KANCO
Request For Proposals – Conference Organizer
Request For Proposals – Conference Organizer
KANCO is regional membership network
of organizations including: Non-Governmental Organization (NGOs), Community
Based Organization (CBOs), Faith Based Organization (FBOs), Private Sector,
Research and Learning Institutions responding to HIV & AIDS and TB in
Kenya.
Its mission is to provide leadership,
promote collaboration and enhance capacity among Civil Society organizations
(CSOs) and other stakeholders to respond to HIV & AIDS, TB other public
Health concerns at community level.
Guided by the vision of healthy people,
empowered communities, over time KANCO has evolved to become a premier agency
for sensitizing, mobilizing and promoting collaboration among civil society
organizations (CSOs) working in the region.
KANCO in partnership with stakeholders is
in the process of organizing the 1st Eastern Africa Harm Reduction
Conference.
The theme for this year’s conference is
‘Leadership and Innovation in Harm Reduction in Africa’ and is scheduled to
take place from November 15th to 17th, 2017. There will be a preceding
preconference on the 14th November 2017 focusing on drug use prevention.
Terms of Reference (Conference Organizer)
Introduction: (Conference)
The first Regional Eastern Africa Harm Reduction Conference (1REAHRC) will be 2017’s largest Regional Harm Reduction (HR) event. It will bring together those at the heart of the HR response-from practitioners and peers to advocate and researchers.
Terms of Reference (Conference Organizer)
Introduction: (Conference)
The first Regional Eastern Africa Harm Reduction Conference (1REAHRC) will be 2017’s largest Regional Harm Reduction (HR) event. It will bring together those at the heart of the HR response-from practitioners and peers to advocate and researchers.
For three packed days, presentations,
workshop, panel discussion, community village, networking events and more will
be taking place.
Being the first of its kind in
Nairobi-Kenya, the event will be hosted at the Kenya School of Monetary studies
(KSMS), along the Thika super highway, hosted by KANCO and partners from 15th –
17th November 2017.
East Africa is beginning to adopt a forward looking approach to harm reduction and drug policies; however, the progress is still slow.
East Africa is beginning to adopt a forward looking approach to harm reduction and drug policies; however, the progress is still slow.
In response, the 1REAHRC will help build a
world where people benefit from good policies rooted in dignity, health and
human rights.
Participants: The conference is expected to draw participation from - People who inject drugs (PWID), implementers, supporters, advocates, researchers in harm reduction, international participants including drug authorities in Eastern Africa and high-level ministry and county officials, representatives of UN agencies and international organizations, eminent researchers, institutions of higher learning and national drug authorities, ministries of health.
Conference Objectives:
Participants: The conference is expected to draw participation from - People who inject drugs (PWID), implementers, supporters, advocates, researchers in harm reduction, international participants including drug authorities in Eastern Africa and high-level ministry and county officials, representatives of UN agencies and international organizations, eminent researchers, institutions of higher learning and national drug authorities, ministries of health.
Conference Objectives:
·
To
share knowledge and experience in Harm Reduction.
·
Inter-sectorial
debate to define the value of harm reduction policies in the region and Africa.
·
To
share different strategies in Harm Reduction programing.
·
Creation
of action plans to follow-up on outcomes of the conference and reinforce
partnerships.
·
To
mainstream harm reduction discussion among policy makers and institutions.
Expected Outputs:
·
A
high-level statement from the ministries represented.
·
Following-up
action plans on harm reduction programming in the Countries represented.
·
Partnership
for following-up initiatives.
·
Regional
partnership and networking for harm reduction advocacy.
Background: The lack of
information and related programming, coupled by stigma and discrimination,
criminalization punitive laws, policies, gender violence especially amongst
women who inject drugs (WWID), limitations within existing health and community
systems cumulatively have resulted to a “hidden” population that is rarely
seen, heard and listened to by key stakeholders.
The “hidden” population has over time been
unable to access prevention, treatment and support services, which
conventionally were and still are more responsive towards the general
population than to PWID.
In the context of a lack of accurate data, there is compelling evidence that the Eastern Africa region is experiencing growing and complex forms of drug use.
