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Job Opportunity - Consultancy to conduct baseline research on HIV KAPB among MSM TGs in Fiji
MALES EMPOWERMENT NETWORK FIJI
Invites applications for LOCAL RESEARCH CONSULTANT
National Baseline Survey: KAPB on HIV & AIDS among MSM TG in Fiji
MENFiji is seeking a Local Research Institution/Consultant who will work with the MENFiji Secretariat and the Management Collective RME subcommittee and possibly an International Research institution/consultant in reviewing and finalising the groundwork for the implementation of the national baseline research survey on KAPB on HIV & AIDS among MSM TG in Fiji. The consultant will provide technical support to the secretariat in various areas which include building the research capacity of MENFiji through its members; technically review and refine the research and ethics proposals including other supporting documents before submission to the ethics committee. The consultant will provide technical support in other areas on research when needed.
The expected outputs of the consultancy include:
• a technically sound proposal for undertaking the quantitative and qualitative study of MSM TGs in Fiji.
• capacity building training on research for selected MENFiji constituents who will be involved in conducting the research.
• In collaboration with the international research institution/consultant produce in a timely manner a comprehensive technical report on the findings of the baseline social survey and the key recommendations on the way forward for HIV programming for MSM TGs in Fiji.
The study would provide baseline strategic information for evidence based programming on HIV amongst the MSM TGs population in Fiji. This will entail;
• an assessment of the current level of knowledge on HIV&AIDS among MSM TGs in Fiji.
• Identification of prevalent sexual practices and behaviour among MSM TGs in Fiji.
• Determination of current prevailing attitudes towards HIV& AIDS among MSM TGs in Fiji.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Education Qualification:
A Masters degree qualification in the field of public health research, or its equivalence.
Training certification on social research.
Proven ability to write technical reports in clear and well-structured English
Experience:
Has done research work with vulnerable groups, such as MSM TGs, in Fiji or the Pacific.
Has proven relevant work experiences in the strategic planning, implementation and management of HIV and marginalized group training
Working experience in the Pacific on Sexual Health and Rights of marginalized groups is desirable.
MALES EMPOWERMENT NETWORK FIJI
Invites applications for LOCAL RESEARCH CONSULTANT
National Baseline Survey: KAPB on HIV & AIDS among MSM TG in Fiji
MENFiji is seeking a Local Research Institution/Consultant who will work with the MENFiji Secretariat and the Management Collective RME subcommittee and possibly an International Research institution/consultant in reviewing and finalising the groundwork for the implementation of the national baseline research survey on KAPB on HIV & AIDS among MSM TG in Fiji. The consultant will provide technical support to the secretariat in various areas which include building the research capacity of MENFiji through its members; technically review and refine the research and ethics proposals including other supporting documents before submission to the ethics committee. The consultant will provide technical support in other areas on research when needed.
The expected outputs of the consultancy include:
• a technically sound proposal for undertaking the quantitative and qualitative study of MSM TGs in Fiji.
• capacity building training on research for selected MENFiji constituents who will be involved in conducting the research.
• In collaboration with the international research institution/consultant produce in a timely manner a comprehensive technical report on the findings of the baseline social survey and the key recommendations on the way forward for HIV programming for MSM TGs in Fiji.
The study would provide baseline strategic information for evidence based programming on HIV amongst the MSM TGs population in Fiji. This will entail;
• an assessment of the current level of knowledge on HIV&AIDS among MSM TGs in Fiji.
• Identification of prevalent sexual practices and behaviour among MSM TGs in Fiji.
• Determination of current prevailing attitudes towards HIV& AIDS among MSM TGs in Fiji.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Education Qualification:
A Masters degree qualification in the field of public health research, or its equivalence.
Training certification on social research.
Proven ability to write technical reports in clear and well-structured English
Experience:
Has done research work with vulnerable groups, such as MSM TGs, in Fiji or the Pacific.
Has proven relevant work experiences in the strategic planning, implementation and management of HIV and marginalized group training
Working experience in the Pacific on Sexual Health and Rights of marginalized groups is desirable.
.
Knowledge and Skills:
Sound knowledge of the HIV epidemiology in Fiji and the Pacific, and well versed with studies on MSM TGs that have been done abroad; excellent analytical and writing skills; effective communication and highly developed self-management skills; proven ability to negotiate and work with various stakeholders and ability to forge and maintain effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization; experience in developing proposals and plans, conducting research and consulting a variety of people for data collection; excellent knowledge of MSM TGs sexual health & rights issues in general and proven ability to keep to deadlines.
