and Evaluation unit is the primary point of contact for the profession technical editor/writer contract. The contact person is:
The backstop for the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager and lead coordinator for water and sanitation work undertaken at American Red Cross, Maldives will be:
Annex 1 – LogFrame Indicators Maldives for the Endline Survey
Water and Sanitation in Central and Southern Islands, the Maldives
GOAL: Improve sanitation, environmental health and hygiene status of the island community.
G1 Levels of key chemical water quality parameters in groundwater.
OBJECTIVE 1: Improve community sanitation and waste water disposal.
1.b % of targeted households in permanent communities with functional improved sanitation facilities to national standards at final evaluation [AF 1.2 B2]
OBJECTIVE 2: Improve environmental health, sanitation, and hygiene knowledge and practices in the communities (including schools) by building local capacity.
Schools
2b% of students (grades 3-7) who can correctly demonstrate how to wash their hands
2.1c% of committees with plans of action that have been reviewed/updated within the past quarter
2.2c% of schools that have achieved a score of 80 or above on the School Sanitation and Hygiene Checklist
2.2d% of students (grades 3-7) who can identify the two most critical times to wash hands [AF 1.3F]
2.2e% of teachers who report integrating CHAST materials into regular class sessions
2.2f% of schools with plans of actions that have been updated/reviewed within the past 6 months
Households
2d% of households who report two or more ways they are conserving water
2.3c% of households who can report 3 or more ways to prevent mosquito bites.
2.5c% of households that report using at least two practices to reduce, recycle, and/or reuse garbage
% of HH are using, maintaining sanitation facilities [AF 1.3 B]
2c% of HHs cleared of mosquito breeding sites during quarter.
2e% of households that separate their waste [AF 1.3 D]
% targeted schools having soap available near hand washing area at the toilet [AF 1.3 E]
OBJECTIVE 3: Build local capacity and support to sustain sanitation, and waste water disposal objectives.
3c
3d
3.1b
3.3a
3.3b
3.3c
3.3d % HHs that are aware of proper use of septic tanks per meeting indicator targets for 3.3b,c.
% of project participants who report that they felt the project was a valuable contribution to their community.
% of targeted communities whose water/sanitation committee is operational or government agency providing services as agreed in the MOU, 6 months after completion of the project [AF 1.4 B]
% of HHs that know who to contact for help if a problem exists with their septic system.
% of HHs that can name 2 items that should not be discharged into a septic tank.
% of HHs that can correctly identify the purpose of the septic tank effluent filter
% of HHs that have had their sewer pipes ever plugged [AF 1.3 C] | | | 30-Sep-2009 | DEVELOPMENT WORKS, www.developmentworks.co.za is a Cape Town based consulting firm servicing the needs of the development sector through provision of technical assistance. Since inception in 2003, our work has largely been supported by our pool of dedicated, multi-skilled and highly qualified associate consultants. Because of the numerous requests we receive from our clients, DEVELOPMENT WORKS is looking to expand its pool of M&E Specialists with experience in evaluating donor funded programmes particularly in the fields of Public Health, Education, Gender, Human Rights and Politics.
Professional Experience
· Advanced degree in a relevant field
· A minimum of 5 years experience in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development interventions in Africa particularly Southern Africa
· Experience working with national governments, donors and NGOs
· Demonstrable knowledge of development issues;
· Excellent qualitative and/or quantitative and analytical skills;
· Strong and effective oral and written communication skills;
· Ability to work in a diverse, multi-cultural setting with sensitivity to the local context.
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Background
The 2004 evaluation of decentralization considered how FAO could better address country needs and concluded there was a need to better match FAO's work to the priorities of countries. The evaluation noted that this can only be done through sustained dialogue at national level and accordingly recommended the establishment of four-year rolling FAO national priority frameworks, to be developed with government and, as appropriate, donors, supported as necessary by FAO technical and policy inputs. This was reinforced in the 2007 evaluation of the Technical Cooperation Programme, which made a similar recommendation with respect to providing guidance for setting priority areas for assistance.
FAO began the roll-out of National Medium-Term Priority Frameworks (NMTPF) on a pilot basis in 2005 but progressed slowly. Work on NMTPF preparation accelerated during 2007-8 with some 32 countries now having NMTPFs completed, 45 at various stages of preparation, and another 28 countries planning to start. Latin America and the Caribbean has the largest number of completed NMTPFs (14), followed by Africa (10), while Asia and the Pacific and Africa have the most under preparation. Thus, FAO has embarked on the process of preparing the frameworks on a large scale. However, since doubts were raised about their quality and utility, based on the analysis by the Independent External Evaluation of FAO (2007) and observations in the Synthesis of Country Evaluations (May 2008) , the FAO Programme Committee (PC) requested that a process evaluation, examining the Plans developed so far, should be a priority evaluation activity. Such an evaluation was proposed as part of the FAO evaluation rolling work plan for 2009-10, and was endorsed by the PC at its 100th session in September 2008.
The FAO Evaluation Service is now initiating a Process Evaluation of National Medium-Term Priority Frameworks and Priority Setting at Country Level. The main purpose of the evaluation will be to assess the actual and likely role of the NMTPF in improving the relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, sustainability and impact of FAO's work at country level.
The FAO Evaluation Service is seeking a Team Leader to conduct this evaluation. S/he will work in close collaboration with the Evaluation Officer responsible for this evaluation in the Evaluation Service and FAO staff concerned. The evaluation team leader will participate in the whole evaluation process starting as early as possible, including the preparatory phase. S/he should be a senior expert in agriculture and rural development with significant experience in strategic planning. The Team Leader should not have been involved in the design or implementation of FAO NMTPFs in recent years and will be required to sign a conflict of interest declaration.
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The FAO Evaluation Service has been requested by the FAO Programme Committee to undertake an Evaluation of FAO’s Regional and Sub-regional Offices in the Near East in the period 2009-2010. This will be the first-ever in-depth evaluation of the work of FAO’s regional and sub-regional offices.
At present FAO has established five regional offices around the world (Santiago, Chile for Latin America and the Caribbean; Bangkok, Thailand for Asia and the Pacific; Accra, Ghana for Africa; Budapest, Hungary for Europe and Central Asia; and Cairo, Egypt for the Near East), ten sub-regional offices and one multidisciplinary team across the world.
The Regional Offices’ overall objective stems from the objectives of FAO. Their main role is to ensure that priorities and needs of their member nations are reflected in FAO’s programmes as well as to implement FAO's development strategies in the region by providing assistance mainly through various activities and projects, usually carried out in cooperation with governments and other agencies. The sub-regional offices are part of the respective regional offices and work closely with them. They are responsible for the overall planning and implementation of FAO activities in the sub-region under the guidance and support of the respective regional office.
The FAO Regional Office for the Near East (RNE) was established in Cairo, Egypt on 29 November 1947 and currently serves twenty Member nations . It is charged with the provision of technical assistance and policy advice to Governments in the region, as well as to collect, analyze and disseminate information on food and agriculture. RNE also plays an active role in promoting South - South Co-operation within the region, organizing workshops, seminars and networks at regional and/or sub-regional levels and serving as a secretariat for some intergovernmental regional bodies.
The Sub-regional Office for North Africa (SNE) was established in Tunis, Tunisia, on 8 August 1996, and serves Algeria, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania and Tunis. In June 2008, FAO and the Government of the United Arab Emirates signed an agreement to establish a new Sub-regional Office for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States and Yemen in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This office, once operative, will serve Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen.
The FAO Evaluation Service is seeking a Team Leader to conduct this evaluation. S/he will work in close collaboration with the Evaluation Officer responsible for this evaluation in the Evaluation Service as well as FAO staff concerned. S/he will lead a team of international and regional consultants evaluating the relevance, efficiency and effectiveness of the services delivered by these Offices. | | | 28-Aug-2009 | Exchange is a magazine on HIV/AIDS, sexuality and gender in developing countries. It is published quarterly by the Royal Tropical Institute (KIT) in collaboration with Southern Africa HIV and AIDS Information Dissemination (SAfAIDS) in South Africa.
Exchange is continuously welcoming contributions for its forthcoming issues. The articles should preferably focus on HIV in relation to gender, culture, sexual health, sexuality and/or rights issues.
We are especially interested in receiving reflective papers from programme managers and other staff of local and national level NGOs working in the Global South about their successful and promising programmes, strategies or approaches. Please note that we prefer articles that go beyond describing a phenomenon by sharing good and promising practice in programming or advocacy work.
The next issue of Exchange on HIV/AIDS, Sexuality and Gender will focus on how multiple and concurrent sexual relationships (MCP) are key drivers of the spread of HIV.
The deadline for submission of articles is August 28, 2009.
Please contact the editor for detailed guidelines and suggestions before you start writing. | | | 16-Aug-2009 | 1. Background Transparency International (TI) is a global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption. Through more than 90 National Chapters worldwide and an international secretariat in Berlin, Germany, TI raises awareness of the damaging effects of corruption and works with partners in government, business and civil society to develop and implement effective measures to tackle it. The AC:DC Programme aims to reduce corruption in 25 countries world-wide by advocating for effective anti-corruption policy and practice at the national, regional, municipal and local levels. Compelling evidence is gathered on corruption in diverse sectors and from victims and witnesses of corrupt acts. The evidence will form the basis of various advocacy initiatives toward government authorities and the public at large. National Chapters will seek constructive engagement with the authorities and other partners to push for change in laws, practices and the pervasive public apathy surrounding corruption. Five National Chapters in Latin America will conduct research and advocacy campaigns in a variety of thematic areas, including Access to Information, Anti-Corruption Conventions, Municipal Transparency, Political Party and Campaign Finance, Conflict of Interest, Regulating Lobbying and Implementing the Nominal Vote. 2. Consultancy TI is searching for two consultants, one expert on advocacy, one expert on project management and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), to prepare and conduct a training in Spanish for the Latin America region. In exceptional cases, the training could be conducted by a single expert with the required skill-set. The planned meeting will bring together project managers responsible for these efforts from five National Chapters, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Nicaragua and Venezuela, who are all beneficiaries of the AC:DC Programme. Additional countries may also send participants to the session, however not exceeding ten participants in total. It is planned to take place over four days in Bogota, Colombia from 1 – 4 September (tbc), with some flexibility on the dates. Part I will consist of training on Advocacy Skills during one day. Part II will address project management issues generally and defining and monitoring of results and impact in particular over two days. Close coordination between the consultants and with TI is expected in the preparation of the training. The approach should be as participatory and practical as possible, addressing the particular projects of the NCs. 2. Objectives To ensure common understanding of ACDC/GTF focus on results and impact of evidence-based advocacy efforts To gain project management and monitoring skills and understand how one can improve project results, define indicators and measure project impact To understand the value of log-frame methodology and its relevance to individual projects To gain skills to finalise individual sub-project log-frames To promote regional exchange and learning 3. Description of services and outputs 3.1. Preparation § Familiarisation with the AC:DC/GTF Grant Agreement, TILAC, Reporting Guidelines, Global Log-frame, Sub-project Planning Documents and related Annexes for five NCs. § Preparation of workshop package of participatory training materials in Spanish on project management, monitoring and impact measurement, with a focus on the individual NC projects, allowing also for contributions by participants, in addition to hands-on exercises; § Preparation of training session in Spanish (specified below) in close cooperation with the GTF Programme Manager and consultant selected for Part I § Preparation of practical training sessions in Spanish on project management and monitoring tools, including at least log-frame matrix, risk matrix and Most-Significant Change (MSC) Analysis, and any other tools that may be deemed relevant for the specific sub-projects. 3.2. Training § Introduction § Session on Project-Cycle Management, with a focus on log-frame methodology, including hands-on exercises on tools § Session on Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), including hands-on exercises on tools and the definition of indicators § Session on measuring Impact in good governance and advocacy projects § Regional NC Contribution § One-on-one or small group sessions on sub-project log-frames § Conclusion 3.3. Deliverables § Materials for the workshop § Short workshop report (in English or Spanish) 4. Proposal & Timeline § The proposal (in English or Spanish) should consist of a detailed description of the preparation and delivery of the training session, curriculum vitae of the expert(s), as well as a detailed budget including all travel and accommodation costs. § Proposals can be made separately for Part I Advocacy Training and Part II Project Management & Monitoring or a single proposal can be submitted for both components of the same training event. § Please note that a separate session will be prepared by TI Staff on the AC:DC/GTF Programme in general and its narrative and financial reporting requirements § Submit proposal to GTF Programme Manager, jpolvi@transparency.org by 16 August 2009 § Produce tailored information/training package in Spanish by 26 August 2009 § Conduct training in Spanish from 1 – 4 September or another date commonly agreed with TI § Produce documentation of the workshop by 15 October 2009 Transparency International is the global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption. www.transparency.org | | | 21-Aug-2009 | CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Evaluation of WFP’s Country Programme in Ghana (2006-2010)
Team Leader
WFP’s Office of Evaluation is organising an evaluation of WFP’s ongoing Country Programme in Ghana. The main component activities are school meals (food for basic education) and supplementary feeding with health and nutrition education for children under 5 years and pregnant and lactating women. The evaluation will be forward-looking, aiming to provide an independent, evidence-based assessment of Programme performance so far as a basis for adjusting course, where necessary, for the remainder of the Programme term and to inform any future programme design. It will also be a resource to the preparation in 2010 of WFP’s Country Strategy in Ghana.
