Igor Gordon, Author at EHRA

WEBINAR: how to ensure shelter, social, psychological, and legal help for women who use drugs in case of gender-based violence

Posted on 2022-04-152022-07-22 by Igor Gordon

Existing in CEECA countries social care services, shelters for survivors of gender-based violence, and child protection institutions are not always open and supportive towards women using drugs. There are multiple legal barriers in access to social and psychological help if woman is a client of opioid substitutional treatment or actively using drugs. The objective of the online workshop is to discuss with harm reduction and social care professionals best international and regional practices and working models of comprehensive social care services for women who use drugs survivors of gender-based violence.

On March 29 EHRA hosted a webinar for harm reduction and social care professionals on how to ensure shelter, social, psychological, and legal help for women who use drugs in case of gender-based violence. During the webinar participants discussed professionals best international and regional practices and working models of comprehensive social care services for women who use drugs survivors of gender-based violence.

Report of the webinar (in Russian)

Agenda

Webinar on Shelter, social, psychological, and legal help for women who use drugs in case of GBV

Additional resources

Online course for social workers on how to provide services for people living with addiction : https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/identifying-and-responding-to-drug-and-alcohol-addiction

Screening tool on gender-based violence among key affected populations of women https://projectwings.org/

The Children’s Rights Perpective in Addiction Services https://www.dianova.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2022201-children-rights-perspective-in-addiction-services-EN.pdf

We are looking for a Communication Officer to join our team

Posted on 2022-04-052022-04-05 by Igor Gordon

Eurasian Harm Reduction Association is looking for a professional Communication Officer to join our team.

EXPECTED START DATE: ASAP

JOB TYPE: permanent

JOB LOCATION: office-based in Vilnius, Lithuania

COMPENSATION: 1000-1200 EUR net, commensurate with experience

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should submit their updated resume, a cover letter detailing their experience and how they would translate to this position, as well as any applicable writing samples.

Documents should be sent to: igor@harmreductioneurasia.org

Download full job description HERE

Job Summary

The primary duty of the Communications Officer is to implement the organization’s communication strategy and annual communication plans by employing effective communications and using available resources, means and tools.

The Communication Officer provides communications and administrative support to program staff and coordinates EHRA’s key messaging/communications products through communication channels (websites, listservs, social media etc.).

Other responsibilities include participation in developing and delivering issue-based campaigns to promote EHRA’s strategic objectives and maintaining relations with media to ensure EHRA’s presence in media and coverage of key harm reduction and human rights issues.

JOB DUTIES

Provide administrative support to team (e.g. posting on listservs, drafting weekly staff meeting minutes, etc.)
Support program staff in developing project related communications (e.g. events, draft and edit content such as press releases, blogs, social media posts, presentations, visual and handouts materials).
Maintain content and visual identity on websites and social media
Produce quarterly digest, newsletters and annual program report that summarize EHRA’s performance and impact for members and internal audiences, primarily partners and donors.
Coordinate production of organizational podcasts.
Organize and facilitate interviews
Coordinate issue-based campaigns
Maintain relations with international and national media to ensure EHRA’s presence in media and coverage of key harm reduction and human rights issues.
Perform regular monitoring of communication activities and products

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing or a related field;
Strong verbal and written communication skills;
An understanding of social media strategies and media relations.
Above average knowledge of various social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
English and Russian language speaking and writing skills;
Proficiency in office management software (knowledge of design and video production software is an asset);
Strong personal and interpersonal skills;
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent organizational skills.
The ability to multitask.
Flexibility, adaptability and commitment to work within an international team;
Understanding of the non-profit/NGO world, including reporting, timetables and deadlines working experience within the NGO, especially international, would be a strong asset;
Tolerance and comfort working with diverse communities (e.g. people who use drugs, sex workers, men who have sex with men, transgender people, etc.)

Ми запускаємо роботу телеграм каналу для допомоги українцям з числа людей, які вживають наркотики

Posted on 2022-03-312022-03-31 by Igor Gordon

Ми запускаємо роботу телеграм каналу для допомоги українцям з числа людей, які вживають наркотики, у координації та наданні соціальної, медичної та гуманітарної підтримки в Україні. Канал надаватиме допомогу в наступних напрямках:

– підтримка та координація в отриманні доступу до замісної терапії (ЗПТ), антиретровірусної терапії, протитуберкульозного (ПТБ) та лікування гепатиту для людей, які вживають наркотики в Україні та за кордоном

– підтримка та координація в отриманні доступу до гуманітарної допомоги, житла, медично-соціальних потреб для людей, які вживають наркотики в Україні та за кордоном

– можливості соціальної, медичної та гуманітарної підтримки для людей, які вживають наркотики та перебувають в Україні

Доступ до каналу ви зможете знайти за посиланням https://t.me/HarmReductionForUkrainians.