In the context of a lack of accurate data, there is compelling evidence that the Eastern Africa region is experiencing growing and complex forms of drug use.
Community based organizations and local
journalists report increasing trends in drug use in the region. UNODC reports
have suggested that the East Africa region is a focus for heroin transit, and
increasing local consumption.
In particular, such areas as East
Coast of Africa (Mombasa, Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam, Seychelles, Mauritius)
increasingly play the role as entry points of heroin which further gets
transported to Europe through Nairobi and Addis Ababa).
Whilst the sea trade is potentially the
most significant, air and land routes are also influential. In combination this
creates a volatile and ever shifting supply of drugs.
Heroin is also now in use, reportedly
alongside the use of cocaine (as confirmed by recent pharmacological analysis
in Western Kenya, unpublished data), and potentially in combination.
High rates of alcohol, cannabis and Miraa
(Khat) use alongside heroin also accentuate the patterns of risk and
vulnerabilities PWID face.
Female using and injecting drugs in most cases are even more vulnerable as they are more frequently involved in receptive sharing (using paraphernalia for injection after male partner), more likely to have a high risk partner (older and with longer history of drug use), they may also have multiple partners and frequently are involved in sex work and transactional sex to receive money or drugs.
Very little data exists on the gender differences in HIV prevalence, risk practices and vulnerabilities amongst PWID in Eastern Africa.
Female using and injecting drugs in most cases are even more vulnerable as they are more frequently involved in receptive sharing (using paraphernalia for injection after male partner), more likely to have a high risk partner (older and with longer history of drug use), they may also have multiple partners and frequently are involved in sex work and transactional sex to receive money or drugs.
Very little data exists on the gender differences in HIV prevalence, risk practices and vulnerabilities amongst PWID in Eastern Africa.
The absence of this data undermines the
potential to create harm reduction services tailored to the specific needs of
women who inject drugs.
People who inject drugs (PWID) are not widely recognized as a vulnerable group in need of accessing HIV and TB services within national health responses.
People who inject drugs (PWID) are not widely recognized as a vulnerable group in need of accessing HIV and TB services within national health responses.
Eastern African governments have been slow
to adopt responses to problematic drug use from a public health issue/human
rights perspective which has resulted in drug policies that violate the human
rights of people that use drugs.
There is overwhelming evidence that the
criminalization of drug use has been unable to reduce the supply and demand of
illicit drugs.
Instead, the criminalization of drug use
has made it difficult for people who use drugs to access services and
additionally reduce the risk of HIV and Hepatitis C transmission.
As a way of taking forward this agenda and to promote dialogue about drug policy reform and harm reduction, KANCO will convene a regional conference on harm reduction.
Justification for a Conference Organizer: The planning process for a regional conference has begun in earnest and entails both technical and logistical processes.
As a way of taking forward this agenda and to promote dialogue about drug policy reform and harm reduction, KANCO will convene a regional conference on harm reduction.
Justification for a Conference Organizer: The planning process for a regional conference has begun in earnest and entails both technical and logistical processes.
KANCO has set up several committees to
oversee various technical aspects of this planning process.
KANCO has also set up a functional
secretariat to facilitate day-to-day coordination of logistics.
However, there is need to enhance the
capacity to handle some aspects of planning and delivery of the
conference.
There is therefore, need to outsource these
services through engagement of an experienced conference organizer.
The conference organizer will be expected
to provide technical and logistical support to the regional harm reduction
conference 2017 under the supervision of the Planning Committee Chair.
Key Tasks and Deliverables:
The key tasks and deliverables will be at 3 time points: prior to the conference, during and after the conference.
Before the Conference:
Key Tasks and Deliverables:
The key tasks and deliverables will be at 3 time points: prior to the conference, during and after the conference.
Before the Conference:
·
Train
and coordinate the activities of volunteers to assist with confirming
participant registration, ushering, and distribute conference materials.
·
Orient
volunteers on exhibition requirements and their roles. (Volunteers will be
provided by KANCO)
·
Prepare
all the materials to be provided to participants during registration for the
conference (All the materials will be provided by KANCO).
