The assignment entails overall coordination and technical oversight in development of the evidence based GC8 HIV grant funding request process, that aligns to current technical and fiscal context linked to sustainability of the HIV and AIDS response.
Contract Duration – 2.8 months
Working arrangement: remote with trip
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TERMS OF REFERENCE
The purpose of the assignment is to provide strategic guidance, technical leadership and coordinate the development of a high quality, evidence-based, and compliant GC8 HIV Grant funding request ensuring alignment of the funding request with national strategic plans and epidemiological priorities.
The key elements of the assignment are as follows:
- Coordination and Leadership
- Strategic Prioritization
- Technical Coherence and Quality Assurance
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Compliance and Submission
If you would like to know more about this consultancy on the detailed deliverables and expected outcomes, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: 
Ext ToR TMC0001819.pdf
- Minimum requirements:
- Education: Master`s university degree in Healthcare (Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, or other Biomedical Sciences) / Public Health, health economics / Social Science / Global Health, international development
- Work Experience:
- At least 10 years of progressive experience in public health programming in low- or middle income countries.
- Demonstrated, in-depth knowledge and practical experience with Global Fund policies, procedures, and grant lifecycle, specifically including experience developing successful funding requests for Grant Cycle 6 (GC6), GC7, and a thorough understanding of GC8 requirements
- Skills: Strong technical knowledge of at least two of the following areas: HIV, TB, malaria, and/or Health Systems Strengthening (RSSH)
- Language Requirements: Excellent facilitation, communication (English and Kiswahili), and writing skills
For every Child, you demonstrate...
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UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.
UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal (Talent Management System):
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
- A separate financial proposal Financial proposal TMC0001819.docx
Remarks:
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All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
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