Duties and Responsibilities

Description of Responsibilities/ Scope of Work

The overarching objective of this assessment is to conduct a thorough analysis of the wealth of secondary data and available studies to develop a comprehensive understanding of the needs of women, girls, men, and boys, with a particular focus on survivors of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV), within the specified regions. This analysis aims to identify and synthesize key insights, challenges, and areas for intervention to inform targeted support strategies and policy recommendations tailored to the unique circumstances of survivors and vulnerable populations.

The specific objectives are:

• Explore existing service delivery models for supporting survivors of CRSV. This involves examining how services are tailored to address the physical, psychological, social, and legal needs of survivors in a holistic manner. Key considerations include accessibility, cultural sensitivity, gender responsiveness, survivor-centeredness and availability of standard tools and service provision protocols.
• Conduct an extensive review of available studies and researches that asses the capacities of service providers and institutions in the three regions to address the needs of survivors of CRSV. Focus on key indicators such as the availability of trained personnel, existing training programs and capacity-building initiatives, adequacy of infrastructure and resources, service referral pathways and the comprehensiveness of services offered.
• Review existing research and studies conducted in the three regions, on the economic impact of conflict-related sexual violence on women in the northern Ethiopia, including the barriers they face in accessing livelihood opportunities including socio-cultural barriers, discriminatory practices, access of women survivors to financial resources, vocational training, job opportunities, and other economic support mechanisms available within the region.
• Provide recommendations based on the findings to enhance support to vulnerable and conflict affected women, services for survivors and strengthen institutional responses to conflict-related sexual violence.

Scope of Work

The consultant will be tasked with conducting a thorough secondary data analysis. This involves reviewing existing studies, reports, and publications related to CRSV in the Afar, Amhara, and Tigray regions focusing on:

• Assessing the situations of survivors, including their experiences, needs, and challenges in accessing support services.
• Review the capacity of service providers and institutions including referral pathways in providing support and addressing the needs of survivors of conflict-related sexual violence.
• Identify existing rehabilitation and reintegration mechanisms, including economic empowerment schemes, available for survivors.
• Analyse the collected data to identify prevalent trends, challenges, and gaps in addressing conflict-related sexual violence.
• Develop actionable recommendations based on the findings to improve support services for survivors and strengthen institutional responses to conflict-related sexual violence.

Competencies

Core Values: 

• Respect for Diversity 
• Integrity 
• Professionalism 

Core Competencies: 

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues 
• Accountability 
• Creative Problem Solving 
• Effective Communication 
• Inclusive Collaboration 
• Stakeholder Engagement 
• Leading by Example 

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES: 

• Strong knowledge of gender equality and women’s rights issues
• Excellent level of conceptual and analytical capacity
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively
• Demonstrates use of initiative and ability to make appropriate linkages in work requirements
• Openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback
• Meets deadlines for delivery of products or services
• Able to work virtually, using communication technologies
• Strong interpersonal skills

Required Skills and Experience

Education and Certification:

• The consultant must have master’s degree in Social Science (Gender Studies, Social work, Sociology and related fields)

Experience:

• The consultant must have a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in research, rapid assessment and in conducting desk reviews and producing high-quality reports.
• Experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative data analysis and synthesizing information into concise, analytical written documents. Substantive knowledge and understanding of gender and development, ending violence against women and girls and conflict related sexual violence
• Strong background in undertaking similar sensitive research’s with strong skills on safety and ethical considerations
• Familiarity with the socio-political context of Ethiopia, particularly the northern regions is of an asset
• Ability to conceptualize and analyze problems and to identify key issues and underlying action-oriented recommendation,
• Previous experience working with the UN is an asset

Languages:

• Excellent knowledge of written and oral communication in English and Amharic. Knowledge of local language is an asset
• The consultant’s knowledge of the context of the three regions through previous experience is an advantage