·
Provide
and set up poster boards to be used for poster presentations.
·
Communication:
Review the conference’s communication plan, make recommendations for revision
of the plan and work with KANCOs communication department to execute the
revised plan so as to optimize resources for wider reach.
·
Organize
and execute the pre-conference media briefing workshop in liaison with KANCOs
Communication Department and the Conference Planning Committee
·
Venue
management: In collaboration with the conference planning committee, brand the
conference venue, stage design (screens, PA system/sound, lighting, décor) in
accordance with KANCO branding guidelines. Conduct a dry-run to ensure that
everything is working as planned.
·
Presentation
Management: Set up a centralized presentation management system that will
ensure pre-loading of PowerPoint slides a day prior to each session
During the conference:
Registration
Registration
·
Conduct
the registration process and provide registered participants with conference
materials. Supervise the activities of all conference volunteers including
assigning them daily duties accordingly e.g. manning the registration desks;
ushering key guests/panelists/speakers; manning each session
room(including exhibition space and community village)
·
Providing
logistical support, manage daily sign-in and tracking of conference
participants preferably electronically and provide daily attendance reports.
·
In
collaboration with KANCO finance department facilitate onsite registration and
payment, facilitate completion of soft-copy certificates and distributing the
same to registered participants electronically (e.g. via USB flash drives)
·
In
close consultation with KANCO and the Planning Committee handle all protocol
matters. Organize and execute any media briefing workshops in liaison with
KANCO’s Communication Department and the conference Planning Committee.
·
Supervise
the activities of the videographer/photographer to ensure adequate capture of
all conference proceedings including live and online streaming to a wider
audience in liaison with KANCO Communication Departments.
·
Provide
continuous social media updates as outlined in the revised communication plan
and in liaison with KANCO communication department.
·
In
close consultation with KANCO’s Communication Department and the Conference
Planning Committee, organize regular media briefing in line with the
Communication Plan.
·
Provide
centralized information service to all participants, speakers and facilitators
on all sessions and venues and any other relevant information.
Venue Management:
·
Prepare
the venue for all scheduled sessions including determining the appropriate
sitting arrangements; ensuring appropriate functioning of audio-visual (AV)
equipment provided at the venue as well as providing back-up AV/electricity
equipment in case of power failure.
·
Provide
appropriate signage to ensure free flow of participants in the different
session rooms including coordinating the activities of ushers/volunteers.
·
Making
appropriate preparations for the various ceremonies (opening, awards and
closing), in consultation with the planning committee.
Presentation Management:
·
Manage
presentations including liaising with presenters to receive and pre-loading
PowerPoint slides to a centralized system prior to each session (all
presentations to be captured at least a day prior to the day of presentation);
advancing slides during presentations (provide the necessary equipment e.g.
laser pointers) and ensuring appropriate time-keeping; overseeing sign-language
interpretation as appropriate.
·
Also
ensure flow management during Q&A sessions (live and online).
·
Supporting
the work of all rapporteurs in consultation with the chief rapporteur,
including providing them with necessary materials/stationary and collating
summary session reports to ensure a summary of the proceedings is shared
widely.
After the Conference:
·
Submit
a final report on the conduct of the conference with regards to logistics,
communication and planning including a final list of conference participants by
day and session as well as coffee-table photo publication and edited video of
the conference proceedings.
·
Provide
raw data files/data bases and reports; presentations and posters; and all un
utilized conference materials supported by a reconciliation report to KANCO
conference planning committee and clean up and return the conference venue to
its initial state
Key competencies required
·
The
Conference Manager is expected to be a registered firm/company that is legally
allowed to conduct business with Government of Kenya entities. Required competencies
and qualifications:
·
The
firm should demonstrate experience organizing and managing large conferences
for at least ten (10) years; with at least two (2) national/international
conferences of at least five hundred (500) participants having been conducted
in the last three (3) years preferably in the area of scientific research.
·
The
individual should provide references and testimonials demonstrating
reliability, dedication and ability to work unsupervised. In addition, the
individual should have competencies in relevant areas including being a team
leader; with at least graduate degree level of training in a relevant area
including information technology and data management with at least 5 years of
experience in managing national/international conferences, especially those of
a scientific nature.
