Individual Consultancy to Develop National Integrated HRG (Human Rights & Gender) Guidelines for the TB Program in Somalia/Somaliland

**Client/Commissioning:** World Vision (Principal Recipient for Global Fund TB program)
In collaboration with: Ministry of Health (MoH) / relevant TB program stakeholders.

**Individual Consultancy**

The consultant will be responsible for:
**1**. **Conduct a desk review of** relevant national TB policies/strategies and legal/policy frameworks relating to human rights and gender (e.g., non-discrimination, equality, confidentiality/privacy principles, consent/informed decision-making, GBV referral principles if applicable to TB care pathways).
**2.** **Review TB program implementation practices** and identify HRG-related barriers across the TB cascade (community outreach, screening, testing/diagnosis, linkage to care, treatment adherence/support, treatment outcomes, continuity/follow-up, and community follow-up).
**3. Define an HRG framework for TB that includes:**
o TB patient rights and respectful care standards,
o stigma/discrimination reduction guidance,
o gender-responsive service delivery considerations (women, men, girls, boys, and pregnant/postpartum populations where applicable),
o confidentiality, informed consent, and privacy safeguards,
o equitable access and reasonable accommodation principles for vulnerable groups,
o community engagement and feedback mechanisms,
o roles and responsibilities for MoH, state/regional TB programs, health facilities, implementers, and community structures.
**4. Draft the guidelines** in a clear and implementer-friendly format, and where feasible include annexes such as:
o a service provider HRG checklist,
o an HRG-oriented facility self-assessment tool outline,
o a referral/complaints flow template (high-level, non-legalistic).
**5.** **Facilitate/coordinate consultations** with MoH and key stakeholders (World Vision will support scheduling, invitations, and logistics as needed).
**6. Synthesize feedback** into a consolidation matrix and produce the final validated guideline document.
7\. Ensure the final document is **ready for adoption/endorsement processes**

8\. Workplan structure and deliverables timing

9\. Deliverables (formal submission pack)

10\. Reporting line and supervision

• The consultant reports to World Vision designated program focal points for day-to-day coordination.
• MoH participates in technical reviews and provides feedback during validation stages.
• World Vision will support scheduling, stakeholder convening, and administrative coordination.


**I. APPLICATION PACKAGE**
Interested consultants are requested to submit:
**1. Letter of Interest:** Please submit a letter expressing your interest in the consultancy within five business days of this announcement. consultants will receive the Terms of Reference in a timely manner to give them the details of the consultancy requirements.
**2. Proposal:** Once received the ToR, consultants are requested to submit a proposal within the deadline announced, not exceeding seven pages, based on the following outline:
**I. Executive Summary (1 page)**
• Summary of the proposal’s main points, highlighting the consultant's unique value proposition and understanding of the project requirements.
**II. Project Scope and Objectives (0.5 pages)**
• Concise description of the consultant's understanding of the project's aims and the context in Somalia.
• Confirmation of the methodology and tools provided by WVS and the consultant’s readiness to
implement them.
**III. Methodology and Implementation Plan (2 pages)**
• Brief explanation of how the methodology and tools outlined in the ToR will be applied in the field.
• Steps for adapting the methodology to local conditions, if necessary.
• Description of the data collection process, including timelines for each type of data gathering.
• Quality assurance practices to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
**IV. Team and Management Structure (1 page)**
• Overview of the project team, including key personnel and their roles.
• Brief bios highlighting relevant experience and qualifications for key team members.
• Organizational chart showing the reporting and communication lines (if available).
**V. Ethical Considerations (1 page)**
• Identification of potential risks and challenges associated with the data collection process.
• Strategies for mitigating these risks, particularly those related to security and data integrity.
• Detailed ethical considerations
**VI. Work Plan and Timeline (1 page)**
• Gantt chart or similar visual timeline showing major activities and milestones.
• Critical dates and deadlines for key deliverables throughout the data collection project.
**VII. Financial Proposal (0.5 pages)**
• Summary of the budget, categorizing major expense areas such as personnel, travel, and equipment.
• Justification for the budget, and how it is calculated.

**Consultant qualifications and experience (minimum requirements)**

- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Public Health, Health Policy, Health Management, Human Rights, Gender Studies, Law (human rights/health law), Social Sciences, or related field.
- Minimum **5 years** experience in:
- human rights and/or gender mainstreaming in health, and/or
- policy/guideline development for health programs, and/or
- stigma reduction / patient rights / community engagement programming.
- Demonstrated experience with **qualitative stakeholder engagement** (consultations, key informant interviews, facilitation).