1.       Area of expertise:

National Consultant – Global Fund TB Lead Writer, Indonesia

2.       Purpose of consultancy

The purpose of this consultancy is to lead the drafting, consolidation, and refinement of the TB Funding Request narrative and related annexes in alignment with Global Fund requirements, national strategic plans, epidemiological evidence, and programmatic priorities. She/He will also serve as writing team lead consultant who will coordinate The Funding Request TB consultant’s team and ensure alignment and quality assurance of deliverables. The consultant is expected to work as a team in close collaboration with the CCM Technical Working Group for TB and National TB Program, as well as communities with inputs from the Global Fund Secretariat and other technical partners  as appropriate

3.       Background  

Indonesia will develop its Global Fund Grant Cycle 8 (GC8) Funding Request for the period 2027–2029 for HIV, TB, Malaria and RSSH. As part of this process, the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) requires technical writing support to ensure the TB proposal is technically sound, strategically aligned, evidence‑based, and submitted on time.

The Global Fund requires that Funding Requests be developed through an inclusive, transparent country dialogue, with inputs from national programs, civil society, affected communities, technical partners, and development partners. Given the tight timeline leading to the June 2026 Window 1 submission, the CCM Indonesia seeks a Lead Writer Consultant for the TB component.

4.       Deliverables

Output 1

The first draft of the Funding Request document includes all relevant attachments as follows:

• Funding Request Form

• Matching Fund Request and/or Prioritized Above Allocation Request

• Programmatic Gap Table

• Funding Landscape Table

• List of Health Products

• RSSH Gaps and Priorities Annex

• Gender Assessment

• Human Rights Assessment

• Key Data Table

• Innovative Financing Document

• Sustainability and Transition Support Document

• Funding Priorities from Civil Society and Communities

• Country Dialogue Narrative

• Performance Framework

• Implementation Arrangement Map

   

   

  Expected delivery date by 15 May 2026.

   

   

  Output 2

   

  Draft Funding Request submission document package, addressing peer review recommendations as endorsed by the CCM, TWG ATM-R, and the Ministry of Health

   

  Expected delivery date by 31 May 2026.

   

   

  Output 3

   

  Final version of the complete Funding Request submission document package, submitted to the CCM for endorsement, and subsequent submission to the Global Fund.

   

  Expected delivery date by 15 June 2026.

   

   

  Output 4

   

  Final assignment report, attaching Grant Confirmation based on the grant negotiation process, including those approved by the Country Team and the Global Fund's Technical Review Panel.

   

  Expected delivery date by 30 June 2026.

5.       Qualifications, experience, skills and languages

Educational Qualifications:

Essential: Master's degree or higher in public health, international development, social sciences or equivalent.

Desirable: N/A

Experience

Essential:

1.   At least 15 years' experience in planning, implementing, and/or monitoring and evaluation of large- scale health programs particularly in ATM-R programs

2.   Experience developing and drafting Funding Requests for the Global Fund.

3.   Experience working in the health sector in Indonesia, particularly in the management of Tuberculosis, and demonstrated relationships with key health actors.

4.   Experience collaborating with several multilateral and bilateral donors, international health partners, as well as government and civil society representatives.

5.   Understanding of Global Fund procedures and requirements is preferred.

6.   Understanding of the socio-cultural, historical, and political context of the ATM-R Program in Indonesia.

7.   Demonstrated skills in developing research and academic papers and possessing the ability to acquire information.

8.   Ability to develop strategic plans related to HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria and RSSH Programs.

9.   Experience negotiating, delivering presentations, and writing in English with multi-stakeholder partners.

10.   Able to think broadly in various social contexts of ATM and RSSH strategic plans

Desirable: N/A

Skills/Knowledge:

Essential:

1.       In-depth knowledge of Indonesia's National TB Program and National TB Strategic plan.

2.       Sound knowledge of TB epidemiology and national, regional and global responses to TB

3.       Solid understanding of Indonesian health system

4.       Strong writing skills

5.       S.   Able to deliver work as a team in with a fast-moving deadline

6.       Excellent analytical skills (incl. in programmatic and financial gap analysis)

7.       Excellent networking, oral and written communication, presentation, and reporting skills in English. Fluency in written and spoken English is an absolute necessity

8.       Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization

Desirable: N/A

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

Essential: Excellent writing/reporting skills, communication, and presentation skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia

Desirable: N/A

6.       Location

On site: Jakarta

7.       Travel

The consultant is expected to travel (to be confirmed).