Просимо вас надсилати інформацію щодо каналу тим, хто потребує допомоги.

Digital Security Information

Posted on 2022-03-282022-03-29 by Igor Gordon

The material was prepared using the original video and text available in Russian at the following links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLACSL_eyuk, https://mailchi.mp/getkit.news/readnews

Digital security – or how to protect your online identity, data, and other assets?

Activists, human rights defenders and civil society organizations are at risk of violation of their right to information and freedom of expression.
In this section, find practical advices on how to protect your digital information.

First of all, you should answer the following questions for yourself and assess your risks

What do I want to protect?

(In case I want to protect, for example, document scans, and not communication, then the recommendation to use Signal will not be relevant)

Where is information stored?

(on a computer, in the office, at home, on which messenger, on which platform?)

Who has access to information?

(shared computers, folders, directories, you should specify what is important and what can happen to information. The answer is subjective)

What can happen to it?

(cases of phishing or account hacking attempts…)

What will be the consequences for ME?

If you have high risks

Seek help from colleagues, donors, community, organizations
Request an audit or assessment of your risk exposure

Digital hygiene

Messengers are better than SMS
Unique passwords for important accounts
Two-factor authentication on important account
Learn to recognize phishing
Backup copies of important information
Encrypt and lock devices
Update all programs
Uninstall programs you don’t use

How often are accounts hacked?

An attacker has learned your password from a hacked site and tries to log into Facebook with this password
Phishing – a fake site asks you to enter your password or two-step verification code
Your account has junk mail, an attacker has gained access to it and is trying to reset passwords on your other accounts

Check your email with https://haveibeenpwned.com/

Phishing message

Phishing is when attackers send malicious emails designed to trick people into falling for a scam. The intent is often to get users to reveal financial information, system credentials or other sensitive data.

What Does a Phishing Email Look Like?

Takes you to a page which looks identical to Google, Apple or other official landing pages, in order to get your password.

Example of a fake landing page:

How to check files for viruses?

Save file but DO NOT open it
Open Virustotal.com website
Upload file to be reviewed
View antivirus scan results

Protecting accounts from hacking

Account being registered on trusted mail address
Use unique passwords for important accounts
2-Step Verification (SMS/generator/backup codes) should be configured
Use the account only on your devices
Customized ways to restore access to your account or securely saved password

Communication protection

Do not say anything secret on your mobile phone
Do not write anything secret in SMS
It is safer to talk over the Internet
Facebook Messenger, Telegram, Skype
WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram secret chat
Protect devices

Possible risks with devices

Breakage, theft, loss of device and loss of information
Virus infection, leaking or loss of information
Withdrawal and subsequent access to information

Computer protection

Use of legal operating systems and programs
Regular software updates
Back up important data
Account separation in Windows or MacOS
Lock with password
If you need protection against seizure and access to data, encrypt

Mobile Device Protection

Latest versions of Android OS or iOS
Regular software updates
Back up important data
Screen lock with password/pin code/bio-metrics
Hidden message content on locked device
If you need protection against seizure and access to data, encrypt
Do not give the phone to anyone

8 simple principles which can help you to distinguish truth from fake news

The primary principle is to distrust all sources of information. Choose one source with a transparent information policy and a good news service that you really trust.
Now expand the list of sources, guided, as in the primary principle, by common sense and using the following tips:

a team is better than one person
better an independent team whose work is paid by readers
clearly defined anti-war position

Select at least two to a maximum five sources, taking into account the time the information resource appeared (you should be wary of the newly created and unknown onces), and whether and if so, which personnel changes took place lately in the information resource you’ve selected.
Ignore official sources, media with state participation. For example, the requirement of Roskomnadzor to use only information from Russian official sources when covering the war topic, is de facto military censorship.
When it comes to infrastructure, read the primary sources. Information about flight cancellations should be taken from the airport website, about the injection of money into the economy by the Central Bank – from the press release of the Central Bank, etc.
Don’t get emotional and keep cool. Try to avoid news with value judgments of the authors (“their vile spies”, “our brave scouts”, etc.).
Social networks and instant messengers are unreliable. Especially in wartime, trolls who are given content plans about what and how to write become active, as well as coordinated campaigns are being organized to spread lies. You should ignore not only the messages in your feed, but also in the comments under your posts.
Don’t be afraid to miss something. By following the informational diet described above, you will have more time for positive creativity and reflection.

