Tenders Are Invited For Recruitment Of An Ipas Francophone Africa Focal Point

Tenders are invited for Recruitment of an Ipas Francophone Africa Focal Point in Niger Closing Date: 20 Jul 2026 Type: Consultancy Statement of Work Background and rationale: Ipas Afrique Francophone works to advance reproductive justice by expanding access to abortion and contraception, using an inclusive approach that addresses health, legal and social systems. Ipas Afrique Francophone works with partners to ensure the availability and accessibility of reproductive health services, including safe abortion and contraception, to all in Francophone African countries. Ipas-AF envisions building a sustainable abortion ecosystem that meets local needs and promotes womens and girls bodily autonomy and empowerment. It uses an inclusive approach across sectors, institutions and communities (CSOs, champions, committed people) to achieve this. We are looking for focal points who will be responsible for supporting the coordination of sub-regional interventions in Francophone Africa and strengthening collaboration between new and existing partners, particularly at the local and national levels, on reproductive justice issues. The establishment of the pool of focal points will be done in several forms and according to the needs of the programs to be deployed in each country of the Francophone Africa region. Concept and definitions Ipas AF focal points Focal points can be independent individuals engaged in SRHR including access to safe abortion and contraception, the fight against GBV as well as intersectional areas. The Focal Points support Ipas Afrique Francophone in building a sustainable abortion ecosystem that meets local needs and promotes the bodily autonomy and empowerment of women and girls in line with local regulation and the agenda of the governments of the countries of intervention. Main criteria for selecting focal points Ability to represent a reproductive justice organization A pro-choice person with proven experience in implementing SRHR activities, preferably safe abortion. Being a health professional would be a major asset as the organization has projects on strengthening the health system, Be a champion defender of the right to safe abortion Having a good reputation with state partners and other stakeholders Excellent oral and written communication Be based in the relevant country and available to work as a contingent worker Have prerequisites in administrative and financial management Focal points will be trained on tools, strategies and best practices to effectively respond to local needs. They will always have links and connections with other regions and a wider support network, including global partners and various technical groups, working groups...... Scope of work The main role of a focal point is to represent the organization in the country; support the Ipas Afrique Francophone team in the deployment of its strategy in its country of residence; Implement the activities related to Ipas AF interventions, their contribution should be focused mainly on their role assigned according to the existing project to be implemented; Establish the countrys annual action plan; implement the action plan and ensure reporting. Local expertise Conduct a capacity needs assessment of partners and develop a strengthening plan Provide/facilitate technical and financial support for local capacity building throughout the region Strengthening the health system Integrate the in-country technical working group led by the Ministry of Health Implement the organizations health system strengthening strategy Support the Ministry in providing access to quality and inclusive care that meets the needs of women and girls in SRHR Partnership and advocacy: Identify development opportunities in terms of financing at the country level. Integrate technical groups with SRHR stakeholders Identify potential partners Administration and logistics Ensure that the necessary legal requirements are met Support in the identification of consultants to support activities Ensure a relay in the administrative and/or logistical organization as needed. Core responsibilities for all LIAISON: To serve as a point of contact between actors working on SRHR issues, including safe abortion. SHARING: Maintain and deepen understanding of the issue of safe abortion in Francophone Africa by joining and organizing opportunities to learn about successes/failures and opportunities/challenges from already known sources (e.g., country core indicators and monitoring and evaluation officers from other partner organizations) and intersectional perspectives (GBV, Climate change,..... ) that can ensure that efforts are grounded in the realities of the lives of target populations. LEARNING: Build capacity to strategically advance SRHR in general and safe abortion in particular by regularly convening new and existing partners (e.g., coalition meetings, national working groups, etc.) and as needed around sensitive opportunities to protect or advance the theme (national budget meetings, national quantification workshops, validation of national indicators, etc.). ACTION: Advocate and implement efforts, as a representative of Ipas Afrique Francophone and with other partners, that help ensure that people, wherever they are, access reproductive health services safely and on their own terms. SCALING: Access progress, collectively identify solutions to challenges, and celebrate successes by coordinating and contributing to accountability activities, including sharing progress with state programs on safe abortion, participating in data consensus workshops, raising awareness in local and international media, etc. Reports and Deliverables/Milestones Monthly reports on activities and monitoring of assigned objectives will be produced by the focal points. Reports of each existing project in the country, according to the lessors established conditions. Achievement of the expected results according to the specifications and the overall objectives of Ipas AF. Selection Guide: Focal Points The process of selecting the focal points of Ipas Francophone Africa will be conducted locally and supported by the Ipas AF Regional Office. Once selected, an announcement will be made locally in the relevant newsletters. Remote orientation will be provided by the staff of the Ipas AF Regional Office. The full Terms of Reference are available on the Ipas Bonfirehub Platform How to apply Submit your offer (technical and financial) by following the instructions in the tender notice on the Ipas Procurement Portalno later than July 20, 2026 at 11:30 p.m. T.U. The link to the full review can be accessed via this link: https://ipas.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/243577 [Disclaimer: The above text is machine translated. For accurate information kindly refer the original document.] Tender Link : https://reliefweb.int/job/4220488/recrutement-dune-point-focal-ipas-afrique-francophone-au-niger