SLED Opportunity · NORTH CAROLINA · IPAS
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Consultancy to design and disseminate communication products for the PMAC Project in Pakistan, translating technical evidence into audience-specific materials for advocacy and scale-up.
Background: The Post-Medication Abortion Contraception (PMAC) Project (2017–2025) was implemented to design and test user-centred, multi-channel interventions aimed at increasing post-medication abortion (MA) family planning uptake and continuation in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), Pakistan.The PMAC pilot combined pharmacy engagement, community engagement sessions, interpersonal communication materials (flyers and videos), and a digital WhatsApp-based chatbot to improve access to post-MA family planning information and services. Findings from the PMAC Pilot User Survey Report (Population Council, March 2026) demonstrate significant increases in post-MA family planning uptake and generate important learning on effective and scalable intervention models. As the project transitions from piloting to scale-up and dissemination, there is a need to translate PMAC evidence, learning, and innovation into clear, compelling, and dissemination-ready communication products tailored to diverse audiences, including policymakers, donors, implementers, and advocacy stakeholders. 2. Purpose of the Assignment The purpose of this consultancy is to convert PMAC technical evidence and knowledge products into well-designed, audience-appropriate, and dissemination-ready communication materials that clearly convey project results, innovations, lessons learned, and implications for scale-up. 3. Objectives The specific objectives of the assignment are to: • Translate PMAC technical content and evidence into clear, engaging, and audience-specific communication products. • Design visually compelling and professionally packaged materials suitable for dissemination and advocacy. • Ensure PMAC knowledge products are consistent, coherent, and aligned with Ipas branding requirements. • Support PMAC dissemination efforts through high-quality presentations and communication assets.Period of Performance• Duration: 6 weeks • Expected Level of Effort: 20 to 25 working days • Duty Station: Islamabad
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | The Q and A Period for this Opportunity is Ongoing | Never | N/A |
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Apr 28th 2026, 11:30 AM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | May 5th 2026, 11:30 PM EDT | N/A |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting relevant experience. | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required |
| Samples of Relevant Work (2) demonstrating experience in designing communication or knowledge products. | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required |
| Methodology (maximum 2 pages) outlining the proposed approach to completing the assignment, including key steps, timelines, and quality assurance processes. | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required |
| References (2) from recent and relevant assignments. | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required |
| Financial Proposal: Please indicate your daily rate and proposed level of effort (LOE) in number of working days. | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required |
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