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

a.       Remuneration: IDR 3,789,000 (daily, paid 45 days within the contract duration)  

b.       Living expenses (A living expense is payable to on-site consultants who are internationally recruited): Not applicable

c.       Expected duration of contract (Maximum contract duration is 11 months per calendar year):  

45 working days from 1 March to 30 June 2026

9.       Please add the name of the following:

a.       Hiring Manager: Stephen Chacko, Team Lead IVD-CDS

b.       Collaborators (more than one if needed): Setiawan Jati Laksono, NPO CDS

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 – Global Fund TB Lead Writer, Indonesia

2.       Purpose of consultancy

The purpose of this consultancy is to lead the drafting, consolidation, and refinement of the TB Funding Request narrative and related annexes in alignment with Global Fund requirements, national strategic plans, epidemiological evidence, and programmatic priorities. She/He will also serve as writing team lead consultant who will coordinate The Funding Request TB consultant’s team and ensure alignment and quality assurance of deliverables. The consultant is expected to work as a team in close collaboration with the CCM Technical Working Group for TB and National TB Program, as well as communities with inputs from the Global Fund Secretariat and other technical partners  as appropriate

3.       Background  

Indonesia will develop its Global Fund Grant Cycle 8 (GC8) Funding Request for the period 2027–2029 for HIV, TB, Malaria and RSSH. As part of this process, the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) requires technical writing support to ensure the TB proposal is technically sound, strategically aligned, evidence‑based, and submitted on time.

The Global Fund requires that Funding Requests be developed through an inclusive, transparent country dialogue, with inputs from national programs, civil society, affected communities, technical partners, and development partners. Given the tight timeline leading to the June 2026 Window 1 submission, the CCM Indonesia seeks a Lead Writer Consultant for the TB component.

4.       Deliverables

Output 1

The first draft of the Funding Request document includes all relevant attachments as follows:

• Funding Request Form

• Matching Fund Request and/or Prioritized Above Allocation Request

• Programmatic Gap Table

• Funding Landscape Table

• List of Health Products

• RSSH Gaps and Priorities Annex

• Gender Assessment

• Human Rights Assessment

• Key Data Table

• Innovative Financing Document

• Sustainability and Transition Support Document

• Funding Priorities from Civil Society and Communities

• Country Dialogue Narrative

• Performance Framework

• Implementation Arrangement Map

   

   

  Expected delivery date by 15 May 2026.

   

   

  Output 2

   

  Draft Funding Request submission document package, addressing peer review recommendations as endorsed by the CCM, TWG ATM-R, and the Ministry of Health

   

  Expected delivery date by 31 May 2026.

   

   

  Output 3

   

  Final version of the complete Funding Request submission document package, submitted to the CCM for endorsement, and subsequent submission to the Global Fund.

   

  Expected delivery date by 15 June 2026.

   

   

  Output 4

   

  Final assignment report, attaching Grant Confirmation based on the grant negotiation process, including those approved by the Country Team and the Global Fund's Technical Review Panel.

   

  Expected delivery date by 30 June 2026.

5.       Qualifications, experience, skills and languages

Educational Qualifications:

Essential: Master's degree or higher in public health, international development, social sciences or equivalent.

Desirable: N/A

Experience

Essential:

1.   At least 15 years' experience in planning, implementing, and/or monitoring and evaluation of large- scale health programs particularly in ATM-R programs

2.   Experience developing and drafting Funding Requests for the Global Fund.

3.   Experience working in the health sector in Indonesia, particularly in the management of Tuberculosis, and demonstrated relationships with key health actors.

4.   Experience collaborating with several multilateral and bilateral donors, international health partners, as well as government and civil society representatives.

5.   Understanding of Global Fund procedures and requirements is preferred.

6.   Understanding of the socio-cultural, historical, and political context of the ATM-R Program in Indonesia.

7.   Demonstrated skills in developing research and academic papers and possessing the ability to acquire information.

8.   Ability to develop strategic plans related to HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria and RSSH Programs.

9.   Experience negotiating, delivering presentations, and writing in English with multi-stakeholder partners.

10.   Able to think broadly in various social contexts of ATM and RSSH strategic plans

Desirable: N/A

Skills/Knowledge:

Essential:

1.       In-depth knowledge of Indonesia's National TB Program and National TB Strategic plan.

2.       Sound knowledge of TB epidemiology and national, regional and global responses to TB

3.       Solid understanding of Indonesian health system

4.       Strong writing skills

5.       S.   Able to deliver work as a team in with a fast-moving deadline

6.       Excellent analytical skills (incl. in programmatic and financial gap analysis)

7.       Excellent networking, oral and written communication, presentation, and reporting skills in English. Fluency in written and spoken English is an absolute necessity

8.       Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization

Desirable: N/A

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

Essential: Excellent writing/reporting skills, communication, and presentation skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia

Desirable: N/A

6.       Location

On site: Jakarta

7.       Travel

The consultant is expected to travel (to be confirmed).

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

a.       Remuneration: IDR 3,789,000 (daily, paid 45 days within the contract duration)  

b.       Living expenses (A living expense is payable to on-site consultants who are internationally recruited): Not applicable

c.       Expected duration of contract (Maximum contract duration is 11 months per calendar year):  

45 working days from 1 March to 30 June 2026

9.       Please add the name of the following:

a.       Hiring Manager: Stephen Chacko, Team Lead IVD-CDS

b.       Collaborators (more than one if needed): Setiawan Jati Laksono, NPO CDS

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.