Job opportunities Vulnerable groups project PANCAP Global Fund Grant

Project Coordinator for Trinidad - Covering a Maternity Leave

Job Description - Project Coordinator for Trinidad - Covering a Maternity Leave

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for implementation of the CVC/COIN Vulnerabilised Groups Project workplan in Trinidad.

Organisational relationships

The Project Coordinator Consultant will report to the Technical and Policy Coordinator and work closely with the wider project team including administration and finance, M&E and community partners and national programmes and stakeholders.

Coordinate in-country research (baseline studies, situational analyses and assessments)
Provide technical support and M&E assistance to community partners through regular communication and on-site visits
Provide support to documentation of models and best practices
Coordinate and implement in-country capacity building workshops, tailored trainings, stakeholders meetings and advocacy activities
Develop and deliver on up-to-date implementation workplan including programmatic and administrative tasks
Develop quarterly budget requests
Develop high quality written monthly and quarterly programmatic reports
Support in advocacy related activities coordinated by community partners or by CVC/COIN
Provide in-country representation for CVC/COIN; attend relevant meetings on HIV and AIDS, human rights issues and vulnerabilised populations related to the national HIV and AIDS response
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with community partners, social movements, activists and key actors in-country including government, media and other duty-bearers
Participate in regular team and planning meetings with project staff based in the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Trinidad and other islands
Be able to work on weekends and evenings on occasion to meet project deliverables

Qualifications and Experience Required

A relevant academic degree in social sciences, international development, human rights or community health (4 years of professional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree);
A Masters degree in social sciences is preferred
A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in HIV and AIDS project implementation, programming, coordination and/or operational research in the Caribbean.
Proven experience of working with HIV and AIDS partners, activists, and with vulnerabilised populations, including men who have sex with men, sex workers, drug users, marginalized youth and prisoners
Demonstrated experience of managing small administration and finance team
Sensitivity in working with vulnerabilised populations and experience of handling confidential information.
Experience of facilitating and providing trainings for CBO’s/NGO’s.
Demonstrated writing skills.
Working knowledge of Spanish and or Creole a significant advantage
Demonstrated commitment to social justice, community development and human rights
Commitment to the values and approach of CVC/COIN

This Position will cover a maternity leave starting October 15 (3 month period)

Deadline for Submissions

Interested applicants are asked to read the information presented above carefully before applying. Applicants must submit an aplication form contained in this blog, a motivation letter and a CV that clearly identifies their qualifications.
The mentioned documents should be e-mailed to:

coin.cvc.human.resources@gmail.com

The deadline for receiving applications is September 12, 2012.

Términos de Referencia – Consultoría Sistema Web de Bases de Datos

Antecedentes

La Comunidad del Caribe y Mercado Común (CARICOM) ha sido aprobada como el Receptor Principal de PANCAP Ronda 9 de subvenciones del Fondo Mundial. El Centro de Orientación e Investigación Integral (COIN) y la Coalición Caribeña de Comunidades Vulnerables (CVC) han sido fundamentales en la elaboración de la propuesta del componente de poblaciones de alto riesgo del Fondo Mundial. El COIN ha sido nominado como sub-receptor de este componente de la subvención, representando aproximadamente un tercio del total de fondos (con exclusión de los utilizados por el receptor principal). COIN servirá de paraguas para los sub-beneficiarios que cubre la Coalición de las Comunidades Vulnerables del Caribe (CVC) y de los socios locales, así como de la Federación Internacional de la Cruz Roja, de la Media Luna Roja (FCIR) y de la Asociación de Planificación Familiar del Caribe (CFPA).

El componente de los grupos vulnerables de la subvención del Fondo Mundial, pretende desarrollar programas de modelo de alcance para llegar a los principales grupos vulnerables, enfocándose en los MSM, trabajadoras sexuales locales y migrantes SW, usuarios de drogas, personas privadas de su libertad, y jóvenes marginalizados, a través de cuatro proyectos basados en la población. Cada uno de estos proyectos tiene un componente de investigación operativa para ayudar a que el proyecto establezca una línea base del mismo, y recolectar los datos críticos para llenar las lagunas de conocimiento para facilitar la programación basada en evidencias, y medir el progreso e impacto de los proyectos a través de la implementación.

El sistema de M&E para el componente de PANCAP Ronda 9 de subvenciones del Fondo Mundial, ha adoptado un enfoque orientado a los resultados, basado en la web que monitorea, evalúa, revisa e informa sobre los resultados e impactos de las metas y objetivos estratégicos del proyecto, a través de las principales prioridades estratégicas. El sistema de M&E de toda la región, reporta el progreso de los programas y proyectos como se especifica en el plan de trabajo, en base a los objetivos del componente de Grupos vulnerabilizados del Proyecto PANCAP del Fondo Mundial. El Sistema de M&E está estructurado en torno a diversos componentes llamados Indicadores del marco de trabajo de la Ronda 9 PANCAP del Fondo Mundial y de los elementos, mecanismos y herramientas específicas de M&E del COIN, así como del ciclo de presentación de informes establecido.

Los objetivos principales del sistema de monitoreo y evaluación del componente de Grupos Vulnerables de la Ronda 9 del proyecto PANCAP del Fondo Mundial son monitorear, evaluar, revisar e informar sobre los objetivos y metas estratégicos del Componente de 5 años de Grupos Vulnerables de la Ronda 9 del proyecto de PANCAP del Fondo Mundial, utilizando indicadores como instrumento clave de medición. Aspectos de la M&E. Los aspectos del sistema del proyecto incluyen, pero no se limitan a:

• Indicadores: impacto, resultado, producción e insumos.

• Fuentes de datos: programas de monitoreo, supervisión financiera, datos institucionales, datos de vigilancia de comportamiento, estudios de línea de base, datos importantes de investigación y otros estudios.

• Productos de información: informes trimestrales de monitoreo, informes de gestión financiera, informes de adquisiciones, informes de auditorías e informes anuales de monitoreo y evaluación.

Se necesita un sistema de M&E electrónico, habilitado para web, de la región completa para prestar asistencia eficaz a la gestión, recopilar datos e informar sobre las actividades de monitoreo y evaluación del componente de Grupos Vulnerabilizados del Proyecto PANCAP Ronda 9 del Fondo Mundial. El sistema está planificado para habilitar un flujo continuo de información y datos entre las diferentes fuentes, de por lo menos tres países del Caribe, Jamaica, Trinidad y Tobago, y República Dominicana.

El sistema de M&E extraerá información de una amplia gama de fuentes, y las presentará en formatos fáciles de usar y accesible, elaborados de acuerdo a las necesidades de diferentes usuarios, tales como los centros de gestión de proyectos, la sub-unidades administrativas, ONG locales, etc. El sistema deberá hacer uso de un sistema basado en la web, en el que se espera que estas diferentes entidades, publiquen o presenten su información o informes. El sistema debería facilitar al personal de gestión de proyectos, para que tengan una visión de los avances y problemas de las áreas, así como el plan de trabajo aprobado y presupuesto.

COIN/CVC requiere un consultor que pueda ejecutar tareas específicas como programación de Base de datos y página web, a fin de que el proyecto pueda completar el trabajo iniciado en la plataforma web de M & E y el sistema de base de datos.

Alcance general del trabajo

El consultor seleccionado como Programador de la página Web y Base de datos trabajará conjuntamente con la unidad de M&E del proyecto para desarrollar el sistema basado en la web y todos sus componentes, asistir en el piloto y perfeccionamiento del mismo, y luego de que el sistema esté en pleno funcionamiento, realizar mantenimiento y mejoras periódicas al sistema.

Relaciones Organizativas

El programador de base de datos web será responsable ante el Director de M&E, de llevar a cabo la mayoría de sus tareas en colaboración con el equipo de monitoreo y evaluación. Se espera que el consultor M&E coordine sus esfuerzos con dos asistentes de M&E pero no será supervisado (a) directamente por ellos, ni tendrá responsabilidad sobre ellos.

Tareas a realizar

• Desarrollar base de datos relacional MS SQL Server con matrices basadas en las herramientas de recopilación de datos del proyecto.

• Programar una aplicación basada en web que aplique las validaciones necesarias y los procedimientos de seguridad.

• Programa específico consultas, Informes específicos del proyecto, y reportes resumidos.

• Prueba piloto y perfeccionar el sistema.

• Desarrollar un manual de usuario detallado.

• Desarrollar una guía detallada del promotor.

• Proporcionar mantenimiento y mejoras periódicas al sistema.

Favor revisar aquí el Addendum 1: Tareas Específicas a ser Realizadas – Consultor de Sistemas y Bases de Datos Web, para una descripción más detallada de las tareas a realizar.

Duración y calendario

El plazo para completar este trabajo es de 1 mes, a partir de la fecha de firma del contrato del consultor. El tiempo establecido cubre todas las tareas, pruebas piloto, y perfeccionamiento del sistema luego de las pruebas.

Será negociado un contrato adicional para mantenimiento y mejoras periódicas al sistema, luego que el mismo esté en pleno funcionamiento.

Calificaciones y experiencia necesarias

El consultor debe tener las siguientes habilidades, experiencia y calificaciones:

Habilidades

• Demostrar la capacidad de comunicarse de manera efectiva por teléfono / correo electrónico / IM o en persona

• Tener iniciativa y trabajar de forma independiente y / o con los miembros del equipo para resolver los problemas

• Demostrar capacidad para manejar múltiples prioridades y seguir en los proyectos hasta su finalización

• Capacidad para trabajar en equipo, con fuerte sentido de urgencia.

• Hablar y escribir español e inglés

Experiencia

• Desarrollo de aplicaciones web complejas utilizando ASP.Net / MVC,. NET Framework 3.0 o superior

• Programación con MS Visual Studio 2010 y lenguaje C #

• Diseño de consultas y reportes basados en la web con Crystal Reports

• Diseño, gestión y operación de base de datos SQL Server 2008 de base de datos.

Educación

• Licenciatura en Ciencias de la Computación o 2 años de experiencia en actividades relacionadas

Plazo de presentación

Los solicitantes interesados deben leer cuidadosamente la información presentada anteriormente antes de aplicar. Deberán presentar una propuesta profesional de consultoría junto con un CV que identifique claramente sus calificaciones. Los solicitantes también deben presentar una lista de proyectos de bases de datos basadas en la Web en los que han estado involucrados como programador.

Los documentos mencionados deben ser enviados por correo electrónico a:

coin.cvc.human.resources@ gmail.com

La fecha límite para la recepción de aplicaciones es el 23 de Febrero, 2012.

Terms of Reference – Web Database System Consultant - CVC-COIN Vulnerablized Groups Project

Background

The Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM) has been approved as the Principal Recipient of the PANCAP R9 Round Global Fund Grant. Both the Centre for Integrated Training and Research (COIN) and the Caribbean Vulnerable Communities Coalition (CVC) have been instrumental in elaborating the Most at Risk Populations component of the PANCAP Global Fund proposal. COIN has been nominated as the Sub-Recipient for this component of the grant representing approximately a third of the total funds (excluding those used by the PR). COIN will lead an umbrella sub-grant covering Caribbean Vulnerable Communities Coalition (CVC) and the local implementing partners, as well as the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the Caribbean Family Planning Association (CFPA).

The vulnerable groups component of the GF grant sets out to develop model outreach programs to reach key vulnerable groups, targeting MSM, local and migrant SW, prison inmates, drug users, and marginalized youth through four population-based projects. E ach of these projects has an operational research component to assist the project establish a project baseline, collect critical data to fill-in knowledge gaps to facilitate evidence-based programming, and to gauge project progress and impact throughout implementation.

The M&E System for the Vulnerable Groups Component of the PANCAP R9 GF Project has adopted a results-oriented, web-based approach which monitors, evaluates, reviews and reports on the outcomes and impacts of the strategic goals and objectives of the project via key strategic priorities. The region-wide M&E System, reports against the progress of the programs and projects as specified in the work-plan and objectives of the Vulnerable Groups Component of the PANCAP GF Project. The M&E System is structured around various components namely the Indicator Framework of the R9 PANCAP GF Project and the COIN/CVC specific M&E elements, mechanisms and tools as well as the established reporting cycle.

The main objectives of the M&E system of the Vulnerable Groups Component of the PANCAP R9 GF Project is to monitor, evaluate, review and report on the strategic goals and objectives of the 5 year Vulnerable Groups Component of the PANCAP R9 GF Project using indicators as the key instrument of measurement. Aspects of the M&E system of the Vulnerable Groups Component of the PANCAP R9 GF Project include but are not limited to:

• Indicators: impact, outcome, output and inputs.

• Data sources: program monitoring, financial monitoring, institutional data, behavioral surveillance data, base line studies, essential research data and other studies.

• Information products: quarterly monitoring reports, financial management reports, procurement reports, audit reports and annual M&E reports.