·
The
candidate should demonstrate evidence of capacity to manage an electronic
conference management system capable of facilitating the entire process of
registration and tracking of participants, and feedback processes; that is
directly compatible to the existing KANCO online Registration Database/System.
·
The
Conference Manager will be engaged between October and November 30th 2017.
·
An
appropriate representative of the Conference Manager will sit in all the conference
Planning Committee meetings.
Event Organizing Road Map
Request
for Proposals of a Conference Graphic
Designer
KANCO
is regional membership network of organizations including:
Non-Governmental Organization (NGOs), Community Based Organization (CBOs),
Faith Based Organization (FBOs), Private Sector, Research and Learning
Institutions responding to HIV & AIDS and TB in Kenya.
It
is also accredited as a Linking Organization with the International HIV &
AIDS Alliance.
Its
mission is to provide leadership, promote collaboration and enhance capacity
among Civil Society organizations (CSOs) and other stakeholders to respond to
HIV & AIDS, TB other public Health concerns at community level.
Guided
by the vision of healthy people, empowered communities, over time KANCO has
evolved to become a premier agency for sensitizing, mobilizing and promoting
collaboration among civil society organizations (CSOs) working in the region.
East
Africa Harm Reduction Network Conference
1.
Background
KANCO
in partnership with stakeholders is in the process of organizing the 1st
Eastern Africa Harm Reduction Conference.
The
theme for this year’s conference is ‘Leadership and Innovation in Harm
Reduction in Africa’ and is scheduled to take place from November 15th to 17th,
2017.
There
will be a preceding preconference on the 14th November 2017 focusing on drug
use prevention.
Eastern Africa has continued to become a significant region in drug trade (UNODC 2016). While initially it has been more of a transition route, there has been increasing demand of drugs for consumption.
Eastern Africa has continued to become a significant region in drug trade (UNODC 2016). While initially it has been more of a transition route, there has been increasing demand of drugs for consumption.
Africa
is estimated to have received about 9% of the global flow of heroin as at 2011
(USAID 2013).
Increase in drug consumption in the region has come along with new challenges to public health and security.
Increase in drug consumption in the region has come along with new challenges to public health and security.
With
the region already experiencing a HIV epidemic, increasing drug use has
exacerbated infections, especially among populations of people who inject
drugs, and also highlighted other blood borne infections such as viral Hepatitis
(especially Hepatitis C).
Most
of the health care systems have been addressing drug related problems in ways
that have left significant gaps in addressing other challenges that come with
drug addiction.
Supply
suppression and demand reduction have remained the key strategies being
enforced to manage drug trade and consumption.
Consequently,
these two approaches have traditionally missed opportunities to address
concerns among drug users, complicating health and social outcomes.
Harm Reduction is an approach to the drug use problem that has recently been introduced in some countries in Eastern Africa.
Harm Reduction is an approach to the drug use problem that has recently been introduced in some countries in Eastern Africa.
Harm
reduction works to reduce the health, social and economic consequences of drug
use, while considering the health and human rights of people who use drugs
(PWUDs).
Mauritius, Kenya and Tanzania have taken bold steps to initiate strategies and interventions fronted by the harm reduction approach as effective in mitigating drug use problems.
Mauritius, Kenya and Tanzania have taken bold steps to initiate strategies and interventions fronted by the harm reduction approach as effective in mitigating drug use problems.
In
these three countries, needle and syringe programs and medically assisted
treatment in the form of methadone have been introduced, primarily targeting to
reduce HIV infections among people who inject drugs.
1.1 Objectives of the conference
1.1 Objectives of the conference
·
To share knowledge and experience in
Harm reduction
·
Inter-sectorial debate to define the
value of harm reduction policies in the region and Africa
·
To share different strategies in harm
reduction programing
·
Creation of action plans to follow-up
on outcomes of the conference and reinforce partnerships
·
To mainstream harm reduction
discussion among policy makers and institutions
1.2
Target Group
People who inject drugs (PWID), implementers, supporters, advocates, researchers in harm reduction, International participants including Drug Authorities in Eastern Africa and high-level ministry and county officials, representatives of UN agencies and international organizations, eminent researchers, institutions of higher learning and national drug authorities, Ministries of health.
