Client/Commissioning: World Vision (Principal Recipient for Global Fund TB program)
In collaboration with: Ministry of Health (MoH) / relevant TB program stakeholders.
Individual Consultancy
The consultant will be responsible for:
1. Conduct a desk review of relevant national TB policies/strategies and legal/policy frameworks relating to human rights and gender (e.g., non-discrimination, equality, confidentiality/privacy principles, consent/informed decision-making, GBV referral principles if applicable to TB care pathways).
2. Review TB program implementation practices and identify HRG-related barriers across the TB cascade (community outreach, screening, testing/diagnosis, linkage to care, treatment adherence/support, treatment outcomes, continuity/follow-up, and community follow-up).
3. Define an HRG framework for TB that includes:
o TB patient rights and respectful care standards,
o stigma/discrimination reduction guidance,
o gender-responsive service delivery considerations (women, men, girls, boys, and pregnant/postpartum populations where applicable),
o confidentiality, informed consent, and privacy safeguards,
o equitable access and reasonable accommodation principles for vulnerable groups,
o community engagement and feedback mechanisms,
o roles and responsibilities for MoH, state/regional TB programs, health facilities, implementers, and community structures.
4. Draft the guidelines in a clear and implementer-friendly format, and where feasible include annexes such as:
o a service provider HRG checklist,
o an HRG-oriented facility self-assessment tool outline,
o a referral/complaints flow template (high-level, non-legalistic).
5. Facilitate/coordinate consultations with MoH and key stakeholders (World Vision will support scheduling, invitations, and logistics as needed).
6. Synthesize feedback into a consolidation matrix and produce the final validated guideline document.
7. Ensure the final document is ready for adoption/endorsement processes
8. Workplan structure and deliverables timing
9. Deliverables (formal submission pack)
10. Reporting line and supervision
ā¢ The consultant reports to World Vision designated program focal points for day-to-day coordination.
ā¢ MoH participates in technical reviews and provides feedback during validation stages.
ā¢ World Vision will support scheduling, stakeholder convening, and administrative coordination.
I. APPLICATION PACKAGE
Interested consultants are requested to submit:
1. Letter of Interest: Please submit a letter expressing your interest in the consultancy within five business days of this announcement. consultants will receive the Terms of Reference in a timely manner to give them the details of the consultancy requirements.
2. Proposal: Once received the ToR, consultants are requested to submit a proposal within the deadline announced, not exceeding seven pages, based on the following outline:
I. Executive Summary (1 page)
ā¢ Summary of the proposalās main points, highlighting the consultant's unique value proposition and understanding of the project requirements.
II. Project Scope and Objectives (0.5 pages)
ā¢ Concise description of the consultant's understanding of the project's aims and the context in Somalia.
ā¢ Confirmation of the methodology and tools provided by WVS and the consultantās readiness to
implement them.
III. Methodology and Implementation Plan (2 pages)
ā¢ Brief explanation of how the methodology and tools outlined in the ToR will be applied in the field.
ā¢ Steps for adapting the methodology to local conditions, if necessary.
ā¢ Description of the data collection process, including timelines for each type of data gathering.
ā¢ Quality assurance practices to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
IV. Team and Management Structure (1 page)
ā¢ Overview of the project team, including key personnel and their roles.
ā¢ Brief bios highlighting relevant experience and qualifications for key team members.
ā¢ Organizational chart showing the reporting and communication lines (if available).
V. Ethical Considerations (1 page)
ā¢ Identification of potential risks and challenges associated with the data collection process.
ā¢ Strategies for mitigating these risks, particularly those related to security and data integrity.
ā¢ Detailed ethical considerations
VI. Work Plan and Timeline (1 page)
ā¢ Gantt chart or similar visual timeline showing major activities and milestones.
ā¢ Critical dates and deadlines for key deliverables throughout the data collection project.
VII. Financial Proposal (0.5 pages)
ā¢ Summary of the budget, categorizing major expense areas such as personnel, travel, and equipment.
ā¢ Justification for the budget, and how it is calculated.
Consultant qualifications and experience (minimum requirements)
- Masterās degree (or equivalent) in Public Health, Health Policy, Health Management, Human Rights, Gender Studies, Law (human rights/health law), Social Sciences, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years experience in:
- human rights and/or gender mainstreaming in health, and/or
- policy/guideline development for health programs, and/or
- stigma reduction / patient rights / community engagement programming.
- Demonstrated experience with qualitative stakeholder engagement (consultations, key informant interviews, facilitation).