An electronic, web enabled, region-wide M&E system is required to effectively assist with managing, collecting data and reporting on the Monitoring and Evaluation activities of the Vulnerable Groups Component of the PANCAP R9 GF Project. The planned system is to enable a seamless flow of information and data between various sources in at least three countries in the Caribbean, Jamaica, Trinidad Tobago, and the Dominican Republic.

The M&E system will draw information from a range of sources and present this in user-friendly and accessible formats tailored to the needs of different users such as the project management hubs, the administrative sub-units, the local implementing NGOs, etc. The system should make use of a web-based system onto which these different entities will be expected to post or submit their information or reports. The system should make it easier for project management staff to have a snapshot view of the progress and problem areas as per the approved work plan and budget.

COIN/CVC requires a consultant who can execute specific tasks as a Web & Database Programmer in order for the project to complete work that it has already started on the web-based M&E platform and database system.

General scope of the job

The consultant selected as the Web & Database Programmer will work jointly with the project’s M&E unit to develop the web-based system and all its components, assist in the piloting and refinement of the system, and after the system is fully operational, perform regular maintenance and refinements to the system.

Organizational relationships

The Web Database Programmer will be answerable to the M&E Officer, with the majority of his/her tasks to be undertaken in collaboration with the M&E team. The M&E consultant is expected to coordinate his/her efforts with two M&E assistants but will not be directly supervised by them nor have supervisory responsibility over them.

General Tasks to be performed

• Develop relational MS SQL Server database with tables based on the project’s data collection tools.

• Program a web-based application that applies the necessary validations and security procedures.

• Program specific queries, project specific reports, and summarized reports.

• Pilot test and refine the system.

• Develop detailed user’s manual.

• Develop detailed developer’s guide.

• Provide periodic maintenance and enhancements to system.

Please click here to see Addendum 1: Specific Tasks to be Performed – Web and Database Consultant, for a more detailed description of the tasks to be completed.

Duration and Timing

The timeline for the completion of this work is 1 month, beginning from the date of consultant contract is signed. The 1 month timeline covers all tasks, pilot testing, and post pilot refinements to the system.

A separate contract will be negotiated for periodic maintenance and enhancements to the system after it is fully operational.

Qualifications and Experience Required

The consultant must have the following skills, experience and qualifications:

Skills

• Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate by phone/email/IM or in person

• Show initiative and work independently and/or with team members to resolve problems

• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on projects to completion

• Ability to work within a team-based environment, with strong sense of urgency.

• English & Spanish speaking and writing ability is an additional and welcomed asset

Experience

• Development of complex web applications using ASP.Net / MVC, .Net 3.0 framework and above

• Programming under MS Visual Studio 2010 and C# language

• Design of web-based queries and reports using Crystal Reports

• SQL Server 2008 database design, management and operation

Education

• BS in Computer Science or 2 years of equivalent background experience

Deadline for Submissions

Interested applicants are asked to read the information presented above carefully before applying. Applicants must submit a consultancy proposal along with a CV that clearly identifies their qualifications. Applicants should also submit a listing of web-based database projects they have been involved with as a programmer.

The aforementioned documents should be e-mailed to:

coin.cvc.human.resources@gmail.com

The deadline for receiving consultant applications is 23 February, 2012.

Conducting a Participatory Situational Analysis on interventions and programmes implemented by NGO’s /CBO’s working in Trinidad, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic targeting harm reduction for HIV and Drug Users

Terms of Reference

Background

The Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM) has been approved as the Principal Recipient(PR) of the PANCAP R9 Round Global Fund Grant in the amount of $35 million US dollars. Both the Centre for Integrated Training and Research (COIN) and the Caribbean Vulnerable Communities Coalition (CVC) have been instrumental in elaborating the Most at Risk Populations component of the PANCAP Global Fund proposal. COIN has been nominated as the Sub-Recipient for this component of the grant representing approximately a third of the total funds (excluding those used by the PR).

To contribute to baseline information, ensure that program development is evidence-informed in order to translate strategies into specific implementable activities and to identify programmes/ interventions that can be further funded and implemented as pilots, the project will undertake a situational analysis of the status and response (harm reduction) of HIV and Drug Use among non injecting drug users in Jamaica, Dominican Republic and Trinidad and Tobago.