People who inject drugs (PWID), implementers, supporters, advocates, researchers in harm reduction, International participants including Drug Authorities in Eastern Africa and high-level ministry and county officials, representatives of UN agencies and international organizations, eminent researchers, institutions of higher learning and national drug authorities, Ministries of health.
1.3
Conference Structure
The
main conference will be taking place over three days, from 15th to 17th
November 2017.
On
the evening of the 14th November, there will be a prevention pre conference
that will start off by guest speakers addressing information on harm reduction
and prevention messages, followed by performances from various artistes in
Kenya and the region.
The
main conference will kick off on the 15th of November, starting with key note
addresses from various speakers to set the tone.
These
will be followed by plenary sessions, and thereafter breakaway sessions for
abstract driven discussions.
There
will also be poster presentations on various topics. A community village as
well as exhibitions will be running through the duration of the conference
2.
Objective of the consultancy
Towards
hosting of the first Eastern Africa Harm Reduction Conference, KANCO and her
Partners are seeking to engage an external designer to support the conference
team in the development of conference marking and branding products.
In
addition to design services, the successful consultant must also be able to
provide printing services of the publications (in-house or outsourced).
Both
design and printing services are to be provided by the one successful
consultant.
2.1 Tasks and Responsibilities
2.1 Tasks and Responsibilities
Under
the supervision of the Conference Coordinator and head of editorial team , the
specific tasks of the consultant in the development of marking and branding
items of the 1st Eastern Africa Harm Reduction Conference shall comprise the
following:
·
Ensure that all publications, reports
and products are produced in line with conference thematic colors.
·
Deliver creative and innovative ideas
for print, electronic, web-based and animated presentations.
·
Develop and edit art-work, photos,
charts and other graphic elements;
·
Layout and design information and
communication materials including : conference agenda, banners (tear drop
banner, wall banner, stand alone ), posters, Abstract booklets, Branded pens
and Notebooks, Flyers, T-shirt, conference bag, Brochures, Conference badges,
Wrist bands, KANCO Experience book)
·
Deliver creative graphic and
technical solutions for use of new media (virtual 3D words/boxes)
·
Print selected information and
communication materials.
3.
Qualification and Expertise
3.1 Designer Profile
3.1 Designer Profile
We
are seeking a consultant who is experienced in creating multi-page designs and
layouts incorporating text, photographs and illustrations/infographics.
The
ability to interpret and present data as clear, yet innovative, infographics is
a must.
The
consultant must be able to assign a devoted team to work on this project,
including a senior experienced project manager to act as KANCO’s main point of
contact.
The
consultant must have experience working on similar projects for similar NGOs,
IGOs, or international groups.
The
nature of the project requires much interaction between Project Coordinator and
the designer, as such, for the duration of the design development assignment,
we seeking a sit-in designer to facilitate a quick and effective feedback
mechanism.
S/He
will be stationed and available to attend to several faces-to- face meetings at
KANCO’s office.
3.2
Printing and delivery Service
The
Consultant will be responsible for effectively and efficiently managing the
printing, binding and delivery of the Report, and ensuring the quality of the
print version.
The
consultant should have experience in managing similar print projects, and will
either have in-house printing capabilities or will outsource it to a quality
printer for completion.
The
Consultant will be responsible for ensuring quality and deadlines related to
the print component of the project are met.
The
successful consultant - Designer is required to meet the following criteria:
·
Strong theoretical and practical background
in graphic design, including the use of design software such as Adobe Design
Premium, In-Design, CorelDraw, web design tools such as Dreamweaver and Flash,
etc.
·
Show a clear and mature style of
design, demonstrating an understanding of the marking and branding requirements
of a regional conference.
·
Proven experience of graphic
production from start to published/printed product with knowledge of printing
processes (offset and digital) and colour management;
·
Good understanding of new and
evolving technologies and digital platforms;
·
Knowledge of standard software
packages, including MS Office– MS Access–MS Visio –Adobe Acrobat; Working
experience in development or humanitarian environment is desirable
4.
