ISEAN-Hivos

HIV/AIDS (MARPS) Round 10 EOI Number 9: ISEAN-Hivos -GF-R10-HIV/AIDS Issuance Date: May 16, 2012 ISEAN-Hivos-GF-R10-HIV/AIDS FIELD COORDINATOR (FC) FOR THE ISEAN-HIVOS PROGRAM- PHILIPPINES Strengthening community systems to reduce vulnerability to and impact of HIV infection on MSM and TG in Insular Southeast Asia REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST In 2010, the Insular Southeast Asian Network on MSM, TG, and HIV (ISEAN) and the Humanist Institute for Co-operation with Developing Countries (Hivos) jointly submitted a regional proposal to the Global Fund for AIDS, Malaria, and Tuberculosis (GFATM) Round 10. The programme, entitled Strengthening Community Systems to Reduce Vulnerability to and Impact of HIV infection on MSM and TG in Insular Southeast Asia, was approved by GFATM and contract for the grant was signed on 6 October, 2011. This grant has the main goal of reducing (a) the vulnerability and risks of MSM and TG to HIV infection and (b) the impact of HIV on their lives in Insular Southeast Asia. It intends to address critical gaps in supporting and scaling up activities that reduce HIV/AIDS among MSMs and TGs. TLF Sexuality, Health and Rights Educators Collective Inc. (TLF SHARE) is a membership organization of peer educators, trainers and advocates. It works on the prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STI), including HIV (or the virus that causes AIDS) among Filipino gay, bisexual males, transgenders and other males who have sex with males (MSM). TLF SHARE is committed to the promotion of sexual health and human rights regardless of sexual orientation and gender identities. For the ISEAN-Hivos Round 10 program, TLF-SHARE is the Sub-Sub Recipient for the Philippines and together with PNGOC will work towards the organization of a national MSM and TG network and strengthening the capacity of MSM and TG CBOs in leadership, governance and knowledge management and advocacy for policy influence. It will also work on advocacy, delivery of behaviour change communication and outreach activities for the prevention of HIV/AIDS, promotion of LGBT rights and referral to health service providers among MSMs and TGs in collaboration with other civil society organizations and stakeholders. For the implementation of the ISEAN-HIVOS Round 10 Program, TLF SHARE is looking for a FIELD COORDINATOR (FC) who will be responsible for relating to the partners of the program. He or she will report to the National Program Manager and will work with the National Training Officer. The compensation for the position will commensurate to his or her qualifications.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 1. Establish partnerships in the area; 2. Organize MSMs and TGs in the area; 3. Act as facilitator / provide capability building to MSM TG community based organizations (CBOs) on HIV AID prevention and control; 4. Advocate / support advocacy activities on HIV prevention and LGBT rights; 5. Formulate detailed activity plan; 6. Participate in meeting and planning activities for the project; 7. Prepare and submit reports monthly, quarterly; 8. Organize meetings with MSM and TG CBOs; 9. Organize meetings with local and national partners; 10. Assist CBO members to form networks; 11. Coordinate field activities and meetings with partners; 12. Document project activities; 13. Liaise with local and national bodies to formally register networks (if applicable); 14. Monitor network activities MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Tertiary level accomplishment in behavioral or social sciences, or liberal arts Work Experience: More than two years of experience performing work similar to Job Functions Training Experience: More than 24 training hours in sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender and development, HIV and AIDS Other Professional Skills: Proficient in oral and written business communication, operation of computers and other ICT equipment

FAIR HIRING POLICY TLF Share encourages applicants from the gay, bisexual, and transgender community who have experience in non-profit and community development work. SUBMISSIONS REQUIRED Interested parties may send a Letter of Application, Resume, and Contact List of Character References addressed to the Executive Director on or before May 25, 2012. TLF SHARE Collective Inc. Room 305, AP Escueta Building, 819 Aurora Boulevard, Barangay Immaculate Conception, Quezon City, Philippines. Phone: (632) 358.3811 and 940.8800. E-mail: tlfmanila@gmail.com Shortlisted applicants will be formally invited for an interview. They may also be requested to provide additional documents, as needed.