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Established in 1952 in India, the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is a locally owned, globally connected civil society movement and leading advocate for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).    IPPF envisions a world in which all people are free to make choices about their sexuality and well-being, in a world without discrimination. We advance SRHR by:  Widening access and expanding choice through the provision of person-centred, integrated sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services, information, and education;  Supporting efforts to build resilient, robust country-level health systems;  Advocating for progressive changes to policies and legislation to advance SRHR, gender equality and human rights; and  Building and coordinating movements to widen public support for SRHR.  We operate in 148 countries worldwide through our 120 nationally owned organisations, called Member Associations, as well as 28 collaborative partners (collectively referred to as MAs). IPPF delivers high-quality, person-centred care to all—regardless of race, gender, income, or geography. BackgroundThis Mid-Term Review (MTR) will assess progress and results achieved under the Norad–IPPF current partnership agreement (2023-2027) and the Sida-IPPF current partnership agreement (2024-2026), with particular attention to implementation and outcomes at country level in two to three countries, including Ethiopia, Colombia, and Zambia (Zambia TBC). The review will also examine the extent to which IPPF’s global architecture strengthens its MAs and enhances their capacity to deliver rights-based SRHR services and interventions on the ground. This includes assessing how global functions—such as technical support, advocacy, resource mobilization, and coordination—translate into tangible results at country level. A key focus will be to unpack the added value of global collaboration, including if and how IPPF contributes to quality, resilience, and sustainability of SRHR programming, and supports MAs in navigating complex and restrictive policy and funding environments.PurposeThe purpose of the evaluation is to assess progress and results achieved under the Norad/ Sida–IPPF partnership for the period of 2023-2025, with particular attention to implementation and outcomes at country level and the extent to which IPPF’s global architecture strengthens and enhances MAs ability to deliver SRHR interventions on the ground.The review will:Assess progress and results achieved at country level, with attention to reach, quality, equity and sustainability of SRHR services and interventionsAnalyse effectiveness and added value of IPPF’s global federation model, including how global functions (i.e. technical support, advocacy, resource mobilization, coordination) contribute to MAs’ capacity, performance, and resilience, and translate into measurable country-level outcomes.Examine the relevance and coherence of IPPF’s work with Norwegian and Swedish development priorities and SRHR-specific strategiesAssess efficiency, including how resources are allocated and utilised across global and country levels and whether the federation model provides value for moneyAssess sustainability, , including financial resilience, institutional capacity of MAs, and the ability to maintain results over time, particularly in the context of shifting funding and policy environments identify risks, challenges, and opportunities affecting implementation both at country and global levelsassess organisational, managerial, and technical capacityprovide actionable forward-looking recommendations to strengthen programme implementation and the partnership during the remaining strategy period.MethodologyThe review will use a mixed-methods approach combining qualitative and quantitative analysis and ensuring triangulation of multiple data sources. A detailed methodology will be presented in the inception report. Methods will include: desk review of key documentation, key informant semi-structured interviews and field Visits to the two to three selected IPPF Member Associations (MAs). The review is expected to require a maximum of 33 days.Request for ConsultancyIPPF invites qualified consultants to submit proposals to conduct this Mid-Term Review.Interested consultants should submit: 1. Technical proposal (max. 3 pages) with:(i) brief understanding of the assignment; (ii) proposed methodology, including country case studies and field visits; (iii) workplan and timeline; and (iv) relevant experience.2. CV demonstrating experience in: (i) development evaluation using OECD/DAC criteria; (ii) sexual and reproductive health and rights programming; and (iii) evaluations in low- and middle-income countries.Experience working in the proposed countries will be considered an advantage. For Colombia, fluent Spanish will be essential. 3. Financial proposal, including daily consultancy rate and estimated travel costs.Submission: Deadline: 29 June 2026Proposals should be submitted electronically to: [email protected] and [email protected] Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Overview and purpose IPPF is seeking a consultant to help with development of a unique client-centred counselling curriculum in HIV/ sexual and reproductive health integrated clinical settings. The consultant will manage the curriculum development process and contribute to development of the client-centred counselling curriculum.The consultancy is remote and will take place from approximately June to December 2026. Milestones and deliverables In conjunction with the Principal Investigator:Review and analysis of existing curricula (June-July 2026)Development of a content outline (July 2026)Write sections of the curriculum, including tools and appendices (July-August 2026)Format curriculum in Word (continuous) Gather, synthesise, and integrate feedback (July-December 2026)Support pilot of curriculum (Autumn 2026)Revise and finalize curriculum (December 2026)TimelineCommencement date: ImmediateAnticipated completion date: December 2026Contractor requirementsQualificationsMaster’s degree in public health, social work, or related fieldExperience and skills requiredSenior level expertise in HIV programme implementation in African settingsExpertise in biomedical HIV prevention in African settings Expertise in design and development of training curricula for clinical staff in HIV/SRH programmatic settings in AfricaUnderstanding of adult learning theoriesFamiliarity with relevant standards and frameworks for client-centred counselling Strong technical writing skills; ability to translate complex content into learner-friendly materialsAbility to synthesise and integrate stakeholder feedback findings into subsequent draftsExperience in counselling or clinical social work Ability to organize and manage project timelines, deliverables, review cycles, and status reportingStrong verbal and written communication skillsApplicationPlease submit your CV, cover letter, daily rate, and two examples of curricula to which you have made a significant contribution to [email protected] by 22 June 2026. 

