Data collectors in Lebanon, Tunisia, Morocco - Consultants CS

ChemSex, the recreational use of drugs for sexual purposes, has been identified as an emerging trend that is lately gaining attention in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Although first observed among MSM (Men who have Sex with Men), there are signs of ChemSex engagement among other populations. However, this practice remains most popular among gay men, transwomen,and trans-MSM. In the MENA region, there is little information regarding ChemSex and even scarcer educational materials on awareness and service provision

In light of increased attention that ChemSex is becoming a more popular and frequent practice in this region, M-Coalition under the Robert Carr fund is working on conducting research to produce a report on the situation of chemsexers in 3 countries in the MENA. The research will be implemented by our national partners in MENA using different data collection methods. The consultant will be charged with setting the interview questions, protocols and training data collectors online with the support of our team.

The chemsex research aims to identify the needs of Chemsexer while looking into their risky behaviours, mental health, drug use patterns, social media use and other variables.  Following this study, a website will be developed to support ChemSexers and provide them with the needed harm-reduction information.

Job Description

A consultant/organization will be required to collect and transcribe data from MSM who engage in chemsex for a period of 1 month in their country. The selected candidate/organization will act as a main focal point in each country to recruit individuals who are eligible to participate in this study according to the methodology set in place. Also, they must ensure the full confidentiality and anonymity of the participants and the data. The incumbent will be trained on the questionnaire, and they are responsible for collecting, recording, and transcribing the data and sending it back to the M-Coalition team.

Qualifications

• Experience working in research or data collection (Harm reduction, Drug Use, HIV, and other STIs)
• Experience working with Key populations, MSM, Trans*, and awareness
• Previous experience in  report writing, analysis of data, and delivery of health services is a plus