Call For Expression Of Interest For Engagement Of Community-Based organizations (Cbos) For Integrated Clm Implementation intervention Area At Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN).

Integrated Community-Led Monitoring Interventions
SUPERVISION: Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN). PROJECT LOCATION: – LOCATION:LGAs in Akwa-Ibom, Bauchi, Edo, Sokoto, Benue, Kogi, Nasarawa, Ondo, Oyo, Abia, Imo, Borno, Kebbi States.

ENGAGEMENT PACKAGE

• Monthly Office Running Costs and Internet Subscription for the CBOs under the CLM implementation in each of the 13 states and Staffing for two key positions within the CBOs(Program/M&E Officer and Finance Officer). STRATEGIES AND APPROACH
• CBO Selection, Capacity Building, Tool Pilot, Stakeholder Engagement, Post-visit Analysisand Reporting, Scale-Up and Sustainability, Data Collection and CLMby the CBOs. PROJECT DURATION: Jan 2025- Sept 2026
  BACKGROUND
  The Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) was establishedin1998as a non-governmental Organization to serve as a collective voice of PLHIV in the Country. TheOrganization is registered with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in Nigeria in September 2004. NEPWHAN is now Seventeen (17) Years Old as a vibrant patient community network inNigeria. The network formed since 1998 has established structures at the zonal and all the StatesinNigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). NEPWHAN is saddled withtheresponsibility of coordinating, supervising and monitoring activities and programs of over 1030support groups membership across the Federation making it one of the biggest Patient networksin Africa. To respond to the peculiar needs of different population groups, NEPWHANhasformed constituent bodies; the Association of Youth Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (APYIN), Association of Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (ASWHAN), Association of ReligiousLeaders Living with and Personally Affected by HIV/AIDS (NINERELA+). NEPWHAN’s goal is “toadvocate for the rights of PLHIV in Nigeria and seek to put in place comprehensive HIVandAIDSprevention, care and support services; with a vision to see “a country where PLHIVaregivenequal rights and privileges like every other member of the society”. Our core Mission“Toempower, strengthen and coordinate all support groups, state networks, constituencies, associations and organizations of people living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria to contributemeaningfully to the national response”.
  The engagement of Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) is proposed within the frameworkof
  the Global Fund Global Cycle 7 (GC7) Community and Private-Public-Mix Expansion in TBandHIVPrevention, Diagnostic, and Treatment Services (N-THRIP) grant, where NEPWHANas aSub- Recipient to the Principal Recipient (IHVN) is implementing various interventions across Nigeria. The GC7 approach emphasizes people-centered services, community engagement, andsustainable transformation through partnerships with government and civil society organizations(CSOs)/CBOs in their diversities. Despite progress in health, Nigeria faces significant challenges, particularly in HIV/AIDS, key populations (KP), malaria, and tuberculosis (TB), necessitatingcomprehensive and community-centered approaches. CBOs are recognized for their grassrootslevel interventions, local knowledge, and networks – which is why the role of the CBOs is critical
  in this intervention. The proposed engagement of CBOs aims to enhance community-led monitoring (CLM) datageneration, and representation of key community members, and promote communityownership and data utilization at the local level. It also seeks to empower community members, CBOs, and Support Groups to drive inclusive HIV/AIDS responses across Nigeria. By leveragingcommunity-led monitoring and the collective strength of CBOs, this initiative aims to bringaboutpositive changes in Nigeria’s health landscape, leading to better health outcomes andthewell- being of all communities. Against this background, NEPWHAN is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) fromeligibleCivil
  social organizations – CSOs(CBOs, Support Groups, KP-led CBOs etc. in their diversities), workingon HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and/or Malaria. Applications will be accepted fromCommunity- based organizations interested in implementing the Integrated CLM interventions in Akwa-Ibom, Bauchi, Edo, Sokoto, Benue, Kogi, Nasarawa, Ondo, Oyo, Abia, Imo, Borno, and Kebbi States. Eligible organizations include Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Community-BasedOrganizations/Support Groups of People Living with HIV/AIDS, KP-led CBOs/Support Groups, andMalaria and Tuberculosis community-based organizations. OBJECTIVES OF THE INTERVENTION:  The Strategic Objective for the CLM programme is to utilize a data-driven approachtoimprove service delivery and client outcomes for end users of services at the facilityandcommunity levels.  To gather relevant evidence from selected community organizations through communityLed Monitoring of HIV, TB and malaria programs at community level to determineavailability, accessibility, affordability and quality of services for General Populationandkey population groups.
  KEY ACTIVITIES
  Below are key elements of activities to be implemented by selected CBOs. 1. Educate PLHIV , AYPs, and Key population, and community leaders on HIV prevention&treatment, related rights and standards of care. 2. Conduct Mapping of Health Facilities & Community Data collection points

1. Conduct facility start-up entry meeting and submission of Ethical approval and an introductory letter from Facility management board and Ministry of health
2. Routine Quantitative data collection and Client exit interview. 5. Quarterly Qualitative data collection (FGD/KII)
3. Engage and provide oversight to CLMTs
4. Support awareness of the use of the Community iMonitor application, Installation and mentorship to community members on how to use the application. 8. Carry out Routine Advocacy and Engagement meetings using CLMFindings at the sub- national level. 9. Participate and support NEPWHAN in the Quarterly State Steering committee and dissemination meeting. 10. Support referral and linkage of GHR/GBV report to NEPWHAN CRAs. 11. Engagement of relevant key decision-makers to promote laws against discrimination stigma and human rights abuses. 12. Sensitize healthcare workers on new laws concerning the rights and welfare of PLHI Vand key populations. 13. Conduct community outreaches to sensitize the community members on GBV and GHR. GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION:
   Interested applicants are to carefully follow these instructions: – Eligible organizations include Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Community- Based Organizations/Support Groups of People Living with HIV/AIDS, KP-led Support Groups, Malaria and Tuberculosis community-based organizations only. – Applicants (CBO) must have a physical and a standard office in the state of their application. – The subject of the email should read: “CLM/GF/INTERVENTION AREA/STATE/Name of
   your organization” (e.g., CLM/GF/HIV/EDO/SUNSHINE INITIATIVE). EXPECTED DOCUMENTS
   Interested organizations should submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) containing the following. 1. Expression of interest Cover letter
5. Organizational profile: containing- Physical Office Address, Contact/Focal Person, Phonenumber and Email (PDF file- 5 pages Max)
6. Certificate of Registration: CAC Certificate, State/LGA Certificates of registration. 4. Motivation letter: Stating previous projects and activities executed in the past with Means of Verification eg Pictures, Reports, Memorandum of Association and Service Level Agreements etc. 5. Two Reference letters: From previous partners (One must be from a government
   establishment). NOTE: Scan all the above-mentioned requirements and share them as a single PDF file
   attachment. METHOD OF APPLICATION
   Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hr@nepwhan.[email protected] using the position as subject of email. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 2 weeks from the Advert date.