Request for Proposals Interim Technical Assistance Director 2022

About MPact  

MPact Global Action for Gay Men’s Health and Rights was founded in 2006 by a group of activists concerned about HIV-related disparities as well as stigma, discrimination, violence, and criminalization experienced by gay men and other men who have sex with men in all parts of the world. MPact is now an established international advocacy network dedicated to ensuring equitable access to HIV services to all gay men while promoting health and human rights. We are directly linked with nearly 150 community-led organizations across 62 countries and thousands of other advocates through its various social media platforms. With a staff of 8 and an annual operating budget of $2.6 million USD, MPact accomplishes its mission by watchdogging governments, funders, and other decision-makers; strengthening capacities of community-led organizations and healthcare providers; supporting the proliferation of networks led by gay men; conducting and commissioning research; and facilitating inter-regional information exchange.

Project Goals 

Scope of Work: Interim Director of TA

This project will entail the following activities:

  • Work closely with MPact’s leadership team to set goals for the retreat and plan an agenda that supports the goals and takes into account staff members’ needs and interests
  • Develop partnerships with community groups and activists in San Diego, CA; El Paso, TX; San Juan, PR, New Orleans, LA; and Atlanta, GA for the purpose of the grants associated with this unit
  • Collaborate with MPact ED and research partner to develop qualitative boot camp for Out Last program
  • Maintain MPact presence in PEPFAR COPS 
  • Maintain relationships with partners on a variety of projects including CHASE, KELP and Love Alliance
  • Develop staffing and program plan for 2022 with the MPact leadership team
  • Develop and implement online leadership training for Es Tiempo

Anticipated Outcomes

  • New programs developed in San Diego, El Paso, New Orleans, Atlanta and San Juan, as evidenced by new agreements with organizations 
  • Work plans and budgets reviewed and structured for 2022
  • Participation in strategic planning process
  • Respond to communication from partners in a timely manner
  • Implement one leadership training online 
  • Represent MPact at various events, including PEPFAR COPS 2022
  • Support MPact partners in select countries in PEPFAR COPS 2022

Timeframe: 4 months

Hours & Compensation:   30-40 hours weekly, $7500 monthly 

Qualifications

We are seeking a consultant or consultancy team with:

  • Prior experience taking minutes and working with nonprofits, especially HIV and LGBTQ;
  • Previous experience in implementation of programs in the US for gay and bisexual men;
  • Familiarity in global health, HIV, international development, and human rights;
  • A track record in program planning;
  • And knowledge of HIV, LGBTQ advocacy and philanthropy

 

Requirements

Candidates must:

  • Possess five years or more of experience working with non-profit program development;
  • Be able to communicate via email, skype, Zoom video conference in English;
  • Be able to show proof of general and professional liability insurance (if based in the U.S.); and
  • Have a bank account that accepts U.S. Dollars.

 

Deadline and Submission 

Deadline: Friday, 21 January 2022

 

Submission Requirements

We are inviting proposals of no more than 2-3 pages that include the following:

  • Statement of interest in the scope of work described in this RFP;
  • A description of qualifications with links to examples of previous and related work;
  • A clearly articulated plan for operationalizing the scope of work described in this RFP and a strong justification for the approach being proposed; and
  • Consultancy fees or quotes that cover proposed work.

 

Accompanying documents:

  • C.V.s of primary consultant(s); and
  • Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of 2 references

 

Submission: Submit proposal with estimated costs fees to aspieldenner@mpactglobal.org. Proposals must be in English.