Terms of Reference
Background
The Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM) has been approved as the Principal Recipient(PR) of the PANCAP R9 Round Global Fund Grant in the amount of $35 million US dollars. Both the Centre for Integrated Training and Research (COIN) and the Caribbean Vulnerable Communities Coalition (CVC) have been instrumental in elaborating the Most at Risk Populations component of the PANCAP Global Fund proposal. COIN has been nominated as the Sub-Recipient for this component of the grant representing approximately a third of the total funds (excluding those used by the PR).
The vulnerable groups component of the GF grant sets out to develop model outreach programs to reach key vulnerable groups, targeting MSM, local and migrant SW, prison inmates, drug users, and marginalised youth through five population-based projects.
To contribute to baseline information, ensure that program development is evidence-informed and to design interventions that are tailored and sub-population specific, the project will conduct an assessment of Drug Prevention, treatment, care and support programmes in the Caribbean region that are primarily focused on HIV and harm reduction for non-injecting drug users in the Caribbean.
Objectives of the Consultancy:
i. To conduct a review of existing low-threshold drop-in centres throughout the region providing services in HIV and Drug Use;
ii. To identify suitable models of good practice in addressing HIV/AIDS and Drug Use in the region and in particular programme(s) focused on harm reduction for non-injecting drug users;
iii. To develop a suitable framework of service delivery model of harm reduction for non-injecting drug user in the region; and
iv. To co-facilitate a regional consultation where the framework service delivery model for harm reduction for non-injecting drug users is presented.
Methodology
1. Conduct desk review of programmes and intervention in the region focused on HIV and harm reduction for non-injecting drug user;
2. Develop a conceptual framework for service delivery for HIV and harm reduction for non-injecting drug users;
3. Develop and finalize tools for data collection and conduct assessment;
4. Develop suitable harm reduction model for the Caribbean to incorporate elements from the desk review, interviews with practitioners, and other service providers which will then be presented at a consultation of stakeholders from across the region; and
5. Incorporate input from the stakeholders’ consultation and finalize model.
Deliverables
1. Submission of finalized proposal for undertaking assessment of programmes and intervention in the region focused on HIV and harm reduction for non-injecting drug user- 30 January 2012
2. Tools for collecting data on programmes focusing on HIV and harm reduction for non-injecting drug users -3 February 2012
3. Conceptual framework for providing services for HIV and harm reduction for non injecting drug user- 10 February 2012
4. Present draft Framework model, that incorporated element from , service providers, practitioners, service providers and other data sources, to group of stakeholders to receive feedback and input to incorporate into final model- 17 March 2012
5. Finalized Framework model for the provision of services for HIV and harm reduction for non injecting drug users in the Caribbean -20 March 2012
Reporting lines
The consultant will work closely with the CVC/COIN coordinator based in Trinidad and Tobago and the Dominican Republic and reports directly to the Project Coordinator for Drug Users Project based in Jamaica.
CVC/COIN will provide the following to the consultant:
- Letters of introduction to the NGO/CBO as necessary and on-the-ground logistical support for organizing meetings with key informants.
Expression of interest and Expected Results
All interested consultants/firms are requested to write an expression of interest by providing a brief technical proposal along with a budget. They must include in their application the following:
• Their competences to meet the requirements of the assignment including the relevant experience related to the assignment;
• A brief outline work plan for completing the assignment
• Indicate when the consultant(s) would be ready to undertake the assignment;
• Providing evidence of similar work undertaken in the recent past (not more than 3 years) and contacts of at least 3 organizations previously worked for.
Deadline for application was extended to: 15 February, 2012
Please send your application by email to: coin.cvc.human.resources@gmail.com
COIN/CVC will evaluate candidates and award the contract based on the technical and financial feasibility. COIN/CVC reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal received without offering an explanation.