Background

The International Planned Parenthood Federation South Asia Regional Office (IPPF SARO) is conducting an accreditation review process for the Afghan Family Guidance Association (AFGA) as part of IPPF’s Membership Standards and Responsibilities framework. To support the accreditation review process, IPPF SARO seeks to engage a national consultant or a small team of consultants based in Afghanistan to assist the review team for in-country verification activities, including document verification, stakeholder interviews, and site observations.The International Planned Parenthood Federation South Asia Regional Office (IPPF SARO) is conducting an accreditation review process for the Afghan Family Guidance Association (AFGA) as part of IPPF’s Membership Standards and Responsibilities framework.

To support the accreditation review process, IPPF SARO seeks to engage a national consultant or a small team of consultants based in Afghanistan to assist the review team for in-country verification activities, including document verification, stakeholder interviews, and site observations.

Scope of work

For a detailed scope of work and deliverables, please download the ToR.

Under the guidance of the accreditation review team and IPPF SARO, the consultant(s) will: 1. Coordination with Review Team

·       Participate in briefing and coordination meetings with the accreditation review team and IPPF SARO.

·       Maintain regular communication with the review team throughout the assignment.

·       Understand and follow verification requests and guidance provided by the review team.

2. In-Country Verification and Field Visits

·       Conduct physical visits to AFGA offices and/or relevant locations as requested by the review team.

·       Verify documents, records, and other materials requested as part of the accreditation review process.

·       Conduct or facilitate interviews with relevant staff, volunteers, board members, and other stakeholders identified by the review team.

·       Document observations from site visits and verification activities objectively and accurately.

3. Documentation and Reporting

·       Collect and organize information and findings requested by the review team.

·       Maintain confidentiality and professionalism throughout the assignment.

·       Consolidate findings, interview notes, and observations in a structured manner.

·       Submit a final summary report to IPPF SARO and the accreditation review team within the agreed timeline.

Duration of Assignment

The consultancy is expected to take place over approximately one month between June- July for approximately 10-15 days.

Application Details and Evaluation Criteria

The selection of the consultant will be based on the candidate’s relevant qualifications, demonstrated experience, and alignment with the scope of work.

To apply, interested candidates are requested to email [email protected] with the subject “National Consultant(s) – Support for Accreditation Review Process in Afghanistan” no later than June 20, 2026 along with the following attachments-

• A brief expression of interest
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting relevant experience
• Relevant experience related to assessments, reviews, or field verification assignments; and
• Proposed professional fee for the assignment.

About IPPF:

International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is a global sexual and reproductive health service provider and one of the leading advocates for universal access to sexual, reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. We are a worldwide movement of 149 national organisations working with and for communities and individuals and, together, have delivered more than 1 billion cumulative services over the last 6 years.  

We are now looking for people to join us and make our Come Together–Strategy 2028, a reality. Revolutionising IPPF, placing it in a stronger position to support SRHR for those who are left out, locked out or left behind. Come Together commits IPPF to shaping laws, policies and norms through feminist action and international solidarity; and to strengthen the federation adding new drive for real and lasting impact.

Action is urgent. We have delivered. We have stood for justice and equality. We commit to more daring and feminist action that secures choices about our bodies, sexual lives, and well-being. Everyone should enjoy a pleasure-filled and healthy sex life and a life free from violence, shame or criminalisation. We know love is love. And we come together in support of women, youth, and people who are marginalised and excluded. Through the care we deliver, the actions we take, and the solidarity we foster.    

IPPF is an equal-opportunity employer. As a leading global human rights organisation focused on equality, empowerment, ending discrimination, and poverty eradication, we internally reflect social justice principles. We, as IPPF, strongly oppose racism in all its forms and resolutely go for a cultural change that will shift the existing imbalances in power and process.  
We are a multi-cultural, multi-lingual, intergenerational and diverse work environment.  Applications are particularly encouraged from women, people living with HIV, people living with disability and people with diverse SOGIESC.  
 

IPPF is committed to the safety and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults and our safer recruitment and selection procedures reflect this commitment.  We expect all employees, volunteers, contractors and partners to share this commitment, and anyone employed by IPPF agrees to sign up to our Code of Conduct and Safeguarding (Children and Vulnerable Adults) Policy.  

IPPF has been made aware of various fraudulent vacancy announcements circulated via e-mail from websites falsely stating that they are issued by or in association with IPPF.  These correspondences, which may seek to obtain money from the recipients of such correspondence, are fraudulent, and IPPF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees).