Overview
Conduct a comprehensive study of safe space structures and functionality in Sierra Leone and develop a costed, evidence-based business case to support their sustainable operationalization, scale-up, and institutionalization.
Key Responsibilities
- Review national policies, frameworks, and global best practices related to safe spaces.
- Map and assess the functionality, accessibility, inclusivity, and quality of existing safe spaces.
- Analyze linkages between safe spaces and community-based referral and redress mechanisms.
- Develop practical operational models, a business case with financing options, and policy recommendations.
Required Experience
- At least 5 years of relevant work experience in gender equality and women's rights, including proven experience in women's CSOs or gender-based violence.
- Extensive substantive experience in institutional assessments or evaluations.
- Experience in programme design and results-based management.
- Experience in working in a multicultural environment.
- Sound knowledge of international standards on human rights, women's rights, and related instruments.
- Experience working with multi-stakeholder organizations (governments, CSOs, UN/multilateral/bilateral institutions) is essential.
- Experience in implementing, monitoring, and evaluating development programmes and projects.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Law, Human Rights, Political Science, Gender and Development or a related field is required.
- A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- A project/programme management certification would be an added advantage.
- Bachelor’s degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted.
