Consultant Solicitation

Title: Communications and Documentation Consultant

Duration: Short Term consultancy (maximum 20 days LOE)

Job Location: Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Southeast Asia; Remote Work

Company location: Vietnam

Project:  USAID/PATH Healthy Markets

Approximate Start date: October 31

Approximate End date: November 30

Background

PATH is a global organization that works to accelerate health equity by bringing together public institutions, businesses, social enterprises, and investors to solve the world’s most pressing health challenges. With expertise in science, health, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales solutions—including vaccines, drugs, devices, diagnostics, and innovative approaches to strengthening health systems worldwide.

PATH is seeking a consultant to support the production of high-quality communications materials in English, for closing out the USAID/PATH Healthy Markets project.

USAID/PATH Healthy Markets is an eight-year initiative (2014-2021) funded by USAID that is supporting Vietnam to achieve the UNAIDS 95-95-95 goals by 2030 and to transition from a HIV response that is largely subsidized by international support to one that is sustainable in the long-term. This involves facilitating a viable commercial market that can promote access to those most at risk of HIV. Working closely with community-based organizations, social enterprises, manufacturers, distributors, private health-care providers, and national and local government, Healthy Markets is improving private-sector engagement and local investment in the market for condoms and other HIV-related goods and services; increasing demand for HIV-related goods and services among key populations; and generating increased private-sector supply of high-quality commodities and services that are accessible and affordable.

Scope of work:

The consultant will help document Healthy Markets successes and contribute to global knowledge of HIV interventions through the development of explanatory pieces. The consultant will support the USAID/PATH Healthy Markets team in the review and production of high-quality communications materials in English. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Drafting technical briefs using a given template on topics including HIV financing, total market approach to HIV commodities and services, and share-value partnerships. The consultant will work alongside existing Healthy Markets technical experts and PATH communications staff to in drafting these briefs. Deliverables will be in English only.
• Developing short success stories that provide technical information told through a personal story. Drafting will include working with the project communications team to gather quotes and contextualize those personal stories within project data and technical background. Deliverables will be in English only.
• Coordinating with project’s communications team to gather photos, videos, and other materials to support writing needs.
• Reviewing and revising existing project briefs with updated information and data.
• Coordinating with project’s communications team to ensure deliverables are well-formatted and have appropriate graphics and/or photos and meet donor branding and marking requirements.

Deliverables (assumes two-month contract):

• Preparation, drafting, and revision of 3-4 technical briefs
• Preparation, drafting, and revision of 1-2 success stories
• Review and revision of 5 technical briefs (estimated)

PATH anticipates that the required deliverables will take up to 20 days of LOE during the two-month contract. The LOE is flexible depending on the consultant’s availability.

Experiences & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, research, public health, or related field
• Demonstrated ability to critically analyze and consolidate information from multiple sources and prepare technical briefs.
• Demonstrated experience working on HIV / Health / Development issues, NGO/CBO/civil society in countries in the Southeast Asia and Greater Mekong Region, and with international donors
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills, including in the areas of presentation and briefs/success stories writing, with ability to tailor content to specific audiences

Due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, this work can be done remotely, though a preference is given to candidates based in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, or elsewhere in the SE Asia region. Consultant must be able to provide their own computer, which must have access to Microsoft Office or compatible software. The consultant will provide a maximum of 20 days support between October 31 – November 30, 2021.

PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.

PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

How to apply:

Applicants are expected to submit a CV, cover letter, and 2 writing samples to [email protected] highlighting their experience and interest on or before October 25, 2021. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.  

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