Adolescents and Young People (AYP) aged 15-24 years are disproportionately affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Uganda. This group accounts for 60% of new HIV infections, with young females having higher infection rates than males. HIV prevalence is also higher among Key Populations (KPs), such as men who have sex with men (MSM) and female sex workers. Despite efforts, the adolescent birth rate remains high, with many young people facing barriers to accessing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services, including contraception and HIV care.
Additionally, mental health challenges in Uganda are strongly correlated with SRH outcomes. However, stigma prevents many young people from seeking mental health support, exacerbating these challenges.
Tiko has been operating in Kampala since August 2023, utilizing its digital platform to deliver integrated SRH, HIV, and mental health services for AYP. The platform also supports young people in holding service providers accountable, providing greater choice in service access, and leveraging the private sector to complement public sector offerings.
Building on the lessons from Phase I, Tiko’s Phase II programme aims to expand the reach and impact of its services. The overall goal is to contribute to Uganda’s HIV reduction targets, improve mental health services for AYP, and address the unmet need for family planning and other SRH services.
To assess the impact of the programme, Tiko intends to address the following primary objectives and related research questions:
1. Objective: Determine the extent to which the Tiko app improves the satisfaction, performance and retention of Young People and Adolescent Peer Supporter (YAPS) on the platform. Research Question:
2. Objective: Determine the extent to which Tiko’s KP Navigators increase the ability of hard-to-reach AYP to access HIV testing, HIV self-testing, ART and PrEP services. Research Question:
3. Objective: Understand the extent to which AYP reached by the programme access integrated, user centric SRH, HIV and mental health services. and the extent to which they are empowered on their mental, sexual and reproductive health and wellbeing. Research Question:
4. Objective: Understand the process through which Tiko influences non-integrated health facilities. Research Question:
The Research Consultant will support Tiko in the following tasks:
The Research Consultant is expected to deliver the following tasks and outputs, with allocated days and budget per quarter for each evaluation activity. The consultant will work closely with Tiko’s MERL team and the broader project team to ensure high-quality production of these deliverables:
h-quality production of these deliverables:
Evaluation Activity
1.Panel Study: Conduct small panel studies for AYP reached by KP Navigators (Q2 2025 & Q2 2026). Estimated Sample Size (Per Quarter / Study): 200 AYPs Reached by KP Navigators per Panel Study. Estimated Man-Days Per Quarter: 30
Deliverables:
2. Small Qualitative and Quantitative Study with YAPS (Q2 2026). Estimated Sample Size (Per Quarter / Study): 21 YAPS + 4 FGDs. Estimated Man-Days Per Quarter: 8
Deliverables:
3. Study on Tiko’s Impact on Non-Integrated Facilities (Q2 2025). Estimated Sample Size (Per Quarter / Study):10 Non-Integrated Facilities, 10 Providers, 4 FGDs with AYPs. Estimated Man-Days Per Quarter: 5
Deliverables:
4. Routine Analysis of Tiko Service Data (Q1 2025 – Q3 2026). Estimated Sample Size (Per Quarter / Study): Ongoing analysis of service uptake trends across all service types. Estimated Man-Days Per Quarter: 16
Deliverables:
5. Dissemination of Report from Data Collected in 2025 Panel Study (Baseline).
Deliverables:
Dissemination report for the 2025 panel study, CEIs, Tiko platform, and qualitative interviews
6. Dissemination of Report from Data Collected in 2026 Panel Study (Endline).
Deliverables:
Final report including all evaluation data, insights, and strategic recommendations.
The Research Consultant must possess the following qualifications:
Interested candidates should submit:
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