Contractor Application: Development of a unique client-centred counselling curriculum in HIV/ sexual and reproductive health integrated clinical settings

1. 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. 

2. 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)

3. Timeline

Commencement date: Immediate

Anticipated completion date: December 2026

4. Contractor requirements

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health, social work, or related field

Experience and skills required

• Senior level expertise in HIV programme implementation in African settings
• Expertise in biomedical HIV prevention in African settings 
• Expertise in design and development of training curricula for clinical staff in HIV/SRH programmatic settings in Africa
• Understanding of adult learning theories
• Familiarity with relevant standards and frameworks for client-centred counselling 
• Strong technical writing skills; ability to translate complex content into learner-friendly materials
• Ability to synthesise and integrate stakeholder feedback findings into subsequent drafts
• Experience in counselling or clinical social work 
• Ability to organize and manage project timelines, deliverables, review cycles, and status reporting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

5. Application

Please 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.