HIV and Mobile Populations in SADC

Call for Proposals: HIV and Mobile Populations in SADC (Southern
African Development Community) - The Regional Office for Southern Africa
of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) is requesting
proposals for the following three research components of IOM's regional
project: "Research for action on HIV/AIDS and Mobile Populations in the
SADC region", which is envisioned to be completed by the end of August
2002.

The research components cover the following SADC Countries: Botswana,
Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, and
Zimbabwe.

1) An analytical assessment on the impact of migration and mobility on the
spread of HIV/AIDS, and the impact of HIV/AIDS on migration and mobility
in the SADC region. Different mobile populations will have to be
identified and analysed on their specific vulnerability to HIV infection.

2) A compilation and analysis of relevant laws, protocols and policies
from governments, unions and the private sector pertaining to mobile
populations and HIV/AIDS in the SADC region. One of the outputs will be an
advocacy document containing policy options to reduce vulnerability of
mobile populations to HIV/AIDS in the SADC region.

3) A mapping of the different mobile populations in the SADC region in
order to provide a basis for country specific and/or regional HIV project
interventions.

For terms of reference and application form please contact the IOM Office
in Pretoria, South Africa, at [email protected] or [email protected]
Website: www.iom.int
Closing date for applications: 1 May 2002