CONSULTANCY POSITION

HIV & Adolescents
programme design

VACANCY#:
UNICEF/MLW/2015/003

1. BACKGROUND

The HIV and AIDS epidemic in
Malawi is in its fourth decade and continues to be a generalized epidemic. HIV
prevalence among
adults (15-49 years) has seen some decline from 12% (to 10.3%
(MoH National Estimates 2013). In absolute terms, this translates to approximately
850,000 adults (15-49) and 170,000 children (0-14) and 93,000 adolescents
(10-19) living with HIV. Of the estimated 34,000 new HIV infections in 2013,
27,000 were adults and 7400 were children. Overall, more than 170,000 children
(93,000 adolescents) in Malawi are living with HIV. HIV is spread primarily
through heterosexual transmission. Currently, HIV prevalnce in girls and boys
15-19 years is 4.2% and 1.3%, respectively. Both boys and girls have low
comprehensive knowledge about HIV and among sexually active young people, low
condom use.HIV diagnosis and enrollment in care and treatment is lower among
adolescents than adults, and adolescents who are on treatment are more likely
to default.

UNICEF Malawi has just undertaken
a mid-term review of its 5-year country programme (2012-2016). A key finding
was the need to accelerate HIV prevention, care and treatment interventions for
adolescents, through an integrated approach and in collaboration with
education, child protection and social protection. At the same time, Malawi has
updated its national HIV strategic plan and is in the process of submitting a
concept note to the Global Fund, while PEPFAR has established its priorities
for the next country plan. As UNICEF Malawi develops its HIV and adolescent
programme, it needs to be cognizant of its comparative advantage and added
value.

UNICEF Malawi is therefore,
looking for an individual consultant to design an integrated HIV prevention,
care and treatment and support programme for adolescents, drawing upon the
latest evidence related to HIV and adolescents, with clear linkages to the
education, child protection and social protection sectors.

1. SCOPE OF WORK
2. Develop a programme design for HIV prevention, care and
   treatment and support for adolescents, articulating the strategic context,
   evidence and options, delivery plans and an illustration of results. This
   will include review of country, UNICEF and program-specific documents as
   well as consultations with UNICEF staff, government, adolescents, key stakeholders
   and potential implementing partners to ensure the design of an effective
   programme.
3. Develop HIV-sensitive guidelines for education, child
   protection and social protection programmes supported by UNICEF Malawi.
4. Upon approval of programme design, assist implementing
   partners and adolescent groups with developing proposals, operational
   plans and budgets to implement the programme, emphasizing synergies
   between partners
5. EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

· Advanced degree (Masters or
higher) in social sciences, development studies or related field.

· 8 years of professional
experience in international development and HIV and AIDS, with demonstrated
experience in designing and evaluating HIV and AIDS programmes.

· Experience in adolescent
programming required.

· Experience in gender including
the vulnerability of adolescent girls and human rights based approach to
programming required

· Strong interpersonal and
communication skills needed, ability to generate clear and concise reports, and
communicate content effectively orally.

· Experience working in Malawi
strongly preferred.

1. DURATION : 25 days

1. METHOD OF APPLICATION

Qualified candidates are
requested to submit a cover letter, CV and Personal History Form (P-11 form)
(which can be downloaded from our website at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html)
Please indicate your daily/monthly rate to undertake the terms of reference
above.

Applications should be sent on or
before 21 January 2015to
the following address:hrmalawi@unicef.org

NOTE:

· UNICEF is committed to gender
equality in its mandate and its staff. Well

qualified candidates,
particularly females are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.
• Applications sent through the post office or hand
  delivered is not accepted.

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