Duties and responsibilities:
•Coordinate the conceptualization and implementation of a research agenda setting exercise on ending violence – including SRGBV – in and through education. The consultant will:
o Engage in strategic discussions with partners and members of the ‘global working group to end SRGBV’ interested in supporting or contributing to this exercise;
o Together with UNGEI, set up and facilitate the Technical Reference Group to provide technical stewardship to this exercise;
o Draft ToRs for the recruitment of a research team in close collaboration with UNGEI;
o Provide technical support and quality assurance to the research process;
o Work with UNGEI, TRG and research team to coordinate online consultations and other key activities as part of the research process;
o Coordinate dissemination and uptake activities (e.g. technical brief, launch webinar…)
•Support UNESCO’s contribution to the global working group on ending SRGBV, including:
o Lead on UNESCO’s contribution to an exploratory piece on the value proposition of the working group, in close cooperation with UNGEI. This will include reviewing deliverables and strategizing on how to leverage findings;
o Support the coordination of the SRGBV working group including membership growth and management, WG engagement and meeting design and facilitation;
o Provide technical support to design, implementation and launch of joint activities and products with the WG as and when needed.
• Lead on conceptualisation of upcoming work on school violence prevalence data:
o Lead on a mapping of recent datasets on prevalence of school violence including SRGBV;
o Co-lead the conceptualisation of a new publication on school violence data.
• Support country or regional programme implementation including:
Provide technical backstopping to priority countries and regions engaged in strengthening work on ending violence in and through education;
o Contribute to the conceptualisation and development of tools geared towards supporting countries and regions looking at implementing programmes on safe and inclusive learning environments.
o Ongoing Support to the Safe and Inclusive Learning Environments portfolio, including linking to thematic areas such as Health and Comprehensive Sexuality Education.
The consultant will:Support the organisation and follow up of event including in relation to linkages between CSE and violence prevention in an upcoming CSE symposium;
o Support an emerging workstream connecting safe and inclusive learning environments and MHPSS;
o Assist in the packaging, presentation and communication of research and knowledge products on safe and inclusive environments;
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or higher) in social sciences, education, gender studies, child protection, gender-based violence, or related
Experience:
• A minimum of 5 years of proven relevant expertise in the area of violence prevention, gender-based violence, gender equality and/or school violence.
• Specific experience working at the intersection of education and protection or in the field of violence prevention preferred.
•A proven track record developing and coordinating research and evidence reviews including on sensitive topics (violence prevention, child protection, GBV).
•Experience working within and facilitating multi-stakeholder and multi-sectoral partnerships.
•Experience of working with UN organisations will be an asset.
Language:
•Strong command of the English language and excellent writing skills are essential.