Main Deliverables
·
Quality design (Artworks) for all the
required materials completed in line with EAHRC branding requirements and
within specified deadlines.
·
Submission of a sample of each of the
approved items reflecting the quality of the final product to be printed.
·
Delivery of the final digital and printed
materials within agreed timelines.
5.
Structure of the Technical Proposal
The
Technical Proposal should include, but not be limited to, the following:
·
Detailed understanding of
conference’s marking and branding requirements
·
Detailed company/consultant
profile - The nature of business and field of expertise - Accreditations
·
Details of the proposed team for the
assignment including
1.
Consultant’s experience,
skills, capacity
2.
Provide names and
qualifications/experience of the key personnel that will perform the services
(Kindly submit the resumes of the key team personnel that will implement this
project stating clearly their past experiences on similar assignment.
·
Track Record
1.
Identify clients for whom you have
done similar work
2.
Outline of similar Design work
·
Work samples. Please compile relevant
examples of your design work, including the following items:
1.
2 multipage publications with text,
photos, charts and infographics
2.
2 or more samples of infographics or
similar original illustrative designs (may include web-based design projects)
3.
2 or more distinctive cover samples
4.
2 samples of products that best
display your range and creativity (may include web-based design projects)
5.
2 or more print samples from your
print contractor including range of paper stocks, finishes, and treatments.
6.
Financial Proposal Guideline
All
bidders must provide a detailed cost breakdown for completing the whole
project.
Design
work cost should be based on daily sit-in rates.
Print
work cost will be discussed once the designer has been selected.
7.
Contract duration
The
contract will be effective from date of signing the contract until 2 weeks
after the conference.
Opportunities: East Africa Harm Reduction Conference Volunteers
KANCO is regional membership network of organizations including: Non-Governmental Organization (NGOs), Community Based Organization (CBOs), Faith Based Organization (FBOs), Private Sector, Research and Learning Institutions responding to HIV & AIDS and TB in Kenya.
KANCO is regional membership network of organizations including: Non-Governmental Organization (NGOs), Community Based Organization (CBOs), Faith Based Organization (FBOs), Private Sector, Research and Learning Institutions responding to HIV & AIDS and TB in Kenya.
It
is also accredited as a Linking Organization with the International HIV &
AIDS Alliance.
Its
mission is to provide leadership, promote collaboration and enhance capacity
among Civil Society organizations (CSOs) and other stakeholders to respond to
HIV & AIDS, TB other public Health concerns at community level.
Guided
by the vision of healthy people, empowered communities, over time KANCO has
evolved to become a premier agency for sensitizing, mobilizing and promoting
collaboration among civil society organizations (CSOs) working in the region.
KANCO
in partnership with stakeholders is in the process of organizing the 1st
Eastern Africa Harm Reduction Conference.
The
theme for this year’s conference is ‘Leadership and Innovation in Harm
Reduction in Africa’ and is scheduled to take place from November 15th to 17th,
2017.
There
will be a preceding preconference on the 14th November 2017 focusing on drug
use prevention.
Eastern Africa has continued to become a significant region in drug trade (UNODC 2016). While initially it has been more of a transition route, there has been increasing demand of drugs for consumption.
Eastern Africa has continued to become a significant region in drug trade (UNODC 2016). While initially it has been more of a transition route, there has been increasing demand of drugs for consumption.
Africa
is estimated to have received about 9% of the global flow of heroin as at 2011
(USAID 2013).
Increase in drug consumption in the region has come along with new challenges to public health and security.
Increase in drug consumption in the region has come along with new challenges to public health and security.
With
the region already experiencing a HIV epidemic, increasing drug use has
exacerbated infections, especially among populations of people who inject
drugs, and also highlighted other blood borne infections such as viral
Hepatitis (especially Hepatitis C).
Most
of the health care systems have been addressing drug related problems in ways
that have left significant gaps in addressing other challenges that come with
drug addiction.
