Description of Duties

Overall, Purpose of the role:

The main objective of the survey will be to gather information and data to establish a baseline for planning, implementing, and evaluating future GBV related projects on behalf of the client. The data gathered from the study will inform programmatic interventions addressing GBV/HP and SRHR in the project’s target area.  As women and girls continue to face protection risks, advocacy and communication for change should be implemented to guarantee their dignity and safety. Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a prevalent issue in Ethiopia. Protection challenges are particularly significant, with GBV posing a major obstacle to the health and full participation of women and girls in social and economic activities. The assignment is to technically support a baseline survey on GBV, Harmful Practices (HP), and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR).

Survey Management

• Conduct a desk review of the current materials pertinent to programs and service deliveries on GBV/SRH
• Develop data collection tools in consultation with partners
• Support the team lead in the design of detailed methodology, planning, and implementation of the survey,
• Review existing international and national technical guidelines or SOPs for GBV and SRH services

Communication and Reporting

• Ensure timely, accurate reporting of activities to the Team Leader of the assignment
• Timely submission of input for the final baseline report, including survey tools and methodology

Other

Other relevant duties as assigned by the Country Representative.

Requirements

Education

• Advanced degree (Masters) in behavioral/social sciences, psychology, public health, or related disciplines

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in GBV, SRH, and family planning
• Professional experience in working in young people/adolescent programming related to GBV/SRH
• In-depth knowledge of behavior change issues and challenges, as well as adolescent issues
• Knowledge of concepts, principles and key considerations related to disability inclusion
• Experience working with the most at-risk population.
• Previous experience in humanitarian settings.
• Able to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Knowledge on national policies and strategies on GBV/HP, SRHR, family planning and HIV/AIDS.
• Good analytical skills and report writing experiences with international and national organizations.
• Knowledge of right-based approach to women, men, boys, and girls, most at risk in humanitarian and development settings
• Preferably: Experience working with Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) data and alternative data sources in the areas of GBV/HP, SRH, family planning and HIV/AIDS
• Preferably: demonstrable experience in managing large-scale surveys.
• Excellent oral and written skills in English and fluency in at least two local languages