BackgroundThe International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is a global service provider and a leading advocate of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) for all, operating through a network of Member Associations and offices across multiple countries and regions.IPPF intends to implement a centralized Expense Management System (EMS) to streamline and automate employee expense management, vendor invoice processing, corporate card reconciliation and related approval workflows across the organization.The proposed EMS is expected to support workflow automation, OCR-enabled document processing, multilingual functionality, reporting and analytics, integration with existing enterprise systems including NetSuite and Kofax, and secure access through web and mobile platforms.IPPF is therefore seeking proposals from experienced consultants / implementation partners for the design, configuration, development, implementation, rollout and support of the EMS solution in accordance with the Terms of Reference (TOR).TimelineTOR issued | May 2026Queries submission deadline | 3 June 2026Proposal submission deadline | 24 June 2026Selection and onboarding of selected bidder | Mid July 2026Submission InstructionsInterested bidders should submit their Technical Bid and Financial Bid in accordance with the prescribed formats specified in the TOR.Proposals should be submitted by email to: [email protected] line: “Proposal for Expense Management System (EMS) Implementation for IPPF”Download the Terms of Reference (TOR) for more information. Deadline: Wed, 24/06/2026

Role PurposeThis role sits at the intersection of data systems, performance management, and capability building. Working within IPPF's Commercial Sustainability team, the consultant will support a portfolio of Member Associations to build the data foundations they need to manage and grow their healthcare services sustainably.The role combines central technical ownership (of the reporting pipeline, automation processes, and Power BI dashboard) with direct in-country engagement with MAs. This means helping MAs submit reliable data, understand what it tells them, unlock new data from their existing systems, and progressively build the confidence to manage their own performance reporting independently.ContextIPPF's Member Associations deliver healthcare services across approximately 151 countries. As donor funding reduces, MAs must move toward financial self-sufficiency. The Commercial Sustainability team exists to make that transition possible, and data is central to that work.This role joins at a critical phase, as the team scales its data infrastructure across a growing portfolio of MAs and begins turning system outputs into genuine performance insight. The post-holder will own that infrastructure and ensure it delivers real value in-country.Key Deliverables1.  Data Infrastructure & AutomationOwn the end-to-end data pipeline (submission workflows, data consolidation logic, and quality controls) ensuring it runs reliably across the full MA portfolio each monthOwn the build, maintenance, and ongoing development of the global Power BI dashboard, including data access controls; act as the primary point of contact for all queries relating to itLead the automation agenda: identify, design, and implement opportunities to reduce manual effort across the pipeline, including AI-assisted processes where appropriateMaintain clear documentation across all systems so that tools and processes can be understood, maintained, and extended over time2.  Data Landscape & New Data SourcesWork with each MA to map their existing data landscape : understanding what is collected at clinic level, how it flows to the support office, and where gaps or inconsistencies existAssess MAs' clinic management information systems (CMIS) and identify practical opportunities to connect new or existing data sources into the central pipelineSupport MAs to strengthen their own data collection practices, so they are capturing the right information consistently and in a usable formatProgressively expand the breadth and quality of data available for performance management as MA systems develop3.  Monthly MA Performance SupportManage the monthly data cycle for a defined MA portfolio : coordinating submissions, QC-ing incoming data, resolving issues, and ensuring outputs are accurate and on timeServe as the primary point of contact for your portfolio MAs on all data and reporting matters, building trusted working relationships with finance and M&E leadsHelp MAs interpret their own data and connect it to operational decisions : ensuring data is not just submitted but genuinely usedBring insight from in-country work back to the central team to inform improvements to tools, templates, and processes4.  