The Joint Forum of Networks of PLHIV and MARPs (FoNPAM), established in 2011 with UNAIDS support, includes members from various networks such as Cambodian People Living with HIV Network (CPN+), ARV Users Association (AUA), Bandanh Chaktomuk (BC) as the LGBT network, Women’s Network for Unity (WNU), National Entertainment Workers Network (NEWN), Korsang, and Cambodia Network of People Who Use Drugs (CNPUD). Supported by GFATM, FoNPAM and its district forums (DFoNPAMs) operate in 12 high-burden provinces: Phnom Penh, Kampot, Preah Sihanouk, Svay Rieng, Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, Siem Reap, Takeo, Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Thom, Kampong Cham, and Koh Kong. The Health Actions Coordinating Committee (HACC) serves as the Secretariat, working closely with the GFATM Country Coordinating Committee, UNAIDS, and FHI360 to provide technical and financial support.

Key Functions of Networks/FoNPAM and DFoNPAM are to ensure community engagement in policy and program design, implement Community-Led Monitoring (CLM) and Advocacy (CLA), and promote access to social protection and HIV-related services for PLHIV and key populations.

The community engagement strategy, developed in April 2023, aims to empower communities of PLHIV and key populations. The strategy includes four main components: community empowerment, collaborative actions, advocacy, and capacity building. However, financial constraints have limited its implementation, leaving gaps in effective community engagement at national and sub-national levels.

Building previous capacity-building efforts in leadership and advocacy for Networks/FoNPAMs and DFoNPAM leaders, HACC with support of UNAIDS is seeking a consultant as the professional mentor. This mentor will develop and implement a mentoring program focusing on leadership and advocacy capacity for community leaders, including the Networks/FoNPAMs at the national level of CNPUD, BC, NEWN, CPN+, YKP, and DFoNPAM at the subnational level in four priority provinces: Phnom Penh, Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, and Siem Reap.

Objectives:

To develop and implement the mentoring program for building the capacity of community leaders (Networks/FoNPAMs and DFoNPAM) and implementing their role in leadership and advocacy in strengthening the community engagement and empowerment of PLHIV and KPs at all levels.

Scope of works:

The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Produce an inception work plan and timeline to perform the assignment.
• Review the documents of the previous capacity-building program for Networks/FoNPAMs and DFoNPAMs.
• Conduct rapid assessments to identify specific leadership and advocacy needs of community leaders, including the Networks/FoNPAMs at the national level of CNPUD, BC, NEWN, CPN+, YKP, and DFoNPAMs at the subnational level in four priority provinces: Phnom Penh, Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, and Siem Reap.
• Design a mentoring program that addresses identified needs, focusing on leadership skills, advocacy techniques, and community engagement strategies.
• Conduct various mentoring sessions with individuals and groups of Networks/FoNPAMs and DFoNPAMs leaders.
• Produce the final report of the assignment.

Key deliverables:

The successful candidate will deliver the following deliverables:

• A rapid assessment report of Networks/FoNPAMs and DFoNPAMs in leadership and advocacy capacity - Leadership strengths, gaps, and development areas.
• Mentoring programs, sessions, and materials for conducting mentoring with the individual and group of community leaders - Interactive sessions focused on leadership skills, communication, decision-making, or team dynamics.
• Conduct a number of mentoring sessions as agreed upon in the work plan and timeline.
• Final report of the mentoring program.

Qualifications and experience required:

The minimum qualifications and experience required are:

• Advanced degree in human resource development, leadership, management, and advocacy.
• Understanding of the HIV program response context.
• Proven experience in conducting capacity building through various methods for various group community leaders.
• Experience in design and running mentoring programs
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Fluency in Khmer and English.

Duration and timeframe:

The consultancy assignment is expected to start in May until July 2025. The consultancy is expected to be completed within 25 days.

Reporting and coordination:

The consultant will be contacted directly with HACC Executive Director at hacc@hacccambodia.org or Tel number: 077 275 227.

Ethical Considerations:

The consultant must ensure that all data collection activities adhere to ethical standards, including informed consent, confidentiality, and the protection of participants' rights.

Application process:

Interested consultants should submit the following documents:

• A technical proposal outlining the methodology and work plan.
• A financial proposal with a detailed budget.
• CV(s) of the consultant(s) and examples of previous relevant work.
• Contact information

Applications should be submitted to Ms. Bun Monyrod, Admin and Finance Manager by 08^th May 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.