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LGBT Training Technical Advisor
Washington, DC
The Global Health Fellows Program II is seeking a Technical Advisor II/III: LGBT Training Technical Advisor (GHFP-II-P3-121) in Washington, DC. Assignment: Two year fellowship. The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP-II) is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute in partnership with Global Health Corps, GlobeMed, Management Systems International and PYXERA Global. GHFP-II is supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID). GHFP-II's goal is to improve the effectiveness of USAID health programs by addressing the Agency's immediate and emerging human capacity needs. The program seeks to accomplish this goal first through the recruitment, placement and support of diverse health professionals at the junior, mid and senior levels. These program participants include fellows, interns, corporate volunteers and Foreign Service National professionals. The program then provides substantial performance management and career development support to participants, including annual working planning assistance, and ensures that professional development opportunities are available.
Looking to the future, GHFP-II also seeks to establish a pool of highly-qualified global health professionals that will ensure the Agency's ongoing technical leadership and effectiveness. This objective is supported by an extensive outreach program that brings global health opportunities and specialized career advice to a diverse range of interested individuals, with a particular focus on those underrepresented in the field of global health.
BACKGROUND: USAID remains at the forefront of the US Government's (USG) response to HIV and AIDS. The Agency is a key partner in the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), which supports comprehensive HIV and AIDS programs in more than 100 countries worldwide.
A high priority for PEPFAR, in response to both legislative mandates and public health imperatives, is to ensure access to good quality, comprehensive HIV services for key populations, including Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) individuals. LGBT individuals are often disproportionately affected by HIV and face stigma and discrimination which can be a barrier to their access to HIV services. Moreover, many countries where PEPFAR provides assistance criminalize same sex behavior and new or pending legislation in several additional countries has the potential for significant negative impacts on PEFPAR-funded HIV services for LGBT individuals, especially men who have sex with men (MSM).
The USG is committed to the support of enabling environments for HIV service delivery, which is vital to the effectiveness of PEPFAR programs. Addressing norms and attitudes related to sexual orientation and gender identity are also an important component of gender integration, which is a requirement for all PEPFAR-funded HIV programs. The Office of the US Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC) is providing dedicated funding through USAID to an implementing partner to train and sensitize PEPFAR country teams on USG policies on LGBT and sexual diversity and their implications for both the USG workplace and for PEPFAR programs. The implementing partner will adapt material from existing on-line resources to develop a curriculum for in-person training workshops including components on gender and sexuality.
INTRODUCTION: The LGBT Training Technical Advisor (Technical Advisor) will coordinate the implementation and roll-out of the PEPFAR LGBT trainings. The Technical Advisor will work under the overall supervision of the Chief of the Division of Technical Leadership and Research (TLR) with programmatic input from the Prevention Team Leader and the lead Senior Key Populations Advisor for MSM/Transgender (TG). The Technical Advisor will also work closely with other USAID and USG staff on programming for key populations, especially the PEPFAR interagency Technical Working Group (TWG) providing leadership on programming for key populations.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary duties of the Technical Advisor include: Working closely with the relevant activity manager to provide technical input and guidance to the implementing partner on the design of a modular curriculum for LGBT sensitization training workshops. Serving as principal liaison between the implementing partner, OGAC, in-country PEPFAR Coordination Offices), interagency stakeholders and TWGs in planning and organizing in-country LGBT sensitization training workshops. Remaining current on USG policies relating to workplace sexual diversity and LGBT equality in order to inform training content and advise PEPFAR country teams on implications for the USG workplace and for PEPFAR programs on appropriate non-discrimination policies. Monitoring, analyzing and synthesizing country-specific legislative and policy developments, research related to LGBT, and incorporating the material into course content. Surveying, analyzing and documenting changes in values and attitudes about LGBT within local PEPFAR staff. Creating an on-going evaluation system for continuous assessment.
Liaising with key LGBT advocacy and rights organizations in PEPFAR countries and working with in-country US Embassy and PEPFAR technical staff to identify appropriate local community members and legal experts to involve in in-person trainings. Participating in in-country LGBT workshops to monitor the quality of training delivered by the implementing partner and to make recommendations for improvements. Advising the implementing partner on the development of systematic tools to monitor, track, and evaluate training outputs and outcomes and on appropriate modifications based on participant feedback. Publishing and presenting on results of the completed training programs.
Additional duties include: Actively participating in the USAID LGBT agency coordinating committee. Providing technical and programmatic input to OHA subject matter experts and activity managers on strategies for overcoming barriers to prevention, care and support created by stigma and discrimination relating to sexual orientation and related gender-based violence, especially as they relate to MSM and TG persons including those who sell sex and/or use drugs. Undertaking in-country site visits to PEPFAR-funded programs to assess stigma and discrimination owing to sexual orientation, advising on approaches to reducing such stigma and discrimination, and facilitating sharing of best practices across USG country programs. Maintaining knowledge of current literature, research, policies and programmatic experiences regarding stigma and discrimination related to sexual orientation and recommending appropriate approaches and best practices for LGBT populations.
Level III: A Senior Advisor at the Level III will further be responsible to: Serving as a subject-matter expert and advising USAID (HQ, missions, regional bureaus) and PEPFAR country teams on training content and diversity training on sexual orientation/ gender identity/ expression and workplace anti-discrimination. Providing guidance and direction to missions and regional bureaus, PEPFAR country teams and the implementing partner regarding country-specific (social, cultural, religious, political) legislative and policy developments and research related to LGBT and guiding amalgamation within training content. Advising USAID and OGAC leadership and PEPFAR country programs on implications of legislative and policy developments for HIV prevention, care and treatment services. Providing guidance to the USG (missions, PEPFAR country teams, etc.), in-country senior level stakeholders, and global technical working groups on critical policy issues related to key populations, especially with respect to stigma and discrimination relating to sexual orientation.
Training and professional development: Keeping informed of USG policies relating to workplace sexual diversity and LGBT equality. Deepening knowledge of current literature, research, policies and programmatic experiences regarding stigma and discrimination related to sexual orientation. Participating in professional meetings as appropriate to SOW. Participating in professional continuing education and skills training within the purview of GHFP-II. International travel up to 25% to developing countries in all regions, including Africa.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: Master's degree in public health or other relevant social science field. Demonstrated understanding of issues related to programming for MSM and TG persons within developing country settings. Knowledge of social, cultural, religious, political issues associated with LGBT issues in PEPFAR countries. Demonstrated knowledge of HIV prevention approaches and best practices in public health. Experience with training and adult learning highly desirable, especially diversity and anti-discrimination training related to sexual orientation and gender identity. Excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and judgment to handle culturally sensitive issues, and the ability to work across agencies and cross-culturally diverse teams. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to travel internationally and to resource challenged environments. Understanding of, and experience with, PEPFAR and USG interagency processes strongly preferred. French language skills highly desirable. US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency required.
In addition to the above, the position requires the following at each level: Technical Advisor II: Minimum five (5) years' experience working on international health issues with at least two (2) years' experience in an international or resource challenged setting. Three (3) years of this experience should include experience working with HIV Programs involving MSM or TG.
Technical Advisor III: Minimum ten (10) years' experience working on international health issues with at least 3-5 years' experience an international or resource challenged setting. Five (5) years of this experience should include experience working with HIV Programs involving MSM or TG.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary based on commensurate experience and earnings history. The Public Health Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package including professional development programs.
TO APPLY: All applicants are required to apply for this position through GHFP-II's online recruitment system at https://www.ghfp.net/
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