Supply
suppression and demand reduction have remained the key strategies being
enforced to manage drug trade and consumption.
Consequently,
these two approaches have traditionally missed opportunities to address
concerns among drug users, complicating health and social outcomes.
Harm Reduction is an approach to the drug use problem that has recently been introduced in some countries in Eastern Africa.
Harm Reduction is an approach to the drug use problem that has recently been introduced in some countries in Eastern Africa.
Harm
reduction works to reduce the health, social and economic consequences of drug
use, while considering the health and human rights of people who use drugs
(PWUDs).
Mauritius, Kenya and Tanzania have taken bold steps to initiate strategies and interventions fronted by the harm reduction approach as effective in mitigating drug use problems.
Mauritius, Kenya and Tanzania have taken bold steps to initiate strategies and interventions fronted by the harm reduction approach as effective in mitigating drug use problems.
In
these three countries, needle and syringe programs and medically assisted
treatment in the form of methadone have been introduced, primarily targeting to
reduce HIV infections among people who inject drugs.
1.1 Objectives of the conference
1.1 Objectives of the conference
·
To share knowledge and experience in
Harm reduction
·
Inter-sectorial debate to define the
value of harm reduction policies in the region and Africa
·
To share different strategies in harm
reduction programing
·
Creation of action plans to follow-up
on outcomes of the conference and reinforce partnerships
·
To mainstream harm reduction
discussion among policy makers and institutions
1.2
Target Group
People
who inject drugs (PWID), implementers, supporters, advocates, researchers in
harm reduction, International participants including Drug Authorities in
Eastern Africa and high-level ministry and county officials, representatives of
UN agencies and international organizations, eminent researchers, institutions
of higher learning and national drug authorities, Ministries of health.
1.3
Conference Structure
The
main conference will be taking place over three days, from 15th to 17th
November 2017.
On
the evening of the 14th November, there will be a prevention pre conference
that will start off by guest speakers addressing information on harm reduction
and prevention messages, followed by performances from various artistes in
Kenya and the region.
The
main conference will kick off on the 15th of November, starting with key note
addresses from various speakers to set the tone.
These
will be followed by plenary sessions, and thereafter breakaway sessions for
abstract driven discussions.
There
will also be poster presentations on various topics.
A
community village as well as exhibitions will be running through the duration
of the conference
Conference
Volunteers
Towards
hosting of the first Eastern Africa Harm Reduction Conference, KANCO is seeking
to engage 15 volunteers for 10 days who will support in the sections below .
1. Registration Volunteers
1. Registration Volunteers
Registration
volunteers will be responsible for welcoming attendees and
distributing registration materials.
Attendees
will expect you to have the answer to everything, so familiarize yourself with
the conference schedules, the Conference Onsite Guide, the conference mobile app,
room locations, etc.
2. Volunteers Check-In / Supply Room
2. Volunteers Check-In / Supply Room
Volunteer
Check-In/Supply Room volunteers will be responsible for checking out supplies
to presenters and/or checking in volunteers as they report for duty.
This
assignment is best done by an administrative assistant who can stay on duty at
this post for consecutive days.
3. Hospitality Table Volunteers:
3. Hospitality Table Volunteers:
Hospitality
volunteers need to be very familiar with the conference schedule; special
events, restaurants, and other items that you believe will contribute to an
overall positive conference experience including information about the
conference for first-time attendees.
4.
Traffic Direction Volunteers
Traffic
Direction volunteers are responsible for giving directions to conference attendees
at posts throughout the conference facility.
Attendees
will expect you to have the answer to everything, so familiarize yourself with
the conference schedules, the Conference venue, the conference mobile app, room
locations,
5. Exhibit Hall Volunteers
5. Exhibit Hall Volunteers
Exhibit
Hall volunteers are responsible for checking in and assisting exhibitors and
encouraging participants to visit the Hall.
Qualifications: University Graduates.
How
to Apply
Interested
applicants should send their cover letter and CV to via email
to: eahrconference@kanco.org before 8th of October 2017.
For more information about the conference, visit http://www.eahrconference.com/
For more information about the conference, visit http://www.eahrconference.com/