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Overview Job Description - National Consultant – Technical Proposal Writer for the Health Sector Component, Global Fund GC8 HIV Funding Request, Indonesia (2600727)

National Consultant – Technical Proposal Writer for the Health Sector Component, Global Fund GC8 HIV Funding Request, Indonesia - ( 2600727 )

Contractual Arrangement : External consultant

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days) : 50 days

Job Posting Mar 12, 2026, 3:23:12 AM

Closing Date Mar 26, 2026, 10:59:00 PM

Primary Location Indonesia

Organization World Health Organization (WHO) / Ministry of Health (MoH)

Schedule Part-time

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BACKGROUND Indonesia will submit a Funding Request (FR) to the Global Fund under Grant Cycle 8 (GC8). The Ministry of Health (MoH), with technical support from the World Health Organization (WHO), will develop a high quality, evidence based and strategically aligned HIV Funding Request in line with the GC8 Modular Framework, HIV Information Note, and Core Guidance on integration, equity, sustainability, and health systems strengthening.

The HIV component of the Funding Request will place particular emphasis on Care, Support and Treatment (CST), Elimination of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV (EMTCT) and TB-HIV, ensuring strong alignment with national strategies, epidemiological priorities, community and human rights based approaches, and Global Fund GC8 priorities, including integration with TB, PHC, and RSSH where relevant.

To support this process, MoH and WHO will jointly engage an Individual Consultant (HIV Writer) who will work in close coordination with MoH technical units, the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM), WHO, and other relevant stakeholders.

PURPOSE OF THE CONSULTANCY The purpose of this consultancy is to provide dedicated technical writing, synthesis, and coordination support to develop, refine, and finalize the HIV component of Indonesia’s GC8 Funding Request, with a focus on CST, EMTCT and TB-HIV, from early concept development through Global Fund review, clarification, and approval stages.

Under the overall guidance of the MoH and WHO, the consultant will undertake the following tasks:

A. Technical Review and Strategic Alignment

Review relevant Global Fund GC8 guidance documents, including but not limited to:

GC8 Modular Framework

HIV Information Note

Core Guidance on integration of HIV, TB, malaria, and RSSH

Review national HIV strategic plans, EMTCT roadmaps, TB-HIV intervention, treatment cascade data, program reviews, and relevant policies.

Ensure alignment of proposed interventions with:

National HIV, EMTCT priorities, TB-HIV intervention

Epidemiological and programmatic gaps

Human rights, gender, and key population considerations

Integration and sustainability principles promoted in GC8.

B. Development of the HIV Funding Request (CST, EMTCT, TB-HIV)

Lead drafting of the HIV narrative sections related to CST, EMTCT and TB-HIV, including:

Situation analysis and justification

Programmatic objectives and strategic priorities

Selection and justification of modules and interventions

Linkages with TB, PHC, community systems, and RSSH where relevant

Ensure coherence between narrative sections, modular tables, indicators, targets, budgets, and implementation arrangements.

Incorporate lessons learned from previous Global Fund grants, including performance, absorption, and sustainability considerations.

C. Stakeholder Coordination and Iterative Revision

Work closely with MoH technical teams, WHO, CCM members, civil society and community representatives to incorporate inputs and feedback.

Participate (virtually or in‑country, as required) in technical meetings, writing retreats, and review sessions related to the HIV Funding Request.

Revise drafts iteratively in response to national consultations, partner feedback, and CCM recommendations.

D. Finalization and Grant Cycle Follow‑up

Support final consolidation and submission of the HIV component of the Funding Request.

Provide technical writing support during the Global Fund review process, including:

Responses to Technical Review Panel (TRP) comments

Clarifications, revisions, and justifications as requested by the Global Fund

Continue providing advisory and drafting support until the HIV component of the proposal reaches technical acceptance by the Global Fund.

Output 1

Inception note outlining writing approach, timeline, and coordination mechanism.

Output 2

Draft and revised versions of the HIV CST, EMTCT and TB-HIV sections of the GC8 Funding Request.

Output 3

Final, submission ready HIV component aligned with GC8 requirements.

Output 4

Written responses and revised sections addressing Global Fund/TRP feedback up to technical acceptance.

Total 50 days.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Qualifications and experience required

Advanced degree in public health, medicine, social sciences, or a related field.

At least 5 years of experience in HIV programming, with strong knowledge of CST, EMTCT and TB-HIV including direct involvement in the development of Global Fund funding requests.

Demonstrated and verifiable experience in drafting Global Fund funding requests (HIV component preferred), including direct engagement with the Global Fund Technical Review Panel (TRP) process and responses to TRP comments.

Strong understanding of Global Fund modular frameworks, results-based financing, and grant architecture.

Proven ability to synthesize technical inputs from multiple stakeholders into clear, compelling narratives.

Excellent written English is required. Prior experience working with WHO, UN agencies, Ministries of Health, or Country Coordinating Mechanisms (CCMs) is a strong asset and highly desirable for WHO procurement

Language requirements Excellent written English is required.

Technical Supervision Eva Kartikasari, HHS National Consultant

Location Place of assignment: On-site for insurance purposes, at MoH/WHO premises during travel days

Travel: 15 days, to be confirmed

REMUNERATION Rate [daily or monthly or for language and publishing services by word count or number of pages]: 3,000,000 included 15 days travel

Currency: IDR

Work schedule (if applicable): 50 working days within 4 months’ time

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level.

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