The Eurasian Movement for the Right to Health in Prisons is looking for a consultant based in the Republic of Moldova to support the development of peer-to-peer counseling in selected penitentiary institutions, as part of the project “Expanding Access to HIV Services in Prisons of EECA Region”, supported by the CO “100% Life”.
The initiative is part of the regional project “The Sustainability of Services for Key Populations in the EECA Region” (SoS_project 2.0), led by a consortium of organizations under the coordination of the Alliance for Public Health, in partnership with 100% Life.
Timeline: May – December 2024
Key responsibilities:
- Coordinate the piloting of peer-to-peer counseling services by people currently serving sentences in selected Moldovan prisons;
- Facilitate the transparent and inclusive selection of peer consultants among incarcerated individuals;
- Organize and deliver training sessions for peer consultants to provide basic counseling and support to their peers;
- Provide regular supervision and mentorship to peer consultants throughout the pilot period;
- Monitor the implementation and quality of peer counseling services in the pilot sites;
- Present outcomes and lessons learned to the Technical Working Group of the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM).
Who we are looking for:
- Proven experience in the fields of resocialization, reintegration, or rights-based work with people in detention;
- Experience collaborating with Moldovan prison authorities and institutions;
- Previous engagement with non-governmental and/or community-based organizations;
- Familiarity with delivering or organizing psychosocial services in closed settings;
- Skills in facilitation, adult learning, and mentorship;
- Fluency in Russian and Romanian (both oral and written).
To apply, please send: your CV, a financial proposal (fee structure)
Send your application to hello@emrhp.org by April 23, 2024 (inclusive) with the subject line: Consultant_Moldova
Payment conditions:
Payment will be made based on the submission of documentation confirming completion of each task and signed work completion statements. All costs related to the implementation of this consultancy are the responsibility of the consultant. Documents requiring signature must be submitted as signed PDF scans.
By submitting your proposal, you confirm that:
- You have read and understood this announcement;
- EMRHP is not obliged to accept the lowest-priced or any proposal submitted;
- No commitments are made by EMRHP until a contract is signed;
- EMRHP reserves the right to reject all applications;
- Collusion between applicants or participation of affiliated persons is prohibited;
- The organization reserves the right to terminate or replace the consultant in case of unsatisfactory performance.
For any questions, please contact: Anna Lukianenko, Project Coordinator, a.lukianenko@emrhp.org