Project Title: UNAIDS Unified Budget, Results and Accountability Framework (UBRAF)-supported Joint UN Plans on AIDS Project Description The Philippines has the fastest-growing HIV epidemic in the Asia Pacific. In fact, according to UNAIDS Data 2018, the Philippines has the highest percentage change of new HIV infections in the region, with an increase of 173% in only seven years. Official statistics also show that the number of new cases of HIV infection among Filipino men who have sex with men (MSM) has increased by around 21 times from 2008 to 20181. In addition, the Department of Health (DOH) reported in 2015 that at least 11 cities have recorded HIV prevalence rates greater than 5% among MSM. These statistics are alarmingly higher compared to the 0.2% overall HIV prevalence rate for the Asia-Pacific region and 4.7% overall HIV prevalence rate in Sub-Saharan Africa, the region with the most serious HIV epidemic in the world. Since the first case of HIV infection in the Philippines was reported in 1984, a total of 68,401 HIV diagnoses, 8,211 (12%) of which with advanced infection2, has been reported to the HIV/AIDS & ART Registry of the Philippines (HARP) of DOH. In June 2019 alone, more than a thousand new cases of HIV infection were reported to HARP. These new cases bring the total number of reported cases from June last year to June this year to 12,126, with an average of 35 new cases reported per day for the first half of 2019. In comparison, a daily average of only 16 people who are newly diagnosed with HIV was reported in 2014, translating to an increase of 119% in the span of five years. As shown in Figure 1, among the new cases reported nationwide, 50% are from Metro Manila and neighboring provinces in Region IV-A, despite only comprising 27% of the general population of the country. The accelerated increase of HIV prevalence in the Philippines—together with the challenges in increasing HIV awareness among Filipinos—emphasizes the need in scaling up and improving the response of the country to HIV and AIDS. This also implies that there is a need to better determine the investment targets and allocate a sufficient budget for HIV-related interventions and programs. The development of a local investment plan for HIV helps in addressing this issue as the plan takes into account the HIV situation in a city or municipality while ensuring that the 6th AIDS Medium Term Plan and the National Investment Plan for AIDS are implemented and reflected at the local level. Consequently, it is expected that a local investment plan will also help achieve national objectives, the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and the UNAIDS 90-90-90 targets. Furthermore, a local investment plan for HIV, being anchored to the investment plan for health of each city or municipality, serves as a good basis for the preparation of each local government unit’s annual investment program, and as an advocacy tool for mobilizing resources within the local government, or from the national government, the private sector, and other development partners. Such initiative also strengthens UNDP’s collaboration with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and local government units (LGUs) to demonstrate LGU experiences in ensuring that HIV and AIDS plans and programmes are funded. Consequently, policies were issued such as DILG Department Order enjoining LGUs to design and implement their respective local AIDS response and Joint Memorandum Circular of DILG, Department of Health (DOH), and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to work together by way of formation and operationalization of sub-national mechanisms such as Regional AIDS Assistance Teams (RAATs). In 2018 and 2019, UNDP supported and organized workshops on the development of Local Investment Plans for HIV with several LGUs across the Philippines. These areas include Angeles City, Dasmariñas City, Mabalacat, Puerto Princesa City, Iloilo City, Bacolod City, Danao City, Minglanilla, Toledo City, Zamboanga City, Davao City, Manila City, Quezon City, Caloocan City, Las Piñas City, Makati City, Malabon City, Mandaluyong City, Marikina City, Muntinlupa City, Navotas City, Parañaque City, Pasay City, Pasig City, San Juan City, Taguig City, Valenzuela City, Pateros, Bacoor, Imus, Sta. Rosa, San Pablo, and Biñan. With the physical distancing measures currently in place in the Philippines and uncertainties brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, UNDP, in collaboration with UNAIDS and DOH, will develop massive open on-line courses on HIV and LGBTQI. The initiative will include at least nine courses across three areas that will include local investment planning for HIV. Massive Open On-line Courses Massive Open Online Courses or MOOCs are on-line courses aimed at unlimited participation and open access via the web. In addition to traditional course materials, such as filmed lectures, readings, and problem sets, many MOOCs provide interactive courses with user forums or social media discussions to support community interactions. MOOCs also offer adaptive learning methods amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, they improve access to classes, educational workshops, and seminars by providing an affordable alternative to residential learning and offering a flexible learning schedule. MOOCs