Republic of Moldova

NATIONAL SHORT-TERM HIV/AIDS CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO UNODC PROJECT OFFICE IN MOLDOVA

Vacancy Number: Pr13/00399

Location:	Chisinau, Moldova
Application Deadline:	25 Oct 2013, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Application Extended deadline:	05 Nov 2013, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Type of Contract:	Individual Contract
Starting date:	01 Nov 2013
Reference to the project:	XCEA01 Strengthening national capacities in Eastern Europe and Central Asia to address HIV/AIDS in vulnerable populations
Expected Duration of Assignment:	2 months
Submission Instructions: Proposals should be submitted online by pressing the "Apply Online" no later than October 25, 2013 Requests for clarification only must be sent by standard electronic communication to the following e-mail: ina.tcaci@undoc.org. UNODC will respond by standard electronic mail and will send written copies of the response, including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry, to all applicants.
Supporting Documents: Terms of Reference Individual Consultant Procurement Notice Personal History Form (P11) UNDP General Conditions of Individual Contract

Background

Eastern Europe and Central Asia is the only region where HIV prevalence clearly remains on the rise. The HIV epidemic that is mainly IDU-driven poses one of the most formidable challenges to the development, progress and stability of the countries of the region. Moldova has a significant HIV epidemic which is particularly concentrated among certain sub-populations, such as people who inject drugs. HIV prevalence among the general population is currently 0.37%. As of January 1, 2012, a cumulative number of 7,125 HIV cases were registered, including 2,268 in the Transnistrian region.

UNODC has specific mandates to assist countries to provide people who inject drugs, prisoners and people vulnerable to human trafficking with evidence-informed, comprehensive HIV prevention, treatment and care services through advocacy; support in developing effective legislation and policies; support in developing comprehensive evidence-informed strategies and programmes; building capacity of national stakeholders, including government agencies, civil society and community organizations to ensure optimum coverage of these population groups with HIV services. In 20111 UNODC has launched a new project in Moldova that addresses programmatic aspects and capacity building needs with the ultimate aim to improve availability, coverage and quality of HIV services for people who inject drugs and prisoners.

Scope of work

The focus of the assignment aims at assisting UNODC project office in Moldova with drafting and preparation of support documents for the implementation of activities, scheduled until the end of 2013. Therefore, the consultant is expected to assist in providing ongoing technical advising and logistical assistance regarding the implementation of UNODC HIV activities, namely HIV prevention and care related to (a) drug use, particularly injecting drug use (b) prison settings and (c) the trafficking in persons.

Under the supervision of the National HIV/AIDS Officer, the Consultant will be responsible for the following duties:

-        Assist with drafting technical documents based on UNODC’s implementation plans, scheduled until the end of 2013;

-        Provide support, organize and participate in round-tables, training workshops and other meetings related to specific HIV issues organized by the office;

-        Provide support with reporting of the project activities;

-        Draft communication papers and releases; Monitoring and reporting requirements

Requirements for experience

I. Academic Qualifications:

• At least an University Degree or equivalent in Law, Social Assistance, Public Health, or related field;

 

II. Years of experience:

• At least three years of relevant experience at the in the field of HIV prevention, treatment and care, harm reduction or support to vulnerable groups. 
• At least two years of relevant work experience in an international organization in the field of Public Health and Communicable Diseases. Sound understanding of the United Nations system would be an asset.

III. Competencies:

• Knowledge and understanding of HIV prevention, including among injection drug users and in prisons, WHO/UNAIDS/UNODC guidelines provisions;
• Experience in developing official and non-official documents, legal documents, and analyses, with strong abilities in quantitative and qualitative analysis;
• Ability to work in a team and take initiative;
• Excellent analytical report;
• Excellent knowledge of English, Romanian is required, proficiency in Russian would be an asset.

Documents to be included

Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:

1. Proposal explaining why they are the most suitable for the work;
2. Financial proposal;
3. Personal CV including past experience  in similar projects and at least 3 references or the dully filled Personal      History Form (P11).

Financial proposal

The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount, and payment terms around specific and measurable (qualitative and quantitative) deliverables (i.e. whether payments fall in installments or upon completion of the entire contract). Payments are based upon output, i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR.  In order to assist the requesting unit in the comparison of financial proposals, the financial proposal will include a breakdown of this lump sum amount (including travel, per diems, and number of anticipated working days).  

All envisaged travel costs must be included in the financial proposal. This includes all travel to join duty station/repatriation travel.  In general, UNDP should not accept travel costs exceeding those of an economy class ticket. Should the IC wish to travel on a higher class he/she should do so using their own resources.

In the case of unforeseeable travel, payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging and terminal expenses should be agreed upon, between the respective business unit and Individual Consultant, prior to travel and will be reimbursed.

 

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