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mothers2mothers SCOPE OF WORK (SoW)

Adolescent Health Programme Design & Development

Purpose

This Scope of Work outlines a request for the services of a consultant to support mothers2mothers’ Department of Programmes & Technical Support (DPTS) in the research, conceptualisation, design, and development of a new Adolescent Health (AH) programme.

Work to be accomplished

Whilst m2m has commenced research into AH programmes, toolkits and best practices, this now needs to be integrated and formulated into an implementation approach. m2m requires a consultant to supplement the existing formative research where necessary, to lead programme conceptualisation and design (resulting in an overarching Programme Model), develop a generic operational framework that can be adapted to in-country contexts and conditions, develop supporting programme materials and tools , and provide technical guidance as required.

The proposed work to be accomplished under this consultancy consists of:

Phase 1: Formative research on Adolescent Health best practice and implementation

Building on m2m’s data and research on AH, conduct a landscape analysis and formative research on AH best practices and implementation models for ages 10-19 years. The following key issues should be addressed :

• Globally and specifically in existing and future m2m countries (South Africa, Zambia, Malawi, Swaziland, Lesotho and Uganda) what AH programmes and implementation approaches and best practices currently exist – including biomedical, social and behaviour change, education and peer approaches? What services and intervention are provided?
• Are these approaches applicable to the contexts that m2m works in? Are these approaches / models of service delivery relevant to m2m’s current approach and can they be integrated into the m2m model? How can m2m’s current approach / model be enhanced for greater impact?
• Who are the key players in AH in the contexts that m2m works in? What is their approach and how do they position themselves? What are gaps and are there potential partnership opportunities?
• What are the barriers to implementing AH programmes? What is the feasibility of implementing services?
• What AH funding is available?
• Liaise with Research and Strategic Information Unit (RSI) to review m2m’s existing theory of change for applicability in the context of AH.

Phase 2: Lead programme conceptualisation and design

Building on the above formative research, the consultant will work with m2m Head Office staff to lead the AH programme conceptualisation and design. Key activities will include:

• Provide technical leadership and expertise on all aspects of the AH programme conceptualisation and design including developing an evidence based AH Programme Model.
• Define and finalise the goals and objectives of the programme in line with m2m’s strategic priorities.
• Design an essential AH intervention package and portfolio of specific intervention activities.
• Liaise with M&E to lead development of a results framework and M&E System.
• Liaise with training and a curriculum development expert to develop an AH training programme and material.
• Liaise with capacity building specialist to develop programme standards and procedures.
• Liaise with M&E to develop programme QI/QA.
• Work with colleagues to develop an operational framework that includes a clear implementation plan including roles and responsibilities linked to activities, supervision structure, service delivery and budgets.
• Adapt the operational framework to each country context and develop country specific intervention package - including project activities and budgets.

Desired Outputs & Payment

Payment to be provided on submission of outputs from Phase 1 and 2 outlined below:

• Phase 1: Landscape Analysis and Formative Research Report
• Phase 2: Programme Concept and Design
• Phase 3: Programme Tool and System Development up to the point of implementation

Period of Support

Start Date: 22nd of June ( or earlier)

Phase 1 and 2 must be completed by 17th of July

Phase 3 by 10th of August

Number of days and breakdown tbc

Travel Requirements

International travel likely

m2m Liaison Officer

Kathrin Schmitz, Director of Programmes & Technical Support

kathrin.schmitz@m2m.org

Tel: +27 21 466 9160

HOW TO APPLY:

****To apply, please submit a motivational letter, CV (including references) and examples of similar AH work undertaken to****kathrin.schmitz@m2m.org with subject line Adolescent Health Programme Design Consultancy. Please indicate your ability, availability and daily/monthly rate to undertake the SoW. Closing Date: 26th June, 2015