Health Financing Consultant

Background HIS is searching for experts who can provide broad advisory support on sustainable health financing and governance, including domestic resource mobilization, public financial management, and alignment of Global Fund and other external resources with national systems and technical support for integrating HIV, TB and malaria (HTM) services into broader, people-centered health systems through cross-programmatic collaboration and strengthened service delivery. This consultancy is contingent upon funding. Scope of Work Tasks Respond to country-specific requests related to health governance, community systems strengthening, oversight, or implementation support. Provide technical assistance related to HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, and Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH). Support civil society and community engagement, including: Strengthening the role of civil society organizations (CSOs) and community networks. Supporting community-led and rights-based approaches. Facilitating inclusive and gender-responsive dialogue among communities, CSOs, and government institutions. Engage with Global Fund structures and processes, including CCMs, grant-making, community engagement, and accountability mechanisms. Prepare assignment-specific reports, including recommendations and lessons learned. Maintain communication with partner institutions and BACKUP Health throughout each assignment. Tasks, sequencing, and prioritization will vary per assignment and will depend entirely on requests received during the contract period. Requirements Degree in one of the following fields: Social science, Political science, Sociology, Humanities, Public health, Medicine, Psychology, Law, or Economics Command of English language is required; second language in French, Russian or Portuguese strongly preferred 10 years of relevant experience in the following areas: HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH) Community systems strengthening 5 years of experience advising or strengthening CSOs, community networks, or key population groups in the context of Global Fund or health system strengthening efforts. 5 years of professional experience in low‑ and middle‑income countries in the areas of HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, RSSH, or community systems strengthening. experience in Anglophone African countries, Francophone Western or Central Africa, Eastern Europe and Central Asia or Mozambique Strong Preference for: 5+ years working with/through the Global Fund (grant-making, CCM participation, community engagement). 5+ years designing and implementing community-led or rights-based approaches for equitable access to health services. 5+ years promoting or integrating inclusive, gender-responsive dialogue between CSOs/communities and government institutions. Deliverables For each assignment, experts will be required to submit: Assignment Work Plan (if requested). Technical Outputs corresponding to assignment tasks. Final Assignment Report, including: Activities completed Key findings Recommendations Challenges and lessons learned Payment Payment for services will be: Contingent on actual deployment of the expert(s), and In accordance with the contract’s agreed daily rates and payment schedule. Location Remote Employment Type Consultant Minimum Experience Manager/Supervisor