1.       Area of expertise:

National Consultant – HIV Lead Writer, Indonesia

2.       Purpose of consultancy

The purpose of this consultancy is to provide dedicated technical writing, synthesis, and coordination support to develop, refine, and finalize the HIV component of Indonesia’s GC8 Funding Request, with a focus on CST, EMTCT and TB-HIV, from early concept development through Global Fund review, clarification, and approval stages.

Under the overall guidance of the MoH and WHO, the consultant will undertake the following tasks:

A. Technical Review and Strategic Alignment

1.       Review relevant Global Fund GC8 guidance documents, including but not limited to:

a.       GC8 Modular Framework

b.       HIV Information Note

c.       Core Guidance on integration of HIV, TB, malaria, and RSSH

2.       Review national HIV strategic plans, EMTCT roadmaps, TB-HIV intervention, treatment cascade data, program reviews, and relevant policies.

3.       Ensure alignment of proposed interventions with:

• National HIV, EMTCT priorities, TB-HIV intervention

• Epidemiological and programmatic gaps

• Human rights, gender, and key population considerations

• Integration and sustainability principles promoted in GC8.

B. Development of the HIV Funding Request (CST, EMTCT, TB-HIV)

4.       Lead drafting of the HIV narrative sections related to CST, EMTCT and TB-HIV, including:

o    Situation analysis and justification

o    Programmatic objectives and strategic priorities

o    Selection and justification of modules and interventions

o    Linkages with TB, PHC, community systems, and RSSH where relevant

5.       Ensure coherence between narrative sections, modular tables, indicators, targets, budgets, and implementation arrangements.

6.       Incorporate lessons learned from previous Global Fund grants, including performance, absorption, and sustainability considerations.

C. Stakeholder Coordination and Iterative Revision

7.       Work closely with MoH technical teams, WHO, CCM members, civil society and community representatives to incorporate inputs and feedback.

8.       Participate (virtually or in‑country, as required) in technical meetings, writing retreats, and review sessions related to the HIV Funding Request.

9.       Revise drafts iteratively in response to national consultations, partner feedback, and CCM recommendations.

D. Finalization and Grant Cycle Follow‑up

10.   Support final consolidation and submission of the HIV component of the Funding Request.

11.   Provide technical writing support during the Global Fund review process, including:

o    Responses to Technical Review Panel (TRP) comments

o    Clarifications, revisions, and justifications as requested by the Global Fund

12.   Continue providing advisory and drafting support until the HIV component of the proposal reaches technical acceptance by the Global Fund.

3.       Background  

Indonesia will submit a Funding Request (FR) to the Global Fund under Grant Cycle 8 (GC8). The Ministry of Health (MoH), with technical support from the World Health Organization (WHO), will develop a high quality, evidence based and strategically aligned HIV Funding Request in line with the GC8 Modular Framework, HIV Information Note, and Core Guidance on integration, equity, sustainability, and health systems strengthening.

The HIV component of the Funding Request will place particular emphasis on Care, Support and Treatment (CST), Elimination of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV (EMTCT) and TB-HIV, ensuring strong alignment with national strategies, epidemiological priorities, community and human rights based approaches, and Global Fund GC8 priorities, including integration with TB, PHC, and RSSH where relevant.

To support this process, MoH and WHO will jointly engage an Individual Consultant (HIV Writer) who will work in close coordination with MoH technical units, the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM), WHO, and other relevant stakeholders.

4.       Deliverables

Output 1

Inception note outlining writing approach, timeline, and coordination mechanism.

Output 2

Draft and revised versions of the HIV CST, EMTCT and TB-HIV sections of the GC8 Funding Request.

Output 3

Final, submission ready HIV component aligned with GC8 requirements.

Output 4

Written responses and revised sections addressing Global Fund/TRP feedback up to technical acceptance.

Total 50 days.

5.       Qualifications, experience, skills and languages

Educational Qualifications:

Essential: Advanced degree in public health, medicine, social sciences, or a related field.

Desirable: N/A

Experience

Essential:

o   At least 5 years of experience in HIV programming, with strong knowledge of CST, EMTCT and TB-HIV including direct involvement in the development of Global Fund funding requests.

o   Demonstrated and verifiable experience in drafting Global Fund funding requests (HIV component preferred), including direct engagement with the Global Fund Technical Review Panel (TRP) process and responses to TRP comments.

Desirable:

o   Prior experience working with WHO, UN agencies, Ministries of Health, or Country Coordinating Mechanisms (CCMs) is a strong asset and highly desirable for WHO procurement.

Skills/Knowledge:

Essential:

o   Strong understanding of Global Fund modular frameworks, results based financing, and grant architecture.

o   Proven ability to synthesize technical inputs from multiple stakeholders into clear, compelling narratives.

