[Remote] Consultant for Strengthening approaches to prevent GBV and child marriage among adolescents

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. UNFPA is seeking a consultant to review prevention interventions for child marriage and gender-based violence among adolescents in Cambodia, Lao PDR and the Philippines. The role will analyze existing approaches, identify gaps and opportunities, and develop evidence-based recommendations and country-specific roadmaps for strengthening programming and measuring impact.

Responsibilities

• The consultant will undertake a comprehensive multi-country review of prevention interventions for child marriage and GBV among adolescents in Cambodia, Lao PDR and the Philippines, with concrete recommendations on how to strengthen them and how to measure their impact
• The analysis will examine how global guidance has been adapted at the country level; identify opportunities to strengthen programming that prevents GBV and child, early and forced marriages among adolescents
• Desk Review: The consultant will commence with a comprehensive desk review with a focus on literature that showcases key drivers for child marriage and GBV as well as specific prevention interventions to address these drivers in Cambodia, Lao PDR and the Philippines. This activity will involve reviewing national policies, curricula, and program documents to understand how these interventions are designed and implemented to address the specific drivers of child marriage and GBV. The desk review will also aim to identify promising practices and gaps in current approaches in the country context, as feasible
• Stakeholder Engagement and Data Collection: The consultant will develop data collection tools and will work with a team of national consultants in each country to gather the data. This phase will involve in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with organisations involved in child marriage and GBV prevention. These data collection activities will provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with prevention interventions for child marriage and GBV among adolescents
• Gap Analysis, Opportunity Identification, Formulation of Recommendations: Based on the comprehensive review, the consultant will conduct a gap analysis to identify opportunities for enhancing programming and formulate evidence-based recommendations and strategic interventions to enhance programming and their monitoring and evaluation
• Development of country-specific Roadmaps to guide COs in the rollout of recommendations and the measurement framework for impact

Skills

• Advanced university degree (Master's or higher) in social sciences, gender studies, public health, education, or a related field
• At least seven years of relevant experience in research or programming on comprehensive sexuality education, GBV, and/or harmful practices
• Demonstrated experience in policy analysis, qualitative research, and stakeholder engagement in the Asia Pacific region
• Familiarity with global and regional frameworks on CSE, GBV prevention, and harmful practices
• Excellent analytical, writing, and presentation skills
• Excellent research and interviewing skills
• Strong writing and documentation skills
• Proficiency in English

Benefits

• Home-based arrangement
• Travel expenses covered by UNFPA in accordance with the travel policy

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