: APCOM Foundation

: 16 Nov 2023

26 / November / 2023

(See detailed 'Request for proposal' at APCOM website / "Work with Us")

Background

The need to provide technical assistance regarding chemsex/sexualized drug use has been identified, especially within the Sri Lankan context, given the increased activity in the country, which has also been connected to new HIV case identification. As a technical assistance provider with expertise in this area, APCOM will support the Family Planning Association of Sri Lanka on this matter.

Under the SKPA-2 Program, APCOM and Sri Lanka will have funding allocated under Activity 4.3 (Provide safe access to health services for key populations by reducing stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV and key populations) to work on this issue.

Consultancy purpose

APCOM is seeking technical assistance to develop a training module for the community and for policy and other decision-makers on chemsex/sexualized drug use in Sri Lanka. This 2-day training* + 1 day community consultation will be held in-country in Sri Lanka sometime in January 2024 (Dates TBD).

Day 1:

Training for both government and community staff (content to be informed by TA with the support and guidance of APCOM, and where appropriate FPA and Health Equity Matters)

Day 2:

Additional training for communities only.

Day 3:

Community consultation and workshop session to map out and plan the additional resources and programming needed for chem sex interventions in Sri Lanka.

*Separate days are needed as communities need a safe space to discuss sensitive matters without government presence.

Consultancy tasks

Consultant: max. 20 days

A consultant will be hired to support these assessment processes. Specific tasks will include, but not be limited to the following:

Develop a detailed work plan with proposed timelines for this consultancy.
Desk-based analysis: Review of documents and other sources of information
Content development of the sexualized drug use training curriculum
Working in collaboration with APCOM to adapt content used by various stakeholders and come up with a standardized curriculum.
Identifying learning approaches to be used for the training.
Creating pre and post-test quizzes and case scenarios to support the content.
Provide guidance on administration of training (facilitation, using discussion groups)
Finalization of the training package complete with participant handbook, workbook and facilitator guide.
Make recommendations for roll out of the trainings.
Develop a protocol and plan to evaluate the rollout and effectiveness of the training program

Deliverables

International consultant

Detailed work plan with proposed timelines for this consultancy
Training curriculum, completed with participant handbook, workbook, and facilitator guide
Protocol and plan to evaluate the effectiveness of the training program
Delivery of training
Delivery of post training report and recommendations for roll out of future trainings