ISEAN-Hivos – HIV/AIDS (MARPS) Round 10
EoI No.: ISEAN IHP I-04
Issuance Date: 03rd March 2014
ISEAN-Hivos-GF-R10-HIV/AIDS – Consultant to conduct desk review on
existing social science and cultural data on perceptions or stigma of
anal sex and transsexual or male to male sex in ISEAN Region 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
Background:
Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Timor Leste show an increasing
trend of HIV prevalence among men who have sex with men (MSM) and
Transgender people (TG). In all four countries, national HIV strategies
and plans identify MSM and TG as priority groups and outline strategies
to provide targeted HIV services. However, there is still a lack of
engagement of MSM and TG in policy development and programming at
national and local levels. Moreover, governments in all four countries
recognize the vulnerability of MSM and TG to HIV infection and
prioritize them as target groups for HIV interventions, yet all
government and non-government agencies face challenges in developing
effective strategies to engage these groups and address their needs.
Widespread stigma and discrimination due to cultural and religious norms
imply that MSMs and TGs are marginalized and are difficult to reach
through existing HIV–related government services. This has also resulted
to MSMs and TGs having limited opportunities to be organized or have a
“voice” in local, national and regional policy making and service
delivery. Data and research about risks and vulnerabilities to guide
interventions for MSMs and TGs are also very limited. In addition,
healthcare providers often lack capacity to effectively address the
needs of these Most At Risk Populations (MARPs). While national HIV
strategies recognize these challenges, more initiatives and resources
are needed to complement national efforts to improve service delivery,
increase health-seeking behaviors, support engagement in policy making
and service delivery, and address legal and socio-cultural barriers to
access of MSMs and TGs.
ISEAN, partnering with Hivos, as the Principal Recipient of the grant,
is looking for a capable Consultant or Consultant Group to conduct a
desk review on existing social science and cultural data on perceptions
or stigma of anal sex and transsexual or male to male sex in ISEAN
region. Specifically, the following will be provided by the Consultant
or Consultant Group to address the Grant’s requirements:
1. Conduct a literature review on relevant publications;
2. Develop a proposal and work plan;
3. Develop social analysis on taboos and stigma related to anal sex and
transsexual or male to male sex based on existing research;
4. Develop recommendations on addressing taboos and stigma related to anal sex and transsexual or male to male sex;
5. Identify potential thought-leaders and allies;
6. Develop a series of draft reports and a final report;
7. Conduct a discussion session with ISEAN Board and Secretariat prior to finalizing report; and
8. Coordinate with the ISEAN Board, ISEAN Secretariat and ISEAN-Hivos
Program in the dissemination and/or publication of results.
Key Qualifications
1. Established expertise in research, baseline surveys;
2. Expertise and knowledge about social science and cultural data on
perceptions or stigma of anal sex and transsexual or male to male sex;
3. Preferably with experience working with Global Fund programs;
4. Familiarity with the concerns of MSMs and TGs in the Southeast Asia context;
5. Preferably resident of Southeast Asia and with experience in working in one of the ISEAN-Hivos program countries; and
6. Fluency in written and spoken English; and with the language of one of the 4 countries.
The selected Consultant will be engaged for a minimum of 12 days
distributed within a one month period and to start in March, 2014.
An Expression of Interest (EoI) letter, together with the applicant’s CV must be sent by 07th March, 2014 to the email below at 17:00 hrs. Jakarta Western Indonesia Time:
admin@isean.asia
Please fill the “subject” column of the e-mails in this format: <EoI code><your name>
Examples: < ISEAN IHP I-04>-<Name>
Based on the initial set of EoIs, applicants will be formally invited to
complete their application through the submission of a concept note and
indicative work plan.
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