Terms of Reference: Content Developer
User-friendly electronic toolkit for SRHR and HIV Linkages
1. Background:
The importance of linking sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and HIV at the legal/policy, systems,
and service delivery (integration) levels is firmly established. Most HIV infections are sexually
transmitted or are associated with pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding. Sexually transmitted
infections may increase HIV acquisition and transmission. In addition, sexual and reproductive illhealth and HIV share root causes, including poverty, limited access to appropriate services and
information, gender inequality, cultural norms and social marginalization of the most vulnerable
populations. Human rights are the cornerstone of the SRHR and HIV linkages agenda, including
addressing laws, policies, and programmes affecting gender-based violence, criminalisation of HIV,
stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV and key populations, and age of consent.
In order to help countries to effectively link their sexual and reproductive health and HIV
programmes, the SRH and HIV Linkages Resource Pack (www.srhhivlinkages.org) was set up in 2010,
managed by the Interagency Working Group on SRH and HIV Linkages. The resource pack has been
frequently updated since its inception and contains a variety of resources, tools, guidelines and
research findings on the various aspects of SRHR and HIV Linkages. However, whilst this resource
pack contains a broad array of useful resources, it is not designed to present these resources in a
way that facilitates use as advocacy, research, and programmatic guidance to strengthen various
aspects of the SRHR and HIV linkages/integration agenda.
2. Goal:
There is a significant body of work that already exists on SRHR and HIV Linkages but this isn’t being
fully utilised, partly because many people including at the country level are not aware of the great
resources that exist, nor do they have sufficient time to wade through the vast resources to find
what they need. The aim of this consultancy is to develop r the content for a simple-to-use, online
toolkit that guides users through SRHR and HIV Linkages resources and presents the vast resources
in a logical concise manner, making it easy to go directly to what is needed for a specific purpose.
3. Possible design and content areas for the toolkit:
From 2-3 June 2015 a SRHR and HIV Linkages toolkit consultation was held with key experts in the
field of SRHR and HIV Linkages. The purpose of the consultation was to lay the foundation for
development of a user-friendly electronic toolkit designed to be a practical guide to existing
resources for strengthening HIV and SRHR linkages at the policy/legal, health systems, and
integrated service delivery levels across the broad-scoped linkages agenda. The following decisions
were made:
Audience:
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Primary:
o Country level (especially those working on integration at different levels – MoH,
Managers, Providers)
Secondary:
o International HQ/donors
Tertiary:
o Researchers
Toolkit overview:
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The tool will primarily be a web-based resource with clickable links and a clear design (not too
many words and with graphics wherever possible (e.g. algorithms, checklists, etc.)
The tool, as currently envisioned, will be based around different tiers of information:
o 1st tier – home page with some (probably 7-10) ‘bubbles’ of key areas/questions (see
suggestions below);
o 2nd tier – a page which summaries/provides an overview to that particular area (some
examples from the consultation will be made available to the consultant); and
o 3rd tier – to be determined as needed (depends on how the interactive graphics work on
the second tier) but could be links to key resources/or parts of resources or further
information on particular areas with links to resources embedded).
Key areas that the toolkit will cover (to by further discussed, potentially
combined/expanded, and refined):
1. Understanding SRHR and HIV linkages concepts, including in different contexts (e.g.
rationale, using country infographic ‘snapshots’, case studies)
2. How to integrate SRHR and HIV services (i.e. entry points, technical details, training guides,
management and planning etc.)
3. Monitoring and evaluating SRHR and HIV linkages (i.e. compendium of linkages indicators)
4. Making the case for SRHR and HIV linkages (e.g. case studies, rationale, FAQs, best practices
etc.)
5. Demonstrating health outcomes and impact of SRHR and HIV linkages (current evidence and
ongoing research)
6. Providing integrated SRHR and HIV services for specific communities (e.g. PLHIV, MSM,
PUDs, SWs, young people etc)
7. Researching SRHR and HIV linkages (e.g. questionnaires, index, methodologies)
8. The mobilise resources for SRHR and HIV linkages (e.g. Theory of Change, log frame example,
tools to include in proposals like RAT/ Stigma Index etc)
9. Promoting human rights through SRHR and HIV linkages
10. Applying learning from SRHR and HIV linkages to other areas (e.g. TB, HPV, HCV, PHC etc)
(best practices, case studies etc)
An example of what the first level could look like (and taking into consideration the 10 areas outlined
above) can be found below:
Overall key considerations
It was agreed that the following considerations were important for the toolkit:
 The toolkit needs to be as simple to use as possible
 On the first page, to be able to see an overview of the whole toolkit and then users can drill
down as deeply as they want and through the area that is of most interest to them.