Objectives of the Situation Analysis:

i. To identify unmet needs and gaps in programming through consultation with Drug users from a variety of sub-populations, such as, homeless crack users, LGBT drug users, youth and women who use drugs , among others, to inform development of tailored and sub-population specific model programming and interventions;

ii. To indentify projects, programmes, and interventions that may be funded and implemented according to the Drug Users Project Model Framework ; and

iii. To collect information which supports the development of CVC/COIN’s Advocacy Agenda.

Methodology

1. Participatory Consultation

-Conduct Focal Groups of 6-7 participants with at least 2 sub-populations of Drug Users.

-Conduct 7-10 in-depth interviews in each of the countries with DU from a cross-section of sub-populations.

2. Data Collection

-Collect data about provision of services and national response. An online questionnaire on Service Provision with NGO Staff/Directors may be used.

3. Community Mapping

-Conduct a community mapping in each of the country to determine locations where sub-populations of Drug Users hang-out and socialize and assess availability and use of low threshold Drop in centres for DU.

4. Organisational Rapid Assessment

-Using a standardized tool, apply an Organisational Assessment of community organisations working with DU in Trinidad and Tobago , Jamaica and Dominican Republic.

* Develop and submit a finalized proposal for undertaking situational Analysis- 30 January 2012

* Develop and finalize all tools for completing the Situational Analysis- 3 Feb, 2012

* First draft of the Situational Analysis Report should be delivered 25 Feb 2012. The report should analyse all of the information collected through the above methods and make key recommendations for programming based on evidence collected. Three country report must be submitted along with a consolidated report for the 3 countries.

* Feedback and input will be provided by the project office on the report by 5 March 2011 and the finalized country report and consolidated report is due no later than the 20 March 2011.

Reporting lines

The consultant will work closely with the CVC/COIN coordinator based in Trinidad and Tobago and the Dominican Republic and reports directly to the Project Coordinator for Drug Users Project based in Jamaica

CVC/COIN will provide the following to the consultant:

* Letter of introduction to NGO as necessary and on-the ground logistical support for organizing meetings with key informants.

Expression of interest and Expected Results All interested consultants/firms are requested to write an expression of interest by providing a brief technical proposal along with a budget. They must include in their application the following:

* Their competences to meet the requirements of the assignment including the relevant experience related to the assignment;

* A brief outline work plan for completing the assignment;

* Indicate when the consultant(s) would be ready to undertake the assignment; and

* Providing evidence of similar work undertaken in the recent past (not more than 3 years) and contacts of at least 3 organizations previously worked for.

Deadline for application was extended to: 15 February, 2012

Please send your application by email to: coin.cvc.human.resources@gmail.com

COIN/CVC will evaluate candidates and award the contract based on the technical and financial feasibility. COIN/CVC reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal received without offering an explanation.

Development of a Service Delivery Model Framework focusing on HIV and harm reduction for non-injecting drug users in the Caribbean

Terms of Reference

Background

To contribute to baseline information, ensure that program development is evidence-informed and to design interventions that are tailored and sub-population specific, the project will conduct an assessment of Drug Prevention, treatment, care and support programmes in the Caribbean region that are primarily focused on HIV and harm reduction for non-injecting drug users in the Caribbean.

Objectives of the Consultancy:

i. To conduct a review of existing low-threshold drop-in centres throughout the region providing services in HIV and Drug Use;

ii. To identify suitable models of good practice in addressing HIV/AIDS and Drug Use in the region and in particular programme(s) focused on harm reduction for non-injecting drug users;

iii. To develop a suitable framework of service delivery model of harm reduction for non-injecting drug user in the region; and

iv. To co-facilitate a regional consultation where the framework service delivery model for harm reduction for non-injecting drug users is presented.

Methodology

1. Conduct desk review of programmes and intervention in the region focused on HIV and harm reduction for non-injecting drug user;

2. Develop a conceptual framework for service delivery for HIV and harm reduction for non-injecting drug users;

3. Develop and finalize tools for data collection and conduct assessment;

4. Develop suitable harm reduction model for the Caribbean to incorporate elements from the desk review, interviews with practitioners, and other service providers which will then be presented at a consultation of stakeholders from across the region; and

5. Incorporate input from the stakeholders’ consultation and finalize model.

Deliverables

1. Submission of finalized proposal for undertaking assessment of programmes and intervention in the region focused on HIV and harm reduction for non-injecting drug user- 30 January 2012

