Consultant - update training manuals on SRHR in Emergencies

 

Terms of Reference to Update and finalise Training Manuals on Sexual Reproductive Health in Emergencies (SRHiE) (based on the Minimum Initial Service Package for Sexual and Reproductive Health in Crises)

 

Background

 

Since 2007, the Australian Government has funded the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) to deliver the SPRINT initiative. SPRINT is one of the only regional initiatives to systematically scale up capacity and implementation of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services in humanitarian crises at the national level and focus on the emergency management cycle.  

In 2007 the first SPRINT training curriculum was developed as collaboration between IPPF, UNFPA, University of New South Wales and Australian Reproductive Health Alliance to train reproductive health coordinators at the regional and national level to support MISP implementation and subsequently revised in 2013. It has been used by regional and country based actors to train  thousands of participants and facilitators from Governments, Academia, UN, NGOs and Civil Society Organization (CSOs.)

 

Objective of the assignment

 

In 2016, IPPF with support of a consultant collected feedback from staff who had been using the manual in the field.  The need to simplify the materials, include programmatic experiences, tailor materials and length for different audiences’ policy makers, programme managers and service providers were identified as key areas for improvement. In addition, updates have been made within the humanitarian architecture with the transformative agenda, agenda for humanity and the MISP revisions which needs to be disseminated to the field.

 

Accordingly, three manuals were drafted and have been tested in 2017, primarily in the Pacific region. Further revisions/updates are now required to finalise the manuals for field level applicability and incorporation of the updated MISP. Namely, the MISP updates and some improvements identified to strengthen field level applicability. The purpose of this assignment is to finalise the three manuals inclusive of ToT guidance, facilitator manuals, participant guidance, slides and handouts.

  

Expected deliverables:

Finalised manuals[1] of varying lengths and target audiences):

1. Clinical service providers (4 day module) - National level health and/or SRH providers with knowledge of SRH but with limited understanding/experience of  Humanitarian settings and MISP.
2. Programme managers (3 day module):  National Government, INGOs/NGOs and RH coordinators.
3. Policy makers (1/2 day module) – National Government policy and law makers, high level UN Agencies and INGOs/NGO representatives.

 

This will include

• Content updated to reflect new MISP and related IASC guidelines
• Structural adaptation in line with adult learning/cross cultural best practice
• Review, adapt and integration of problem based learning activities for different audiences

 

Scope of Work

• Desk review of existing curriculum materials
• Advise on required revisions, timelines and develop work plan
• Update facilitator slides and manuals based on exiting training materials, tools and feedback  
• Develop additional content in line with Interagency Field Manual
• Finalise  facilitator manuals/ToT guidance for three curriculums
• Finalise  participants handbook for three curriculum
• Presentation summarising final products
• Incorporating stakeholder feedback
• Advise on M+E tools/actions for implementation of training and follow up

Methodology

• Consult with IPPF capacity building and SRH advisors from humanitarian team
• Integrate feedback that has been collected from field and advisors
• Review existing  MISP training curriculums
• Ensure content in line with Interagency Field Manual Revisions and IASC standards
• Liaise with relevant people within IPPF and partner agencies including members of IAWG as needed on content and reviews

 

Time Frame

It is estimated that approximately 30 -40 days will be required to complete this task.  Feasibility and timeframes should be reassessed at time of work plan development or within first 5 days of contract.  At least 25 of these days should be available between July-August 2018.

 

Support provided by IPPF humanitarian team

• Briefing on process to date, expectations and identified gaps
• Timely review of materials provided by consultant
• Facilitate linkages with relevant people as needed
• Access to relevant resources

 

Consultant Skills, knowledge and experience

• At least 5 year experience implementing SRH in Humanitarian settings programmes –specifically MISP related
• Experience in developing training modules for practitioners , programme managers and policy makers
• Relevant degree in public health
• Familiarity with the SPRINT initiative and IAWG preferred

 

To apply:

• Please send your CV and a covering letter to Keya Saha Chaudhury at [email protected] by 1 July 2018. Please mention in your application your daily rate expectations and availability.