Purpose:
Conduct a short-term technical pre-positioning, design and concept paper development consultancy on Project HOPE’s behalf in Bangladesh for the USAID Adolescent Health Activity. The consultant will provide technical pre-positioning, strategy design and proposal writing services to develop a comprehensive concept paper by the USAID submission deadline. The period of performance is August 1, 2023 through September 14, 2023.
Duration and Location:
This is a remote assignment with a maximum of 15 full days of engagement.
- The consultant is expected to work 20 hours per week (which is equivalent to two and half full days) for two weeks of positioning with partners and providing technical input
- 10 full days of technical write-up (80 hours equivalent) until the concept paper submission date
Overview:
Project HOPE is exploring business opportunities in Bangladesh to grow our presence and our activities in the country. In line with our global strategy, we are conducting a positioning and concept paper writing exercise to identify and establish strategic partnerships under the Adolescent Health Activity.
Specific Activities:
- Work collaboratively with the Business Development team and the in-county experts to provide support in strategies, partnerships, and other positioning decision-making.
- Provide the main technical write up of Project HOPE’s concept submission for USAID Adolescent Health Activity in Bangladesh.
- Produce annotated outline for review and approval.
- Coordinate inputs from subject matter experts (internal team members and external stakeholders) and consortium partners to prepare material for the concept, including interviewing technical experts and/or reviewing and revising text prepared by technical experts.
- Deliver and finalize draft technical components according to the agreed schedule. The concept paper components include the following:
- Cover Page
- Table of Contents
- Executive Summary
- Acronym List
- Technical Approach
- Management and Staffing Approach
- Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Approach
- Institutional and Organizational Capacity of Consortium
- Annexes
- Annex A – Organizational Structure Diagram
- Annex B: Proposed ten (10) Indicators
- Annex C: A list of the three most relevant U.S. Government or other donors’ funded awards
- Annex D: CVs of the key personnels
- Submit first draft to review team.
- Compile input from review team on the first draft in a two to three-day time period.
- Submit second draft to review team.
- Compile input from review team on the second draft in a two to three-day time period.
- Submit third draft to review team.
- Compile input from review team on third draft and send to Business Development Manager as well as Asia and Middle East Division for final review and editing.
- Attend proposal development meetings as requested.
- Work with proposal development team on deliverables.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Knowledge of the international development industry and donors, specifically USAID required
- Experience writing winning technical proposals in the field of international development, with preference given to one or more of the following: adolescent health, reproductive health, preventing child marriage, international health, innovative finance, social behavior change communication, or other relevant fields
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Knowledgeable in using/adhering to GPO, APA, and/or Chicago style manuals
- Ability to work autonomously and in team environment under critical deadline pressures
- High level of proficiency in MS Office applications
- Strong organizational skills that demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Writing and/or editing sample will be required
- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field + 15 years of relevant experience, or master’s degree in relevant field + 10 years of relevant experience, or PhD in relevant field + 7 years of relevant exp
How to apply
Please apply online at https://www.projecthope.org/job/technical-consultant-sexual-reproductive-and-adolescent-health-for-bangladesh/
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators in the Article
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 5: Gender Equality
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- SDG 3.7: By 2030, ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health-care services, including for family planning, information and education, and the integration of reproductive health into national strategies and programs.
- SDG 5.6: Ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights as agreed in accordance with the Program of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development and the Beijing Platform for Action and the outcome documents of their review conferences.
- SDG 8.5: By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value.
- SDG 17.17: Encourage and promote effective public, public-private, and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Indicator for SDG 3.7: Access to sexual and reproductive health-care services, family planning information and education.
- Indicator for SDG 5.6: Universal access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights.
- Indicator for SDG 8.5: Employment rates, decent work opportunities.
- Indicator for SDG 17.17: Number of effective partnerships established.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators Table
SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
---|---|---|
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being | 3.7: By 2030, ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health-care services, including for family planning, information and education, and the integration of reproductive health into national strategies and programs. | Access to sexual and reproductive health-care services, family planning information and education. |
SDG 5: Gender Equality | 5.6: Ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights as agreed in accordance with the Program of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development and the Beijing Platform for Action and the outcome documents of their review conferences. | Universal access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights. |
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | 8.5: By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value. | Employment rates, decent work opportunities. |
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals | 17.17: Encourage and promote effective public, public-private, and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships. | Number of effective partnerships established. |
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