UNDP Jobs - 79775- Consultant: KP – MSM IEC Materials Development (Li

Consultant: KP – MSM IEC Materials Development (Line 151)

Location :

Harare, ZIMBABWE

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

30-Jul-2018

Application Deadline :

17-Jul-18 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

15 Days

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

15 Days

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

Zimbabwe has successfully scaled up interventions to respond to HIV, tuberculosis and malaria. The country recorded a 30 percent increase in the number of people on antiretroviral therapy in 2014 and 2015, and has achieved almost universal diagnosis of malaria cases before treatment. However, with an estimated HIV prevalence of 14.7 in 2015, the epidemic in Zimbabwe remains one of the biggest in the world.

Zimbabwe has successfully scaled up interventions to respond to HIV, tuberculosis and malaria. The country recorded a 30 percent increase in the number of people on antiretroviral therapy in 2014 and 2015, and has achieved almost universal diagnosis of malaria cases before treatment. The country’s leadership role in increasing domestic financing through the AIDS levy is regarded as an international best practice in the world.

Despite the great achievements made in fighting the epidemic

However, with an estimated HIV prevalence of 14.7 in 2015, the epidemic in Zimbabwe remains one of the biggest in the world. Whilst a decline has been noted mainly in the general population, there is an increase of the epidemic and burden of HIV/AIDS among KP groups namely Sex workers and MSM/LGBTI communities who have a prevalence rate of over 50% and 23,5% respectively .

The higher prevalence rate and disease burden can be alluded to a number factors that include low risk perception that comes from lack of comprehensive sexuality education, heteronormative HIV and SRHR services that excludes same sexuality amongst other factors. It is against this background that UNFPA and its implementing partners GALZ and SRC seeks to engage a consultant to develop IEC materials to promote SRHR services among the MSM community.

Duties and Responsibilities

Objective:

To develop sensitive and relevant SRHR IEC materials for the MSM community in Zimbabwe.

Content

The IEC materials should tackle:

Promote HIV testing among MSM community;
Promote Positive Health, Dignity and Prevention (PHDP);
Psycho-social support towards MSM through families, religion and tradition;
Promote sensitive treatment and care of MSM by Health care workers;
Fighting homophobia and promoting tolerance towards same sex sexuality;
Affirming HCW and other allies support in serving the MSM community.

Methodology

The consultant shall work independently, (subcontracting can be done at their own expense were necessary) under the guidance of UNFPA in:

developing messaging for IEC materials;
Designing lay out and presentation of the materials;
Pre-Testing materials to target audience before printing.

Deliverables

Posters;
Fliers;
Brochures;
Pamphlets.

Duration

The Consultant is expected to complete the task in 15 days.

Competencies

Excellent organisational and administrative skills;
Excellent analytical and strong communication skills both written and spoken;
Experience to working with doubly marginalised and underserved populations;
Ability to work in a team;
Ability to deliver on time.

Required Skills and Experience

Education

Masters degree in Public Health, Health Promotion or any related social sciences.

Experience

Be recognized and reputable with a minimum five years of proven track record of producing high quality Information, Education and Communication material for Key Populations in Health promotion;
Demonstrated managerial competence and experience in organizing, leading and coordinating multi-cultural technical assistance teams at the national level;
Strong substantive experience in at least 3 KP Sub populations in Zimbabwe or in Sub Saharan Africa.

Language

Excellent English Language.
Fluency in at least two vernacular languages.