To review the current GNP+ strategy 2023- 2026 in the context of current and anticipated global shifts and develop GNP+ strategy that guides GNP+ mission to provide global leadership and advocate for improvements to the quality of life for all people living with HIV.

Background: 

• Global health is undergoing unprecedented change and with this, a persistent cloud of geopolitical uncertainty, democratic regression, and fiscal realignment reshape the development landscape. The role people living with HIV (PLHIV), Communities and CSO’s is undergoing renewed scrutiny and heightened urgency.
• The development of the next Global AIDS Strategy 2026-2031 and the 2026 UN High-Level Meeting on HIV and AIDS present vital opportunities for GNP+ to review and adapt strategic direction towards sustainability of the HIV response. 
• Global Institutional transitions of essential partner organizations to the GNP+ and to PLHIV networks at the global and country levels: Restructuring of UNAIDS, WHO reforms and evolving roles of GFATM, PEPFAR, and other entities means that the GNP+ must review its strategic engagements and partnerships.
•  Community systems have collapsed: Community-led HIV prevention and support structures—task-shifting cadres, peer networks, and stigma reduction programs—collapsed in many countries.  Donor-funded staff attrition included community volunteers supporting services for HIV testing, follow up of those newly diagnosed or ART defaulters, pregnant women to ensure uptake of prevention of mother-to-child-transmission, prevention programmes for adolescents and young persons.  The attrition of outreach workers and peer educators has compromised critical services such as peer support for differentiated service delivery, adherence support, and youth-focused interventions.   
• Country leadership and action to sustain HIV treatment and prevention response are increasingly funded and managed by national Governments: Historically, community-level HIV services, especially those led by PLHIV networks, operated in parallel to government health and social systems, often funded vertically by external donors. Over time, this created tension between community actors and state institutions.  Further, HIV delivery systems have shifted significantly as treatment services are being prioritized for integration in country health systems, where they compete with other epidemics and chronic care diseases in funding and quality of care.  Thus, GNP+ needs to re-strategize to support networks in this new context.
•  These shifts and changes necessitate a comprehensive revision of GNP+'s strategy to ensure relevance, sustainability, and impact. 
• Objective:  To review the current GNP+ strategy 2023- 2026 in the context of current and anticipated global shifts and develop GNP+ strategy that guides GNP+ mission to provide global leadership and advocate for improvements to the quality of life for all people living with HIV

Responsibilities:

Analyze the External Environment:

• Map recent global health governance changes (UNAIDS, WHO, donor policies) and their impact on PLHIV networks.
• Assess implications of funding shifts (e.g., US policy changes, Global Fund cycles) on community-led responses.
• Evaluate emerging health threats (e.g., pandemics, climate change) and opportunities (e.g., new technologies, decolonization agendas).

 
Review GNP+'s Current Position: 

• Evaluate the existing strategy’s strengths, gaps, and relevance in the current context.
• Conduct stakeholder analysis (donors, partners, regional/national PLHIV networks, UN agencies).
• Assess operational capacities, governance, and financial sustainability.

 
Facilitate Inclusive Consultations: 

• Engage GNP+ governance, staff, and key constituencies (e.g., regional PLHIV networks, youth, women, key populations).
• Consult external partners (UNAIDS, WHO, GFATM, donors, civil society allies).

 
Risk Mitigation and Alignment: 

• Identify political, financial, and operational risks and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure alignment with global frameworks (SDGs, Political Declaration on HIV/AIDS).

 
Develop Strategic Framework: 

• Define revised vision, mission, and core values cantered on PLHIV leadership.
• Propose a theory of change for the GNP+, 
• Propose 3-5 strategic direction, outcome-focused objectives, KPIs, and theory of change.
• Propose structures for network resilience (e.g., digital advocacy, crisis response protocols)

Deliverables & Timeline:

Deliverable	Timeline
Inception Report (Workplan, Methodology)	Week 2
Draft Situational Analysis Report	Week 5
Draft Revised Strategy Document	Week 10
Final Strategy + Implantation Roadmap	Week 12

Contract Details: 

We are offering a 12-week remote contract position, starting in September 2025. The role provides flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to an impactful project.

Terms & Budget: 

The budget and fees will be negotiated with the successful candidate and will include a daily rate, travel expenses, and consultation costs.