help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) including SDG 4, by promoting inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all. Institutional Arrangement The IC shall work in collaboration with UNDP Institutions and Partnerships Team and UNDP HIV, Health and Development Team, Bangkok Regional Hub. The consultant will be under the over-all management of the HIV and LGBTI Focal, Programme Analyst, and Programme Team Leader of UNDP Philippines Institutions and Partnerships Team. The Policy Advisor, upon the recommendation of the HIV and LGBTI Focal and Programme Analyst, will approve outputs submitted by the IC. Duration of the Work The expected duration of engagement is 80 working days, spread from December 10, 2020 to March 29, 2021. Duty Station The Consultant’s duty station is at Manila. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and declaration of State of Public Health Emergency in the Philippines, all work of the Consultant shall be done within the guidelines and protocols set by the local government. During the quarantine period, the Consultant shall NOT ENGAGE in any meetings or activities OUTSIDE THEIR HOMES. Coordination/meetings shall be done through phone or online communication until such time that the quarantine is lifted. This is STRICTLY a HOME-BASED assignment; NO TRAVEL IS REQUIRED for the Consultant to complete their abovementioned tasks Scope of Price Proposal and Schedule of Payments
The Consultant must send a financial proposal based on all-inclusive lump-sum amount including all costs components required to deliver the goods and services identified above such as professional fees and any other applicable costs (i.e., medical and health insurance, transportation/travel to and from residence for meetings within Metro Manila, supplies and materials, equipment, reproduction, communications, etc.). Medical/health insurance must be purchased by the individual, and upon award of contract, the consultant must be ready to submit proof of insurance valid during contract duration. Payments will be released following the table below: Percentage | Activity | 20% | 20% - Upon submission of general assessment for six courses certified acceptable by UNDP | 30% | 30% - Upon development and submission of three draft courses certified acceptable by UNDP | 30% | 30% - Upon development and submission of additional three draft courses, and conduct and submission of brief report on one beta test on at least three developed courses certified acceptable by UNDP | 20% | 20% - Upon submission of brief report on beta tests on all developed courses, and finalisation of all developed courses (a total of six) incorporating feedback from the two beta tests certified acceptable by UNDP |
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To ensure successful implementation of the project, it is proposed that an individual contractor (IC) or technical expert on On-line Course Development will be engaged to lead the development of the massive open on-line courses (MOOCs) on HIV and LGBTQI. The scope of work includes: Development of at least ten massive open on-line courses on HIV and LGBTQI using an existing platform such as Google Classroom and Moodle, including courses on the following topics: - How to be a better ally to LGBTQI people
- Local investment planning for HIV;
- Local budget advocacy;
- Monitoring local HIV investments;
- Local AIDS Ordinance; and
- Anti-Discrimination Ordinance
Performing of general needs assessment for each course; Writing the courses’ goals and objectives; Identifying appropriate course content, materials, and methods to be developed by other consultants; Implement at least two beta tests of the courses; and Evaluate and revise the courses based on the two beta tests conducted. The IC will work with the Programme Analyst and HIV and LGBTI Focal (UNDP Philippines Institutions and Partnerships Team) with guidance from the Institutions and Partnerships Programme Team Leader and UNDP BRH HIV, Health and Development Team. Expected Outputs and Deliverables Deliverables/Outputs | Estimated Duration to Complete | Target Due Dates | Review and Approvals Required | 20% - Upon submission of general assessment for six courses certified acceptable by UNDP | 15 working days | December 10- 30, 2020 | HIV and LGBTI Focal Programme Analyst Programme Team Leader Policy Advisor HHD, BRH, UNDP | 30% - Upon development and submission of three draft courses certified acceptable by UNDP | 25 working days | December 31 - February 3, 2021 | HIV and LGBTI Focal Programme Analyst Programme Team Leader Policy Advisor HHD, BRH, UNDP | 30% - Upon development and submission of additional three draft courses, and conduct and submission of brief report on one beta test on at least three developed courses certified acceptable by UNDP | 25 working days | February 4 - March 10, 2021 | HIV and LGBTI Focal Programme Analyst Programme Team Leader Policy Advisor HHD, BRH, UNDP | 20% - Upon submission of brief report on beta tests on all developed courses, and finalisation of all developed courses (a total of six) incorporating feedback from the two beta tests certified acceptable by UNDP | 15 working days | March 11 - March 31 , 2021 | HIV and LGBTI Focal Programme Analyst Programme Team Leader Policy Advisor HHD, BRH, UNDP |
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