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Objective of the RFP 
. UNAIDS is an organization that is dependent on the budgetary and extra-budgetary contributions it receives for the implementation of its activities. Bidders are therefore requested to propose the best and most cost-effective solution to meet UNAIDS requirements, while ensuring a high level of service.

Tasks and Deliverables 

Under the guidance of the Senior Adviser, Gender and Education Plus, as well as collaboration with other staff of the Practice and departments, the consultant or consultancy firm is expected to provide lead support to the following key tasks and deliverables:
  Provide support for review of policy and normative frameworks, such as the implementation of the 2026- 2031 Global AIDS Strategy and related 2030 targets through an intersectional gender lens and based on a community engagement and human rights approach; support to deliver and report on SG’s Gender Equality Acceleration Plan and the UN-SWAP 3.0 development;
  Provide technical support on the gender dimensions of the Global Fund’s policies and processes. This includes (but not limited to) review of knowledge products from the UNAIDS-Global Fund MOU and partnership; review of reports from Gender Assessment of the National HIV Response, and Global Fund’s funding application processes; support design of interventions and organizations of workshops and webinars to integrate and implement gender transformative approaches on GF-funded HIV programming at the national level, as well as recommendations of gender assessments, analysis and studies in countries
 Provide lead data and research support for advocacy and communications purposes (i.e. for reports, statements, internal briefs, related products), and maintain up-to-date resources on the evidence base on gender-related issues; compile and maintain latest data and emerging findings available across a range of issues affecting women and girls in the context of the HIV response (e.g. adolescent girls and women’s rights, CSE, SRHR, gender-based violence, gender transformative good practices); lead on fact-checking, preparing full citations and supporting quality assurance of plans, reports and other knowledge products; 
 Support other tasks and deliverables as may be assigned. 

 Key requirements 
 Master’s Degree in a related field (e.g., gender equality, human rights, public health, social or political sciences, etc.). 
 Relevant professional experience of more than 15 years, including in the field of gender equality in the context of HIV response. 
 Previous work with UNAIDS or other UN agencies. Experience in gender equality within the UN System is an asset. 
 Technical knowledge in addressing gender, health, and rights issues in developing country contexts, particularly in relation to gender equality, women’s and girls’ rights in the context of the HIV response. 
 Strong knowledge of, and links with, networks led by women, girls and key populations living with and affected by HIV. 
 Excellent research, analytical, writing, communication and presentation skills in English, with attention to technical and editorial detail and rigour. Fluency or working knowledge in French and Spanish. 
 Excellent organizational and coordination skills ensuring speed with quality.