International Consultant- developing the Global Fund Cycle 8 (GC8) TB/HIV

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities of the consultant include:

a) Desk Review
Map and review new and relevant government policies and strategies (Joint HIV and TB Strategy), TB Multisector Accountability Framework (MAF), and any other reports (e.g., decentralisation, health financing reforms and sustainability reports, GC7 Progress Updates and Disbursement Requests (PUDRs), etc.) to identify the gaps.

b) Inception Report
The consultant will develop an inception report and roadmap that clearly outlines tasks, milestones, responsibilities, and timelines for the TB component.

c) Rapid Assessment
-    Lead the TB Component of the Joint Rapid Assessment to identify gaps in TB and MDR TB Programs. 
-    Conduct Programmatic Gap Analysis (Programmatic Gap Tables).
-    Analyse Current Grant (GC7): Review GC7 Grant Performance. 
-    Identify key human rights and gender-related barriers that must be addressed in the new grant. 
-    Identify underperforming indicators, absorption rate bottlenecks, and audit findings.
d) Stakeholders Dialogues for Program Continuation
-    Facilitate inclusive stakeholder dialogues to develop detailed activities for TB interventions to inform costing for the grant. 
-    Lead the prioritisation exercise of the activities identified.
-    Ensure full integration of TB with HIV, RSSH, and community systems
-    Reflect GC8 priorities: new diagnostic tools (Near Point of care (nPOC), sputum pooling), screening algorithms, Advanced HIV Disease (AHD) package (including LF LAM and TB molecular testing for advanced HIV disease)
-    Align with co-financing commitments and domestic financing projections
-    Integrate gender equality, human rights, and key population engagement
e) Support to PR in addressing Global Fund Feedback
-    Support review processes and address TB-related comments and amendments of the grant documents as needed.

4.    Methodology, management and reporting 
The Consultant shall follow WHO coverage survey standards and protocols under the supervision of the WHO Representative and guidance of the EPI Team Leader in the country office.  
-    The P4 TB Consultant will report to the TB program and LCCM and work closely with the WHO Country Office (through the WHO Representative), Principal Recipient and MOH TB Focal Person.
-    The CCM, through the PDC, provides overall oversight and approval of deliverables.
-    The Technical Working Groups (TB, HIV, RSSH) will provide technical inputs.
-    The LCCM Secretariat and PR will manage logistical arrangements.

5.    Deliverables 
•    Inception report with roadmap
•    First draft of joint HIV TB Rapid Assessment 
•    Stakeholders’ Dialogue Report
•    Performance framework
•    First Draft Joint HIV TB funding request
•    Final amended package for GF submission

6.    Timeline: 
The assignment is estimated at up to 3 months (12 weeks) staggered during the months of May – November 2026 due to the iterative nature of the in-country process.
The staggered assignment starts on the 1st of May 2026 and ends around mid-November 2026.

SN    Activities    Duration (weeks)    Months 
(2026)    Deliverables    Remark
1    Situational Analysis & Performance Review    4 weeks-May     4 weeks in-country

    Situation analysis - TB & TB/HIV   First draft of joint HIV TB Rapid Assessment 
                                           
    Programmatic gap analysis          Programmatic gap analysis for TB completed
                   
    Analysis of GC7 grant implementation              Report on analysis of the TB component of GC7 grant implementation     
    
2 Stakeholders & community dialogues for program continuation    4 weeks    June    Stakeholders dialogue report    Remotely
    Stakeholder dialogues to develop detailed activities for TB & TB/HIV interventions                   
    Lead the prioritisation of interventions & activities including GC8 priorities              Prioritized and costed TB & TB/HIV interventions and activities for GC8     
    Ensure full integration of TB with HIV, RSSH, and community systems                    
    Develop performance framework              GC8 performance framework    

3    Develop first draft GC8 grant document for CCM review     2 weeks    July/August    First draft GC8 grant document for review     Remotely

4    Develop first draft grant document including budget, HPMT and performance framework for CCM & GFCT review          August/September          Remotely

5    Finalize GC8 grant document after CCM & GFCT review     1 week    October    Final GC8 grant document - submission ready    Remotely

6    Accommodate all input and submit the final GC8 grant document     1 week     November          Remotely

    TOTAL    12 weeks    May-Nov. 2026         4 weeks in country

Job Specification 
The incumbent should have the following essential attributes 
-    Advanced degree in medicine, public health, infectious diseases, health policy, or related field
-    At least 10 years of working experience in TB, including HIV/TB co-infection
-    At least 5 years of experience in developing Global Fund funding requests, concept notes, or grant documents
-    Specific technical expertise in TB strategic planning, program operations, and M&E
-    Excellent understanding of Global Fund policies, including Sustainability Transitioning and Co-financing Policy, and catalytic matching funds
-    Ability to work with key and vulnerable populations, civil society, and government
-    Experience facilitating complex, multi-stakeholder decision-making at the country level
-    Excellent analytical skills (programmatic gap analysis)
-    Excellent written and spoken English

Below are desirable requirements  
-    Experience working with UN entities especially with WHO in disease control programmes
-    Operational research skills with articles published in reputable per-reviewed journals
-    Knowledge of new TB diagnostic tools (NPOC, sputum pooling, LF LAM) and WHO normative guidance