The Lesotho Country Coordinating Mechanism (LCCM) – REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

                  (CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT)

Development of the Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) Policy for Lesotho Country Coordinating Mechanism.

Background

The Lesotho Country Coordinating Mechanism (LCCM) was established in response to requirements and recommendations of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS and Tuberculosis “Global Fund”) as a governance and oversight mechanism for the mobilization and use of grants from the Global Fund.

The purpose of the Global Fund is to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (herein referred to as The Global Fund) is to attract and disburse additional resources through a new public-private partnership that will make a sustainable and significant contribution to the reduction of infections, illness and death, thereby mitigating the impact of HIV and AIDS, Tuberculosis

In line with this commitment, LCCM seeks to develop a robust Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH) Policy to protect its staff, members and the stakeholders that they interact with from sexual exploitation, Abuse and Harassment.

Deliverables

The Consultant is expected to deliver the following outputs:

• A comprehensive PSEAH policy tailored to the specific needs and context of the LCCM.
• Guidelines and procedures for the implementation of the PSEAH policy include reporting mechanisms and support services for survivors of abuse.
• A final report documenting the process of developing the PSEAH policy, including a summary of key findings and stakeholder feedback.

Timeline

The consultancy is expected to be completed within 10 working days with regular check-in meetings with the Secretariat to track progress.

Qualifications

The consultant should possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Extensive experience in developing PSEAH policies for non-governmental organizations or civil society Organizations.
• In-depth knowledge of international best practices and standards related to PSEAH
• Strong communication and facilitation skills with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

How to Apply:

All those interested in applying for this consultancy should submit the following by 14:30hrs, 10^th January 2024 to the following email address; ccmsec@ecoweb.co.ls cc ccmoso@ecoweb.co.ls or hand deliver to:

LCCM Secretariat

4th Floor, MGC Office Park Corner Pope John Paul II and

Mpilo Boulevard,

 P.O. Box 7178, Maseru 100

Tel: (+266) 22325544

For further information, including the responsibilities of the Consultant to develop PSEAH Policy can be obtained on the LCCM Website:  https://ccm.org