Job Description

Development of the Stigma and Discrimination Plan of Action for Zimbabwe (2024 – 2026) (Contract Duration-20 Days)
Deadline: 05 January 2024

About
The Zimbabwe National Network of People Living with HIV (ZNNP+) is an umbrella body that represents the interests of people living with HIV in Zimbabwe in their diversity. The organization is represented in support groups and community-based organizations at all provincial, district and ward levels of Zimbabwe. The organization has offices in all 10 provinces and volunteers in all 63 districts of Zimbabwe including structures up to community level. ZNNP+’s mission is “An environment where people live positively.”

Background
The Zimbabwe National Network of People Living with HIV (ZNNP+) with support from UNAIDS, PEPFAR, USAID, and CDC rolled out the National Stigma Index 2.0. study in 2022. This was a follow up to the Stigma Index 1.0. that ZNNP+ conducted in 2014. The Stigma Index (SI) is a research study for and by people living with HIV (PLHIV) to establish the levels and extent of stigma and discrimination experienced by PLHIV. It also seeks to empower PLHIV with evidence for advocacy to address stigma and discrimination. The tool used in this study is an international tool developed by GNP+, UNAIDS, and ICW with technical support from John Hopkins University and is used by all countries that implement the stigma index study.

The Stigma Index 2.0. Report was officially launched in Harare on 31 May 2023. The study found that the experiences of stigma and discrimination among people living with HIV has increased to 69.7% from 65.5% in 2014. Of concern are the high levels of stigma experienced by key populations with 97% of the interviewed transgender, 77.7% of the interviewed sex workers, and 62% of the interviewed men who have sex with men highlighting that they experienced one or more forms of HIV related stigma and discrimination. Also very high was internalized stigma which was 48.8% among males, 52.0% among females, and 73.3% of transgender. Internalized stigma was also high among young people at 57.5% which leads to a multiplicity of challenges in terms of accessing services.

The Purpose and Scope;
The purpose of the assignment is to develop a comprehensive costed national stigma and discrimination reduction workplan that will guide the implementation of stigma and discrimination activities in Zimbabwe for 2024 to 2026. The workplan is to be developed after a thorough understanding of the findings of the stigma index 2.0 as well as the recommendations that were put forward. This will be an important national workplan that must be comprehensive and detailed.

Objectives;

The objective of this consultancy is:
• To develop a Comprehensive Costed National Stigma and Discrimination Reduction Plan for Zimbabwe for the period 2024 to 2026.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the overall guidance and the direct supervision of the Programs Officer, the Consultant will
Produce an inception report on the development of the costed National Stigma and Discrimination Plan of Action for Zimbabwe detailing the steps and processes they will undertake to develop and comprehensive and inclusive plan; Produce a Stigma and Discrimination Plan of Action (2024-2026) including activities, outputs, theory of change, timelines, and the cost for the proposed interventions. Review and analyze the Zimbabwe Stigma Index 2.0 report and develop a comprehensive workplan based on the findings and recommendations. Hold consultative meetings with all sectors, stakeholders, partners, and PLHIV at national, provincial and district levels. Produce a final report on completion of the work documenting the entire plan development process.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications in Public Health or Social Science/ Equivalent, and with significant experience in reviewing reports and development of costed implementation plans. Knowledge and experience of the HIV stigma and discrimination response terrain in Zimbabwe and or elsewhere. Expertise and experience in costing of HIV and health interventions is required.

How to Apply

To apply

Step1: Follow the link and complete the Application Form https://forms.office.com/r/bG13t6pH1T

Step 2: Submit your CV, your technical application including a financial proposal indicating the rate per day and three contactable referees to: Human Resources, ZNNP+, 28 Divine Road, Milton Park, Harare or via email [email protected]

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