Statements, Recommendations and Other Documents

Posted on 2022-03-212022-04-29 by Igor Gordon

Eurasian Harm Reduction Association’s position on the Russian military aggression in Ukraine

Eurasian Harm Reduction Association condemns the Russian war against Ukraine

The values of the Eurasian Harm Reduction Association (EHRA), our mission, and all our work are aimed at ensuring the people’s rights and freedoms, health, and well-being.

We consider the actions of the Russian Federation on the territory of Ukraine as an act of genocide against the people of Ukraine and a grave violation of the international humanitarian and human rights law. We condemn and oppose Russia’s act of aggression and incursion into the sovereign state of Ukraine in violation of international law.

We make every effort to support Ukrainians, first of all, those from among the representatives of key populations affected by HIV, TB, including people who use drugs, who became a victim of this war and genocide.

In regard to the above-mentioned, EHRA will stop any partnership with organizations or individuals who do not support the position of the EHRA on the issue of Russian aggression against Ukraine. By default, the position represents the opinion of all EHRA members.

Eurasian Harm Reduction Association’s position on the Russian military aggression in Ukraine

Regional and global public health professionals and community and civil society activists call on WHO to make a strong statement on Ukraine, with clear public health messaging and a bold plan to support people in need and mitigate human suffering that will come with the escalation of the Russian military activities in the Eastern part of Ukraine and Donbas region in particular!

Open letter from civil society and community networks on WHO health response to the war of Russia against Ukraine

Operational public health considerations for the prevention and control of infectious diseases in the context of Russia’s aggression towards Ukraine

This document aims to provide operational guidance for the prevention and control of infectious diseases in the context of mass exodus of displaced people from Ukraine. It is important to note, however, that these are just few of the risks to the health and well-being of the displaced people, and that the measures described in this document should be part of a more generalised health measures, including diagnosis and treatment of chronic disease and mental and psychosocial health.

Global Call for Solidarity with People who Use Drugs in Ukraine

The International Network of People who Use Drugs (INPUD) stands in solidarity with the Ukranian Network of People who Use Drugs (PUD.UA/VOLNA), the Ukranian Network of Women who Use Drugs (UNWUD/VONA) and all Ukrainian peers, colleagues, and friends against the invasion of their country by Putin’s regime. This is a clear, unequivocal act of aggression against a sovereign country and its’ people that is also against the will of many Russian people, who are vocalising their dissent, despite personal risk.

Psychological first aid for Ukrainian people

The Pompidou Group, together with leading European psycho-trauma experts, has developed recommendations on how people can better interact and communicate with persons who have experienced a crisis or difficult life event. The recommendations were developed at the request of the Ukrainian Ministry of Interior and in light of the traumatic situations experienced by the Ukrainian population due to the ongoing Russian hostilities in Ukraine.

International Narcotics Control Board statement on ensuring availability of and access to controlled medicines in Ukraine and neighbouring countries

INCB reminds all Governments that in acute emergencies it is possible to utilize simplified control procedures for the export, transportation, and provision of medicinal products containing controlled substances.

Competent national authorities may permit the export of medicines containing narcotic drugs and/or psychotropic substances to the areas in the absence of the corresponding import authorizations and/or estimates. Urgent deliveries do not need to be included in the estimates of the receiving country.

Advocacy for OST access for Ukrainians in hosting European countries

EHRA together with a number of partners sent out a statement on the urgency and approaches to ensure continuity of essential life-saving treatments for Ukrainians who have to flee their country due to the ongoing war, with a particular focus on two areas – HIV and opioid dependency.