Based on a thorough re-design process, the current Country Programme envisaged a large number of collaborating partners at community, district, regional and national levels in the 3 northern regions. In addition to intended improvements in education and nutrition, expected outcomes included increased demand for domestic farm produce and improved national capacities to conduct the programme activities. There was an explicit intent to phase out external food aid within 5 years. The evaluation will assess to what extent outcomes have been achieved, the factors that have led to the levels of achievements found and recommend appropriate ways forward.
The Office of Evaluation seeks a Team Leader for this evaluation. S/He will work in close collaboration with the Evaluation Manager responsible in the WFP Office of Evaluation.
Main responsibilities: • Develop evaluation methodology • Lead the evaluation according to the Terms of Reference and manage the evaluation team; • Represent the evaluation team in meetings with stakeholders; • Present evaluation findings and recommendations at meetings with stakeholders; • Responsible for timely submission of inception, evaluation and summary reports. Full Terms of Reference will be agreed on appointment of the Team Leader. Duration: up to 50 working days with completion by end of December 2009 Expertise Required:
• A university degree or higher qualification in a relevant academic discipline • At least 12 years’ professional experience concerning the interface between food security and the health and education sectors in Africa; • Demonstrated understanding of the connections between the larger socio-economic context and operational realities in Africa; • Experience of conducting evaluations of complicated programmes in a changing environment; • Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a team; • Excellent analytical, verbal communication and report writing skills in English • Working knowledge and experience of Ghana and, preferably, other countries in Africa. Application:Interested candidates should send a Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter explaining their motivations and skills for conducting this evaluation before Friday 21 August 2009 to: Sally Burrows Office of Evaluation Office of the Executive Director World Food Programme e-mail: sally.burrows@wfp.org Applicants should also specify: · Expected daily fee rate (exclusive of expenses) · Availability over the next 5 months. Only those applicants being considered for the short-list will be contacted. | | | 24-Aug-2009 | The WEDGE project is looking for a national consultant to conduct baseline M&E data collection. The project will conduct training prior to the data collection to ensure that the tool is understood and can be implemented. Please review the ToR attached for further information.
Please note that proposals are due on the 24th August 2009 at the close of business
Carmen Armstrong
WEDGE- South Africa
National Project Coordinator
International Labour Organization
Direct Tel: +27 12 818 8021
Mobile: +27 82 492 8654
Fax: +27 12 818 8090
Switchboard: +27 12 818 8000 | | | 31-Aug-2009 |
NATIONAL MONITORING AND EVALUATION SPECIALIST
For the last 6 months of ISSDP-2
September 2009-January 2010
The National Community Based Policy has been adapted to the development of Water and Sanitation Development (WATSAN). Meanwhile the National Institutional Based Policy has been postponed to be approved due to complicated concept. There is a need to improve environment and health condition and how to increase access to sanitation facilities. Is the City Sanitation Strategy that has been developed by City Government providing positive impact to the community? And is there any effort to effectuate planning process achieving that positive impact? Identification of basic concept should be clarified.
Contact:
Syarif Puradimadja.
Co. Team Manager
Indonesia Sanitation Sector Development Program / ISSDP
RP Suroso No way. 50, Jakarta 10350, Indonesia.
Phone: (62-21) 319 353 12, (62-21) 237 287 48
Fax: (62-21) 31931013
Mobile: +62 813 1832 9090
Email: syarif.puradimadja @ issdp.or.id
www.sanitasi.or.id | | | 31-Aug-2009 | Terms of Reference - Final evaluation of the Northern Upper Nile Recovery and Rehabilitation Project (NUNRRP)
Please see below for application instructions.
1. Project overview
1.1 Background
The aim of the 40 (forty) month project is to contribute to a sustainable improvement in the quality of rural livelihoods for the conflict affected populations of Upper Nile and a sustainable re-integration of returnees (a 25% increase of population anticipated) through a community-driven recovery and rehabilitation programme. NUNRRP undertakes development through participation of communities and partnering with CBOs and LGAs for the initialisation and sustainable management of a wide range of activities including agriculture, income generation, education water and sanitation.
The project is implemented by a consortium comprising of Tearfund UK, Stromme Foundation, Fellowship for African Relief (FAR) and Episcopal Church of Sudan (ECS) - the national associate –under the leadership of Mercy Corps. The leadership and composition changed initially from Medair (leading a consortium comprised of FAR, Tearfund, Stromme Foundation, International Aid Sweden and Sudra (national associate)) to FAR (leading a consortium composed of Tearfund, Stromme Foundation, International Aid Sweden and Sudra (national associate)) to finally Mercy Corps (leading a consortium comprised of Tearfund UK, FAR, Stromme Foundation and ECS – the associate.
The start date for most RRP projects was January 25, 2006 to allow for procurement and setup. The actual implementation date was June 1st, 2006. NUNRRP however did not start implementing until three or four months later due to delays caused by changes in the composition and lead agency of the consortium. By the mid-project however, the project was deemed to be on course and not warranting any additional time other than the one month mandatory extension for all RRPs.
In early 2009, a number of INGOs were expelled from Sudan following the ICC decision on Sudan. Mercy Corps was among these INGOs and NUNRRP was negatively affected as the procurement of project materials, staff travel and transfer of funds became restricted. Over 3 months of implementation was lost. Mercy Corps thus applied for a three-month cost extension to October 31st, 2009.
The goal of the project is to reduce the prevalence and severity of poverty and improve food security amongst conflict affected rural households in targeted communities of Upper Nile by achieving tangible improvements at the community and local authority level. The purpose of NUNRRP is to improve the quality of rural family life for up to 180,000 host and resettled returnees in the three Counties of Maaban, Renk and Melut by working through community / LGA partnerships to build capacity, improve livelihoods and increase basic services.
1.2 Project Inputs & Outputs
Project inputs, expected outputs and actual outputs will be availed to the evaluator separately as follows:
- ABEAS I, II & III
- Project budgets for ABEAS I, II and II
- Contingency budget & cost extension budget
- Project document, request for contingency funding and request for cost extension
- Project performance monitoring matrix
- Assessment / survey reports
2. Purpose of the Evaluation
This evaluation seeks to:
- Evaluate the performance of the project against proposed purpose and objectives. The evaluation should go beyond merely rating achievements against expected outputs by delving into assessing the current humanitarian and development status vis-à-vis status at the project onset so as to identify gaps that still exist and make recommendations for meeting the same.
- Evaluate the extent to which the RRP spirit and ideals (partnering with the LGAs, community participation, developmental approach to implementation, iterative annual project design to meet unforeseen / dynamic needs etc) were incorporated into implementation and the extent to which this was successful.
- Assess the use of `consortium' (comprised of INGOs and associate) as a vehicle to meeting the project goal and the extent to which this was successful
- Assess the project impact both in quantitative and qualitative terms including the extent to which capacity building empowered LGAs and communities to identify, prioritize and meet their needs; the foundation set by livelihoods interventions in reducing food insecurity and spurring economic growth; and, the project's contribution in increasing access to and quality of basic services.
3. Scope of the Evaluation
At the very minimum, this evaluation should address the following:
- NUNRRP's relevance to humanitarian and development priorities and needs of the communities in Renk, Maaban and Melut Counties
- The understanding (clarity) and practicality of NUNRRP's goal, objectives and prospects for sustainability from the donor / grant manager's, the implementing partners (consortium), LGAs and communities' perspectives.
- The effectiveness and efficiency of NUNRRP Consortium in light of implementation challenges
- Availability and adequacy M&E systems and the incorporation of feedback into project design and implementation
- The extent to which the project's outputs were realized (quantity and quality) in comparison to ABEAS I, II and III proposals'
- The project's prospect for sustainability of the outputs / services / good produced (financial viability, assets / equipment required etc)
- How cross-cutting issues such as environment and gender were mainstreamed (including involvement and participation of women in the project's decision making structures)
- Assessment to the extent possible of the level of communities and local government authority involvement in the conceptualization, implementation and monitoring of the project activities
- The extent to which the achieved outputs/outcomes meet the project overall goal (provision of peace-dividends to 180,000 target beneficiaries)
- Internal and external project management and coordination arrangements
4. Proposed approach / methodology
For the success of this evaluation, the following approach is deemed important:
- Document review (including NUNRRP proposals (narratives, budgets and ABEAS); internal and external M&E and consultancy reports; project reports etc)
- Interviews with key stakeholders including EC, UNDP, Country Directors of NUNRRP Consortium partners, NUNRRP Project Managers, LGA representatives and communities
- Field visits
- Focused group discussions with beneficiaries and project staff
5. Timetable and Itinerary of the Mission
This evaluation is anticipated to take approximately one month, from 12 September to 6 October. A detailed itinerary will be provided upon confirmation of consultant.
6. Terms and conditions / important suggestions
- Whilst MC undertakes to facilitate travel and organize meetings for the evaluator, it is the evaluator's ultimate responsibility to follow through and ensure that all relevant parties are interviewed and relevant project sites visited
- Except for travel within the project locations, the evaluator will be responsible for organizing all other travel including accommodation; requisite visas & travel permits
- Travel to and within the project locations involves risk (travelling by boat and through insecure locations). Other than providing standard security arrangements and information, MC takes no responsibility for the safety of the evaluator and / or his property during this exercise. Personal insurance will be the responsibility of the evaluator.
- Upper Nile are is a predominantly Arab speaking State and the evaluator will be required to in-build resources (translation personnel and time) into his schedule and budget
7. Suitability and qualifications
The following will be considered in the selection of the evaluator:
- At least an undergraduate degree and over 5 years experience in both emergency and development fields
- Proven experience in carrying out M&E and project evaluation
- Experience working / or evaluating both emergency and developmental projects in sub-Saharan Africa
- Extensive knowledge of institutional funding mechanisms
- Experience implementing / evaluation capacity building, livelihoods and basic services projects
- Good communication with excellent English skills and substantial report writing experience
- Availability and capacity to devote at least one full month to this exercise
Firms or consultant(s) interested in applying for this evaluation should submit expression of interest, which should include the following:
- A capability statement, including commitment for availability for the entire assignment
- A summary of proposed evaluation methodology and detailed work plan
- A detailed budget including travel costs and consultant's fees
- Resume(s) of consultant(s) who will undertake the evaluation
- Copies of two similar evaluations undertaken by the consultant
8. Evaluation outputs
a) A comprehensive report (4 bound copies & a soft copy of not more than 1MB) that fulfils the purpose of the evaluation and, at minimum, the requirements highlighted in the scope. The report will follow a generic format outlined below:
- Introduction (an overview of the program covering objectives, area of coverage)
- Study methodology
- Limitations of the study
- Results including end line status of all project indicators
- Discussions
- Conclusions and recommendations
- Appendices including data collection tools
b) Facilitating one day's presentation of the findings
9. Submissions of application
| | | 15-Nov-2009 | The purpose of this grant is for EDCTP to provide funding and added value to these initiatives by acting as the locus of integration for various projects and programmes that have been independently initiated and or funded by Member states.
Call for support of Member States initiated projects within the scope of EDCTP activity areas
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Grant scheme |
Clinical Trials/Capacity Building/Networking |
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Disease |
HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria |
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Call identifier |
MSI_2009_10800 |
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Available funds |
2.5 million euro* |
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Open to application |
15 August 2009 |
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Deadline for application |
15 November 2009 |
* This is a new instrument whose primary objective is to increase the level of cofunding of EDCTP by Member States. EDCTP will contribute up to a maximum of 25% of the total funding. The EDCTP-EEIG Member State(s) and third parties will therefore contribute at least 75% of this grant. In addition, the EDCTP contribution to any single project will not exceed 1million Euro for the entire duration of the grant, but there is no limit to the total project budget as contributed by all other funding parties.
Description of the Grant Scheme
The main objective of EDCTP is to support the development of new clinical interventions to fight HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis. This is achieved through:
- Integration of Member States’ national programmes
- Strengthening of north-south partnership
- Coordination and networking of African researchers
- Establishing sustainable capacity building in Africa.
In order to realise these objectives EDCTP supports multicentre projects which combine clinical trials with capacity building and networking.
Purpose of this grant
European Member States often independently fund projects that fall within the remit of EDCTP as described above. The purpose of this grant is for EDCTP to provide funding and added value to these initiatives by acting as the locus of integration for various projects and programmes that have been independently initiated and or funded by member states.
General requirements
1. The proposed project(s) must be supported by one or more ‘initiators’ who must be member(s) of the EDCTP General Assembly (GA). One of the GA members should act as the coordinating initiator. The application must however, be submitted by the project coordinator as mentioned in the guidelines for applicants
2. The coordinating initiator must provide, together with the proposal, a confirmation letter stating that at least 75% of the funding has been secured or guaranteed and is (will be) available at the start date of the project. The initiating GA member state should also provide confirmation letter(s) from other cofunding Member States and any third party funders.
3. The project must have been scientifically reviewed and approved by the initiating Member State. A proof of approval must be submitted together with the proposal by the application deadline
4. EDCTP reserves the right to subject proposals to its own internal peer review and approval process
5. Projects that are already running but require extra funds for additional activities will also be considered
6. Proposals may be for a clinical trial, project management, health research capacity building, networking or an integrated project, involving some or all of these elements.