Capability BuildingAssess each MA's current data and reporting capability and develop a practical plan to build it over the contract periodDeliver hands-on coaching and training tailored to each MA's starting point (accounting for language, technical literacy, and available time) covering submission processes, data interpretation, and use of the Power BI dashboardTrack and document capability improvements over time, ensuring the progress made during this role is embedded and sustained beyond the contract periodPerson SpecificationEssentialStrong data skills including Excel, Power Query, and Power BI : experience building and maintaining dashboards and data models in a live environmentExperience owning a data pipeline or reporting system end-to-end, including quality controls and documentationAbility to work with structured data transformation logic, diagnose problems in existing processes, and implement practical improvementsDemonstrable interest in automation: able to spot where manual processes can be streamlined and act on itExperience in data analysis, M&E, or financial reporting, preferably in an NGO, healthcare, or international development contextWorking understanding of financial performance concepts including income, expenditure, and key performance indicatorsStrong interpersonal and communication skills — able to build trusted relationships with in-country teams and explain technical concepts clearly to non-specialist audiencesExperience working alongside organisations with limited data infrastructure and varying technical capacityProficiency in English and willingness to travel up to 30% of the timeDesirableFrench or Spanish language skills Experience assessing or working with clinic management information systems (CMIS) or similar operational data systemsExperience designing or delivering capacity building or training programmesFamiliarity with SharePoint, Power Automate, or similar workflow and automation toolsPrior experience working in low- and middle-income country healthcare or development systemsBehavioursTakes ownership — comfortable being the person the team and MAs rely on for the technical infrastructure, and proactive about keeping it running wellPragmatic and solutions-oriented — improves systems iteratively rather than waiting for perfect conditionsMoves fluidly between technical work and people-facing support, adapting to what each situation requiresPatient and culturally sensitive — understands that building capability takes time across multilingual and multinational contextsHighly organised, with strong attention to detail around data quality and deadline managementComfortable with ambiguity and able to make sound independent judgements about prioritiesProactively shares knowledge and documents as they goCommitted to IPPF's mission around sexual and reproductive health and rightsReporting & Working RelationshipsThis role reports to the Financial Business Partner within the Commercial Sustainability team, and works closely with the wider team on strategy, performance insight, and dashboard development. In-country, the post-holder works primarily with MA Finance Leads, M&E teams, and relevant operations or IT staff.Your EthosDemonstrates understanding of and commitment to safeguarding in local and international contextsAbility and willingness to work in a diverse, multicultural, multilingual and intergenerational environment that is anti-racist and respectful of othersSupportive of IPPF's mission around sexual and reproductive healthcare rights and justice, including safe abortionSupportive of people's rights regardless of sexuality or gender identity or expressionHow to Submit a ProposalWhat to IncludeA covering statement (no more than two pages) outlining your relevant experience and your approach to the key deliverables described aboveA CV or profile demonstrating your technical skills and relevant backgroundYour proposed day rate (in GBP or USD), inclusive of any applicable taxes or feesYour availability to start and any known constraints on the six-month period. We are looking for a consultant to start as soon as possible. Two referees who can speak to relevant recent work (references will only be contacted if you are shortlisted)Submission DetailsIPPF is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes proposals from consultants of all backgrounds. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates based in Africa or Asia, in line with the location requirements of this role.  

