Are you passionate about creating a meaningful impact in healthcare accessibility and breaking down structural barriers for marginalized communities? Trans Youth Initiative – Uganda (TYI-Uganda) is inviting applications from innovative, strategic consultants ready to lead the development of a transformative toolkit aimed at revolutionizing healthcare access for transgender and gender-diverse youth in Uganda.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Funded by the Gender Equality Fund (GEF), a collaborative effort supported by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, GSK, and ViiV Healthcare, this consultancy is part of a three-year initiative to ensure that transgender and gender-diverse communities in Uganda experience equitable, stigma-free access to essential healthcare services for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria. TYI-Uganda’s mission is to empower TG-CSOs and other key stakeholders with tools and resources that champion inclusivity, reduce stigma, and dismantle the systemic obstacles that prevent quality care.
WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE
As our consultant, you will be at the forefront of developing an actionable, user-centered toolkit designed to:
- Empower CSOs to identify, address, and advocate against policy, legal, and structural barriers impacting healthcare access.
- Engage Diverse Perspectives by working closely with rural transgender and gender-diverse youth, TG-CSOs, healthcare providers, government stakeholders, and community leaders.
- Drive Real Change through customized, hands-on resources for assessing healthcare access barriers and actionable strategies that champion health equity and respect for gender diversity.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct a Comprehensive Literature Review – Gather best practices, case studies, and global strategies to inform toolkit development, focusing on inclusive, gender-transformative healthcare approaches.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Insights Gathering – Capture the lived experiences and unique healthcare needs of rural transgender and gender-diverse individuals through participatory engagement.
- Toolkit Development – Create a practical, user-friendly toolkit, customized for TG-CSOs, to address stigma, enhance advocacy, and ensure policy alignment with the realities faced by Uganda’s transgender and gender-diverse youth.
- Monitoring & Evaluation Framework – Design a robust framework that enables stakeholders to assess toolkit impact, measure progress, and drive continuous improvement.
- Capacity Building – Develop and deliver training resources that empower CSOs and health service providers with the skills needed for stigma-free, inclusive healthcare environments.
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
- Academic Background: Master’s degree in Social Studies, Public Health, Development Studies, or a related field.
- Specialized Experience: Proven expertise in gender-transformative programming, with a focus on transgender and gender-diverse populations, and significant experience in HIV/AIDS, SRHR, and TB services.
- Skills: Exceptional writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with a commitment to participatory, inclusive processes.
- Cultural Awareness: Deep understanding of Uganda’s socio-cultural dynamics, especially in rural contexts.
APPLICATION DETAILS
If you’re ready to be a part of this transformative initiative, submit your proposal by November 8, 2024. Your application should include:
- A detailed methodology and work plan.
- Key milestones and deliverables.
- Resumes and professional profiles highlighting relevant experience.
- A cost proposal with estimated days, fees, and logistical expenses.
Please email your application to [email protected] with the subject line: Consultancy Proposal – Toolkit Review for TG and Gender-Diverse CSOs.Learn More: View the full Terms of Reference (TORs)
