Request for Expressions of Interest
Imo State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS (IMOSACA) HIV/AIDS Program Development Project 2 (HPDP 2)
(World Bank- Assisted)
IDA Credit No. 45960
Advertisement for CSOs and PSOs to Provide HIV/AIDS Services
Issuance Date: 8th February 2013
Imo State Agency for the Control of HIV/ AIDS has received financing from the World Bank to coordinate the HIV/A1DS Program Development Project (HPDP 2) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consultant services.
ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION & SERVICES REQUESTED (SCOPE OF WORK)
This is a call for Expression of Interest from qualified and competent organizations (Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) including Non-Government Organizations, Faith Based Organizations, Community Based Organizations, Private Sector Organizations and Umbrella Organizations) to provide support toward HIV/AIDS Fund (HAF) Project implementation in Imo State. The focus of this project is on Prevention, Care and Support for people living with HIV/AIDS (PIWHA) and Orphanage and Vulnerable Children (OVCs). The Project will be targeted at MARPS, Vulnerable Population, General Population and Prevention of Mother to Child transmission (PMTCT). Organizations are expected to identify and work with any or all specified target populations within the specified geographic coverage areas to deliver evidence based HIV intervention packages in line with the National Minimum Prevention Package (MPP) and best practices.
1. HIV Prevention of New Infections:
(a) Most at Risk Populations (MARPs)
Target populations: Female Sex Workers, IDUs and MSMs
Geographic Coverage Area: Owerri Municipal, Okigwe, Mbaitoli, Owerri North, Ehime Mbano, Orlu, Isiala Mbano and Oru West, Owerri west, Oru East, Ideato South, Ideato North, Ihitte Uboma.
Intervention Packages for MARPs:
Minimum Prevention intervention Package (MPP) for MARPs, which include:
Behavioral: Education (Peer education, interpersonal communication), community outreaches for MARPs, community dialogue
Biomedical: HCT, PMTCT, condom and lubricant programming, STI control and Management, harm reduction intervention for drug users.
Structural: Intervention to address policy, socio-cultural norms and individuals empowerment issues.
(b) Other Vulnerable Groups
Target population – Long distance drivers,
Geographic Coverage: Owerri Municipal, Okigwe, and Owerri west,
Target population: Uniform Service Men (Police, Army)
Geographical Coverage: Owerri Municipal, Owerri West, Okigwe
Target Population: Youths (out of school Youths)
Geographical Coverage: Owerri Municipal, Owerri West, Okigwe
Target Population: Youths (out of school Youths)
Geographical Coverage: All the 27 LGAs in the State
Intervention Packages Same for MARPs
(C) General Potation
Target population: Women of reproductive age (14-49yrs).
Geographic Coverage Area: All the 27 LGAs in the state.
Intervention packages- Intervention packages for the general population which include:
Behavioral: Education (Peer education, interpersonal communication), Community Dialogue
Biomedical: HCT, PMTCT, condom and lubricants programming, STI control and management;
Structural: interventions to address stigma, discrimination and gender issues
NOTE: Implementation guideline will be developed for each intervention package
d) Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission
Target population: Pregnant women attending ANC services
Geographical Coverage: All the 27 LGAs in the state
2. Care and Support for PLWN and OVCs
Care and support activities will be geared towards Support Groups of Persons Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and Orphans and Vulnerable (OVC).
Target Population: PLWHA and OVCs
Geographic Coverage: Owerri Municipal, Okigwe Owerri North, Ehime Mbano, Orlu, Oru East, Oguta, Owerri West.
Intervention Package: adherence counseling, Nutritional support, psychosocial counseling. Home based care, Educational Support, Social Support, promotion of adoption of risk reduction behaviours, interventions to address stigma, discrimination and gender issues
Eligibility Criteria for selection:
To be eligible an NGO, umbrella CSOs, FBOs, Professional Association/unions, Community Based Organizations (CBOs) should be currently working in the State Specifically in the area of HIV/AIDS. The organizations should have been in existence for at least three (3) years and have been registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission for at least one (1) year. For those, who are registered at the State level they should have been in existence for three (3) years and must have been registered for at least two (2) years. For those who are registered at the Local Government level, they should have been in existence for three years and must have been registered for at least one year before this publication.
Organizations must provide the following additional information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services effectively:
- Detailed organization profile containing area of expertise, experience in implementing similar projects, logistics and infrastructure capacity to deliver the intended results with minimum of at least three (3) year, experience This information should include background with profile and area of expertise, description of similar assignments with verifiable letters from supporting organization/donor, spelt out professional capacity of staff as well as adequate and appropriate resources to carry out the assignment.
- The activities shall also be implemented in at least two (2) LGAs spread across at least two senatorial zones.
- Organization must provide evidence of legal status.
General Terms and conditions:
Selection of organization will be in accordance with the procedures set out in World Bank Selection and employment of Consultants Guidelines (January 2011 edition). Assignment is for a period of 24 months (2yrs)
All Expressions of Interest must be in English language only and submitted in triplicates (3) copies one CD-Rom and delivered to Imo State Agency for the control of HIV/AIDS (IMOSACA) not later than 1st March, 2013. The sealed envelope must be clearly marked with “IMOSACA- EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR HAF GRANT”. The name and address of the Respondent should be clearly indicated on the reverse side of the outer envelope.
Only organizations shortlisted for the next stage would be contacted for further details. Interested applicants may obtain further information at the same address from 9.00am to 4:30pm local time Mondays to Fridays (except public holidays).
Note: Expression of interest through email or fax will not be entertained
The expression of interest should be addressed and delivered not later than 4pm on the 1st March 2013 at the borrower’s office as addressed below.
The Director General,
Imo State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS,
Public Health Lab Building, Specialist Hospital
Umuguma, Owerri West Imo State,
Nigeria.
Attn: The Procurement Officer,
The name and address of the Respondent should be clearly indicated on the reverse side of the outer envelope.
Contact Information
Community Mobilization Unit
Imo State Agency for the Control of
(IMOSACA)
Tel: 08038693763
Email: chinni8157@yahoo.com
Website: imosaca.gov.ng