 The toolkit will use existing resources
 Resources may be referenced a number of different times in different areas of the toolkit.
Therefore multiple tagging must be possible.
 Links to any resource, insofar as it makes sense, should be directly to the relevant page(s)
rather than to the resource as a whole. For example, linking to a useful checklist on page x of
a document.
 There will be a strong search function on the tool
 Resources included will be no more than 10 years old (unless there is a clear rationale for
inclusion)
 It needs to be optimised for low bandwidth settings
 Other areas of functionality for the tool could include:
o Country map (for country based resources)
o FAQ section
o Links to key hot topics
(NB: the above suggestions for functionality for the tool may take away from the ideal of
simplicity – if they are helpful they should be included but the consultant will be
required to guide on this from findings through the development of the tool)
4. Process of toolkit development
Who will develop the toolkit:
The toolkit development has been split into two different consultancies:
 Content developer: In consultation with the Interagency Working Group (IAWG) on SRH and
HIV Linkages, will:
o review and update the proposed topics of the areas that the toolkit will cover;
o Develop overview pages for each topic area;
o collect, select, and organise the information that will go into each of the different
areas including identifying and tagging the relevant resources;
o Revise the content after inputs from the IAWG SRH and HIV Linkages, including from
a consultation with the seven countries of the EU/SIDA-funded UNFPA/UNAIDS
SRHR and HIV Linkages project in Southern Africa; and
o Work with the design/web developers to ensure that content can be utilised
effectively
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Design/web developer(s): In consultation with the Interagency Working Group (IAWG)
on SRH and HIV Linkages, and content consultant will:
o design the online toolkit; and
o develop and populate the online version with the content identified by the content
developer.
The toolkit development will be supported by the technical group who met for the SRHR and HIV
Linkages Consultation, in consultation with the wider IAWG on SRH and HIV Linkages. This will be
coordinated through UNFPA and IPPF.
Proposed timeline:
Task
Who responsible
By when
Consultant identified and hired
IPPF
Mid July
Consultant to review and update
proposed hierarchy + prepare
text for one area of the tool
Content
Developer
End of July
Design for home page / first
content area
Design/web
developer(s)
End of August
User test (including through
Southern Africa Linkages Project)
Whole group
Early Sept
Feedback to consultants
Whole group
Mid/End Sept
Amend design/content and
continue with toolkit
development
Consultants
By end of Dec
5. Key deliverables for the content developer:
1. Review and modify proposed topics
2. For one area of the tool:
a. Review of key documents to assess which would fit into the given area for the given
audience
b. Decide on how best to summarise this information for the given area (could be in
form of flow chart, job aid, infographic etc)
c. Identify key documents/resources which should be linked to through this section
(including specific page numbers)
d. Contact key IWG members for any “missing” or updated resources
e. Include a section on “you might be interested in these resources”
3. After the first area of the tool has been pilot tested (due for September):
a. Revisit and review proposed key areas worked on based on comments from pilot
test
b. Compile the content for the remaining areas
4. Send to technical group for comments, revise as needed
5. Revised version with be shared with IAWG SRH and HIV linkages, and other key partners,
and further revised as needed
6. Finalise toolkit content based on comments
7. Throughout the process – work with the design/web developer(s) in providing content in a
way that they can use and checking that the content has been correctly
displayed/referenced.
6. Level of Effort
It is expected that this consultancy will take between 25 and 30 working days.
7. Location
This consultancy can be provided remotely. Availability for teleconferences, as necessary.
8. Key competences, technical background, and experience required
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Advanced university degree in public health or related field
Extensive knowledge of SRHR and HIV Linkages
At least seven to ten years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the
national and/or international levels in programming around SRHR and HIV Linkages
Excellent writing, research and analytical skills
Experience preparing and presenting clear and concise oral and written communications;
Minimum 8 years of experience in writing and document editing with strong track record as
a professional editor and producing similar products for dissemination
Ability to summarise and innovatively depict information such as posters, checklists,
infographics, job aids etc
9. To apply:
To apply, please submit a CV, your daily rate and indication of your availability, to Jon Hopkins
jhopkins@ippf.org
The closing date for applications is Friday 17th July at 5pm BST.