7. Each project must be managed by a project coordinator who will be responsible for the initiation, development and completion of the overall activities within the project
8. Proposals in which the project coordinator is a national of a sub-Saharan African country and/or based at an African institution are particularly encouraged.
Please note that clinical trial activities outside sub-Saharan Africa will not be funded by EDCTP.
Eligibility criteria and administrative requirements
a. Proposals must be submitted before the deadline in pdf-format
b. Applications must be in English
c. Projects that are already partially or fully funded by EDCTP are not eligible
d. Evidence of review and approval by a competent authority from the initiating Member State must be provided together with the application.
In addition, the following conditions also apply:
e. Participants in a proposal must be from at least two publicly funded institutions from the EDCTP-EEIG Member States; and at least one publicly funded institution from participating African countries.
f. While participation from the private sector is encouraged, the project coordinator must be employed by a public institution and must be a resident of either an EDCTP-EEIG Member State or a sub-Saharan African country. Preference will be given to proposals where the project coordinator is a sub-Saharan African national based in Africa.
g. Projects should preferably be completed before June 2013.
h. EDCTP was established under Article 169 of the EU Treaty. This means that EDCTP Member States have agreed to provide funding from their national research programmes to EDCTP activities. Therefore all European partners in a proposal are encouraged to apply for funding from at least one of the EDCTP-EEIG Member States (normally but not necessarily their own). Please note that although this eligibility requirement does not apply to African scientists, they are also encouraged to apply for cofunding from either EDCTP-EEIG Member States, African countries or other bodies as additional funding for African researchers may be available.
Selection criteria
All proposals will be assessed based on the following criteria:
1. Project excellence (objectives, feasibility, impact, innovation, quality and record of investigators, quality of the proposed methodology)
2. EDCTP relevance (public health relevance for developing countries)
3. Potential impact (need for strengthening, restructuring existing research capacities, knowledge dissemination, sustainability)
4. Compliance with national and international standards of research, Good Clinical Practice, ethics and safety related issues (in accordance with EDCTP guidelines)
5. Implementation plan of capacity building (research activities, staff and facilities development, networking activities, training activities, consortium management activities, work planning and package of each participant including deliverable list, performance indicators)
6. Consortium description (role of participants, achievement of objectives, involvement of private sector, participation of at least one public institution from a EDCTP-EEIG Member State as well as one public Institution form participating Africancountries..
7. Project Management (organisational structure, decision-making mechanisms, knowledge management)
8. Clinical trial management (product development committee, sponsorship, daily management for the trial)
9. Project resources (cofunding arrangements, mobilisation of resources - personnel, equipment and finances in accordance with EDCTP financial requirements)
10. Gender issues (promotion of gender equality, gender action plan concerning the staff involved in the project).
List of the EDCTP-EEIG member states
Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
List of Sub Saharan African countries
Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, the Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Intellectual Property Rights
EDCTP aims to ensure that the Investigational Product or its successors shall be accessible and available at an affordable price in developing countries.
Legal information and support
EDCTP is supported by the Directorate General for Research of the European Commission, via Article 169 of the Treaty, decision No 1209/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 June 2003.
EDCTP conforms to the legislation of The Netherlands concerning the Personal Data Protection Act.
For submission information visit http://www.edctp.org/Current_Call.410+M595cbe6bb1b.0.html | | | 15-Dec-2009 |
The main objective of this call is to support the conduct of Phase II clinical trials of tuberculosis vaccines in African countries with a focus on new and upcoming TB vaccines such as recombinant BCG vaccines.
French | Portuguese
Call for the support of clinical trials, capacity building and networking in tuberculosis vaccines development
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Grant scheme |
Integrated Project (Clinical Trials/Capacity Building/Networking) |
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Disease |
Tuberculosis |
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Call identifier |
IP_2009_32080 |
|
Available funds |
3 million euro* |
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Number of projects to fund |
3-6 |
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Open to application |
15 August 2009 |
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Deadline for application |
15 December 2009 |
* We expect the EDCTP contribution of € 3,000,000 to be matched by at least an equivalent amount of cofunding from the EDCTP-EEIG Members States and possibly further contributions from third parties.
Description of the grant scheme
The main objectives of EDCTP are to support the development of new clinical interventions to fight HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis, to promote European research integration and to foster strong partnership with and between scientists in African countries. In addition EDCTP aims to strengthen capacity for carrying out clinical trial activities in Africa. In order to realise these objectives EDCTP supports multicentre projects which combine clinical trials with capacity building and networking. These three components should be closely integrated to ensure that the capacity development and networking established are utilised to successfully conduct the clinical trials under the best practices and to promote sustainability of clinical capacity in Africa.
Purpose of the grant
The effectiveness of the currently recommended vaccine in use for tuberculosis namely BCG can be described as variable at best. Moreover drug treatment is long and burdensome, requiring direct observation by a health worker. This and the fact that TB diagnosis, especially in developing countries, is often made late when patients are already spreading the disease to others justifies the need for development of new effective vaccines to help control the global epidemic of tuberculosis.
Objective of this call
The main objective of this call is to support the conduct of Phase II clinical trials of tuberculosis vaccines in African countries with a focus on new and upcoming TB vaccines such as recombinant BCG vaccines. This call is a sequel to the EDCTP call of July 2007 which focussed on both preventive as well as therapeutic vaccines and trials in regions with different HIV incidence to enable assessment of the effect of the HIV epidemic in Africa. It aims to capture the development of products that were not ready for clinical trials in Africa at the moment and to support capacity for conducting such trials.
General set up of proposed projects:
- The project should consist of four work packages that must include project management, clinical trial, capacity building and networking
- The project should aim to enhance the capacity to conduct further clinical trials on tuberculosis in sub-Saharan Africa by establishing new study cohorts through baseline epidemiological studies, training of African scientists, enhancing institutional capacity and providing relevant training for the staff employed at the African partner institutions in the project
- The project should also incorporate networking activities which may include exchange visits (both north-south and south-south), mentorship schemes and training workshops. The project should be carried out by a consortium of competent investigators committed to the project, which must include participants from at least two European EDCTP-EEIG Member States, an Africa institution with a good track record on tuberculosis vaccine or related clinical research (established clinical trial site) and at least one additional centre in Africa, which could serve as clinical trial site for future large-scale trials
- The project should be managed by a project coordinator who will be responsible for the initiation, development and completion of overall activities within the project. Proposals in which the project coordinator is a national of a sub-Saharan African country based at an African institution are particularly encouraged.
Please note that clinical trials activities outside sub-Saharan Africa are outside the scope of EDCTP.
Expected funding
The EDCTP contribution towards each project will not exceed 3 million Euro over the entire duration of the grant.
Generally, it is anticipated that the EDCTP-EEIG Member States will at least match the EDCTP funds. There is however no limit on the total budget and additional funds obtained from Member States or third parties.
General environment prerequisites:
National level
- Evidence of country preparedness and support for the conduct of trials (such as a national TB control programme; access to appropriate regulatory and ethical procedures for clinical trial application; and policy regarding access to tuberculosis treatment and prevention)
- A link to the EDCTP programme on National Regulatory Agency (NRA) capacity strengthening as well as on training of ethics committees is desirable.
Community level
- Evidence of community support for the conduct of trials, including experience with community advisory boards or other community and social behavioural studies.
Research environment
- Basic clinical, laboratory and data management infrastructure with a track record of accomplishments in clinical trials on infectious diseases and capable of conducting large-scale tuberculosis vaccine trials in the future.
Eligibility criteria and administrative requirements
- These include: application of proposal submission before the deadline in PDF-format, compliance with the rules stipulated in the Guidelines for applicants, correct length of the application form, application in English and the appropriate legal status of the applicant.
In addition, the following conditions also apply
- Participants in a proposal must be drawn from at least two publicly funded institutions from the EDCTP EEIG Member States, and at least two sub-Saharan African institutions
- While participation from the private sector is encouraged, the project coordinator must be employed by a not-for-profit institution and must be a resident of either an EDCTP-EEIG Member State or a sub-Saharan African country. Preference will be given to proposals where the project coordinator is a sub-Saharan African national based in Africa
- Projects should last no more than 5 years
- EDCTP was established under Article 169 of the EU Treaty. This means that EDCTP Member States have agreed to provide funding from their national research programmes to EDCTP activities. Therefore all European partners in a proposal, including those working in sub-Saharan African institutes, must each apply for cofunding from at least one of the EDCTP-EEIG Member States (normally but not necessarily their own). This has to be demonstrated by including with the proposal application at least one supporting letter per participating European MS from a legal entitled authority (e.g. University, Medical Centre or other research institution) or the EDCTP European Networking Officer (ENO) of the relevant EDCTP-EEIG Member State confirming that an application for cofunding has been requested. If a cofunding letter is provided by someone other than the EDCTP European Networking Officer, then a copy of the cofunding letter should also be sent to the ENO concerned. Please note that although this eligibility requirement does not apply to African scientists, they are also encouraged to apply for cofunding from either EDCTP-EEIG Member States, African countries or other bodies as additional funding for African researchers may be available. For more information about the possibilities of cofunding by EDCTP-EEIG Member States, please contact the relevant national EDCTP European Networking Officer using the contact ENO form on the EDCTP website
- In order to be eligible for funding by EDCTP, each successful project must also secure EDCTP EEIG cofunding from at least two of EDCTP’s European Member States before a final selection is made
- Cofunding contributions of the EDCTP-EEIG Member States should adhere to local legal requirements.
Selection criteria
All proposals will be reviewed based on the following criteria:
Scientific criteria
I. Project excellence (objectives, feasibility, impact, innovation, quality and record of investigators, quality of the proposed methodology)
II. EDCTP relevance (public health relevance for developing countries, adequacy of proposal in context of the call, alignment with the prioirities of the EDCTP Joint Programme)
III. Potential impact (need for strengthening, restructuring existing research capacities, knowledge dissemination, sustainability)
IV. Compliance with national and international standards of research, Good Clinical Practice, ethics and safety related issues (in accordance with EDCTP guidelines)
V. Implementation plan of capacity building (research activities, staff and facilities development, networking activities, training activities, consortium management activities, work planning and package of each participant including deliverable list, performance indicators)
VI. Consortium description (role of participants, achievement of objectives, involvement of private sector, participation of at least two public institutions from European EEIG Member States as well as 2 African Institutions)
VII. Project Management (organisational structure, decision-making mechanisms, knowledge management)
VIII. Clinical trial management (product development committee, sponsorship, daily management for the trial)
IX. Project resources (cofunding arrangements, mobilisation of resources - personnel, equipment and finances in accordance with EDCTP financial requirements)
X. Gender issues (promotion of gender equality, gender action plan concerning the staff involved in the project).
Minimum threshold
Selection criteria I-X will be assessed on a scale of five categories from "Poor" to "Excellent".
EDCTP has defined an overall threshold for all selection criteria of "Good" (third in the assessment scale) to ensure that all applications meet a minimum level of quality.
Exceptions are made for the following selection criteria II and X as listed below:
II. EDCTP Relevance: the minimum level will be ‘Very Good’ (second in the assessment scale). If an application does not meet the minimum level, it will be automatically rejected.
X. Gender issues: this selection criterion does not have a threshold.
List of the EDCTP-EEIG member states
Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
List of sub-Saharan African countries
Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, the Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Selection procedure
Applications are to be submitted as full proposals and will be peer-reviewed in a one-stage procedure. EDCTP has developed guidelines for applicants on the calls for support of integrated projects on clinical trials, capacity building and networking, which outline the procedures for preparation, submission and selection of applications for Clinical Trials/Capacity Building grants. EDCTP reserves the right to adapt the timelines of procedure in case of unexpected events. EDCTP will decide upon the applications on its sole discretion and in conformity with its governing structure.
Additional information
- Each project may receive additional third-party funding
- Large consortia with multiple partners are encouraged for all projects
- Please note that EDCTP will be not be the legal sponsor of any trial
- The Developing Countries Coordinating Committee (DCCC) consisting of prominent African scientists and health professionals is an independent advisory body for EDCTP. Please contact DCCC members, using the contact DCCC form on the EDCTP website, for information on collaborations in Africa.
Terms and condition for application
Applicants must comply with the instructions in the guidelines for applicants when completing the Application form. For this call the application for national cofunding will have to comply with the requirements of the funding agencies within each individual Member State.
Please use the contact form to get more information from the European Networking Officer or our DCCC members.
Intellectual Property Rights
EDCTP will ensure that the Investigational Product or its successors shall be accessible and available at an affordable price in developing countries.
Legal information and support
EDCTP is supported by the Directorate General for Research of the European Commission, via Article 169 of the Treaty, decision No 1209/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 June 2003.
EDCTP conforms to the legislation of The Netherlands concerning the Personal Data Protection Act.
For submission information visit http://www.edctp.org/Current_Call.410+M512a70595bb.0.html | | | 15-Dec-2009 |
The main objective of this call is to support the conduct clinical trials that aim to optimise the treatment of HIV infection by reducing the high early mortality.
French | Portuguese
Call for the support of clinical trials, capacity building and networking on treatment of HIV/AIDS
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Grant scheme |
Integrated Project (Clinical Trials/Capacity Building/Networking) |
|
Disease |
HIV/AIDS |
|
Call identifier |
IP_2009_33011 |
|
Available funds |
5 million euro* |
|
Number of projects to fund |
2-4 |
|
Open to application |
15 August 2009 |
|
Deadline for application |
15 December 2009 |
* We expect the EDCTP contribution of € 5,000,000 to be matched by at least an equivalent amount of cofunding from the EDCTP-EEIG Member States and possibly further contributions from third parties.
