Country: Burundi
Closing date: 20 Oct 2016
Summary:
Counterpart International is currently seeking a Consultant to assist in the development of a proposal for a U.S. Department of State in Burundi. The planned project aims to support the scaling up of key population (KP)-led community approaches to enhance and expand quality HIV/AIDS services for key populations. The purpose of this consultancy is to provide program research, design, partnership development, costing/pricing, and recruitment support to Counterpart. This is a short-term consulting position based in Bujumbura with possible daily travel to other districts. This position will report to the Business Development Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities:
In collaboration with representatives from the Counterpart headquarters and Senegal offices, the consultant will support the following:
Identify and schedule meetings with key stakeholders, including civil society organizations (CSOs) and government representatives, on behalf of Counterpart.
Provide geographic, quality, and quantity analysis of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment services for key populations defined as: gay men and other men who have sex with men (MSM); transgender persons (TG), sex workers (SW), people who inject drugs (PWID), and people in prisons and other closed settings.
Conduct desk and interpersonal research to respond to questions sent by Counterpart staff.
Provide program design recommendations based on research and meetings.
Review and provide feedback on proposal drafts.
Disseminate job descriptions for local staff and identify potential candidates.
Complete template providing average salaries for local staff, operations, travel, and activities costs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Advanced degree in public health, international development, or other relevant field of study.
Minimum five years of relevant experience working with key populations on HIV/AIDS.
Knowledge of local systems and CSOs supporting HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment services.
Demonstrated commitment to gender and social inclusion, such as experience designing interventions targeting vulnerable communities.
Experience with U.S. State Department PEPFAR development programs in Burundi and understanding of best practice approaches in working with government and civil society.
Fluency in French and English.
Prior experience working on proposal development and field assessments
Please apply online atwww.Counterpart.org**. No calls or emails please.**
Counterpart International is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of Counterpart International to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
How to apply:
All qualified applicants should apply through this link https://rew12.ultipro.com/COU1004/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*EE47670FFD7963FF