2. Tools for collecting data on programmes focusing on HIV and harm reduction for non-injecting drug users -3 February 2012

3. Conceptual framework for providing services for HIV and harm reduction for non injecting drug user- 10 February 2012

4. Present draft Framework model, that incorporated element from , service providers, practitioners, service providers and other data sources, to group of stakeholders to receive feedback and input to incorporate into final model- 17 March 2012

5. Finalized Framework model for the provision of services for HIV and harm reduction for non injecting drug users in the Caribbean -20 March 2012

Reporting lines

CVC/COIN will provide the following to the consultant:

- Letters of introduction to the NGO/CBO as necessary and on-the-ground logistical support for organizing meetings with key informants.

Expression of interest and Expected Results

All interested consultants/firms are requested to write an expression of interest by providing a brief technical proposal along with a budget. They must include in their application the following:

• Their competences to meet the requirements of the assignment including the relevant experience related to the assignment;

• A brief outline work plan for completing the assignment

• Indicate when the consultant(s) would be ready to undertake the assignment;

• Providing evidence of similar work undertaken in the recent past (not more than 3 years) and contacts of at least 3 organizations previously worked for.

Deadline for application was extended to: 15 February, 2012

Please send your application by email to: coin.cvc.human.resources@gmail.com

COIN/CVC will evaluate candidates and award the contract based on the technical and financial feasibility. COIN/CVC reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal received without offering an explanation.

Terms of Reference: Development of BCC Peer Education Training for Marginalized Youth, including youth engaged in sex work, youth using drugs, youth in gangs, LGBT youth, HIV positive youth and migrant youth

Terms of Reference

Background

CVC/COIN is implementing peer education with vulnerabilized populations including sex workers, men who have sex with men, and marginalized youth throughout the Caribbean under The Vulnerabilized Groups Project, Global Fund Round 9 Regional Project.

Traditionally socially excluded, hard to reach, youth have not been targets of National AIDS Programs in the Caribbean region, despite young people overall accounting for the highest number of new HIV infections. Following baseline studies on the behaviour, knowledge, attitudes and needs of 5 sub-populations of marginalized youth (young engaged in sex work, youth using drugs, youth in gangs, LGBT youth, HIV positive youth and migrant youth) in its 3 pilot countries – Trinidad, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic – and following review of best practice interventions for working with marginalized youth in the region, the CVC/COIN Vulnerabilized Groups Project is developing a Peer Education Training to reach Marginalized Youth. The training will be in line with CVC/COIN’s rights-based programming and will focus on promoting positive attitudes towards sexual reproductive health for young people who have been pushed to the margins of society and will encourage youth-led responses and leadership in the Caribbean response to HIV and AIDS.

Objectives of the Consultancy:

Develop and pilot training for Peer Educators among Marginalized Youth.

Methodology

1. Conduct desk-based review of global and Caribbean training curriculums for BCC peer education of marginalized youth.

2. Design curriculum and validate with marginalized youth, including representatives from all 5 sub-populations, in at least 2 pilot countries in both Spanish and English.

3. Provide completed training manual in 2 languages by March 15th 2012.

4. Facilitate the first pilot training in two countries.

Deliverables

Completed Peer Education Training Curriculum by March 15th 2012.

Candidate requirements

- A masters degree in social sciences, social work or behavioral change. A PhD is highly preferred.

- Extensive experience of working with young people using a rights-based approach

- Experience of working in HIV and AIDS and with vulnerabilized populations internationally and in the Caribbean context

- Proven experience of developing training materials, manuals and curriculums in the field of HIV and AIDS and sexual reproductive health

Reporting lines

The consultant will report to the Technical Coordinator and liaise with the research team as appropriate. The CVC/COIN team will provide support to the consultant to validate materials and carry out other supportive field work.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a CV, a sample of their previous work in developing training materials for Peer Education, and a consultancy proposal including budget to ltillotson@coin.org.do copying to coin.cvc.human.resources@gmail.com

TOR for Training modules Immigration and Police

Review of best practice interventions and training curriculums with police and immigration officers. Product 10 stand alone modules comprising a Training Curriculum

Background

CVC/COIN wishes to develop a training manual to conduct training and sensitization with police and immigration on vulnerabilized populations in 3 Caribbean countries. These trainings are essential for reducing stigma and discrimination against sex workers and LGBTQI which is driving the HIV epidemic in the Caribbean and form part of CVC/COINs rights-based programming.