Desirable: N/A

Languages and level required (Basic/Intermediate/Expert):

Essential: Expert knowledge of Excellent written English is required.

Desirable: N/A

6.       Location

Place of assignment: Home-based and at MoH/WHO premises during travel days

7.       Travel

Travel: 15 days, to be confirmed

8.       Remuneration and budget (travel costs are excluded):

a.       Remuneration: IDR 3,000,000 /day included 15 days travel

b.       Living expenses (A living expense is payable to on-site consultants who are internationally recruited): N/A

c.       Expected duration of contract:

Work schedule: 50 working days within 4 months’ time

9.       Please add the name of the following:

a.       Hiring Manager: Dr. Budiarto, HHS Unit Lead

b.       Collaborators (more than one if needed): Eva Kartikasari, HHS National Consultant

c.       Admin focal point: N/A

Additional Information:

• This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level.

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test may be used as a form of screening.

• If your candidature is retained for interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

• The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits workforce regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.
  The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its workforce. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply for WHO jobs.
  Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to  reasonableaccommodation@who.int

• An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter (https://www.who.int/about/who-we-are/our-values) into practice.

• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of short-listed candidates.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• Consultants shall perform the work as independent contractors in a personal capacity, and not as a representative of any entity or authority.

• WHO shall have no responsibility for any taxes, duties, social security contributions or other contributions payable by the Consultant. The Consultant shall be solely responsible for withholding and paying any taxes, duties, social security contributions and any other contributions which are applicable to the Consultant in each location/jurisdiction in which the work hereunder is performed, and the Consultant shall not be entitled to any reimbursement thereof by WHO.

• Please note that WHO’s contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at shws@who.int.

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 For roster vacancy announcements:

• The purpose of this vacancy is to develop a list of qualified candidates for inclusion in the advertised roster. Successful candidates will be placed on the roster and subsequently may be selected for consultancy assignments; however, contracting of rostered candidates is not guaranteed.

Qualifications

1.       Area of expertise:

National Consultant – HIV Lead Writer, Indonesia

2.       Purpose of consultancy

The purpose of this consultancy is to provide dedicated technical writing, synthesis, and coordination support to develop, refine, and finalize the HIV component of Indonesia’s GC8 Funding Request, with a focus on CST, EMTCT and TB-HIV, from early concept development through Global Fund review, clarification, and approval stages.

Under the overall guidance of the MoH and WHO, the consultant will undertake the following tasks:

A. Technical Review and Strategic Alignment

1.       Review relevant Global Fund GC8 guidance documents, including but not limited to:

a.       GC8 Modular Framework

b.       HIV Information Note

c.       Core Guidance on integration of HIV, TB, malaria, and RSSH

2.       Review national HIV strategic plans, EMTCT roadmaps, TB-HIV intervention, treatment cascade data, program reviews, and relevant policies.

3.       Ensure alignment of proposed interventions with:

• National HIV, EMTCT priorities, TB-HIV intervention

• Epidemiological and programmatic gaps

• Human rights, gender, and key population considerations

• Integration and sustainability principles promoted in GC8.

B. Development of the HIV Funding Request (CST, EMTCT, TB-HIV)

4.       Lead drafting of the HIV narrative sections related to CST, EMTCT and TB-HIV, including:

o    Situation analysis and justification

o    Programmatic objectives and strategic priorities

o    Selection and justification of modules and interventions

o    Linkages with TB, PHC, community systems, and RSSH where relevant

5.       Ensure coherence between narrative sections, modular tables, indicators, targets, budgets, and implementation arrangements.

6.       Incorporate lessons learned from previous Global Fund grants, including performance, absorption, and sustainability considerations.

C. Stakeholder Coordination and Iterative Revision

7.       Work closely with MoH technical teams, WHO, CCM members, civil society and community representatives to incorporate inputs and feedback.

8.       Participate (virtually or in‑country, as required) in technical meetings, writing retreats, and review sessions related to the HIV Funding Request.

9.       Revise drafts iteratively in response to national consultations, partner feedback, and CCM recommendations.

D. Finalization and Grant Cycle Follow‑up

10.   Support final consolidation and submission of the HIV component of the Funding Request.

11.   Provide technical writing support during the Global Fund review process, including:

o    Responses to Technical Review Panel (TRP) comments

o    Clarifications, revisions, and justifications as requested by the Global Fund

12.   Continue providing advisory and drafting support until the HIV component of the proposal reaches technical acceptance by the Global Fund.

3.       Background  

Indonesia will submit a Funding Request (FR) to the Global Fund under Grant Cycle 8 (GC8). The Ministry of Health (MoH), with technical support from the World Health Organization (WHO), will develop a high quality, evidence based and strategically aligned HIV Funding Request in line with the GC8 Modular Framework, HIV Information Note, and Core Guidance on integration, equity, sustainability, and health systems strengthening.

