Terms of Reference

National consultant to support Country Coordinating Mechanism of Ethiopia (CCM/E) Positioning

Introduction

The national consultant will support with preparation for pre- and post-Country Coordinating Mechanism of Ethiopia (CCM/E) meetings for key populations, civil society[1] and communities[2] of people living with and/or affected by HIV, tuberculosis and malaria and train Civil Society Organizations on Community Based Monitoring (CBM) data tools and analysis.

Overview

Engagement of key populations, people living with and/or affected by the three diseases, civil society and community representatives is a key principle that guides the activities of a CCM. Such engagement should continue throughout the grant life cycle to provide valuable input to strengthen the delivery of programs and achievement of targets. Each CCM should establish a mechanism to engage with these constituencies in a way that allows their input and voices to be heard. malaria; and also, the strengthening of the health care system that address the three diseases. This will be a key factor in holding the Principal Recipients accountable to the implementation of the grant activities and bringing more transparency in the management of the grant.   Engagement is one of the four focus areas identified by the CCM evolution for improvement and proper representation of all relevant stakeholders especially key populations, people living with and/or affected by the three diseases in decision processes of Global fund investment.

To amplify the participation and voice of a CCM/E’s key populations, civil society and people living with and/or affected by the three diseases constituencies, this assignment will enhance their preparation and participation both prior to and following CCM/E (and relevant CCM/E Committee) meetings and also capacitate the CSO consituency of CCM/E with community-based monitoring data tools and analysis. The planned support will be provided by a national consultant hired independently by the CCM/E.

Objective

1. Amplify the participation and voice of representatives of key and vulnerable populations, civil society, and/or communities living with and/or affected by the three diseases in CCM/E meetings and related decision-making forums and more generally in governance and stewardship of national HIV, TB and malaria response.
2. Build capacity among the civil society constituencies to effectively prepare for and participate in CCM meetings.
3. Build capacity of CSO constituency in Community Based Monitoring tools and analysis

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No of position: 1

Reports to: CCM/E Executive Secretary and CCM/E Executive Committee

Duration: 30 days

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Health, social science, population studies and other related fields

Experiences and competencies

Required

• At least 5 years of experience working with key populations, people living with and/or affected by the three diseases, civil society and community groups.
• Knowledge of Global Fund policies and experience in the undertakings of CCM and Global Fund grant (HIV, Malaria, TB and RSSH) implementation
• Clear understanding of local CSOs and non-governmental organizations on the CCM engagement.
• Demonstrated understanding of civil society constituencies’ role in the Global Fund.
• Working level of English and Amharic are a requirement for this role.
• Demonstrated knowledge/experience of the Global Fund grant architecture and management process.
• Demonstrated knowledge/experience of CCM governance related issues.

Desirable

• Ability to engage populations most vulnerable to and/or affected by HIV, TB and malaria and community representatives, encourage participation, keep people’s attention and keep the discussion moving.
• Ability to synthesize and summarize strategic information.
• Ability to coach/mentor.
• Good analytical and documentation/report writing skills.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to the role of communities in responses to HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria, and the principles of meaningful community engagement and participation.
• Demonstrated expertise and experience of consulting with multi-stakeholder bodies in the areas of civil society organizations engagement, management, capacity development, and/or rights advocacy of populations most vulnerable to and/or affected by HIV, TB and malaria and community groups.
• Experience in successful provision of technical assistance in the short and medium term
• Consultants who are living with and/or affected by the three diseases and/or key populations themselves are highly encouraged to apply

Special Consideration

• The CCM/E Secretariat or the CCM/E Executive Committee/Leadership may revise the TOR for this consultancy service as needed 
• Travel related costs will be the responsibility of the consultant, The CCM/E will only cover consultancy payment, there is no any reimbursement plan

How to Apply

Interested applicants can submit their non-returnable updated CV, Cover letter, and supporting educational and work experience related documents in person to Ethiopian Public Health Association Head Office; Located 500m on the road from Dembel city center to Meskel flower Hotel, In front of Sun City Building, Or near Dreamliner Hotel or, Tel 0114166041 or 0114166083 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.