Community Engagement (Health) Consultant
Background
HSI is searching for experts who can provide broad advisory support on strengthening the effective representation of civil society actors with a particular focus on the participation of women and vulnerable population groups. This consultant will provide expert advice to health ministries on the development of concepts for integrated HTM health services and their integration into the general Health system, with a focus on person-centred care, community engagement and equal access to health services, especially with regard to reducing gender-specific barriers and barriers for particularly vulnerable population groups such as people with HIV/AIDS.
Scope of Work
Tasks
• Respond to country-specific requests related to health governance, community systems strengthening, oversight, or implementation support.
• Provide technical assistance related to HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, and Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH).
• Support civil society and community engagement, including:
• Strengthening the role of civil society organizations (CSOs) and community networks.
• Supporting community-led and rights-based approaches.
• Facilitating inclusive and gender-responsive dialogue among communities, CSOs, and government institutions.
• Engage with Global Fund structures and processes, including CCMs, grant-making, community engagement, and accountability mechanisms.
• Prepare assignment-specific reports, including recommendations and lessons learned.
• Maintain communication with partner institutions and BACKUP Health throughout each assignment.
Tasks, sequencing, and prioritization will vary per assignment and will depend entirely on requests received during the contract period.
Requirements
• Degree in one of the following fields: Social science, Political science, Sociology, Humanities, Public health, Medicine, Psychology, Law, or Economics
• Command of English language is required; second language in French, Russian or Portuguese strongly preferred
• 10 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following areas:
• * HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria
• Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH)
• Community systems strengthening
• Community Engagement
• Advocacy
• 5 years of experience advising or strengthening CSOs, community networks, or key population groups in the context of Global Fund or health system strengthening efforts.
• 5 years of professional experience in low‑ and middle‑income countries in the areas of HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, RSSH, or community systems strengthening.
• experience in Anglophone African countries, Francophone Western or Central Africa, Eastern Europe and Central Asia or Mozambique
Strong Preference for:
• 5+ years working with/through the Global Fund (grant-making, CCM participation, community engagement).
• 5+ years designing and implementing community-led or rights-based approaches for equitable access to health services.
• 5+ years promoting or integrating inclusive, gender-responsive dialogue between CSOs/communities and government institutions.
Deliverables
For each assignment, experts will be required to submit:
• Assignment Work Plan (if requested).
• Technical Outputs corresponding to assignment tasks.
• Final Assignment Report, including:
• Activities completed
• Key findings
• Recommendations
• Challenges and lessons learned
Payment
Payment for services will be:
• Contingent on actual deployment of the expert(s), and
• In accordance with the contract’s agreed daily rates and payment schedule.
Location
Remote
Employment Type
Consultant
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HSI is searching for experts who can provide broad advisory support on strengthening the effective representation of civil society actors with a particular focus on the participation of women and vulnerable population groups. This consultant will provide expert advice to health ministries on the development of concepts for integrated HTM health services and their integration into the general Health system, with a focus on person-centred care, community engagement and equal access to health services, especially with regard to reducing gender-specific barriers and barriers for particularly vulnerable population groups such as people with HIV/AIDS.
Scope of Work
Tasks
• Respond to country-specific requests related to health governance, community systems strengthening, oversight, or implementation support.
• Provide technical assistance related to HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, and Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH).
• Support civil society and community engagement, including:
• Strengthening the role of civil society organizations (CSOs) and community networks.
• Supporting community-led and rights-based approaches.
• Facilitating inclusive and gender-responsive dialogue among communities, CSOs, and government institutions.
• Engage with Global Fund structures and processes, including CCMs, grant-making, community engagement, and accountability mechanisms.
• Prepare assignment-specific reports, including recommendations and lessons learned.
• Maintain communication with partner institutions and BACKUP Health throughout each assignment.
Tasks, sequencing, and prioritization will vary per assignment and will depend entirely on requests received during the contract period.
Requirements
• Degree in one of the following fields: Social science, Political science, Sociology, Humanities, Public health, Medicine, Psychology, Law, or Economics
• Command of English language is required; second language in French, Russian or Portuguese strongly preferred
• 10 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following areas:
• * HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria
• Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH)
• Community systems strengthening
• Community Engagement
• Advocacy
• 5 years of experience advising or strengthening CSOs, community networks, or key population groups in the context of Global Fund or health system strengthening efforts.
• 5 years of professional experience in low‑ and middle‑income countries in the areas of HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, RSSH, or community systems strengthening.
• experience in Anglophone African countries, Francophone Western or Central Africa, Eastern Europe and Central Asia or Mozambique
Strong Preference for:
• 5+ years working with/through the Global Fund (grant-making, CCM participation, community engagement).
• 5+ years designing and implementing community-led or rights-based approaches for equitable access to health services.
• 5+ years promoting or integrating inclusive, gender-responsive dialogue between CSOs/communities and government institutions.
Deliverables
For each assignment, experts will be required to submit:
• Assignment Work Plan (if requested).
• Technical Outputs corresponding to assignment tasks.
• Final Assignment Report, including:
• Activities completed
• Key findings
• Recommendations
• Challenges and lessons learned
Payment
Payment for services will be:
• Contingent on actual deployment of the expert(s), and
• In accordance with the contract’s agreed daily rates and payment schedule.
Location
Remote
Employment Type
Consultant
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