Background and ObjectiveThe International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is a global service provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice (SRHRJ) for all. It works to deliver this through its worldwide network of 120 Member Associations, working in 129 countries, with an active presence in further 13 countries, totalling about 150 countries. IPPF’s work is wide-ranging, including comprehensive sexuality education, provision of contraceptives, safe abortion, maternal care, and responding to humanitarian crises. IPPF’s mission is to lead a locally owned, globally connected civil society movement that provides and enables services and champions sexual and reproductive health and rights for all, especially the under-served.Over the years, IPPF has implemented multiple operational and reporting systems to support programme delivery, financial management, accreditation, and performance monitoring. As a result, critical data required for decision-making is distributed across several platforms, including business planning systems, service delivery platforms (e.g., DHIS2), financial systems (e.g., NetSuite), accreditation systems, and Excel-based processes. While these systems individually serve operational needs, they create challenges in achieving a consolidated, timely, and analytically consistent view of organisational performance. Key challenges that IPPF faced included fragmentation of data across multiple source systems, dependence on manual consolidation and validation for reporting, limited ability to perform disaggregated analysis (including for humanitarian programmes and geographical service delivery reach), inconsistent accessibility of insights for decision-makers and programme teams, and a growing need for self-service analytics with reduced dependency on external vendors. To address these challenges and to strengthen organisational information systems, IPPF has developed and implemented an interactive cloud-based platform (the IPPF Dashboard) to consolidate and present quantitative data collected from Member Associations and collaborative partners across the Federation.PurposeThe overall purpose of the dashboard is to facilitate data/ evidence-based support from the secretariat to the Member Associations (MAs) and Collaborative Partners (CPs) by ensuringdata collected through secretariat wide applications/ processes is consolidated, triangulated and analysed in relation to results achieved,evidence-based support/ oversight and evidence based organisational decision-making.Scope of WorkBuilding on Phases 1 and 2, which established a centralized Azure-based data architecture comprising structured data ingestion pipelines, a Snowflake Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW), and a Power BI reporting layer, Phase 3 will strengthen integration maturity, automate data workflows, optimize the data model and system performance, reinforce data governance controls, and expand analytical capabilities.Phase 3 will also extend the coverage and practical utilisation of the dashboard, positioning it as a comprehensive analytical platform that supports evidence-based reporting and informed, data-driven decision-making. In addition, the phase will introduce advanced integration mechanisms and AI-enabled user interaction features to address evolving reporting requirements and enhance overall decision intelligence. Application ProcessInterested firms should submit the following:Profile of the firm/ including key resources to be deployed on the assignment.Technical Proposal detailing their approach including methodologies and timelines.Financial Quote specifying the fee and any other anticipated costs.Relevant references and a portfolio of at least 2-3 similar past projects, if available.Clarification of request for proposalA prospective bidder requiring any clarification on the TOR may notify IPPF by e-mail. They shall submit any queries related to the TOR document in the following format in excel or word format only to [email protected] by 21 June 2026. The responses (explanation of the query but without identifying the source of the inquiry) to these queries shall be uploaded on the IPPF website for ready reference of all prospective bidders.How to applyProposals must be sent via email to the email address: [email protected]. The Bids (Technical and Financial) must be received by IPPF in the requisite format as mentioned above no later than 5PM BST on 30 June 2026.

BackgroundIPPF is a global service provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. IPPF provides SRHR services in 151 countries and runs approximately 28,000 health service delivery points worldwide. It seeks to influence governments and other key decision-making bodies to make policy and legislative changes that support or defend SRHR. IPPF also conducts a range of education, awareness and empowerment programmes that supports its key mandate of SRHR for all.Overview of the engagementIPPF, in recognition of the urgent and significant changes in the funding landscape for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) programming, convened a global, multi-disciplinary Harm Mitigation Task Force (HMTF) to coordinate an effective response, to Member Associations (MAs). This led to channeling support through Harm Mitigation Emergency Grants, with the purpose of sustaining critical existing services, with a focus on harm reduction for the most vulnerable and excluded populations.It is within this context that IPPF is seeking to engage a qualified consultant or agency to develop and customize an AI/LLM-based solution to strengthen the proposal review and grant-reporting-review process. The solution will be designed to assess the quality of MA proposals and reports, draw actionable insights from programme documentation, and support the HMTF in efficiently processing and analyzing HMTF