REMUNERATION AND TYPE OF CONTRACT:
The selected individual will be awarded an initial short-term contract of 42 days beginning on 17 May 2010, during which period an International Consultant would be contracted and the final research technical report is expected to be submitted by December 2010.
DUTY STATION AND TRAVEL:
The Consultant will be based with MENFiji Secretariat at FSPI office. You will be required to use your own laptop.
Application in writing, together with Curriculum Vitae should be submitted by Friday 30 April 2010 under confidential cover to:
Chair-MENFiji Management Collective,
(Local Consultancy 2010/001 – National MSM TG and HIV Baseline Survey)
C/ FSPI, Level 2, Office 2, Victoria Corner Building ,
P.O. Box 18006, Suva,Fiji
.
Detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) can be obtained from the MENFiji office, C/ FSPI, Level 2, Office 2, Victoria Corner Building, Suva, Fiji, or phone number (679) 355 2322 / 331 2250 or requested via email: MENFiji@gmail.com
Knowledge and Skills:
Sound knowledge of the HIV epidemiology in Fiji and the Pacific, and well versed with studies on MSM TGs that have been done abroad; excellent analytical and writing skills; effective communication and highly developed self-management skills; proven ability to negotiate and work with various stakeholders and ability to forge and maintain effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization; experience in developing proposals and plans, conducting research and consulting a variety of people for data collection; excellent knowledge of MSM TGs sexual health & rights issues in general and proven ability to keep to deadlines.
REMUNERATION AND TYPE OF CONTRACT:
The selected individual will be awarded an initial short-term contract of 42 days beginning on 17 May 2010, during which period an International Consultant would be contracted and the final research technical report is expected to be submitted by December 2010.
DUTY STATION AND TRAVEL:
The Consultant will be based with MENFiji Secretariat at FSPI office. You will be required to use your own laptop.
Application in writing, together with Curriculum Vitae should be submitted by Friday 30 April 2010 under confidential cover to:
Chair-MENFiji Management Collective,
(Local Consultancy 2010/001 – National MSM TG and HIV Baseline Survey)
C/ FSPI, Level 2, Office 2, Victoria Corner Building ,
P.O. Box 18006, Suva,Fiji
.
Detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) can be obtained from the MENFiji office, C/ FSPI, Level 2, Office 2, Victoria Corner Building, Suva, Fiji, or phone number (679) 355 2322 / 331 2250 or requested via email: MENFiji@gmail.com
For more information visit www.uafca.org.au or email verebalavu@grapevine.com.au or phone 0433924994
4th Festival of arts mélanésiens of the 12 - 24 September 2010 in New Caledonia
FOR 12 days in September, New Caledonia will pulsate to the rhythms of the Melanesian Arts Festival.
The Festival grew out of the Desire to develop and enhance cultural exchanges between the Melanesian islands. The Melanesian Arts Festival, now entering its fourth year, is expected to attract more than 1,000 people from PNG, Vanuatu, the Solomons, Fiji and new Caledonia.
For more details, visit: http://cofam.wordpress.com/
FOR 12 days in September, New Caledonia will pulsate to the rhythms of the Melanesian Arts Festival.
The Festival grew out of the Desire to develop and enhance cultural exchanges between the Melanesian islands. The Melanesian Arts Festival, now entering its fourth year, is expected to attract more than 1,000 people from PNG, Vanuatu, the Solomons, Fiji and new Caledonia.
For more details, visit: http://cofam.wordpress.com/
CAIRNS UKULELE FESTIVAL
JULY 2-4 2010
JULY 2-4 2010
The Cairns Ukulele festival, July 2-4 2010, have unofficially adopted Duchenne Foundation.
Playing on the program will be geneticist, Peter Taylor, whose work encompasses State & national diagnostics for Duchenne patients in NSW.
For more on this unique festival, visit: http://cairnsukulelefestival.net/
Playing on the program will be geneticist, Peter Taylor, whose work encompasses State & national diagnostics for Duchenne patients in NSW.
For more on this unique festival, visit: http://cairnsukulelefestival.net/
The Diplomacy Training Program (DTP) is calling for applications for its 20th Annual Human Rights and Peoples’ Diplomacy Training Program for Human Rights Defenders from the Asia-Pacific Region and Indigenous Australia.
The program will mark the 20th Year of DTP’s flagship annual training, the longest established human rights capacity building program in the region.
The program will be held from 26 July–13 August in Timor-Leste at the invitation of President José Ramos-Horta.
Click here for program brochure and application form.
Please note the closing date for applications is 20 May 2010.
For more information about the program please see the link to the brochure, or email dtp@unsw.edu.au