The HIV component of the Funding Request will place particular emphasis on Care, Support and Treatment (CST), Elimination of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV (EMTCT) and TB-HIV, ensuring strong alignment with national strategies, epidemiological priorities, community and human rights based approaches, and Global Fund GC8 priorities, including integration with TB, PHC, and RSSH where relevant.

To support this process, MoH and WHO will jointly engage an Individual Consultant (HIV Writer) who will work in close coordination with MoH technical units, the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM), WHO, and other relevant stakeholders.

4.       Deliverables

Output 1

Inception note outlining writing approach, timeline, and coordination mechanism.

Output 2

Draft and revised versions of the HIV CST, EMTCT and TB-HIV sections of the GC8 Funding Request.

Output 3

Final, submission ready HIV component aligned with GC8 requirements.

Output 4

Written responses and revised sections addressing Global Fund/TRP feedback up to technical acceptance.

Total 50 days.

5.       Qualifications, experience, skills and languages

Educational Qualifications:

Essential: Advanced degree in public health, medicine, social sciences, or a related field.

Desirable: N/A

Experience

Essential:

o   At least 5 years of experience in HIV programming, with strong knowledge of CST, EMTCT and TB-HIV including direct involvement in the development of Global Fund funding requests.

o   Demonstrated and verifiable experience in drafting Global Fund funding requests (HIV component preferred), including direct engagement with the Global Fund Technical Review Panel (TRP) process and responses to TRP comments.

Desirable:

o   Prior experience working with WHO, UN agencies, Ministries of Health, or Country Coordinating Mechanisms (CCMs) is a strong asset and highly desirable for WHO procurement.

Skills/Knowledge:

Essential:

o   Strong understanding of Global Fund modular frameworks, results based financing, and grant architecture.

o   Proven ability to synthesize technical inputs from multiple stakeholders into clear, compelling narratives.

Desirable: N/A

Languages and level required (Basic/Intermediate/Expert):

Essential: Expert knowledge of Excellent written English is required.

Desirable: N/A

6.       Location

Place of assignment: Home-based and at MoH/WHO premises during travel days

7.       Travel

Travel: 15 days, to be confirmed

8.       Remuneration and budget (travel costs are excluded):

a.       Remuneration: IDR 3,000,000 /day included 15 days travel

b.       Living expenses (A living expense is payable to on-site consultants who are internationally recruited): N/A

c.       Expected duration of contract:

Work schedule: 50 working days within 4 months’ time

9.       Please add the name of the following:

a.       Hiring Manager: Dr. Budiarto, HHS Unit Lead

b.       Collaborators (more than one if needed): Eva Kartikasari, HHS National Consultant

c.       Admin focal point: N/A

Additional Information:

• This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level.

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test may be used as a form of screening.

• If your candidature is retained for interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

• The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits workforce regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.
  The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its workforce. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply for WHO jobs.
  Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to  reasonableaccommodation@who.int

• An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter (https://www.who.int/about/who-we-are/our-values) into practice.

• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of short-listed candidates.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• Consultants shall perform the work as independent contractors in a personal capacity, and not as a representative of any entity or authority.

• WHO shall have no responsibility for any taxes, duties, social security contributions or other contributions payable by the Consultant. The Consultant shall be solely responsible for withholding and paying any taxes, duties, social security contributions and any other contributions which are applicable to the Consultant in each location/jurisdiction in which the work hereunder is performed, and the Consultant shall not be entitled to any reimbursement thereof by WHO.

• Please note that WHO’s contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at shws@who.int.

• In case the recruitment website does not display properly, please retry by: (i) checking that you have the latest version of the browser installed (Chrome, Edge or Firefox); (ii) clearing your browser history and opening the site in a new browser (not a new tab within the same browser); or (iii) retry accessing the website using Mozilla Firefox browser or using another device. Click the link for detailed guidance on completing job applications: Instructions for candidates .

For Consultants hired for HQ, Switzerland vacancies

• Consultants working in Switzerland must register with the applicable Swiss cantonal tax authorities and social security authorities, within the prescribed timeframes (Guidelines issued by the Swiss Mission are available at: https://www.eda.admin.ch/missions/mission-onu-geneve/en/home/manual-regime-privileges-and-immunities/introduction/Manuel-personnes-sans-privileges-et-immunites-carte-H/Non fonctionnaires et stagiaires.html

 For roster vacancy announcements:

• The purpose of this vacancy is to develop a list of qualified candidates for inclusion in the advertised roster. Successful candidates will be placed on the roster and subsequently may be selected for consultancy assignments; however, contracting of rostered candidates is not guaranteed.