Description of the grant scheme
The main objectives of EDCTP are to support the development of new clinical interventions to fight HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis, to promote European research integration and to foster strong partnership with and between scientists in African countries. In addition EDCTP aims to strengthen capacity for carrying out clinical trial activities in Africa. In order to realise these objectives EDCTP supports multicentre projects which combine clinical trials with capacity building and networking. These three components should be closely integrated to ensure that the capacity development and networking established are utilised to successfully conduct the clinical trials under the best practices and to promote sustainability of clinical capacity in Africa.
Purpose of the grant
In 2008 it was estimated that about 33 million people are now living with HIV, of whom more than 30 million live in low- and middle-income countries. By the end of 2007, around 2 million patients died of AIDS. This burden is on the increase, mainly due to the association of HIV/AIDS with tuberculosis (TB). It has also been estimated that at least 9.7 million of these people are in need of new or improved antiretroviral (ART) treatment. In the light of this and other scientific facts, EDCTP hereby launch a call to support clinical trials that would lead to the development of a more optimised treatment for HIV/AIDS and HIV-TB co-infection.
Objective of this call
The main objective of this call is to support the conduct of clinical trials that aim to optimise the treatment of HIV infection by reducing the high early mortality. Research could also include a focus on the control and management TB co-infection, on when to initiate ART in HIV-infection or on alternative interventions (for example macronutrient- or micronutrient therapies) in either HIV or HIV/TB co-infected subjects.
General set up of proposed projects
- The project should consist of four work packages that must include project management, clinical trial, capacity building and networking
- The project should aim to enhance the capacity to conduct further clinical trials on HIV/AIDS and HIV/TB co-infection in sub-Saharan Africa by establishing new study cohorts through baseline epidemiological studies, training of African scientists, enhancing institutional capacity and providing relevant training for the staff employed at the African partner institutions in the project
- The project should also incorporate networking activities which may include exchange visits (both north-south and south-south), mentorship schemes and training workshops. The project should be carried out by a consortium of competent investigators committed to the project, which must include participants from at least two European EDCTP-EEIG Member States, an Africa institution with a good track record on HIV/AIDS and TB treatment or related clinical research (established clinical trial site) and at least one additional centre in Africa, which could serve as clinical trial site for future large scale trials
- The project should be managed by a project coordinator who will be responsible for the initiation, development and completion of overall activities within the project. Proposals in which the project coordinator is a national of a sub-Saharan African country based at an African institution are particularly encouraged.
Please note that clinical trials activities outside sub-Saharan Africa are outside the scope of EDCTP.
Expected funding
The EDCTP contribution towards each project will not exceed 2.5 million Euro over the entire duration of the grant.
Generally, it is anticipated that the EDCTP-EEIG Member States will at least match the EDCTP funds. There is however, no limit on the total budget and additional funds obtained from Member States or third parties.
General environment prerequisites
National level
- Evidence of country preparedness and support for the conduct of trials (such as a national HIV/AIDS control programme; access to appropriate regulatory and ethical procedures for clinical trial application; and policy regarding access to HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention)
- A link to the EDCTP programme on National Regulatory Agency (NRA) capacity strengthening as well as to training of ethics committees is desirable.
Community level
- Evidence of community support for the conduct of trials, including experience with community advisory boards or other community and social behavioural studies.
Research environment
- Basic clinical, laboratory and data management infrastructure with a track record of accomplishments in clinical trials on infectious diseases and capable of conducting large-scale HIV/AIDS treatment trials in the future.
Eligibility criteria and administrative requirements
- These include: application submission before the deadline in PDF-format, compliance with the rules stipulated in the Guidelines for Applicants, correct length of the application form and the submission of the application in English.
In addition, the following conditions also apply:
- Participants in a proposal must be drawn from at least two publicly funded institutions from the EDCTP EEIG Member States and at least two sub-Saharan African institutions
- While participation from the private sector is encouraged, the project coordinator must be employed by a not-for-profit institution and must be a resident of either an EDCTP-EEIG Member State or a sub-Saharan African country. Preference will be given to proposals in which the project coordinator is a sub-Saharan African national based in Africa
- Projects should last no more than 5 years
- EDCTP was established under Article 169 of the EU Treaty. This means that EDCTP Member States have agreed to provide funding from their national research programmes to EDCTP activities. Therefore all European partners in a proposal, including those working in sub-Saharan African institutes, must each apply for cofunding from at least one of the EDCTP-EEIG Member States (usually but not necessarily their own). This has to be demonstrated by including with the proposal application at least one supporting letter per participating European Member State from a legal entitled authority (e.g. University, Medical Centre or other research institution) or the EDCTP European Networking Officer (ENO) of the relevant EDCTP-EEIG Member State confirming that an application for cofunding has been requested. If a cofunding letter is provided by someone other than the EDCTP European Networking Officer, then a copy of the cofunding letter should also be sent to the ENO concerned. Please note that although this eligibility requirement does not apply to African scientists, they are also encouraged to apply for cofunding from either EDCTP-EEIG Member States, African countries or other bodies as additional funding for African researchers may be available. For more information about the possibilities of cofunding by EDCTP-EEIG Member States, please contact the relevant national EDCTP European Networking Officer using the contact ENO form on the EDCTP website
- In order to be eligible for funding by EDCTP, each successful project must secure EDCTP-EEIG cofunding from at least two of EDCTP’s European Member States before a final selection is made. In order to secure this cofunding, each collaborator must apply individually to their Member State. However, at the application stage, eligibility of the application will be based on evidence in the form of a supporting letter from each participating European Member State from a legal entitled authority or the EDCTP ENO
- The EDCTP-EEIG Member States would normally be expected to at least match the funds provided by the EDCTP for the project
- Cofunding contributions of the EDCTP-EEIG Member States should adhere to local legal requirement.
Selection criteria
All proposals will be reviewed based on the following criteria:
Scientific criteria
I. Project excellence (objectives, feasibility, impact, innovation, quality and record of investigators, quality of the proposed methodology)
II. EDCTP relevance (public health relevance for developing countries, adequacy of proposal in context of the call, alignment with the priorities of the EDCTP Joint Programme)
III. Potential impact (need for strengthening, restructuring existing research capacities, knowledge dissemination, sustainability)
IV. Compliance with national and international standards of research, Good Clinical Practice, ethics and safety related issues (in accordance with EDCTP guidelines)
V. Implementation plan of capacity building (research activities, staff and facilities development, networking activities, training activities, consortium management activities, work planning and package of each participant including deliverable list, performance indicators)
VI. Consortium description (role of participants, achievement of objectives, involvement of private sector, participation of at least two public institutions from European EEIG Member States as well as two African Institutions)
VII. Project Management (organisational structure, decision-making mechanisms, knowledge management)
VIII. Clinical trial management (product development committee, sponsorship, daily management for the trial)
IX. Project resources (cofunding arrangements, mobilisation of resources - personnel, equipment and finances in accordance with EDCTP financial requirements)
X. Gender issues (promotion of gender equality, gender action plan concerning the staff involved in the project).
Threshold
Selection criteria I-X will be assessed on a scale of five categories from "Poor" to "Excellent".
EDCTP has defined an overall threshold for all selection criteria of "Good" (third in the assessment scale) to ensure that all applications meet a minimum level of quality.
Exceptions are made for the following selection criteria:
II. EDCTP Relevance: the minimum level will be ‘Very Good’ (second in the assessment scale). If an application does not meet the minimum level, it will be automatically rejected.
X. Gender issues: this selection criterion does not have a threshold.
List of the EDCTP-EEIG member states
Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
List of Sub Saharan African countries
Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, the Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Selection procedure
Applications are to be submitted as full proposals and will be peer-reviewed in a one-stage procedure. EDCTP has developed guidelines for applicants on the calls for support of integrated projects on clinical trials, capacity building and networking, which outline the procedures for preparation, submission and selection of applications for Clinical Trials/Capacity Building grants. EDCTP reserves the right to alter the timelines of procedure in case of unexpected events. EDCTP will make decisions about applications at its sole discretion and in conformity with its governing structure.
Additional information
- Each project may receive additional third-party funding
- Large consortia with multiple partners are encouraged for all projects
- Please note that EDCTP will be not be the legal sponsor of any trial
- The Developing Countries Coordinating Committee (DCCC) consisting of prominent African scientists and health professionals is an independent advisory body for EDCTP. Please contact DCCC members, using the contact DCCC form on the EDCTP website, for information on collaborations in Africa.
Terms and condition for application
Applicants must comply with the instructions in the guidelines for applicants when completing the Application form. For this call, the application for national cofunding will have to comply with the requirements of the funding agencies within each individual Member State.
Please use the contact form to get more information from the European Networking Officer or our DCCC members.
Intellectual Property Rights
EDCTP will ensure that the Investigational Product or its successors shall be accessible and available at an affordable price in developing countries.
Legal information and support
EDCTP is supported by the Directorate General for Research of the European Commission, via Article 169 of the Treaty, decision No 1209/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 June 2003.
EDCTP conforms to the legislation of The Netherlands concerning the Personal Data Protection Act.
For submission information visit http://www.edctp.org/Current_Call.410+M53b74bb1ab6.0.html | | | 31-Dec-2010 |
EDCTP invites applications from individuals wishing to serve as reviewers for: Clinical trials for the diseases HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis, postgraduate training awards and capacity building grants including ethics and establishment of networks of excellence.
Call for experts to serve on the EDCTP Scientific Review Committee
EDCTP invites applications from individuals wishing to serve as reviewers for:
- Clinical trials for the diseases HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis
- Postgraduate training awards
- Capacity building grants including ethics and establishment of networks of excellence
About EDCTP
The European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) is a partnership between 14 EU countries, Switzerland, Norway and African countries. It aims to join relevant European national research programmes and their African partners to develop new clinical tools against AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis with cofunding from the European Commission (EC) and with the
broad goal of contributing to poverty alleviation in developing countries. Specifically, this is to be achieved by accelerating the introduction of new or improved drugs, vaccines and microbicides by supporting clinical trials, especially of phases II and III. As sub-Saharan Africa bears the brunt of these diseases, the current focus of EDCTP is in this region. Moreover, in recognition of the inadequate personnel and infrastructure capacity, poor ethics review mechanisms and insufficient regulatory framework for conducting quality clinical trials in this region, EDCTP is strongly supporting capacity development and networking in order to address the immediate needs and to also ensure sustainable and synergistic programmes. Sustainability and synergy is further enhanced through the integration of European national programmes working in collaboration with African stakeholders as co-owners of the partnership.
Types of grants
Primarily EDCTP offers funding for Integrated Projects for conducting clinical trials. These integrated projects combine clinical trials with capacity building and networking. These components should be closely integrated in such a way as to ensure that the capacity development and networks established are utilised to successfully conduct the clinical trials under best practices and to promote sustainability of clinical research capacity in Africa. Independent of these integrated projects EDCTP also offers:
- Capacity development grants in ethics to support the establishment, strengthening and operations of national ethics committees and institutional review boards.
- Training awards to support and develop scientific leadership for conducting clinical trials in Africa. EDCTP will provide awards for senior fellowships. The training awards aim to create and strengthen both human and institutional capacity in African institutes to undertake clinical trials at the international level. EDCTP will also support the development of training programmes relevant to the conduct of clinical trials in Africa.
Please note that other capacity building components such as PhD and MSc studentships are offered as part of the integrated projects.
These grants will be provided on a competitive basis through grant schemes advertised on the EDCTP website.
General principles of EDCTP review procedure
i. Quality: all grant applications will be objectively evaluated to reflect the highest scientific merit and relevance to EDCTP to fulfil the objectives of the Joint Programme.
ii. Transparency: the decision-making process is described in procedures, and these procedures are available to any interested party upon request.
iii. Equality of treatment: all applications will be evaluated following the same standard procedures, irrespective of their origins and/or the identity of the applicants.
iv. Integrity and impartiality: all applications will be reviewed thoroughly and objectively to avoid any possible circumstances which might interfere or compromise the result of the evaluation.
v. Efficiency and speed: EDCTP aims to ensure that an optimal assessment is achieved in a competent and efficient environment.
vi. Ethical consideration: any proposal that violates the fundamental ethical principles may be excluded from the selection process at any stage.
Identification of expert reviewers
Subject to applicable criteria and procedures established by EDCTP policy, the EDCTP Secretariat will identify experts to either serve as Scientific Review Committee (SRC) members or as External Reviewers (ER).
Selected applicants will be added to a pool of experts with the following terms of reference:
i. To peer-review (comment, score, rank) grant applications for EDCTP and make a recommendation to the EDCTP Partnership Board (PB)
ii. To assist EDCTP in identifying priority projects and opportunities for the treatment/prevention and capacity building in the fields of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis or malaria
iii. To review progress reports (intermediate and final) of grants selected for EDCTP support
iv. The expert will work in a personal capacity and in performing this function will not represent any organisation/institution
v. Reviewers will be accountable to the Executive Director of EDCTP.
