Foreign affairs and other services

Tender description

In 2020 and 2021 there are a number of key developments taking place in the area of Global Health including HIV and AIDS and SRHR, which will require enhanced policy support. These developments include Ireland assuming a seat on the Board of the Global Fund for Malaria, TB and AIDS in June 2021. A consultant will be engaged to provide an external professional service and expertise and it is envisaged that the consultant’s responsibilities will cover the following areas: • providing professional expert technical services in relation to policy work in thematic areas relevant to DFA, with a particular emphasis on technical issues; • providing specific expert technical services as required for DFA engagement in Key Partner Countries; • attending relevant fora in relation to the above areas, as required; • providing external expert analysis and briefings as required. In 2020 and 2021 there are a number of key developments taking place in the area of Global Health including HIV and AIDS and SRHR, which will require enhanced policy support. These developments include Ireland assuming a seat on the Board of the Global Fund for Malaria, TB and AIDS in June 2021. A consultant will be engaged to provide an external professional service and expertise and it is envisaged that the consultant’s responsibilities will cover the following areas: • providing professional expert technical services in relation to policy work in thematic areas relevant to DFA, with a particular emphasis on technical issues; • providing specific expert technical services as required for DFA engagement in Key Partner Countries; • attending relevant fora in relation to the above areas, as required; • providing external expert analysis and briefings as required.