RFP-2024-03-Support to NSHS and KPAC

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to enter into a contractual agreement with a successful bidder and select a suitable consultant to support the UNAIDS Country Office in Papua New Guinea in undertaking and timely implementation of a) Operationalization of the 2024-2028 NSHS and b) KPAC-OCA Recommendations over the following 6-month period: February 2024 - 31 August 2024 period (or 120 workdays).

The NSHS and KPAC Consultant will have an established presence in Papua New Guinea, and will work under the supervision of the UNAIDS PNG Country Director, will work closely with the NSHS and KPAC teams, and is responsible for facilitating and leading the a) Operationalization of the 2024-2028 National STI and HIV Strategy (NSHS) and the b) Implementation of the Organizational Capacity Assessment (OCA) Recommendations for the Key Population Advocacy Consortium (KPAC).
It is the responsibility of the NSHS and KPAC Consultant to facilitate and lead the following:

1. Operationalization of the 2024-2028 National STI and HIV Strategy (NSHS)
1.1. Refine and cost the 2024-2028 NSHS Operational Plan at Provincial and National Levels
1.2. Develop and support provincial level implementation and adaptation of the 2024-2028 NSHS
1.3. Develop and support the Technical Support Plan for NDOH and NACS on the 2024-2028 NSHS Implementation
1.4. Support the development of the 2025-2026 Global Fund Proposal and ensure it is aligned into the results framework of the 2024-2028 NSHS

2. Implementation of the Organizational Capacity Assessment (OCA) Recommendations for the Key Population Advocacy Consortium (KPAC).
2.1. Lead implementation of OCA Recommendations (KPAC Response Plan)
2.2. Lead development of KPAC manuals and guidelines required
2.3. Support the legal registration of KPAC

For details on the activities and expected outcomes please refer to the attached RFP document