Subject to the timelines set out in the grant procedure, the EDCTP Secretariat will convene an SRC meeting in the EDCTP office in The Hague where the assessments of applications will be discussed in order to reach a consensus on the ranking. All logistic arrangements for the organisation of the SRC meeting will be carried out by the EDCTP Secretariat and in compliance with EDCTP Professional Travel Policy.
External Reviewers shall be requested to perform their assignment from their own location.
Qualities of candidate expert reviewers
Subject to assignment criteria established by EDCTP policy, prospective expert reviewers are required to have skills and knowledge appropriate to the areas of diseases or expertise in which they might be asked to provide assistance.
All independent experts must also have a high level of professional experience in the public or private sector in one or more of the following areas or activities in their particular fields of expertise:
i. Research in the relevant scientific fields
ii. Evaluation of projects
iii. Use of the results of research and technological development projects
iv. Technology transfer and innovation
v. International collaboration
vi. Knowledge of the conduct of clinical trials.
Reviewers are expected to have an excellent command of English. They may be invited from countries other than EDCTP-EEIG Members States or sub-Saharan African countries. Under no circumstances may reviewers be applicants or collaborators within grant applications submitted in response to the Call for Proposals that they have been selected to review.
List of the EDCTP-EEIG Member States
Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
List of sub-Saharan African countries
Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, the Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality
To ensure that the review process of grant applications or other EDCTP activities are carried out in an independent atmosphere free of direct and indirect pressures, appointed experts in the grant procedure will have to declare conflict of interest as stipulated in the EDCTP Policy on Conflict of Interest. Throughout their assignment the experts shall demonstrate the appropriate loyalty to duty and fully understand the confidential nature of their task.
Gender policy
EDCTP follows the policy of the European Commission on gender issues implicating that the review panel, if possible, should comprise 40% of women. To achieve this target, EDCTP will encourage applications from suitably qualified female reviewers.
Legal information and support
EDCTP is supported by the Directorate General for Research of the European Commission, via Article 169 of the Treaty, decision No 1209/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 June 2003.
EDCTP conforms to the legislation of The Netherlands concerning the Personal Data Protection Act.
For submission information visit http://www.edctp.org/Current_Call.410+M54235c18b59.0.html | | | 08-Oct-2009 | Request for Applications for Research and Demonstration Now Available! The National Quality Improvement Center on Differential Response in Child Protective Services (QIC-DR), funded by the Children’s Bureau, is pleased to release a Request for Applications for Research and Demonstration. Three to five applicants will be selected to take part in a national research study of differential response. The average award available for each awardee is more than $1.3 million, starting in January 2010 and running through June 2013.All public child welfare agencies (state, region, county or tribe, or a consortium of such entities in the United States or territories) are eligible applicants for these funds to develop and operate a QIC-DR research and demonstration site. A pre-application webinar is scheduled for Sept. 4, 2009, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. (EDT)to discuss the project and answer potential applicants’ questions. Questions may be submitted to qicdr@americanhumane.org throughout the application process. Answers will be posted at http://www.differentialresponseqic.org/. Learn more about how to join the pre-application webinar. The deadline for applications is Oct. 8, 2009, at 8:00 p.m. (EDT). The Request for Applications, and any future announcements, amendments and responses to questions, will be posted at http://www.differentialresponseqic.org/. | | | 15-Sep-2009 | Oxfam GB is commissioning an independent evaluation of its global Climate Change campaign. This is a large, high profile and complex campaign focused on influencing both policy makers and public opinion across a number of rich, emerging and developing countries. Oxfam is seeking an evaluation team capable of providing a rigorous, credible evaluation of the outcomes, effectiveness and value added of the campaign across several countries and to help further develop our thinking on best practice in the monitoring and evaluation of advocacy work. The evaluation will be carried out over the months of December 2009 and January 2010, and finalised by the end of February 2010. Please see the attached TOR or contact Simon Starling ( sstarling@oxfam.org.uk) for further details. The deadline for applications is 15th September 2009. | | | 22-Sep-2009 |
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) seeks to expand the evidence base for effective public health policy and practice through investment in Public Health Services and Systems Research (PHSSR). PHSSR examines the structure, operation and outcomes of the public health system and the impact of the services it provides on the health of the public.
Program Information
Call for proposals (PDF)
Overview (PDF)
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Governmental public health agencies, nonprofit organizations and academic institutions that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code are eligible to apply. Private foundations as defined under Section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code are also eligible to apply. Preference will be given to proposals submitted by governmental public health agencies, nonprofit organizations that work in concert with such agencies, and proposals that involve multidisciplinary teams. Applicant organizations must be based in the United States or its territories at the time of application. Practitioners, researchers and policy-makers may serve as principal investigators. This solicitation seeks to engage new researchers in the field of public health services and systems research. Researchers who are new to the field of PHSSR are encouraged to apply, and first-time applicants will be strongly considered.
All proposals will be assessed by a committee composed of RWJF staff, administrative support office staff and a team of multidisciplinary expert reviewers. The following criteria will be used to assess proposals, with emphasis on the first six criteria at the brief proposal stage:
- The degree to which the findings from the project will improve the performance of the health agency/system.
- Extent to which the research draws its questions from practice, and the potential for results to inform decisions addressing the most critical issues relating to public health systems.
- Uniqueness of the project and its potential to improve both the public health system and population health.
- The appropriateness and feasibility of the methodology (including access to and use of relevant data).
- Potential for research findings to impact minorities and disparate populations.
- Project team experience and qualifications (including multidisciplinary partnerships) for conducting the proposed project and the time commitment of the project team participants in relation to the proposed tasks.
- Plans for translating and disseminating research findings to inform public health practice and policy.
- Demonstrated track record in public health systems research, health services research, organizational behavior, financing, public health law or economics.
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- September 3, 2009 (1:30 p.m. ET)—Web conference for interested applicants. Registration is required. Details and registration information are posted at www.nnphi.org/phssr.
- September 22, 2009 (3 p.m. ET)—Deadline for receipt of brief proposals.
- November 17, 2009—Applicants notified if selected to submit a full proposal.
- December 15, 2009 (3 p.m. ET)—Deadline for receipt of full proposals.
- April 8, 2010—Finalists notified.
- May 1, 2010—Start of grants.
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- Approximately $2.4 million is available.
- Up to 12 grants will be awarded through this solicitation.
- Grantees will receive up to $200,000 each in financial support to be used over a 24-month period.
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Erica P. Johnson, program coordinator
National Network of Public Health Institutes
phssr@nnphi.org
Office: (504) 301-9854
http://www.nnphi.org/phssr
| | | | 04-Sep-2009 | Prioritas Geografis: Sumatera, Kalimantan, Jawa & Pulau-pulau Kecil
Prioritas Issue: Konservasi Keanekaragaman Hayati
Tenggat waktu pengiriman proposal: 4 September 2009
Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP) Indonesia adalah program pendanaan lingkungan yang didukung oleh GEF dan dilaksanakan oleh UNDP, mewakili lembaga-lembaga pelaksana GEF lainnya termasuk Bank Dunia dan UNEP.
Sekretariat Nasional GEF SGP Indonesia membuka undangan mengirimkan proposal dalam rangka pelaksanaan operasional GEF4 tahun 2 (2008-2009). Untuk tahunini, GEF SGP Indonesia menerima alokasi pendanaan dari Resource Allocation Framework sebesar 711,000 US$ untuk mendukung inisiatif lembaga swadaya masyarakat, kelompok perempuan, lembaga masyarakat adat dan kelompok masyarakat lain untuk mengatasi tantangan lingkungan melalui upaya konservasi keanekaragaman hayati. Alokasi pendanaan ini ditujukan untuk tema konservasi keanekaragaman hayati.
Daerah geografis yang diutamakan adalah daerah dengan ekosistem kritis, termasuk dalam peta hot-spot Rencana Aksi Keragaman Hayati Indonesia di Sumatera, Kalimantan, Jawa dan pulau-pulau kecil.
Dana hibah yang diberikan berkisar 2,000 $ - 50,000 $ untuk masa pelaksanaan maksimal 24 bulan. Mohon diperhatikan untuk kontribusi masyarakat dalam perencanaan biaya, baik itu berupa jasa (natura) atau dana yang digerakkan oleh masyarakat agar memenuhi syarat dana dampingan GEF SGP dengan perbandingan 1:1. Dana dampingan atau kontribusi dari pengaju proposal ini dimaksudkan untuk menekankan kemandirian dan memberikan jaminan keberlanjutan program. Hanya lembaga yang memiliki kontribusi dan swadaya yang akan diberi nilai lebih dalam proses seleksi.
GEF SGP Indonesia mendorong kemitraan langsung dengan masyarakat adat, kelompok perempuan dan kelompok rentan lainnya dalam upaya menghadapi ancaman-ancaman ekologis sesuai dengan kriteria GEF. Program dana hibah kecil GEF SGP berusaha dengan cara-cara yang kreatif dan inovatif untuk membuka akses kepada kelompok yang tidak fasih membaca dan menulis dengan pengajuan proposal video ataupun proposal tertulis dengan gambar (foto bersuara atau power point presentation) dalam bahasa daerah dengan rekomendasi penyusunan rencana program yang partisipatif dan menghormati kemampuan dan kearifan lokal.
Program ini bertujuan untuk memberikan fasilitas pendanaan kepada kelompok masyarakat dan lembaga swadaya yang sedang menghadapi tantangan ekologis dengan cara-cara dan teknologi yang inovatif, mandiri dan terjangkau melalui pengelolaan sumberdaya yang berkelanjutan.
GEF SGP Indonesia mendorong para pengaju proposal untuk mengajukan kegiatan yang mencakup issue perubahan iklim dalam analisa ancaman ekologis dan cara penanggulangan ancaman secara kolektif.
Sekretariat Nasional GEF SGP Indonesia mengundang organisasi desa, kelompok masyarakat adat, kelompok perempuan dan LSM untuk mengirimkan konsep kegiatan dan proposal untuk alokasi dana hibah kecil tahun 2009-2010, terutama di daerah Sumatera, Kalimantan dan pulau-pulau kecil. Tanggal terakhir penerimaan proposal adalah 4 September 2009. Mohon melihat format atau ketentuan proposal dengan baik, untuk melihat fokus area, kriteria, budget dan detail lainnya. Mohon melihat ke www.sgp-indonesia.org dan menyimak halaman selanjutnya untuk panduan lebih lengkap. Hanya lembaga yang terpilih dalam seleksi yang akan dihubungi untuk proses selanjutnya.
Atau melalui pos:
Koordinator Nasional GEF SGP Indonesia
d/a Yayasan Bina Usaha Lingkungan
Jl. Hang Lekir VIII no 1
Kebayoran Baru Jakarta 12120
Telepon 021 720 6125
NB: Kami tidak menerima telepon atau komunikasi langsung, mohon mengirimkan
proposal via email atau pos. Terimakasih. | | | 01-Sep-2009 | Background
CARE International UK has been implementing a three year project in Niger entitled the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) consortium funded by DFID. The project aims to reduce chronic vulnerability through strengthening Disaster Risk Reduction approaches for vulnerable populations in Niger. Significantly reduced rainfall in 2008 and 2009 in the Abalak region (northern Niger) led to a forage deficit which significantly threatened livestock and had major repercussions for vulnerable people’s livelihoods. In response to these forage deficits, DFID agreed to fund an emergency intervention in the Abalak region which complemented the DRR consortium project. This emergency intervention aimed to: • Reinforce fragile pastoral livelihoods to avoid economic, nutritional and livelihood crises; • Reinforce household economies through the provision of temporary income generating activities with a DRR approach; • To reinforce food security with a DRR approach. Given that this emergency intervention has worked with a mix of communities that had participated in DRR consortium activities, and also those that were new communities to DRR approaches, this emergency intervention provides a good opportunity to compare and assess how DRR-supported communities are affected by emergency interventions compared to those communities that have not participated in resilience building activities. Expected Outputs
(1) A detailed report containing the following:
• An analysis of the emergency intervention and how it has impacted on DRR communities against those that had not received DRR support.
• Recommendation for how emergency funds can better complement DRR interventions.
• An analysis the quality of the emergency intervention related to the humanitarian principles.
• Recommendations for potential DRR Consortium phase II.
• Case studies of individual households or communities comparing and contrasting how emergency interventions impact on DRR supported or non-DRR supported communities.
(2) A feedback session to staff and partners in Niger on the findings from the workshop.
(3) A feedback session in London on the outcomes from the evaluation.
Consultant requirements
* Proven experience and understanding of emergency response programmes, collection, analysis and presentation of qualitative and quantitative information.
* Knowledge of Disaster Risk Reduction.
* Fluency in French and English is essential. Local languages (e.,g Hausa) advantageous but not essential. Final report to be produced in English with summary and key recommendations in French translation.
* The ability to write a rigorous but concise and accessible report based on the work undertaken.
* Previous experience of working with CARE would be advantageous.
Please see attached Terms of Reference for further details.
If you are interested in undertaking this work please submit details of the methodology, proposed, budget and CV (or relevant experience of the organization) to : jobs@careinternational.org, or by post to: the HR Department, 10-13 Rushworth Street, London, SE1 0RB.
Tenders must be received by 5pm on Tuesday 1st September 2009 | | | 15-Sep-2009 |
The International AIDS Society (IAS) is the world’s membership society for individuals working professionally in HIV, bringing together individuals and organizations from around the world to address current issues in HIV basic, clinical and prevention science. The IAS has over 13,000 members from 187 countries, and is based in Geneva, Switzerland.
