Tenders Are Invited For Consultant To Conduct The People Living With Hiv Stigma Index: A Survey On Stigma And Discrimination Among People Living With Hiv

Tenders are invited for Terms of Reference Consultant to Conduct the People Living with HIV Stigma Index: A Survey on Stigma and Discrimination among People Living with HIV in Cambodia Goal and objectives: The overarching goal of this study is to implement the updated PLHIV Stigma Index Version 2.0 in selected provinces in Cambodia with the aim of detecting the causes, extent, manifestation and impact on care and service uptake, of stigma and discrimination experienced by PLHIV in Cambodia. Specific objectives of this study are as follows: Objective 1: Provide an updated situational analysis of HIV related stigma and discrimination in Cambodia utilizing the Stigma Index 2.0 survey to provide an evidence base for improving policies, programs and to better meet the needs of PLHIV in priority provinces. Objective 2: To improve evidence-based advocacy on HIV related stigma and discrimination and to ensure that research utilization and evidence-based programming and policymaking practices are systematically improved and documented. Objective 3: Continue to improve and model the best practice of the greater involvement of PLHIV (GIPA) within the study to empower and develop capacities of PLHIV. III. Scope of works The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks: Set up committee which representatives from key stakeholders including representatives from Government, Development Partners, UN agencies, NGO, PLHIV and KPs. Develop a comprehensive survey protocol, including a clear methodological framework, appropriate data collection approaches, assessment tools, and a robust sampling strategy aligned with the survey objectives. Conduct a thorough desk review of relevant national, regional, and international literature, policies, guidelines, and existing studies to inform the assessment design and analysis. Review with adaptation of Stigma Index tool to the Cambodian context, ensuring cultural relevance, context-appropriate, ethically sound, and aligned with the assessment objectives and alignment with global standard stigma index and previous rounds of Cambodian Stigma Index Provide technical support for the ethical approval process, including preparation of necessary documentation and submission in accordance with national ethical and regulatory requirements. Train PLHIV data collectors on assessment methodology, tools, ethical considerations, and data quality standards, and establish quality assurance and data validation mechanisms. Supervise and/or provide technical guidance throughout the data collection process, ensuring adherence to protocols, timelines, and data quality standards. Conduct data cleaning, analysis, and interpretation, using appropriate analytical methods to generate meaningful findings and insights. Facilitate a stakeholder consultation and/or validation meeting to present preliminary findings, gather feedback, and ensure stakeholder perspectives are reflected in the final results. Page 24 Produce a comprehensive assessment report that clearly presents the methodology, findings, conclusions, and evidence-based strategic recommendations, aligned with national priorities and stakeholder needs. Develop a two pager policy brief with evidence-informed policy and programmatic recommendations that address stigma and discrimination among PLHIV IV. Key deliverables Inception Report and Desk Review Summary A comprehensive inception report outlining the assessments scope, objectives, methodology, implementation timeline, and key milestones. This deliverable will include consultation plans and a summary of the desk review of relevant documents. Assessment Protocol A finalized assessment protocol detailing the overall methodological approach, sampling strategy, ethical considerations, and data collection tools to be used for the study in English and Khmer as required for submission to National Ethical Committee for Health Research (NECHR) for their review and approval. Draft Assessment Report A draft report presenting preliminary findings, analysis, and key recommendations, submitted for review and feedback by relevant stakeholders. Final Comprehensive Assessment Report and Policy Brief A finalized report and a Policy Brief incorporating stakeholder feedback and validated findings, including a clear presentation of methodology, results, conclusions, and evidencebased strategic recommendations aligned with national priorities and programmatic needs. Tender Link : https://www.bongthom.com/job_list.html?category_id=55&order_by=start_date&order_dir=desc