2026 Consultancy Opportunity: HPV Technical Assistance (Girl Effect) |Apply by 2 May
The international non-profit Girl Effect is seeking an experienced consultant to provide technical leadership in the review, revision, and development of HPV vaccination communication and Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) guidelines. This consultancy is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen immunization demand generation and improve HPV vaccine uptake across multiple countries.
The assignment is expected to last approximately 40 working days (around 10 weeks) between May and July 2026, with a closing date for applications on 2 May 2026.
Background and Programme Context
Girl Effect works across Africa and Asia to design youth-centered communication platforms that improve health, education, and life outcomes for adolescent girls. The organization focuses on delivering evidence-based Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) interventions through media, digital tools, and community engagement.
Since 2016, Girl Effect has supported large-scale immunization programs funded by partners such as Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. These programs have been implemented in countries including Ethiopia, Tanzania, India, and Nigeria.
Key achievements include:
- Increasing awareness of HPV and routine immunization
- Building trust in vaccines and health systems
- Addressing social and behavioral barriers to vaccine uptake
- Supporting national Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) systems
The current consultancy focuses on improving the technical quality and usability of HPV communication guidelines used in these programs.
Purpose of the Consultancy
The consultant will serve as a technical lead and primary writer, responsible for reviewing and strengthening nine HPV technical guidelines. These documents support immunization programming and are used by national health teams and implementing partners.
The goal is to ensure all materials are:
- Technically accurate and aligned with global standards (WHO, UNICEF, Gavi)
- Grounded in Social and Behaviour Change theory and practice
- Practical for use by immunization program managers
- Clear, structured, and implementation-ready
This is a high-level technical writing assignment requiring strong expertise in public health communication and immunization systems.
Scope of Work
The consultant will undertake four main areas of work:
1. Technical Review and Revision of HPV Guidelines
The consultant will revise nine existing HPV-related guidance documents, including topics such as:
- Advocacy for HPV vaccination
- HPV risk and crisis communication
- Interpersonal communication strategies
- Digital engagement approaches
- Messaging frameworks
- Planning for demand generation activities
Each guideline will require substantial rewriting, restructuring, and expansion—not just editing.
2. Strengthening SBC Integration
Across all materials, the consultant will:
- Embed behavioural science and SBC principles
- Ensure alignment with real-world EPI implementation
- Incorporate lessons from field programming
- Strengthen community engagement and communication linkages
The aim is to make behaviour change concepts practical and actionable.
3. Development of New Technical Content
Where gaps exist, the consultant will develop additional sections such as:
- Strategies for reaching zero-dose populations
- Caregiver decision-making pathways
- Gender and social norms influencing vaccine uptake
- Integration into routine immunization systems
- Practical templates and planning tools
4. Development of a Summary HPV Guideline
A consolidated “reference guide” will be created for immunization managers. This document will:
- Summarize all nine guidelines
- Provide simplified operational guidance
- Serve as a quick-reference tool for decision-makers
- Support national HPV vaccination planning
Deliverables
The consultant will produce:
- 9 fully revised HPV technical guidelines (publication-ready)
- 1 comprehensive summary guideline for EPI managers
- Embedded tools, templates, and frameworks
- Up to 3 rounds of revision per document
All outputs must be ready for use in low- and middle-income country settings.
Required Qualifications
Applicants must demonstrate strong expertise in immunization and public health programming.
Minimum requirements include:
- 8–12+ years of experience in public health or immunization
- Proven expertise in HPV vaccination programming
- Strong background in Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) for health
- Experience with WHO, UNICEF, and Gavi frameworks
- Ability to produce high-quality technical guidance documents
Preferred Experience
Additional advantages include:
- Experience in Africa and/or South Asia immunization programs
- Familiarity with zero-dose and equity-focused strategies
- Experience working with national EPI systems
- Strong technical writing and synthesis skills
Application Requirements
Interested consultants must submit a concise proposal (maximum 5 pages) including:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- At least three professional references
- Samples of previous similar work
- A detailed work plan with timelines
A separate financial proposal must include:
- Daily rate (USD)
- Time input estimate
- Total cost
- Any reimbursable expenses
All taxes must be clearly indicated.
Submission Details
Applications must be submitted via email to:
suppliers@girleffect.org
Subject line: HPV Technical Consultant
Deadline: 2 May 2026
Selection Criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on:
- Relevant HPV and SBC experience (20%)
- Quality and clarity of CV (30%)
- Samples of previous technical work (20%)
- References (10%)
- Financial competitiveness (20%)
Conclusion
This consultancy with Girl Effect represents a high-impact opportunity for an experienced public health professional to shape global HPV vaccination guidance. The role combines technical writing, behavioural science, and immunization strategy to strengthen demand generation efforts across multiple countries.
By improving these guidelines, the consultant will directly contribute to increasing HPV vaccine uptake, reducing cervical cancer risk, and strengthening health systems in low- and middle-income countries.
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