Senior Research Consultant for Mapping Narratives contributing to Discriminatory Social Norms (Homebased)

Overview

The Senior Research Consultant will support a regional mapping of narratives contributing to discriminatory social norms across East and Southern Africa. The role aims to establish baseline evidence and inform UN Women's efforts to promote counter-narratives for gender equality.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-design a mixed-method regional research methodology for mapping discriminatory narratives and their contribution to discriminatory norms.
• Review background documentation and prepare a workplan and proposed research methodology.
• Conduct a desk review of existing literature on discriminatory norms, narratives, and counter-narratives.
• Plan, provide guidance, and coordinate data collection via virtual surveys and interviews.
• Facilitate sessions to co-analyze data, consolidate findings, and lessons learned.
• Present initial findings and recommendations to a Reference Group.
• Finalize the report and related annexes based on feedback.
• Virtually present final findings and recommendations with key stakeholders.

Required Experience

At least 10 years of experience in diverse contexts related to the design, planning, implementation, monitoring or evaluation of research on EVAWG or gender equality programmes or policies, with attention to narratives and social norms change, particularly in middle and low-income countries; Demonstrated technical experience working with civil society strengthening, women’s rights and feminist movements and cross-issue coalition-building; Proven experience developing and conducting research related to gender equality and/or social justice using participatory approaches and engaging with formal and informal institutions; Proven expertise in coordinating virtual data collection methods; Work experience within the East and Southern Africa region is an asset; Familiarity with the UN system and the UN system development reform is an asset.

Qualifications

A master’s degree in international relations, sociology, social work, community development, human rights, gender and development, or similar 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.

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