ISEAN-Hivos-GF-R10-HIV/AIDS – Consultant/ Consultant Group to Design and Code ICT Tools for Research Initiatives and Documentation for the ISEAN-Hivos Program under the “Strengthening community systems to reduce vulnerability to and impact of HIV infection on MSM and TG in Insular Southeast Asia”
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
In 2010, the Insular Southeast Asian Network on MSM, TG, and HIV (ISEAN) and the Humanist Institute for Co-operation with Developing Countries (Hivos) jointly submitted a regional proposal to the Global Fund for AIDS, Malaria, and Tuberculosis (GFATM) Round 10. The programme, entitled ‘Strengthening Community Systems to Reduce Vulnerability to and Impact of HIV infection on MSM and TG in Insular Southeast Asia’, was approved by GFATM and contract for the grant was signed on 6 October 2011. This grant has the main goal of reducing (a) the vulnerability and risks of MSM and TG to HIV infection and (b) the impact of HIV on their lives in Insular Southeast Asia. It intends to address critical gaps in supporting and scaling up activities that reduce HIV/AIDS among MSMs and TGs.
Satu Dunia, as the Regional ICT Service Provider of the ISEAN-Hivos Grant, is looking for a capable technical consultant to function as "ICT Support Specialist" for the ISEAN-Hivos Program. The consultant outputs will lead to the effective delivery of key ICT-based interventions to MSM and TG groups in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Timor Leste under the ISEAN-Hivos Program.
Specifically, the following services that address the Grant’s requirements are expected to be provided by the Consultant:
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
In 2010, the Insular Southeast Asian Network on MSM, TG, and HIV (ISEAN) and the Humanist Institute for Co-operation with Developing Countries (Hivos) jointly submitted a regional proposal to the Global Fund for AIDS, Malaria, and Tuberculosis (GFATM) Round 10. The programme, entitled ‘Strengthening Community Systems to Reduce Vulnerability to and Impact of HIV infection on MSM and TG in Insular Southeast Asia’, was approved by GFATM and contract for the grant was signed on 6 October 2011. This grant has the main goal of reducing (a) the vulnerability and risks of MSM and TG to HIV infection and (b) the impact of HIV on their lives in Insular Southeast Asia. It intends to address critical gaps in supporting and scaling up activities that reduce HIV/AIDS among MSMs and TGs.
Satu Dunia, as the Regional ICT Service Provider of the ISEAN-Hivos Grant, is looking for a capable technical consultant to function as "ICT Support Specialist" for the ISEAN-Hivos Program. The consultant outputs will lead to the effective delivery of key ICT-based interventions to MSM and TG groups in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Timor Leste under the ISEAN-Hivos Program.
Specifically, the following services that address the Grant’s requirements are expected to be provided by the Consultant:
- Review the IHP Web Site and related Sub-Sites, including web-tools and functions;
- Provide documentation about overall IHP Web Site and related Sub-Sites, including product knowledge, user guide, best practise and lesson learnt;
- Conduct consultation meetings with Satu Dunia and other IHP partners to identify potential difficulties in running and maintaining the IHP Web Site and related Sub-Sites and develop troubleshooting protocols;
- Assist Satu Dunia and its technical consultants in setting up, testing and maintaining the IHP Web Site and related Sub-Sites, including;
- ICT Research Initiatives and Documentation Sub-Site
- BCC Online
- M&E Reporting (for internal IHP and for local CBOs and partners)
- IHP Knowledge Hub
- Links with partner websites
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting services to the assigned country partners in terms of the ICT needs of the ISEAN-Hivos Program;
- Develop a monthly activity report (including a list of accomplishments for the period);
- Maintain a log of technical assistance requests and services provided within the month;
- Coordinate with the other web-developers and Satu Dunia on the task to ensure the proper functioning and updating (as needed) of the overall ISEAN Hivos Program Website and its Sub-sites
Key Qualifications
- Established and demonstrated expertise in software development and maintenance
- Established and demonstrated expertise in technical writer & reporting.
- Preferably with established knowledge in the development and testing of Online Tools for health program management and client reach;
- Preferably with relevant educational background, especially in Computer Science and Software Development;
- Preferably with experience in designing and conducting ICT-related trainings.
- Preferably with experience working with Global Fund Programs;
- Fluency in written and spoken English. Preferably with working knowledge of at least one language used in the ISEAN-Hivos countries (Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Timor Leste)
- A resident (preferably a citizen) of one of the above ISEAN-Hivos countries.
The selected Consultant will be engaged locally for within the periods between August,1 2013 to September 30 , 2013.
An Expression of Interest (EoI) Letter, together with the applicant’s organizational/company profile must be sent by July 29, 2013 to the email below at 17:00 hrs. Jakarta Western Indonesia Time:
hrd@satudunia.net
An Expression of Interest (EoI) Letter, together with the applicant’s organizational/company profile must be sent by July 29, 2013 to the email below at 17:00 hrs. Jakarta Western Indonesia Time:
hrd@satudunia.net