proposals and reports generated from the delivery of the implemented programmes. There are an estimated 20 projects per funding cycle, with proposals and reports of no more than 10 pages each, plus historical review and reference documents of the same page length (e.g. Request for Proposals and Reporting guidance and templates).PurposeReason the project is taking placeThere is an urgent need for a scalable, accurate, and efficient solution to review and quality-assure these proposals and reports at pace, and to draw meaningful programme insights to inform decision-making. To address this, IPPF seeks to develop a Reports Review and Quality Assurance (QA) solution, built within the Microsoft Co-pilot Enterprise environment, to enable the HMTF to review multiple reports and proposals at scale, with speed and accuracy.The solution would achieve the following:Operate within the IPPF SharePoint and Co-pilot environment, ensuring seamless integration with existing organisational systems and workflows;Function as a reliable reference tool, supporting structured and consistent review processes across the Secretariat;Handle English language reports and documents, with the potential to scale across IPPF's other official languages - French, Spanish, and Arabic - with accuracy and consistency;Integrate Explainable AI (XAI) mechanisms, ensuring that hallucinations and semantic collapse/inconsistencies can be identified, audited, and traced as document volumes scale; andIncorporate quality assurance dynamics through a design that enables ongoing integration with IPPF's QA frameworks and review standards.Roles and ResponsibilitiesContractor’s specific roles and responsibilities:Develop a progressive training pipeline, iteratively refining the model using HMTF report and proposal data to improve performance, contextual accuracy, and cross-domain reasoning;Test, identify, and mitigate semantic collapse, and strengthen the model's multi-modality and multi-data types cross-reasoning capabilities;Work closely with the HMTF team to ensure the report and proposal review environment attains high levels of accuracy and is developed in full alignment with the requirements set out in these Terms of Reference;Identify and implement robust solutions for monitoring, auditing, and addressing model decay or degradation in output quality over time, ensuring the long-term reliability of the solution;Lead the deployment of the solution within the IPPF SharePoint and Co-pilot Enterprise environment, ensuring seamless integration with existing organisational systems and QA workflows;Develop a comprehensive user manual and prompting guidelines, providing staff with clear, practical guidance on effective interaction with the AI/LLM solution;Design and deliver targeted training for staff who will be using the model (4-6 staff members) and system administratorsDeploy a proof-of-concept prototype in a sandbox environment before a full roll out and functioning model / system;IPPF’s specific roles and responsibilities: Support the contractor in achieving agreed outcomes by providing appropriate guidance and directionSupport testing, review, and improvement of the solutionTimelineCommencement date:Contractor services to commence July 2026Proof of concept: Mid to late AugustMinimum viable product: Late September to early OctoberThe solution includes, but is not limited to connectors (API’s) integration, prompt guidelines, user manual, maintenance documentation and monitoring processesWarranty period of 60 days following completion should be included to address model and integration errors.Ongoing support and maintenance should be addressed in additional quote (see section 7).Milestones and deliverablesKey milestones are as follows:1. Proof of concept (PoC) – Estimated level of effort: 15 consultancy days.  Submission and approval of a prototype system requirements specification (SRS) and system design documentCompletion of iterative model training, validation against test datasets, reports, spreadsheets, and formal evaluation of model accuracy, performance, and cross-reasoning capabilities across the HMTF’s target data repository.Functional integration of the prototype within the IPPF Secretariat Microsoft SharePoint environment, with connected and functional data pipelines capable of processing HMTF reports and documents in Word, PDF, and Excel formats. 2. Minimum Viable Product (MVP): Estimated level of effort- 20consultancy days.Fully working system integrated within Microsoft Copilot Enterprise developed in line with the approved SRS documentFully deployed Roll-out, and Staff Training both IT system management and staff users of the HMTF-Decision-Support lite systemUser guide and maintenance guide documentation.Contractor requirementsExperience required:Demonstrated expertise in the design, development, and optimisation of deep learning (neural networks) systemsDeep knowledge of multimodal LLM architectures, including the ability to process and reasonKnowledge of Microsoft Co-Foundry for Multiple LLM deploymentsKnowledge of Co-pilot and OpenAI integration with office 365 Implementation of agentic AI frameworks for structuring quality assuranceAgentic AI ExpertiseKnowledge in UI & UX designPrior experience developing applications with multilingual capabilities is desirable.Skills:Project/Programme ManagementExcellent communication skills, oral, written and presentationUser-centred training across diverse regions and languages Application information To apply for this consultancy, please submit a proposal responding to the requirements of the consultancy opportunity. Proposal(s) are to be submitted at  [email protected] with the subject line ‘Proposal for AI / LLM Solutions Architect’ no later than COB on 13th July 17:30 BST 2026. Proposals must include both a technical and financial proposal and must follow the format detailed in the attached ToR.