The statement was sent out to:

Ms. Stella Kyriakides, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety
Ms. Sandra Gallina, Director General, Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety
Ms. Ylva Johansson, European Commissioner for Home Affairs
Mr. Pascal Canfin, MEP, Chair of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety, European Parliament
Ms. Sara Cerdas, co-Chair of the European Parliament’s Working Group on Health
Ms. Stéphanie Seydoux, French Ambassador for Global Health
Mr. Clément Beaune, French Secretary of State in charge of European Affairs
Mr. Vlastimil Válek, Minister of Health of the Czech Republic
Ms. Pavla Chomynová, Head of the Czech National Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Addiction
Mr. Adam Niedzielski, Minister of Health of the Republic of Poland
Mr. Piotr Jabłoński, Director, National Bureau for Drug Prevention, Republic of Poland
Ms. Anna Marzec-Bogusławska, Director, National AIDS Centre, Republic of Poland
Mr. Vladimír Lengvarský, Minister of Health of the Slovak Republic
Mr. Ľubomír Okruhlica, Chief Expert of the Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic for drug addiction medicine
Mr. Miklós Kásler, Minister of Human Capacities of the Republic of Hungary
Mr. Alexandru Rafila, Minister of Health of Romania
The Romanian National Anti-drug Agency
The Romanian National Centre for Mental Health
European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

Humanitarian corridor for Ukraine

45 civil society organizations from different European countries including Ukraine requested relevant UN, EU structures and humanitarian institutions to urgently support and set up of an uninterrupted supply chain of humanitarian assistance to the affected populations within the country, and to establish safe humanitarian corridors to evacuate civilians from Ukraine.

Practical Information for Ukrainian Refugees Entering Estonia

Posted on 2022-03-162022-04-04 by Igor Gordon

HOW TO ENTER ESTONIA

TRANSPORTATION FROM BORDERS

FIND THE ACCOMMODATION

HEALTH INSURANCE

kriis.ee

Urgent medical aid is ensured to all persons staying in Estonia if they have a severe or life-threatening health issue. The Family Doctor’s Advice Line 1220 (or +372 634 6630 when calling from abroad) is offering health advice in English and Russian. If necessary, the person will be forwarded to the emergency line 112.

Basic medical assistance is available at the reception center for refugees of Ukraine that has been set up in Tallinn.

Additionally, private initiatives like Viveo Health offer their services to Ukrainians.

FOOD AND CLOTHES

HARM REDUCTION SERVICES

PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT

The psychosocial crisis support line of the Social Insurance Board, helpline 116 006 (+372 6147 393 when calling from a foreign phone number).
Free psychological support online and offline: write an email to psychelp.est@gmail.com explaining who you are and what is the situation.

They will contact you within 24 hours. Or you can fill the form:

OPIOID SUBSTITUTION TREATMENT

Methadone-based substitution therapy is free for all patients, including those without health insurance. Buprenorphine-based substitution therapy (subutex, suboxone) is a paid service.

https://www.narko.ee/ru/zdes-mozhno-najti-pomoshh/lechenie-ot-zavisimosti-v-t-ch-zamestitelnaya-terapiya-pri-opioidnoj-zavisimosti/

ANTIRETROVIRAL TREATMENT

ARV therapy and ARV drugs are free for residents of Estonia, regardless of whether they have health insurance. People need confirmation about their HIV-positive status to get ARV drugs.

Practical Information for Ukrainian Refugees Entering Countries in Europe

Posted on 2022-03-142022-05-19 by Igor Gordon

In this section you can find up-to-date information for Ukrainian refugees entering different countries in Europe: transportation from borders, finding accommodation, health insurance, food and clothes, harm reduction services, opioid substitution treatment, antiretroviral therapy and other relevant information.

Click picture above to get information available at European Test Finder site about HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STI testing, Tuberculosis services, HIV treatment (ART), Opioid substitution treatment (OST) services for people fleeing the war in Ukraine.

Support to Ukraine

Posted on 2022-03-022022-03-29 by Igor Gordon

All of us are struck by the devastating events in Ukraine. Civilians are being bombed and lost access to the basics – food, water, medicine, place to live.

EHRA opens this crowdfunding campaign to support community of people who use drugs and harm reduction activists in Ukraine who are bravely continuing their work, helping each other and ensuring the continuation of services. Collected funds will be distributed through EHRA member AUCO “Convictus Ukraine” for individual financial assistance and humanitarian aid, priority will be given to the residents of the most affected cities.

EHRA will not take any administrative or other fees, all money will be sent to the communities.

Please donate to the following bank account:

Name of account holder: Eurazijos žalos mažinimo asociacija

Purpose: Charitable donation for community in Ukraine

IBAN: LT92 7180 3000 0770 0220

Bank name: AB Šiaulių bankas

BIC/SWIFT: CBSBLT26

Reports on the campaign will be regularly published on EHRA web page https://old.harmreductioneurasia.org/

Слава Україні!