Initially created to oversee the International AIDS Conference, the world’s premier gathering on HIV/AIDS, the IAS and its role in the global response have changed considerably since then, particularly in the past five years. This includes among others support to the professional development of key stakeholders coming from resource-limited countries, contribution to global and regional advocacy efforts, mobilization of regional partners through strategic regional partnerships.
In order to strengthen the evaluation of IAS activities, the IAS Evaluation Coordinator is seeking additional human resources who are qualified in survey data analysis.
Description:
Under the direct supervision of the IAS Evaluation Coordinator, the consultant will undertake the following tasks:
Analyze responses to survey open-ended questions following IAS guidelines;
Prepare summary reports.
The following skills and qualifications are essential:
Excellent analytical skills;
Excellent synthesis skills;
Excellent reporting skills;
Excellent written and oral English language communication skills;
Strong computer skills in the Windows environment (particularly Excel and Word);
Ability to work under pressure in an international context;
At least 3 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, of which at least one year in survey data analysis.
The following skills and qualifications are advantageous:
Acquaintance with HIV/AIDS field;
Excellent written and oral German and/or Russian language communication skills.
Type of contract: consultant (the duration will depend on the work scope but may vary from 5 to 20 days, with possible extension)
Location: home based
Candidates keen to take up this challenge and meeting the requirements should send their CV, motivation letter and availability period over the next 15 months to recruitment@iasociety.org by 15th September 2009. | | | 01-Sep-2009 |
1. Background Information
1.1 CARE International in Kenya
CARE International in Kenya (CIK) has been operational in Kenya since the 1968. Since then CIK has been working in close collaboration with various stakeholders ranging from government, private sector and civil society organizations including community based organizations (CBOs) and individual communities. CARE Kenya works in four out of the eight Provinces that make up the Republic of Kenya - Nyanza, Western, North Eastern and Eastern Provinces . The organization’s programming activities fall under three sectors namely, Health and HIV&AIDS sector, Livelihoods Sector and Emergency and Refugee Operations Sector.
1.2 Overview of Lok Pachi Project
The CARE International in Kenya (CIK) is through the Health and HIV&AIDS Sector has been implementing the Household Livelihood security (Lok Pachi) project in Bondo and Siaya districts with funding from NORAD through CARE Norway. The project is implemented mainly through the Group Savings and Loaning (GS&L) Methodology, which focuses on reducing socio -economic vulnerability of community members through increasing access to financial services. The project targets 70% women out of the targeted 25,000 beneficiaries (5,000 direct participants and 20,000 indirect beneficiaries). The project integrates HIV&AIDS interventions and mainstreams gender across the economic and HIV interventions. Partnership approach has been key in implementation of project activities.
1.3 The Project Overall and Immediate Goal and Specific Objectives
Overall Project Goal:
To enhance sustainable household livelihood security of 25,000 people, particularly women, living in Bondo and Siaya District by end of 2009
The Intermediate Goal:
To improve the coping mechanism of 5000 persons, especially women, affected by HIV and AIDS through building their economic capacity in Bondo and Siaya Districts
Specific Objectives:
· To increase the economic capacity of the target community through improving access to credit from personal savings of up to about KES 8 Million portfolio among the 5,000 savings and lending group members in Siaya and Bondo
Districts by 2009.
· To increase awareness among the 5000 GS&L group members and their communities on HIV/ AIDS and Gender to reduce stigma reduction in Siaya and Bondo District by 2009.
2 Main Objective of the Consultancy
To conduct an End term Evaluation of the Lok Pachi Project’s outcomes based on the expected results with due consideration of the support received to date from NORAD and CIK (Bondo Siaya Household Livelihood project). The evaluation seeks to assess the performance of the project including the extent to which interventions on economic empowerment, HIV&AIDS and Gender have translated to sustainable livelihoods of the target community and contributed to CARE’s Vision & Mission alongside relevant national & international goals and objectives The assessment will be guided by CARE International Evaluation Policy guidelines which can be accessed at;
http://www.care-international.org/Accountability/View-category
2.1 Design and Scope of Work
This consultancy is to perform the duties of End-Term Evaluation of the implementation status of the Bondo/Siaya Household Livelihood Security (Lok Pachi) Project within its implementation context that includes economic empowerment, HIV&AIDS and gender (mainstreamed) components.
Key Tasks: The key tasks for this consultancy that will be done, to ensure that the consultant(s)/firm will achieve the above will be, to;
· Develop an Inception Report detailing among other things; the process and methodologies to be employed to achieve the objective of this consultancy as stated above. It should include the interview schedules, and important time schedules for this exercise, and present to CIK Program Team for review and further inputs.
· Undertake desk review of the relevant project documents that include the Baseline and MTR Reports, Proposals, Detailed Implementation Plans (DIP), Project Implementation Reports, CARE International Evaluation Policy guidelines, CARE Kenya strategy documents and any other relevant documents
· Review key and relevant Kenya Country Development Strategy documents in view of the project focus, development targets in relation to Lok Pachi’s intervention areas such as Kenya HIV&AIDS Strategy, Vision 2030 and the Millennium Development Goals
· Design data collection methodology as enshrined in CARE’s policy documents , international evaluation standards and relevant gender analysis framework(s).
· Design, develop, critique (with CIK team) and refine data collection tools including translation to the local dholuo language.
· Conduct a comprehensive field based project evaluation [using both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods] as a means of providing insights on support received to date from CIK and collect data on targets– based on indicators as documented in the project proposal and performance monitoring and evaluation framework
· Carry out data collection, entry, cleaning, and analysis and write up the Review Report. This will also include a comparative analysis of the evaluation findings vis-à-vis the baseline and mid-term study data. Quantitative data will analyzed using the SPSS software while qualitative data will be analyzed manually. The format of the report shall be provided
· Present the draft report to CARE program team for first review before producing a second draft
· Present a Draft Review Report (2nd draft report) to CARE (CIK and CARE Norge Representative/s) and other stakeholders in workshop to facilitate sharing of evaluation results with a view to incorporate inputs from project stakeholders in the final draft.
· Submit a Final Review Report to CARE as stated in the Consultancy Contract.
2.2 Key Deliverables
· Four (4) bound hard copies of the End-Term Evaluation Report.
· Soft copy of the End-Term Evaluation Report in two (2) CDs.
· The consultant will also be required to submit to CIK all study materials including:
o Soft copies of all data sets both quantitative and qualitative
o All filled quantitative data collection tools and qualitative data recording
materials.
o Any other non-consumable documents/items that will be used in the course of the planned consultancy
3 Duration of the Consultancy
CARE International in Kenya anticipates all these ETE process es and tasks will take not more than 28 working days with effect from September 7th, 2009. The Consultant/Consultancy Firm should develop a feasible costed-work plan/activity schedule covering a maximum of 28 days and submit as integral part of the proposal for this consultancy.
The successful bidder must commit to accomplish and deliver the consultancy services and deliverables before or on October 29th, 2009 by close of business.
4 Requirements for the ETE Consultancy
To successfully undertake this assignment, the Lead Consultant should meet the following minimum requirements:
· Academic background in Social Sciences with a minimum of Masters Degree qualification
· Vast experience and knowledge in the Household Livelihood Security Program (HLS), HIV&AIDS and Gender programming and evaluations. Such experience in rural Luo Nyanza will be an added advantage
· Experience in using a range of qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods
· Documented experience in participatory project evaluation & gender analysis
· Strong analytical and report writing skills
· Demonstrable capacity to deliver high quality outputs within the proposed timeframe.
· Demonstrated good understanding of Kenya’s development agenda
· Proficiency in use of computers, especially latest Word Processing Packages and a MUST in the use of SPSS
N/B: Only up to two (2) Consultants can be proposed to undertake this assignment. It should be clearly demonstrated in the capability statement- how the competencies of the two consultants shall complement each other in the
context of this assignment
5 Contractual Responsibilities
5.1 The consultant
The consultant in consultation with CIK and other stakeholders will be responsible for the following;
The consultant will be responsible for the following:
· Prepare and deliver the consultancy services as per this TOR through effective participatory methodologies.
· Review of the Lok Pachi Project and other relevant documents
· Formation of the final ETE team to undertake the exercise. This will be done in consultation with CIK
· Facilitate the training of the survey enumerators.
· Obtain maximum input from major stakeholders such as the project participants, project staff and Government of Kenya relevant Ministries .
· Design and or review and refine the data collection tools.
· Design data input screens, supervise data entry, data cleaning and data quality (note that data entry will run concurrently with data collection and this will be done at the CARE offices)
· Write and present a draft (for review by CARE) and final reports to CARE and other stakeholders that include community, collaborators and donor in a feedback session to facilitate participatory learning from the review exercise and then incorporate suggestions agreed on in the Final Draft.
· Write-up and submit the Final End-Term Evaluation Report to CARE on or before
October 29th, 2009
5.2 CARE International in Kenya,
The Consultant will be responsible to the CIK Lok Pachi Project Manager, with technical oversight by the Health and HIV/AIDS Sectors M&E Coordinator.
CARE Kenya will also provide the following:
· Training venues, meals and accommodation
· All required training materials and facilities/equipments.
· Provide all necessary project documents
· Recruit and remunerate the enumerators
· Provide transport for the Lead Consultant and his associate at the inception of the ETE and local transport during the exercise at the project locations.
6 Expression of interest
A consultant/Firm that meets the above requirements and is available within the time period indicated above should submit the following:
· A capability statement of the firm and the specific consultant (s) who will undertake this assignment, including a commitment to be available to undertake the entire assignment within the stated timelines. If two consultants are proposed, it should be clearly demonstrated on how their individual competencies shall complement each other in the context of this assignment. This should not exceed 2 pages, A4 size paper
· An elaborate methodology and detailed costed-work plan indicating number of days per tasks and costs (in Kenya Shillings) per main task. This should not exceed 5 pages, A4 size paper).
· Curriculum vitae of at most two (2) Consultants proposed for the assignment. Their relevant qualifications , skills and experience should be clearly spelt out.
· Full contact details of 2 persons who supervised each of the proposed consultant(s) in 2 similar assignments within the last 3 years. The details should include current telephone contact, e-mail address, title of assignment undertaken by the consultant, dates when the assignment was undertaken and name of the contracting organization
7. Submission of consultancy expression of interest.
Please forward your expression of interest and proposal in a sealed envelope marked “Lok Pachi Project End-Term Evaluation” and addressed to:
The General Support Services Manager, CARE International in Kenya, Nairobi, P.O. Box 43864, Nairobi and be delivered to the above office during normal working hours (8.00am – 4.00pm) on or before 1 st September 2009.
Upon receipt of the sealed bid, the Receptionist at CARE Kenya will place the bid in the Sealed Bid Box and record the same in her register. The bidders are invited to witness the opening of the bids on September 2nd, 2009, 10am at the Conference Room, CARE International in Kenya - Nairobi Office. Following the bid opening, the successful vendor will be contacted.
NB: whereas only the selected Firm/Consultant(s) will be contacted, CARE will
keep all contacts in the Consultants data base for any relevant future
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Background |
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The United Nations opened its first office in Trinidad and Tobago in 1961, 48 years ago. Today the UN Country Team for Trinidad and Tobago includes nine resident agencies and four non resident agencies (ITU, UNESCO, UNIFEM, UPU) located elsewhere in the Caribbean.
The UN staff team totals 217 employees working in 19 different locations in the islands of Trinidad and Tobago.
UN Coordination
UN Coordination is managed by the Office of the Resident Coordinator. The office provides support to the Resident Coordinator, and the UN Country Team, facilitating day-to-day collaboration, joint initiatives, and implementation of the UN Programme for Reform. The Office of the Resident Coordinator organizes monthly coordination meetings, ensures that pertinent information flows to all UN organizations operating within the Country Office, monitors the functioning of Theme/ Working Groups and, as a priority task, supports the Common Country Assessment (CCA) and the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) preparation and follow-up processes as key instruments of the Secretary General’s programme for reform.
The aim of the Resident Coordinator System is to enhance the coherence and impact of the activities of the United Nations for development. These objectives are achieved through a comprehensive planning process which includes preparation of Reports - CCA, UNDAF, Annual Reports - and collaboration with government on national priorities to determine the areas for strategic UN interventions in keeping with the country’s development agenda. The overriding objective is to achieve greater levels of effectiveness and efficiency while harmonizing and simplifying the work of all UN agencies operating in the country.
The UN started joint strategic development planning in Trinidad and Tobago in 2002 when the first CCA covering the period 2002 to 2006 was completed. However an UNDAF was not completed for this period. The first full planning period was 2008-2011 when both a CCA and an UNDAF were prepared. The CCA was prepared in partnership with key government counterparts and reflects priorities outlined in the country’s development Vision, Trinidad and Tobago’s vision 2020. The new UNDAF was signed by the government in March 2008. Other relevant documents supporting the preparation of the UNDAF and the work of the UN in general are listed below.
