Call For Expression Of Interest For Engagement Of Community-Based Organizations (CBOS) For Integrated CLM Implementation (CBOS)
INTERVENTION AREA: Integrated Community-Led Monitoring Interventions SUPERVISION: Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN).
PROJECT LOCATION:
Selected 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 Analysis and Reporting, Scale-Up and Sustainability, Data Collection and CLM by the CBOs.
PROJECT DURATION: Jan 2025- Sept 2026
BACKGROUND
The Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) was established in 1998 as a non-governmental Organization to serve as a collective voice of PLHIV in the Country. The Organization 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 in Nigeria. The network formed since 1998 has established structures at the zonal and all the States in Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). NEPWHAN is saddled with the responsibility of coordinating, supervising and monitoring activities and programs of over 1030 support groups membership across the Federation making it one of the biggest Patient networks in Africa. To respond to the peculiar needs of different population groups, NEPWHAN has formed 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 Religious Leaders Living with and Personally Affected by HIV/AIDS (NINERELA+). NEPWHAN’s goal is “to advocate for the rights of PLHIV in Nigeria and seek to put in place comprehensive HIV and AIDS prevention, care and support services; with a vision to see “a country where PLHIV are given equal rights and privileges like every other member of the society”. Our core Mission “To empower, strengthen and coordinate all support groups, state networks, constituencies, associations and organizations of people living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria to contribute meaningfully to the national response”.
The engagement of Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) is proposed within the framework of the Global Fund Global Cycle 7 (GC7) Community and Private-Public-Mix Expansion in TB and HIV Prevention, Diagnostic, and Treatment Services (N-THRIP) grant, where NEPWHAN as a SubRecipient to the Principal Recipient (IHVN) is implementing various interventions across Nigeria. The GC7 approach emphasizes people-centered services, community engagement, and sustainable 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), necessitating comprehensive 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.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hr@nepwhan.org and nepwhanhr@gmail.comusing the position as subject of email. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 2 weeks from the Advert date.