If you would like to support our fundraising campaign, place this banners on your web page or share it on social media with hyperlink to this page. The banner is available in 9 different languages: Arabic, Czech, English, French, Indonesian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian. To download the banner click on the picture and save as PNG Image file.

RFP EXTENDED: EHRA is looking for a consultant who helps us to develop digital security protocols and approaches to security in public communication.

Posted on 2022-01-312022-02-21 by Igor Gordon

RFP Number	EHRA-01-07
RFP Title	EHRA digital security protocols
RFP Closing Date and Time:	23:59 EET 1 March 2022
Proposal Submission E-mail:	info@harmreductioneurasia.org

Background information

Eurasian Harm Reduction Association (EHRA) is a non-for-profit public membership-based organization uniting harm reduction activists and organisations from Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia (CEECA) with its mission to actively unite and support communities and civil societies to ensure the rights and freedoms, health, and well-being of people who use psychoactive substances in the CEECA region.

The COVID-19 pandemin has significantly affected the way we communicate and work. We are increasingly using digital tools and the internet for document management, internal and external communication. Most events, such as work meetings, training sessions, workshops and conferences are moving to an online format. This creates additional risks for the organisation related to leakage of confidential information, theft of personal data/documents, hacking of emails and software, surveillance, wiretapping, use of such information for public accusations, etc.

The organisation has developed and adopted a number of internal regulations on data protection and information systems, employee confidentiality and non-disclosure, personal data protection policy which is compliant with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). EHRA plans to conduct regular reviews of digital security risks and discuss measures to prevent technical, reputational and other risks that depend heavily on digital literacy, habits and safe use of the Internet for work, internal and external communications.

In addition, the promotion of the organisation’s values and active advocacy efforts cause negative reactions from a conservative part of the public, putting individual staff and members at additional risk of being targeted for repressive measures against freedom of expression and information. Working with sensitive and political issues, human rights activities and supporting activists in totalitarian countries creates additional risks in the organisation’s public online communication, which need to be analysed and minimised.

Objectives of the consultancy:

The aim is to provide technical assistance to EHRA to develop an algorithm and approaches on digital security and risk reduction in public communication, taking into account the main risks associated with the communication topics: promotion of harm reduction, advocacy for reform of repressive drug policies, and protection of the human rights of people who use drugs.

The objectives are:

Conduct an audit/analysis of internal documentation, existing EHRA practices and policies on digital security and personal data protection with an analysis of personal and organisational risks
Conduct a consultation with EHRA team on digital security and risk mitigation in public communication. A face-to-face meeting is scheduled for 23-24 March in Belgrade. EHRA will cover travel and accommodation costs for consultant.
Propose algorithms/protocols on security in digital communication for EHRA Secretariat and members.
Conduct an online training / webinar for EHRA members on implementation of EHRA algorithm/protocol on security in digital communication.

The assignment can be completed in Russian or English.

EHRA Secretariat will act as a reference point and will support a consultant to ensure a seamless process.

Timeline.

The assignment must be completed no later than 31 May 2022.

Evaluation Criteria

A two-stage procedure will be utilized in evaluating the proposals:

evaluation of the previous experience (portfolio) via technical criteria – 80% in total evaluation;
comparison of the costs (best value for money) – 20% in total evaluation.

Cost evaluation is only undertaken for technical submissions that score a minimum 80 points out of a maximum of 100 as a requirement to pass the technical evaluation. A proposal which fails to achieve the minimum technical threshold will not be considered further.

To assess submitted applications, the following technical criteria will be used (80%) (maximum possible number of points is 100):

Criteria:	Points
Proven track record of experience in conducting similar assignments in last three years, including development of security algorithms/protocols (should be clear from LoI and CV)	30
Understanding of harm reduction, drug policy, HIV response and/or civil society involvement to advocacy and capacity building in social and public health issues in EURASIA (should be clear from LoI and CV)	30
Experience in conducting trainings (as facilitator/moderator)	20
Fluency in English OR Russian	10

Maximum possible number of points	100

Cost proposal (20%): EHRA will allocate same importance to the provided portfolio and recorded experience as to the cost of the services. The cost proposal will be evaluated in terms of best value-for money to EHRA in EUR, price and other factors considered

Condition

Only consultants who are fluent and understand both – Russian and English are eligible to apply.
This announcement and its attachments shall not be construed as a contract or a commitment of any kind. This request for proposals in no way obligates EHRA to award a contract, nor does it commit EHRA to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of the proposals.

