Overview
Consultant to conduct a baseline study for a project focused on ending violence against women and girls and advancing women's leadership in the public sector in Zanzibar and Tanzania Mainland.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data for project performance indicators and set targets.
- Assess the existing legal and policy framework related to VAWC in Zanzibar.
- Examine current multisectoral coordination mechanisms for preventing and responding to VAWC.
- Analyze government institutional systems and structures for gender equality and women's empowerment.
- Assess the status and capacity of routine data collection systems for GBV.
- Assess the capacity of national and local authorities to develop comprehensive interventions for the prevention of SVAWG.
- Assess the availability, accessibility, and capacity of services provided to women and girls who have experienced violence.
- Generate evidence-based recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders.
- Assess the current state of girls' participation in tertiary education.
- Identify existing support mechanisms for girls in tertiary education.
- Evaluate the impact of social norms and cultural practices on girls' participation in tertiary education.
- Examine the integration of gender-responsive policies in tertiary education institutions.
- Document barriers and strategic interventions based on discussions with right-holders and duty-bearers.
- Analyze data to study the current situation of VAWC & women’s leadership and participation.
- Document potential opportunities and solutions to promote women’s leadership and participation.
Required Experience
- Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience in conducting baseline studies or research for development programs.
- Previous experience in conducting such activities in the Tanzania context will be considered an asset.
- Proven track record in conducting baseline assessments in VAW or VAW in Education sector, preferably on violence against women and girls.
- Experience in leading research and studies and producing high-quality reports at the international level.
- Proven track record and experience in designing and conducting quantitative and qualitative data collection tools, conducting data collection and analysis and using participatory approaches both in the field and through digital platforms (phone, online) in the sectors relevant to the study (gender, development, social science, etc.).
- Experience in using the theory of change, outcome mapping, and Results-Based Management approaches to development programmes.
- Experience in designing and applying effective research approaches to assess the causes and drivers, knowledge, attitudes and behaviors, decision–making processes, social norms, and services, that affect women’s leadership, livelihood, and their domestic and care work.
- Experience working with UN and International agencies etc., in the delivery of conducting research and/or baseline studies.
Qualifications
• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field, gender studies, gender, and sustainable development, demography, public health, sociology, or related social science field.