Common Country Assessment (CCA) - 2008-2011
As part of his 1997 reform agenda to make the United Nations an effective and efficient institution for world peace and development in the 21st century, the Secretary-General stressed the strong inter-linkages between peace and security, poverty reduction and sustainable human development and the promotion and respect for human rights. In response to his call for the United Nations to articulate a coherent vision and strategy that allows for a unified approach towards common development goals, the Common Country Assessment (CCA) and the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) guidelines were initially issued in 1999 and have since been revised in keeping with experiences/ lessons learn from past programmes, to simplify and make the process more relevant.
United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) - 2008-2011
The UNDAF is a common strategic framework for the operational activities of the United Nations System at the country level. The UNDAF provides a collective, coherent and integrated United Nations System response to national priorities and needs within the framework of the United Nations global commitments and goals. The UNDAF emerges from the analytical and collaborative effort of the CCA and is the foundation for United Nations system programmes of cooperation. As UN organizations work towards achieving the objectives of UNDAF, it is anticipated that they would engage in joint programming, working together to achieve greater national impact.
Annual Reports of the UN Resident Coordinator in Trinidad and Tobago - 2003 - 2008
The Annual Report of the Resident Coordinator to the United Nations Development Group Office (UNDGO) highlights the major political and economic events which have taken place in the country of residence. From the UN perspective, RC annual reports narrate about the Harmonization and Simplification of procedures and programme cycles of UN Agencies at the country level. RC reports also present the Donor Coordination issues, in particular, activities of the diverse Theme Groups involving major local and international partners active in Trinidad and Tobago.
Monitoring and Evaluation
The most recent guidelines for the preparation of UNDAFs call for inclusion of detailed monitoring and evaluation mechanism to track progress in the implementation of the agreements set forth in the document. These M&E activities have to be done in partnership with key government, non government actors and with other development partners. Under the leadership of the office of the Resident Coordinator, members of the UN country team have developed a draft M&E framework to implement the UNDAF. The M&E plan has not been completed and has not been shared with stake holders.
Trinidad and Tobago is slated to take part in an evaluation exercise on the work of the UN sometime in the future. The work envisioned in this consultancy will pave the way for the evaluation exercise in the future.
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The Consultant will work on the following activities:
- Review outcomes/ outputs of all agencies and ensure that they are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound (SMART).
- Assist with review and update of UNDAF Results Matrix and completion of a revised UNDAF.
- In collaboration with other UN agencies prepare a resource mobilization strategy which will ensure that all areas of the UNDAF can be properly funded.
The Consultant will report to the Resident Coordinator and will work closely with the UN Coordination Specialist.
The Consultant will work in the UNDP office in Port of Spain and will follow regular work hours of the office (08:00 to 16:30 hrs). Adequate work space, access to computer and internet services will be provided. The Consultant will be provided with a building pass and a temporary UNDP email address.
The Consultant will work closely with the country office staff and with staff of other UN agencies based in the country and elsewhere (non resident agencies).
At the end of the mission the Consultant will deliver a report to improve the monitoring and evaluation systems of the UNDAF for Trinidad and Tobago.
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Competencies |
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Functional Competencies
- Strong analytical skills
- Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
- Able to work independently with no supervision
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
- Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills in English
- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
Development and Operational Effectiveness
- Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;
- Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development plans, programmes and projects;
- Good ICT skills, knowledge of ERP systems.
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Required Skills and Experience |
- First degree in Social Sciences, Development, Economics, or a closely related field.
- Minimum three (3) years of professional experience;
- Knowledge of strategic planning, results-based management and/or policy development on social issues or related fields.
- Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation techniques.
- Knowledge of the lessons learned in the field of Monitoring and Evaluation.
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Background |
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DDLG (Democratic and Decentralized Local Governance in Cambodia) is a European Commission & UNDP project contributing to poverty reduction in Cambodia by strengthening democratic and decentralized local governance institutions, systems, and processes. DDLG activities are implemented by the Ministry of Interior and the National League of Communes and Sangkats (NLC/S), the Local Government Association of Cambodia. The project was launched in 2006 and should end by 2010.
Strengthening local democratization processes and development is to be achieved through co-operation between Commune and Sangkat Councils (local government) and other stakeholders for more effective and responsive policies, greater local ownership, participation, civic engagement, and implementation of pro-poor inter-commune projects. The project uses Commune and Sangkat Councils as the entry point.
One of the DDLG components is to build the capacity of the National League of Communes and Sangkats (NLC/S).The NLC/S was founded in August 2006 representing the 1621 Commune and Sangkat Councils of Cambodia. They are organised in 24 Provincial Associations of Communes and Sangkats (PAC/S), which constitute the members of the NLC/S.
The NLC/S is a young and dynamic membership organisation which is in the process of establishing itself as the national advocate of Commune and Sangkat Councils’ interests and carving out a niche as a provider of services to these Councils. Its leadership (Congress, Council, Executive Committee and Board) is supported by the NLC/S Secretariat comprising three staff members and an additional three donor funded “advisors” (local and international). The activities of the NLC/S are guided by the “Short Term Strategy of the NLC/S 2007-2009” defining five broad priority areas: capacity building, financial self-reliance, institutional development, public relations, and advocacy.
DDLG has been instrumental to the establishment and development of the NLC/S. At present it provides the bulk of the annual NLC/S budget of around US$ 350,000. Other sources of income and technical assistance are VNG and FCM, the Dutch and Canadian Local Government Association, respectively. The Commune and Sangkat Councils pay a modest membership fee to the PAC/S which transfer part of these revenues to the NLC/S.
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Objective of the Assignment:
In line with its short-term strategy for institutional development the NLC/S needs to establish a robust monitoring system that enables the young organisation the systematic collection of relevant data showing the progress of its interventions. The present assignment will provide such a system and implement it.
Taking into account the recent creation of the NLC/S and the latest decentralisation reforms, this monitoring system will not be based on a traditional logframe but a flexible methodology recognising the shifting needs of the organisation, the changing environment in which it operates, and the intended and unintended results of its activities. The monitoring system will provide the NLC/S on a regular basis with relevant information for the readjustment of its procedures, systems and activities measuring progress against the programme theory as much as against a number of carefully selected key impacts.
Therefore, the NLC/S monitoring system involves a THEORY-BASED approach. This implies that the system focuses on the vision of change including the vision of the mechanisms through which change will be achieved. In short, the monitoring system will address the normative theory rather than the causative theory of impact assessments. Accordingly the design process of the system involves the following elements:
- Mapping of the explicit and implicit rationales of the NLC/S procedures, systems and interventions (“treatment”, “implementation environment”, and “outcomes”) according to the key stakeholders (Commune and Sangkat Council members, board, staff, UNDP);
- Establishing the plausibility and do-ability of the rationales of these procedures, systems and interventions;
- Confirming and readjusting of the institutional rationales, integrating the stakeholders perspectives into a viable programme theory whilst ensuring the NLC/S board endorsement;
- Assessing the congruency between the programme theory (“normative” rationales) and the actual NLC/S procedures, systems and interventions;
- Developing a plan of action of institutional and existing staff capacity development to bring the existing NLC/S procedures, systems and interventions in line with the (readjusted) programme theory;
- Establishing a capacity development monitoring system to monitor the congruency between NLC/S procedures, systems and interventions on the one hand, and its programme theory on the other;
- Identifying a few carefully selected key interventions and adding them to the NLC/S monitoring system to verify their impact and the specific causal links that mediate between their “treatment” and “outcome”.
Functions/Specific Tasks:
The development of the NLC/S Theory-Driven monitoring system comprises three stages:
- Design of the theory-driven monitoring system taking into account the aforementioned elements. The consultant will assume a proactive role as (s)he helps the NLC/S to articulate the program theory scrutinising and questioning the existing rationales of its procedures, systems and interventions. If possible, the consultant will establish a consensus between the stakeholders.
- Implementation of the newly designed monitoring system regarding key NLC/S interventions. The results of the first monitoring exercise will establish the NLC/S base line for causal links and impact.
- Train the NLC/S Secretariat in the use of the new monitoring system. After the consultant has left the field, the Secretariat will be in charge of the regular monitoring of the congruency and impact of NLC/S procedures, systems and interventions.
Deliverable Outputs:
Regarding stage 1:
- Revised programme theory sanctioned by the NLC/S Board (annexes include initial programme rationales of the different stakeholders);
- Assessment of the congruency between the revised programme theory and the actual NLC/S procedures, systems and interventions;
- Plan of action to improve the NLC/S procedures, systems and interventions, and to develop the capacities of ExCom, Board and Secretariat;
- Fully developed NLC/S monitoring system assessing the congruency between institutional programme theory and practice, measuring progress of the capacity development plan of action, and monitoring the impact of key interventions (and their causal links).
Regarding stage 2:
- Identification of key interventions and their causal links;
- Base line assessment of current status of causal links and impact areas regarding key NLC/S interventions, employing newly developed NLC/S monitoring system.
Regarding stage 3:
- Succinct manual of the new monitoring system and other training material for the development of the monitoring capacity of the NLC/S Secretariat.
End of assignment report:
- Report in simple English (5-10 pages) summarizing the methodology used, the results of the 3 stages and providing recommendation for follow-up. Annexes shall include deliverables of stages 1 to 3.
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Competencies |
- Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards.
- Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP.
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
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Required Skills and Experience |
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Education:
- A relevant Master degree in Public Administration, Social Sciences, Evaluation studies or any related fields.
Experience:
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Practical know-how of theory-driven evaluations;
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Proven experience in the design and implementation of monitoring systems;
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Substantive knowledge of local governance issues;
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Understanding of membership organisations, preferably Local Government Associations;
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Being able to operate in a politically sensitive context.
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in English (Khmer would be an additional asset)
Please submit your applicantion online adding the P-11 form, CV, concept note (2-4 pages) including the work plan for the assignment, and proposed budget including daily fee/lump sum, travel related costs and accommodation (if any), and the like. |
Click here for more information | | | 20-Oct-2009 | The ILO Subregional Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia in Moscow is seeking applications from qualified candidates who are interested in a short-term consultancy to serve as an External Evaluator (Team Leader) for the
final independent evaluation of the project: Towards Sustainable Partnerships for the Effective Governance of Labour Migration in the Russian Federation, the
Caucasus and Central Asia.
The scope of work of the External Evaluator includes a pre-mission briefing in Moscow, mission to Kyrgyzstan (Bishkek), Kazakhstan (Chimkent) and Tajikistan (Dushanbe).
Consultancy start date: October 20, 2009.
Estimated duration: one month.
Working knowledge of Russian would be an advantage.
Interested candidates should submit their CV in English with an indication of their competencies, evaluation experience and availability to the attention of Irina Sinelina, Evaluation Manager, at moscow@ilo.org and ilomoscow@gmail.com by COB, September 11, 2009.
For more information on the scope of work and Terms of Reference please contact Irina Sinelina at ilomoscow@gmail.com | | | 07-Sep-2009 | UNICEF would like to support a process of enhancing the capacity of the Cabinet Office and its stakeholders to improve performance monitoring and evaluation with regard to policy implementation. The purpose of the work is to ensure that agreed policy frameworks meet the development needs of the country, particularly for children, women and other vulnerable groups. At this stage it is critical to establish a road map of key interventions leading to the development of an improved system for policy M&E though a scoping mission which will allow for further analysis of how best to assist the Cabinet Office in its efforts to articulate its mandate around policy M&E in particular in relation to other stakeholders including sector ministries and Ministry of Finance. The two week scoping assignment will Scope of Work Essentially, the assignment is to kick-start the work, energise and focus the process, and agree a multi-year work plan for CO and for support to CO. This would involve understanding and articulating what CO is supposed to achieve (and relating this to other ministries), developing an outline or preliminary strategy, and developing a workplan and budget for supporting a fuller process. In effect, it is working with CO to develop agreement on a substantive programme of work & support over several years. The activities would be around the following steps: • Helping CO to articulate its mandate around policy M&E clearly, and in relation to the mandates of sector Ministries and the Ministry of Finance and National Planning, specifically its newly established M&E Department • Developing a strategy and work plan for implementing this mandate • Identifying and addressing the capacity needs for implementing this strategy and work plan • Supporting / mentoring CO in implementing the work plan Expected Deliverables Pre-mission (3 work days) 14-16 October 2009: • Prepare inception report outlining key steps of the assignment • Review key documents, including the 2008 Assessment Report on Review of the Scope and Effectiveness of the Current Framework for Monitoring and Evaluation of Government Policy Implementation and Strategy for Strengthening the Current Framework for Monitoring and Evaluation of Government Policy Implementation. • Prepare a presentation on summary of key findings and outline of areas for further analysis during the scoping mission Scoping Mission (5 work days) 19-23 October 2009 • Present to Cabinet Office and UNICEF summary of key findings and areas for further investigation during the scoping mission • Prepare a draft mission report outlining key findings and a road map for the development of policy M&E system including roles and responsibilities of different players. The outline should also indicate the linkages between the different levels of M&E and discuss indicator types • Conduct a one day briefing of stakeholders on draft mission report. Post-mission (2 work days) 25-27 October 2009 • Submit a final report on the road map with estimated costs. Roles and responsibilities The consultant will be responsible for all deliverables listed above. The Director, (Policy Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation) from the Policy Analysis and Co-ordination Division (PAC) in collaboration with the UNICEF Chief, Social Policy and Economic Analysis will provide the overall supervision of the consultancy. Technical guidance will be provided by the UNICEF Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist in collaboration with the Social Policy Specialist. Desired background and experience 1. The consultant should be a technical professional with at least 10 years of experience in social policy development or related area, and at least 5 of which should be related to policy M&E and, Capacity building in developing countries. 2. The consultant should have excellent writing and communication skills including analytical ability and fluency in English.
