Operational Research
ISEAN-Hivos – HIV/AIDS (MARPS) Round 10
EoI Number 4: ISEAN-Hivos -GF-R10-HIV/AIDS
ISEAN-Hivos-GF-R10-HIV/AIDS – Consultant/Consultant Group to Conduct an Operational Research on Good Practices of MSM and TG Organizations working on HIV-AIDS in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Timor Leste for the ISEAN-Hivos Program “Strengthening community systems to reduce vulnerability to and impact of HIV infection on MSM and TG in Insular Southeast Asia”
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
In 2010, the Insular Southeast Asian Network on MSM, TG, and HIV (ISEAN) and the Humanist Institute for Co-operation with Developing Countries (Hivos) jointly submitted a regional proposal to the Global Fund for AIDS, Malaria, and Tuberculosis (GFATM) Round 10. The programme, entitled ‘Strengthening Community Systems to Reduce Vulnerability to and Impact of HIV infection on MSM and TG in Insular Southeast Asia’, was approved by GFATM and contract for the grant was signed on 6 October, 2011. This grant has the main goal of reducing (a) the vulnerability and risks of MSM and TG to HIV infection and (b) the impact of HIV on their lives in Insular Southeast Asia. It intends to address critical gaps in supporting and scaling up activities that reduce HIV/AIDS among MSMs and TGs.
Hivos, as the Principal Recipient of the grant, is looking for a capable Consultant or Consultant Group to Conduct an Operational Research on Good Practices of MSM and TG Organizations working on HIV-AIDS in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Timor Leste. Specifically, the following will be provided by the Consultant or Consultant to address the Grant’s requirements:
1. Develop a research proposal and work plan;
2. Conduct a thorough review of literature on the topic;
3. Develop data gathering tools and procedures;
4. Gather data from MSM and TG CBOs and other stakeholders in the 4 countries;
5. Develop a series of draft reports and a final report; and
6. Coordinate with the ISEAN Hivos Program in the dissemination and/or publication of results;
Key Qualifications
1. Established research expertise in the area of health and development, preferably including evaluation or documentation of projects and programs related to HIV-AIDS in a regional context;
2. Preferably with strong experience and publications in program documentation;
3. Familiarity with Global Fund Programs / Projects;
4. Familiarity with the concerns of MSMs and TGs in the South East Asian context;
5. Experience working with Community Based Organizations in research contexts.
The selected Consultant or Consultant Group will be engaged for a minimum of 20 days between the periods November 15 to December 15, 2011, with the target date for report completion by December 31, 2011. travel and related costs will be covered by the ISEAN-Hivos Program.
An Expression of Interest (EoI) Letter, together with the applicant’s CV or organizational profile must be sent by November 18, 2011 to the email below at 17:00 hrs. Jakarta Western Indonesia Time
l.norella@hivos.or.id
Based on the initial set of EoIs, applicants will be formally invited to complete their application through the submission of a concept note and indicative work plan.
EoI Number 4: ISEAN-Hivos -GF-R10-HIV/AIDS
ISEAN-Hivos-GF-R10-HIV/AIDS – Consultant/Consultant Group to Conduct an Operational Research on Good Practices of MSM and TG Organizations working on HIV-AIDS in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Timor Leste for the ISEAN-Hivos Program “Strengthening community systems to reduce vulnerability to and impact of HIV infection on MSM and TG in Insular Southeast Asia”
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
In 2010, the Insular Southeast Asian Network on MSM, TG, and HIV (ISEAN) and the Humanist Institute for Co-operation with Developing Countries (Hivos) jointly submitted a regional proposal to the Global Fund for AIDS, Malaria, and Tuberculosis (GFATM) Round 10. The programme, entitled ‘Strengthening Community Systems to Reduce Vulnerability to and Impact of HIV infection on MSM and TG in Insular Southeast Asia’, was approved by GFATM and contract for the grant was signed on 6 October, 2011. This grant has the main goal of reducing (a) the vulnerability and risks of MSM and TG to HIV infection and (b) the impact of HIV on their lives in Insular Southeast Asia. It intends to address critical gaps in supporting and scaling up activities that reduce HIV/AIDS among MSMs and TGs.
Hivos, as the Principal Recipient of the grant, is looking for a capable Consultant or Consultant Group to Conduct an Operational Research on Good Practices of MSM and TG Organizations working on HIV-AIDS in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Timor Leste. Specifically, the following will be provided by the Consultant or Consultant to address the Grant’s requirements:
1. Develop a research proposal and work plan;
2. Conduct a thorough review of literature on the topic;
3. Develop data gathering tools and procedures;
4. Gather data from MSM and TG CBOs and other stakeholders in the 4 countries;
5. Develop a series of draft reports and a final report; and
6. Coordinate with the ISEAN Hivos Program in the dissemination and/or publication of results;
Key Qualifications
1. Established research expertise in the area of health and development, preferably including evaluation or documentation of projects and programs related to HIV-AIDS in a regional context;
2. Preferably with strong experience and publications in program documentation;
3. Familiarity with Global Fund Programs / Projects;
4. Familiarity with the concerns of MSMs and TGs in the South East Asian context;
5. Experience working with Community Based Organizations in research contexts.
The selected Consultant or Consultant Group will be engaged for a minimum of 20 days between the periods November 15 to December 15, 2011, with the target date for report completion by December 31, 2011. travel and related costs will be covered by the ISEAN-Hivos Program.
An Expression of Interest (EoI) Letter, together with the applicant’s CV or organizational profile must be sent by November 18, 2011 to the email below at 17:00 hrs. Jakarta Western Indonesia Time
l.norella@hivos.or.id
Based on the initial set of EoIs, applicants will be formally invited to complete their application through the submission of a concept note and indicative work plan.
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