Objectives of the Consultancy:

Conduct a review of global and Caribbean best practice interventions and training curriculums designed to sensitize immigration and police officers on challenges faced by sex workers and other vulnerabilized groups and the link between stigma and discrimination and HIV/AIDS/STIs and healthcare
Develop 10 stand alone training modules to comprise a training curriculum which can be piloted in Jamaica and Trinidad.

Methodology

Liaise with COIN/CVC research team to develop a training which takes into account qualitative interviews conducted with immigration and police officers in the DR, Jamaica and Trinidad, and related research.
Conduct desk-based review of global and Caribbean best practice and interventions with police and immigration to sensitize immigration and police officer in challenges faced by sex workers and other vulnerabilized groups and the link with HIV.
Design 10 training modules for piloting in Jamaica and Trinidad starting mid-January 2012.
Provide technical oversight as the trainings are implemented and produce final training manual by April 2012.

Deliverables

Review of global best practice
10 stand alone training modules

Candidate requirements

A masters degree in social sciences, social work or behavioral change
Extensive experience of working with/ for the police and immigration
Experience of working in HIV and AIDS and with vulnerabilized populations internationally and in the Caribbean context
Proven experience of developing training materials, manuals and curriculums either in the field of HIV and AIDS or for the military/police/immigration

Reporting lines

The consultant will report to the Technical Coordinator and liaise with the research team as appropriate. The CVC/COIN team will provide support to the consultant in implementation of the pilot training and feedback on the final training manual.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a CV and a sample of their previous related work to ltillotson@coin.org.do copying to coin.cvc.human.resources@gmail.com

The term ‘vulnerabilized’ populations recognizes that sex workers, men who have sex with men, youth, prisoners and drug-users are not inherently ‘vulnerable’ but instead are put at increased risk for HIV and STIs due to structural conditions such as gender-inequality and homophobia, and systematic and institutionalized stigma and discrimination and other human rights abuses. This term recognizes the agency of communities traditionally labelled as ‘most-at-risk’ and ‘vulnerable’ and their power to change the course of the HIV epidemic.

TOR for Training modules Intermediaries and Business Owners

Review of best practice interventions and training curriculums with intermediaries and business owners. Product 10 stand alone modules comprising a Training Curriculum

Background

CVC/COIN wishes to develop a training manual to conduct training and sensitization with intermediaries and business owners within the sex industry on sex workers and other vulnerabilized populations in 3 Caribbean countries. These trainings are essential for reducing stigma and discrimination against sex workers and LGBTQI which is driving the HIV epidemic in the Caribbean and form part of CVC/COINs rights-based programming.

Objectives of the Consultancy

Conduct a review of global and Caribbean training curriculums designed to intervene and sensitize intermediaries and business owners on challenges faced by sex workers and other vulnerabilized groups and the link between stigma and discrimination and HIV/AIDS/STIs and healthcare
Develop 10 stand alone training modules to comprise a training curriculum which can be piloted in Jamaica and Trinidad.

Methodology

Liaise with COIN/CVC research team to develop a training which takes into account qualitative interviews conducted with business owners and intermediaries in the DR, Jamaica and Trinidad.
Conduct desk-based review of global and Caribbean review of curriculums designed to intervene and to sensitize intermediaries and business owners on challenges faced by sex workers and other vulnerabilized groups and the link with HIV. COIN has available both studies and curriculums for working with this population that should be built on.
Design 10 training modules for piloting starting mid-January 2012.
Provide technical oversight as the trainings are implemented and produce final training manual by April 2012.

Deliverables

Review of best practice interventions with business owners and intermediaries
10 stand alone training modules

Candidate requirements

A masters degree in social sciences, social work or behavioral change
Extensive experience of working with/ for the police and immigration
Experience of working in HIV and AIDS and with vulnerabilized populations internationally and in the Caribbean context
Proven experience of developing training materials, manuals and curriculums either in the field of HIV and AIDS or for the military/police/immigration
Fluency in Spanish desirable

Reporting lines

Interested candidates are asked to submit a CV and a sample of their previous related work to ltillotson@coin.org.do copying to coin.cvc.human.resources@gmail.com

PANCAP R9 Global Fund: Job opportunities at COIN/CVC for the Vulnerable Groups Project 2011