Organisation UNICEF
Country Zambia | | | 30-Sep-2009 |
BACKGROUND
UNICEF Southern Sudan is currently implementing the 2009-2012 Country Programme where HIV/AIDS interventions are implemented through the HIV/AIDS Programme, with direct linkages to other sectors, including Education, Health and Child Protection. Key results to be achieved by the programme were planned and targets set which require clear mechanisms for data collection, monitoring and reporting. The Government of Southern Sudan (GoSS) has meanwhile developed an M & E Framework for HIV which is yet to be operationalized due to lack of capacity of implementers and lack of a strategy to roll it out to various levels. This delay is impacting negatively on the M & E component of UNICEF supported activities on HIV/AIDS which in turn affects the accurate reporting on the achievement of results. One of the key concerns is the intensive reporting that is required by Global Fund which is the major donor to the HIV programme with UNICEF being a sub-recipient. The Global Fund requires a very detailed and accurate reporting by the donor on a quarterly basis with verified data which are closely monitored by the GF auditors (LFA). The current M & E and reporting systems are a challenge to UNICEF supported programme reporting which has been already reflected in the various reports from GF. Being a very large Area Programme with only a couple of staff in the Planning and M&E Section, UNICEF currently not able to dedicated all the time required for the M&E component as required by the Global Fund.
It is against this background that there is need to strengthen M & E systems for UNICEF supported programmes within the context of the national M & E framework for HIV. By strengthening UNICEF supported programmes we are eventually strengthening the national M & E capacity at all levels. This therefore requires that UNICEF brings on board an additional human resource that will support the establishment of an operational M & E system with the partners linked to national framework for all the sectors supported by UNICEF. This includes Education (Life skills), Health (VCT and PMTCT) and HIV/AIDS (Behavioral Change communication). Funding for such an additional staff is available through the Global Fund for a period of three years.
PROFILE OF THE REQUIRED M&E CONSULTANT/STAFF
UNICEF Southern Sudan currently has an M & E section which is also responsible for Social Policy and Planning. The section among other tasks, oversees the office M & E functions. However, looking at the extensive work that will be involved with the Global Fund, it will not be possible for the section to have sufficient staff and time to undertake the required tasks especially at the beginning of the process.
The following proposals will therefore facilitate the process of strengthening the HIV/AIDS M & E:
1. To bring on board an International Consultant or a UNICEF staff on secondment who has experience in M & E for HIV to initiate the process of developing the required tools and systems for all the sectors and roll out the implementation of the M & E framework to all partners at national, state, county and health facility levels including NGOs. This task is expected to take at least four months.
2. While the International Consultant will set the ground for the implementation of an effective M & E system during the first three months, it is proposed that a National Consultant be brought on board to work closely with, and overlap with the international consultant for a period of month. This will be done to ensure that the International Consultant builds the capacity of the National Consultant who will then take over the responsibility when the international consultant leaves. The National Consultant will be on board for a period of six months or more depending on the need.
3. The UNICEF M & E and HIV officers at all levels will be working closely with the consultants to ensure sustainability of the whole process. When the consultants are gone, the M & E section in collaboration the HIV Officers, will take up the roles of following up on the M & E as part of their regular duties since much of the system strengthening and capacity building will have been undertaken by the consultants.
4. Eight months along the line, it is proposed that the International Consultant comes returns to Southern Sudan for a period of one month to assess the progress made and provide technical support to the programmes where necessary.
The proposed structure will ensure capacity building within Government and in UNICEF which will lead to sustainability of and effective M & E system for HIV/AIDS interventions in Southern Sudan.
CONSULTANCY/SECONDMENT LEVEL
The Consultant or Staff Secondee required is at an L3 Level.
RECOMMENDED START DATE
Immediate
| | | 09-Jun-2009 | J’ai le plaisir de vous joindre en attachement les termes de référence d’une nouvelle mission qui aura lieu en Tunisie et qui s’intitule : Mission pour l'élaboration d'une « Etude sur le marché de la Micro finance en Tunisie: Contexte réglementaire, offre, demande et conditions de développement »
Nous recherchons 4 experts :
-Team leader catégorie I socio-économiste, spécialiste de micro finance,
- Expert catégorie II, socio-économiste en réalisation d'études socio-économiques,
- Expert catégorie II, statisticien, spécialiste en enquêtes de marché,
- Expert catégorie I, économiste/juriste
Après en avoir pris connaissance et si cette mission vous intéresse, je vous prie de bien vouloir m’en informer avant le 06/09/2009 afin que vous fasse part des nos conditions concrètes de collaboration.
A défaut, n’hésitez pas à transmettre cette demande à tout expert de votre connaissance ayant le profil adéquat.
Je reste à votre entière disposition pour toute information complémentaire à ce sujet.
Cordiales salutations.
Agnès Deguillage
Project Manager | | | 11-Sep-2009 |
HIV and AIDS are serious threats in many countries and present significant challenges for prison and public health authorities and national governments. The levels of HIV infection among prison populations worldwide tend to be much higher than in the general population. Since it is acknowledged that prisoners and prison staff are part of the broader community, the health threat of HIV within and outside prisons are linked. Therefore, it is a fact that most prisoners are in prison for only a short period of time, therefore HIV infections acquired inside can easily be transmitted outside.
In 2008, UNODC’s Regional Office for Southern Africa launched a regional programme covering Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland and Zambia. The main objectives of this programme: ‘HIV Prevention, Treatment, Care and Support in Prisons Settings in Southern Africa ’, are to:
- To reduce the risk of transmission of HIV within prisons and;
- To reduce mortalities related to HIV and AIDS in prisons.
These objectives are expected to be achieved through advocacy for improved prisoners’ and prison staff’s access to HIV and AIDS services by addressing structural issues such as rules and regulations, overcrowding, monitoring and improving general conditions of prisons at the same time supporting the operationalisation of national policies. The programme also extends technical capacity building to service providers as well as raising their awareness on HIV and AIDS in Prisons.
Surveillance refers to the many and varied systems used to track the incidence (new occurrences) and prevalence (total existing cases) of a particular disease. AIDS surveillance systems are used to track HIV infections, AIDS cases, opportunistic infections, and other data. The term is also often used to refer to policies and programs concerning the accessibility and requirements for HIV testing. From almost the beginning of the epidemic, AIDS surveillance has been a complex and controversial subject, with advocates, public health officials, and government agencies often differing on such issues as named reporting for HIV infection, partner notification, and testing of pregnant women.
Until recently, data on levels of HIV infection for developing countries were not sufficiently voluminous to allow any but a one-time snapshot of the situation in a particular region or country. However, this picture is rapidly changing as repeated surveys and sentinel surveillance projects established over the past several years begin to use consistent methods of HIV serologic data collection over a period of years.
Often, national and regional responses to HIV/AIDS have been undermined by generic approaches, which do not address the major drivers of the epidemic to the specific, local requirements. According to a recent study by the Commission on AIDS in Asia, effective prevention services for those groups most at risk of infection can avert 80% of new infections. This reiterates the importance of accurate local data collection and analysis. In many countries in the region, critical data on the HIV epidemics is still limited or unavailable to the policy-makers. Without this information, national AIDS programs cannot identify the priorities, progress, and impact of interventions. Pivotal to a successful response is the availability of data.
Data cannot be used well unless they are of high quality, also data should be collected with an idea of how they will be used in planning and evaluating HIV programmes or in advocacy. Surveillance data help us to understand the size and characteristics of the HIV epidemic as well as the opportunities to set up evidence-based HIV interventions. One of the primary areas of data use is to estimate the number and distribution of those at higher risk as it enables to allocate resources effectively and plan such needs at the national scale. Understanding the sources of new infections enables programmes to refocus efforts to those groups at risk, including prisoners and prison staff.
Based on the above background, UNODC has realized the need to build capacity of prison staff, prison administration, health and statistics sections in prison settings on the basic principles of HIV surveillance, with the objective of strengthening surveillance systems in prison settings.
Purpose of the workshop
The main purpose of the proposed workshop is to build capacity of prison staff (administration, management, health and statistics) on the basic principles of HIV surveillance. To review and discuss how HIV surveillance data can be used to guide National AIDS Programme decisions.
The workshop will outline the methods and principles of collecting high quality HIV surveillance data, as it is a prerequisite for effective data use. Sessions will address the measurement instruments i.e. laboratory tests used in surveillance as they are tools in obtaining surveillance indicators and help participants to understand the gaps in interventions.
Sessions on data use will be structured to explain different types of data use, such as for planning various prevention interventions, care and treatment, planning the size of interventions and targeting interventions to populations at risk. Exercises based on real surveillance data and case examples will be used to illustrate the challenges in data interpretation, and the advantages and disadvantages of different data sources.
During sessions on data presentation, participants will learn how to present data to different audiences such as programme managers, policy makers, communities and media. An important part of the workshop will focus on learning how to write-up a surveillance report.
Key topics
Key discussions will include, but not limited to:
- General Principles and key epidemiological issues in Public Health Surveillance
- Core elements of HIV/AIDS surveillance
- Planning and Management of HIV surveillance
- Evaluating an HIV surveillance system
- Indicator selection
- Ethical Considerations in HIV/AIDS surveillance
- Obtaining useful and high-quality data
- Data collection, analysis , dissemination and use
- Principles of effective data use
- Most common weaknesses in HIV surveillance data
- Case studies and exercises
Target Audience
The proposed workshop is intended to build capacity of the national prisons and correctional services. Participants are expected to represent a multidisciplinary audience of prison administration, management, prison warders, prison nurses and other health officials, data managers (and statistics divisions representatives) as well as same categories data handlers from the public hospitals that serves the prison populations.
Expected Outcomes
Upon completion of the workshop, participants will be able to go back to their respective workplaces with concrete understanding and knowledge of principles of HIV surveillance, with particular emphasis on prison settings. They will have drafted guidelines to establish or strengthen surveillance systems, drafted data collection tools an learned data management and dissemination techniques.
The outcomes of the workshop should have great impact on the general HIV data management in the prisons, an effect that should be noticed in the national HIV surveillance system.
This will lead to informed decision making and interventions for prison services programming.
For more information visit http://samea.org.za/Opportunity-38.phtml | | | 06-Nov-2009 |
The deadline to submit proposals is 5 PM Pacific Time on November 6, 2009. Proposals must be submitted via e-mail to hkim@thehillgroup.com.
To meet the goal of this year’s conference—to stimulate conversation among researchers and experts in the field—the conference will again include Think Tanks in addition to traditional Plenary Sessions, Concurrent Oral Presentation Sessions and Poster Sessions. Sessions will be structured to encourage interaction and networking between participants.
Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals for oral presentations/panels, posters, and think tanks (which applicants will lead). Descriptions of each type of session, and instructions for proposal submission, are described below.
We invite submissions in three categories: (1) Oral (individual or panel) presentations, (2) Poster presentations, and (3) Think Tanks. Abstracts along with the proposal submission form must be submitted via e-mail to hkim@thehillgroup.com no later than 5 PM Pacific Time on November 6, 2009.
Please read the instructions carefully as incomplete abstracts will not be considered.
- Download the proposal submission form here.
- Complete the proposal submission form and e-mail (as a word document).
- In addition to the questions on the form applicants must include:
Oral Presentation and Poster abstracts must contain the following key points:
- The problem under investigation or hypothesis (Objective or Introduction are acceptable)
- The research methods or protocols used to accomplish the research.
- A summary of findings that are supported by the data presented.
- All abstract submissions must acknowledge the primary source of funding, including government, industry, foundation or academic institutional support.
Think Tank abstracts must contain the following:
- Whether the session is focused on identifying:
- areas where increased conceptual, empirical, and methodological development is needed or has taken place
- innovative study designs appropriate for dissemination and implementation research
- development of valid and reliable measures and methods
- other
- The primary topic to be addressed in the session, and a description of the brief topic overview that will be presented to participants.
- List key questions that will be posed for participants to discuss.
- The way in which key suggestions will be captured and documented for the program committee.
Applicants are encouraged to refer to the Trans-NIH Program Announcement for the range of scientific topics that will be given priority for presentation at the conference:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-07-086.html.
As defined within the NIH program announcements, dissemination is the targeted distribution of information and intervention materials to a specific public health or clinical practice audience. The intent is to spread knowledge and the associated evidence-based interventions. Research on dissemination addresses how information about health promotion and care interventions is created, packaged, transmitted, and interpreted among a variety of important stakeholder groups. Further research is needed about how that information is received and acted upon - how are decisions made to adopt new evidence-based practices, especially if it involves organizational change in health care settings?
Implementation is the use of socio-behavioral strategies to adopt, integrate and scale-up evidence-based health interventions and change practice patterns within specific settings. Research on implementation addresses the level to which health interventions can fit within real-world public health and clinical service systems. Further, once implemented, implementation research can address whether health interventions are sustained in regular, on-going practice and whether they are responsible for public health changes through methods such as impact evaluations.
All innovative and stimulating topics relevant to dissemination and implementation research will be considered for oral/poster presentations and think tanks. However, the following domains are particularly encouraged, to enhance the conference focus on measurement and methods:
Research studies examining:
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