Tenders Are Invited For Development Of Culturally Sensitive Family Planning Counseling Tools in Ethiopia

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Tenders Are Invited For Development Of Culturally Sensitive Family Planning Counseling Tools For Pastoral Regions In Ethiopia. Objectives To Design A Culturally Sensitive Fp Counseling Tool Incorporating Local Beliefs, Gender Roles, And Socio-Economic Factors. To Ensure The Tool Supports Healthcare Providers In Delivering Respectful, Community-Appropriate Fp Counseling Services. 3. Scope Of Work The Consultant Will Undertake The Following Activities: 1. Situation Analysis And Literature Review Review Existing Fp Counseling Tools And Their Application In Pastoralist Regions. Analyze Cultural Norms, Gender Dynamics, And Traditional Beliefs Affecting Fp Service Adoption. 2. Stakeholder Engagement Conduct Consultations With Religious Leaders, Elders, Community Members, Health Professionals, And Government Officials. Facilitate Participatory Workshops To Gather Insights And Ensure The Tool Reflects Community Perspectives. 3. Design And Development Of Culturally Sensitive Family Planning (Fp) Counseling Tool This Focuses On Creating Innovative And Inclusive Counseling Tools That Resonate With The Cultural Context And Literacy Levels Of Pastoralist Communities To Enhance The Effectiveness Of Family Planning Services. Design Counseling Tool And Messaging That Respects Local Values, Beliefs, And Traditions While Providing Clear, Evidence-Based Information About Family Planning Options. Incorporate Language And Narratives That Highlight The Health Benefits Of Family Planning For Mothers, Children, And Families, Using Non-Confrontational And Positive Framing To Promote Acceptance Use Storytelling As A Powerful Tool To Convey Family Planning Concepts, Featuring Stories That Reflect Real-Life Situations And Decision-Making Processes. Include Relatable Characters, Such As Mothers, Fathers, Community Leaders, Clan Leaders, And Religious Leaders, To Demonstrate How Family Planning Improves Lives. Develop Role-Based Counseling Guides That Train Healthcare Providers To Use Culturally Respectful Communication Techniques. Tailor These Approaches To Engage Husbands, Elders, And Other Influential Figures In The Community To Foster Supportive Environments For Womens Reproductive Choices. 4. Validation And Testing Pilot The Counseling Tool In Selected Health Facilities. Collect Feedback From Healthcare Providers And Community Members To Refine The Content. 5. Finalization And Dissemination Incorporate Feedback And Finalize The Tool. Develop A User Guide For Healthcare Providers 4. Deliverables Inception Report With Work Plan And Timeline. Review Existing Fp Counseling Tools And Their Application In Pastoralist Regions. Organize A Consultative Workshop To Enhance The Findings From The Desk Review Regarding Culturally Appropriate Family Planning Counseling Tools. Develop A Draft Of A Culturally Sensitive Family Planning Counseling Tool For Review. Final Fp Counseling Tool Tailored For Pastoralist Settings Translated Into Local Languages User Guide For The Culturally Sensitive Fp Counseling Tool 5. Duration And Timeline The Total Duration Of The Consultancy With Milestones For All Deliverables Is Three Months From Feb 10 To May 09, 2025 Bid Closing Date: Feb 4,2025@4:00 Pm Bid Opening Date: No Specific Opening Date And Time Region: Addis Ababa Tender Link : Https://Tender.2Merkato.Com/Tenders/6797809358Bc3f3a2322447a

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