Request for Expression interest Katsina State Agency for the Control of AIDS (KATSACA) HIV/AIDS Programme Development Project (HPDP II) World Bank- Asisted IDA Credit No. 45960 Advertisement for NGOS, FBOS and Private Sector Organisations to provide services in Katsina State A. Background The Government of Katsina State of Nigeria has received a financing from World Bank toward the cost of the second HIV/AIDS programme Development Project (HPDPII). The HPDP II will build on the substantial success of the HPDP 1. It is equally important to note that, the trend in the state is actually reducing due to various intervention strategies applied by the state. In the year 1999 prevalence rate was (2.3%), 2001 (3.5%) 2003 (2.8%) 2008 (2.6%) 2010 (2.0%). The site prevalence rate in the urban areas are Funtua 3.0%, Katsina 1.3% while in the rural areas Baure is 1.3% while Jibia is 2.0% (Antenatal Sentinel Survey 2010). Awareness creation has improved the attitude of the people towards stigmatization and discrimination. This is more so, as parents and relations provide care and support to people Infected by HIV/AIDS. The Project Development objective is to reduce the risk of HIV infection by scaling up prevention intervention and to increase access to and utilization of HIV counseling, testing, care and support services. B. Activities Eligible for Funding A. Prevention of New infection 1. Targeting Behavior Change Communication (BCC) Targeting subpopulation of MARPS i. Female Sex Workers (Brothel Based) -Geographical area:-Danja, Sabuwa, Dandume and Funtua ii. Female Sex Workers non brothel based: Geographical area Katsina, Rimi(EKA). Charanch. Rimaye, Funtua, Jibia, and Sabuwa. iii. Transport Workers - Long distance drivers Geographical area –Sabuwa. Dandume, Funtua, Mashi, Daura, Maiadua, Kankia, Rimi, Charanci, Dutsinma, Kaita, Batsari, and Katsina. 2. Other Vulnerable Groups i. Youth in and out of School-Target population University students, secondary schools and out of school (Girls Hawkers), football clubs and drinking spots Geographical area- Katsina, Funtua, Daura, Dutsinma, Malumfashi, Kankia Mani, ii. Uniform Service Men- Target population Police, Army, Immigration and Customs, Geographical area Towns;- Katsina, Jibia Mai’adua (Kongolom), Baure (B/Mutum), Kaita (Dankama), and Zango (Tsatsinbirin). 3. Prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV/AIDS i. Target population-Pregnant women, traditional birth attendants, health care providers, traditional and religious leaders and household heads. Towns are to be identified across the 34Local Government areas. B. Care and Support i. Care and Support for Orphan and Vulnerable Children i. Target population- Focusing on orphans and vulnerable key population ii. Geographical area-(Orphan Vulnerable Children) to be reached with access to basic health services, nutritional support, educational support and psycho-social support across the 34 Local Government areas. iii. Care and support for People living with HIV/ AIDS. PLWHAs are to be reached with Adherence counseling, nutritional support, home based care, referral, client tracking (in case of default) and peer education outreach for people living with HIV for positive living etc. across the state. Period of Assignment a) The assignment is for a period of two year (2 year) b) The selection of an organization will be in accordance with (HIV/AIDs fund HAF manual guidelines) c) Please note that geographic areas of coverage and target population may change as more data becomes available on HIV epidemic in the state. C. Eligibility Criteria KATSACA invites eligible organization to express their interest in providing any of these services Interested organization must provide formation indicating that they are qualified to perform the services: they should include: (i) Detailed organization profile containing area of expertise, experience of similar projects, logistics and infrastructural capacity to deliver the intended result with minimum five (5) years experience. This information should include Background with brochure and area of expertise. Description or similar assignment with verifiable letters of contract award and certificate of job completion, spelt out professional capacity of staff as well as adequate and appropriate resources to carry out the assignment. (ii) The organization must be officially registered according to Federal or State Law at least one year before the deadline for submission of Expression of interested (EOI) Activities are to be carried out in at least two (2) Local Government Areas in Katsina State. D. General Terms and Condition Expression of interest must be in English Language only and submitted in the tender Box provided in KATSACA office in two copies (one original and one photo copy), and CD rom in a sealed envelope with acknowledgement to KATSACA at the address below not later than 20th March 2013. The sealed envelope must be clearly marked KATSACA- Expression of Interest at the top of the envelop. The Agency reserves the right to reject any or all of the expression of interest. Interested organizations may obtain further information from the same address below not later than 20th March 2013. Expression of interest Through Email or Fax will not be Accommodated E. Contact Information The Project Manager Katsina State HIV/AIDS Program me Development: Project 2, Governor’s Office PMB 2001, General Hospital Katsina premises, Katsina State, Nigeria Email: [email protected] Phone: 08033029995, 08137102319 Successful organizations will be communicated .