Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) Consultant
1. Introduction:
Cambodian Health and Education for Community (CHEC) is a local non-governmental organization
that works to fight HIV/AIDS, STI and Gender Based Violence and help improve the quality of life of
vulnerable people in the communities in Cambodia.
CHEC is now requesting proposals from experienced consultants on Comprehensive Sexuality
Education (CSE) to carry out a consultancy service for CHEC’s project to develop a comprehensive
online training program in Comprehensive Sexual Education (CSE). This initiative aims to provide
accurate, age-appropriate information about sexuality and sexual health, equipping participants with
the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions and develop respectful relationships.
2. Rationale:
Young people’s engagement in ‘digital spaces’ is diverse, changes continuously, and is gender-and
context-specific. Digital spaces can be formal or explicitly labelled digital delivery sites and pathways
for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) education. Young people also engage with
information on SRHR, sexuality and relationships through influencers or apps, which may be packaged
with a range of other content (including commercial content) and may or may not explicitly aim to
educate. With the emergence of an increasing number of apps, web pages, chat groups and social media
influencers, the SRHR landscape is fast-changing. In response to the rapidly growing connectivity of
young people, SRHR information is increasingly being delivered through digital spaces, reaching
millions. The young people in Cambodia have become the dominant users, representing about 70
percent of the accesses to social media – especially Facebook. This trend has been seen by most people
as a positive development for freedom of access to information.
After almost 30 years of devastating war in Cambodia, the Royal Government of Cambodia is trying
to develop its human resources in order to reconstruct the country and integrate it into the regional and
global community. The current stage of development of education is still at an early stage compared
with its neighbours. The government recognises that ICT is crucial for achieving the enabling of
freedom of expression and communication. It is expected that the use of ICT will also encourage a
culture of self-learning and life-long learning.
It is against this that CHEC appreciates the need to support initiatives that package CSE in online and
offline digital applications to increase the reach to adolescents, young people, parents, and communities
through the CSE Youth Programme. The engagement of a CSE Online Training Consultant will
develop a comprehensive online Comprehensive Sexual Education (CSE) training curriculum and
ensure its seamless integration and hosting on CHEC’s website. This will support CHEC to provide
high-quality, accessible CSE training to a diverse audience.
3. Objective:
The primary objective of this consultancy is to design, develop, and implement an online training
program that covers key areas of CSE. The program should be interactive, engaging, and accessible
to a diverse audience, including students, educators, and health professionals.
4. Scope of Work:
The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:
-Develop a structured, engaging, and interactive curriculum covering essential CSE topics such
as human anatomy, puberty, consent, contraception, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and
healthy relationships etc.
-Design a curriculum to be user-friendly and accessible to learners with varying levels of
knowledge and comfort with the subject matter.
-Create high-quality, interactive online training materials, including video lectures, quizzes,
assignments, and projects.
-Integrate and host the curriculum on the website and ensure that the curriculum is fully
functional and accessible on our website, providing a smooth user experience.
-Develop a system for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the training program.
5. Tasks and deliverables:
1. Curriculum Development:
– Conduct a needs assessment to identify key topics and learning objectives.
– Develop detailed lesson plans, including instructional materials, multimedia content, and
assessments.
– Create interactive elements such as quizzes, discussion forums, and activities.
2. Content Creation
– Produce high-quality video lectures and tutorials.
– Develop written materials, including lecture notes, reading materials, and assignments.
– Design and implement interactive activities and simulations.
3.Website Integration
– Collaborate with the web development team to integrate the curriculum into the existing
website.
– Ensure the curriculum is compatible with various devices and browsers.
– Implement user authentication and progress tracking features.
4.Testing and Quality Assurance
– Conduct thorough testing to ensure all content is functional and free of errors.
– Gather feedback from a pilot group of users and make necessary adjustments.
– Ensure compliance with accessibility standards.
5.Training and Support
– Provide training to the internal team on managing and updating the curriculum.
– Offer ongoing support for any technical issues or content updates.
6. Timeline
The consultancy is expected to be conducted between January to April 2025, from the date of signing
the contract. The consultant will be engaged for a total of 80 working days during a 4-month period
at the CHEC office or at home, with regular missions to meet with CHEC program staff for any
consultations and/ or travel to project sites for research and monitoring visits.
7. Terms of Payment:
The work of the CSE Online Training consultant will be based on the requirements of the CHEC
program. The payment will be made upon completion of all modules as agreed during the signing of
the contract.
8. Qualifications
The consultant should have:
– Proven experience in developing and delivering online training programs in CSE or related
fields.
– Strong knowledge of CSE topics and current best practices.
– Expertise in instructional design and e-learning technologies.
– Excellent communication and project management skills.
9. Application Process
Interested consultants are invited to submit their proposals, including:
– A detailed work plan and timeline.
– Budget breakdown.
– CVs of key personnel involved.
– Examples of previous similar work.
10. Evaluation Criteria
Proposals and candidates will be evaluated based on the following, and matched to the requirements
in the Scope of Work (SOW):
– Relevant experience and qualifications.
– Quality and feasibility of the proposed work plan.
– Cost-effectiveness.
– References and previous work samples.
11. Submission Deadline
All proposals must be submitted by 13th January 2025 to the following email address: chec@online.com.kh