RECRUITMENT OF’A CONSULTANT FOR THE FACILITATION OF THE WORKSHOP OF TRAINING OF TRAINERS OF MEDIA ACTORS IN DSSR At Ipas

Statement of work

1. Justification :

Media actors play a crucial role in the promotion of sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR). Their influence and ability to reach a wide audience make them key actors in raising awareness, education and promoting rights related to sexual and reproductive health.

The issues surrounding sexual and reproductive health are often delicate and complex. Cultural sensitivity, stigma, taboo surrounding sexual issues and lack of confidentiality are all challenges that undermine the appropriate media coverage of DSSR issues.

Media coverage can help reduce stigma or raise issues related to sexual and reproductive health. The media have the power to influence public opinion. Ethical and informed media coverage can also spark public engagement on sexual and reproductive health issues. The media therefore play a role in public education and can help create a more informed and comprehensive society.

To fulfil this role effectively, media actors need to build their capacity to understand these topics in depth, including, access reliable sources and provide accurate information to the public.

Appropriate training helps media actors become aware of cultural differences, avoid stereotypes and respect diversity of perspectives. It also allows them to take a balanced, non-stigmatizing and respectful approach, thus contributing to the elimination of stigmas

1. Context :

Sexual Rights and Reproductive Health (SRHR) are essential to ensure the health and well-being of populations, especially young people. However, many cultural, social and political barriers hinder young people’s access to comprehensive information and quality sexual and reproductive health services, including safe abortion care. These challenges have a negative impact on the health and rights of young people, compromising their autonomy and well-being.

According to’OMS, in 2020,40% of pregnancies in Africa were unwanted. This is a strong contributor to unsafe abortions. Nine (9) million insecure’ abortions were performed in Africa in 2019, resulting in serious complications for many women and a high number of preventable maternal deaths.

In 2020, the maternal death rate in sub-Saharan Africa was about 533 deaths per 100,000 live births according to the’UNFPA.

In this context, Ipas Afrique Francophone is recruiting a consultant to provide training for media trainers for ethical coverage, sensitive and informed about issues related to sexual and reproductive health rights.

Period of’execution : the services described in point IV below must be performed within 06 calendar days in the period from 06 to 26 February 2024

1. Place of’execution: L’atelier will be held in Togo
2. Scope of work :

The consultant will be responsible for:

• Propose a training module

1. Technical requirements :

The consultant must be a natural person and meet the following conditions :

• 4.1. Have a BAC+4 level in journalism, communication or any related fields
• 4.2 Proven expertise in the field of journalism, public health and the rights of women.
• 4.3. Prior experience in designing and conducting journalism training.
• 4.4. Excellent communication, facilitation, and pedagogy skills.
• 4.5. In-depth knowledge of issues related to safe abortion and opposition positions.
• 4.6. Ability to work independently and adapt to diverse contexts.
• 4.7. Have knowledge about DSSR including secure’abortion, VBGs, Family Planning and/or climate change ;
• 4.8. Speak fluent French (Les services d’interpretariats are only available for this activity).

1. Report: see point below.
2. Deliverables/Main steps:

The consultant is responsible for the preparation of the training modules and the drafting of the final training report.

Within the framework of the’atelier, the consultant must provide the following services :

• Production of Module/didactic support for the’training workshop
• Animation of L’Atelier
• Production d’a final report of the training : including the next steps selected during the’atelier

How to apply

Any potential candidate (natural person) wishing to apply for this open call for tenders is kindly requested to click on the following link and strictly comply with the instructions:

RECRUITMENT OF’A CONSULTANT FOR THE FACILITATION OF THE’ WORKSHOP FOR THE TRAINING OF TRAINERS OF MEDIA ACTORS ON SEXUAL HEALTH AND REPRODUCTION RIGHTS – Ipas Procurement

any request for clarification on the conditions and clauses of this RFP must be sent by email to the addresses below:

Faprocurement@ipas.org /CoulibalyE@ipas.org

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