Introduction

Reproductive Health Services Training & Education Program (RHSTEP) is a pioneer national non-government organization focusing on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) for more than three decades in Bangladesh. RHSTEP was evolved in 1983 as a special project under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) of the Government of Bangladesh titled MRTSP. In 1989 MRTSP was transformed into an NGO. Considering the increasing need for other reproductive health care, MRTSP stepped forward in 2002 with multifaceted services and a new name 'Reproductive Health Services Training and Education Program - RHSTEP. RHSTEP has extended its activity centers in 20 districts of Bangladesh. Every year approximately 6,00,000 women, and men including youth adolescents, and children reached with different health care services, education, and awareness support through its 27 centers. RHSTEP is registered with Department of Social Welfare and NGOAB of Government of Bangladesh

RHSTEP is committed to promoting gender equality and integrating a human rights-based approach across its programs and initiatives. As part of this commitment, the organization seeks to engage consultants to conduct training sessions on Gender Transformative Approach (GTA) and Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA) for its staff.

Objectives

The primary objectives of the training are as follows:

• To enhance the understanding of staff regarding the principles and concepts of Gender Transformative Approach (GTA) and Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA).
• To equip staff with practical tools and methodologies to integrate GTA and HRBA into program design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• To promote a gender-sensitive and rights-based organizational culture that prioritizes equality, non-discrimination, and social justice.

Scope of Work

The consultants will be responsible for:

1. Conduct inception meeting to understand the organization and outlining training design
2. Designing a detailed training outline covering key principles, concepts, and methodologies related to GTA and HRBA.
3. Developing interactive training materials, including presentations, case studies, exercises, and group activities in Bangla prior to training.
4. Providing guidance and technical support to staff in applying GTA and HRBA principles to their respective areas of work.
5. Conducting pre-and post-training assessments to measure the effectiveness of the training and identify areas for improvement.

Deliverables

The consultant will be responsible for delivering the following:

1. An inception report outlining the current GTA and HRBA landscape within RHSTEP and identifying specific needs and challenge
2. Sharing and finalize a training plan including session and timing in consultation with RHSTEP
3. Developing a training module with necessary handouts and tools and submission to the RHSTEP in Bangla
4. Evaluate the training through pre and post assessment
5. Training report summarizing the activities conducted, feedback received, and recommendations for future capacity-building initiatives.
6. Conduction of a two days training with 20 – 25 participants.

Qualifications and Expertise

The consultants should possess the following qualifications and expertise:

1. Proven experience in designing and delivering training programs on gender equality, gender transformative approaches, and human rights-based approaches.
2. In-depth knowledge of international frameworks and principles related to gender equality and human rights
3. Strong facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and foster participatory learning.
4. Experience working with development organizations, NGOs, or governmental agencies on gender and human rights issues

Budget

RHSTEP will bear the expenses related to venue, food and accommodation for participants and the proposed budget for this consultancy will be negotiated based on the consultant's proposed approach, scope of work, and deliverables if needed.

Timeline

The consultancy is expected to be completed within 10 days commencing on date of signing agreement. The specific timeline for each deliverable will be mutually agreed upon between RHSTEP and the selected consultant(s) upon contract signing.

Proposal Submission

Interested consultants or consulting firms are invited to submit their proposals, including detailed CV(s), proposed methodology, timeline, and financial proposal to the Executive Director, RHSTEP through email to rhstep@gmail.com or onsite at RHSTEP, House-1060, Road-07, Avenue-08, Mirpur DOHS, Dhaka-1216 by 28 April, 2024.

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

1. Demonstrated experience and expertise in delivering Training on GTA and HRBA
2. Quality and feasibility of the proposed methodology
3. Clarity and relevance of the proposed timeline
4. Cost-effectiveness of the financial proposal.
5. Ability to meet the specific needs and requirements of RHSTEP

Contractual Arrangements

The selected consultant(s) will enter into a formal contract with RHSTEP outlining the terms and conditions of the consultancy, including deliverables, timeline, payment schedule, and confidentiality agreements

Amendment of Terms

The terms of reference may be amended by mutual agreement between the RHSTEP and the selected consultant, if necessary.

RHSTEP reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal received.