Consultant – Writer/Journalist/Storyteller

Aging of Key Populations (KPs) is a study aiming to identify the needs of midlife and senior KPs including LGBTQI+, and People living with HIV (PLHIV) in 5 countries in the MENA region.  The study will explore different aspects in their lives with a focus on health (ex: the effect of HIV and its medication on PLHIV, mental health, stigma and discrimination, socio-economic situation, etc). The study will also serve as an assessment of the overall health of the KPs and their emerging needs after the age of 45 (heart disease, cancer, menopause, etc.)  

A consultant will be hired for a period of 6 months to develop the 2nd part of the Aging  of KPs study in MENA with the support of the MCoalition team. The consultant will be required to communicate with partners and organizations, set review procedures and consent form, gather and document stories and photos (if available), write the social book (report), review and edit it after the reception of feedback. 

Qualifications / special skills or knowledge required of the consultant

Competencies

Planning, coordination and organization: Ability to identify priority activities and assignments, allocation of appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work.

Communication: Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English, Arabic, and preferably French too.

Creativity and critical thinking: Ability to think out of the box and provide solutions to existing or emerging problems. 

Ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment.

Ability to work independently, under pressure to ensure work is achieved to a high standard and in a timely manner;

Qualifications

• Degree in media, journalism, history, communication Arts and at least 5 years of experience working in documentation/reporting/writing stories 
• Experience working with LGBTQI+ and key populations 
• Previous experience in storytelling, documentation, and report writing
• LGBTQI+, elders, and people from MENA are encouraged to apply