How to apply

To be eligible as a EHRA consultant, any organization or individual must comply with the Eurasian Harm Reduction Association Code of Ethics which you can find at the following link: https://old.harmreductioneurasia.org/ehra-code-of-ethics/

Applicants should submit (1) CV and (2) cover letter, which should clearly reflect:

– the tasks for which the consultant is applying.

– the candidate’s competencies and work experience required for the task.

– a detailed work plan,

– the number of working days required for each step,

– cost in US dollars and deadlines for completion.

Send proposals to: info@harmreductioneurasia.org .

In the subject line of your e-mail please indicate: EHRA-01-07. EHRA digital security protocols. Otherwise, the application will not be considered.

General terms

Interested consultants should pay attention to the following conditions:

EHRA will sign an agreement with the winner of the competitive selection. The contract will define a detailed work plan and payment terms.

EHRA reserves the right (but does not commit itself to obligations) to enter into negotiations with one or more applicants in order to obtain clarifications or additional information, as well as to agree on the timing of work.

The winner must confirm his/her daily rate before signing of the agreement.

Each candidate will be contacted individually.

Any questions regarding the participation should be sent to igor@harmreductioneurasia.org before 28^th February, 2022.

EHRA is looking for a consultant to develop training manual on online peer work and harm reduction services, and leading national trainings

Posted on 2022-01-192022-01-20 by Igor Gordon

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

EHRA is looking for a consultant to develop training manual on online peer work and harm reduction services, and leading national trainings

RFP Number	EHRA-01-04
RFP Title	Сonsultancy. Training manual development
RFP Closing Date and time :	23:59 EET on February 2, 2022
Proposal Submission Address:	info@harmreductioneurasia.org

Background

EHRA as a part of the RCF Covid-19 Grant Relief project is looking for a consultant to develop a training manual on online peer work and harm reduction services, and leading national trainings. There are loads of resources developed for the experts and specialists on how to provide online outreach and harm reduction services, however there is a need for a manual for peer workers on how to provide online support for people who use drugs and other key affected populations. Some of the already developed resources for specialists and experts are:

Objectives of the consultancy:

To prepare an outline for the manual in agreement with EHRA and Youth RISE, as partners of the Consortium.
To develop a training resource (manual) on provision of online peer work and harm reduction services and support national and regional capacity building. Manual should be written in English or Russian language and not exceed 50 pages. The preliminary topics, which should be included in the training manual:
Basic definitions
Short overview on online peer work/education
How can peers provide harm reduction services online?
How to provide peer education online?
How to provide mental health support online?
How can peers build trust online?
How to refer people to the specialists?
In which platforms to communicate with clients?
How to ensure safety online?

* Topics should be supported by already existing best practices from all the world.

Based on the developed manual, to lead 3 national trainings for EHRA national partners (small grantees).
To support national/ regional partners (if needed) with advice, while implementing small grant and piloting activities.

Proposed timeline:

Outline for the manual should be prepared and agreed with EHRA and Youth RISE by 14^th February, 2022.
Manual should be developed by 20^th March, 2022.
National trainings should be organized by the end mid of June, 2022.
Ongoing online support should be provided to national partners by the end of implementation of small grants.

Evaluation Criteria

Submitted applications will be evaluated by the evaluation panel of the Eurasian Harm Reduction Association.

A two-stage procedure will be utilized in evaluating the proposals:

evaluation of the previous experience (portfolio) via technical criteria – 80% in total evaluation;
comparison of the costs (best value for money) – 20% in total evaluation.

To assess submitted applications, the following technical criteria will be used (80%) (maximum possible number of points is 100):

Сriteria:	Points
Relevant experience in online peer work/ education and online harm reduction	40
Relevant experience in developing manual and tools for trainings/ seminars	40
Experience in leading trainings (as a facilitator/ moderator)	20

Maximum possible number of points	100

Condition

This announcement and its attachments shall not be construed as a contract or a commitment of any kind. This request for proposals in no way obligates EHRA to award a contract, nor does it commit EHRA to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of the proposals.

How to apply

Applicants must submit the following documents:

– CV,

– Letter of Interest. The CV and application should clearly reflect the competency of the candidate necessary to complete this task, as well as include the proposed number of working days for each stage, cost and timing of their implementation.

Please submit your proposal to the info@harmreductioneurasia.org .

In the subject line of your e-mail please indicate the RFP number, title “Training manual development and your name”. Otherwise, the application will not be considered.