Project Overview
The Transform Digital Spaces (Transform) Activity is a three-year global pilot initiative funded by USAID and led by IREX which supports practical approaches to preventing, mitigating, and responding to Technology-Facilitated Gender Based Violence (TFGBV), with a focus on addressing violence experienced by women in politics and public life. The Transform Activity is co-implemented by a consortium of partners that includes Pact.
Position Purpose
As part of Transform’s efforts, Pact is seeking a consultant with demonstrated professional experience working in fields related to gender-based violence (GBV), with knowledge of GBV referral processes, GBV service providers, and case management. The successful applicant will also be familiar with TFGBV as a form of GBV which is a growing global concern. The successful applicant will also have demonstrated experience conducting literature reviews, planning, and conducting KIIs and FGDs, and will be able to bring their professional expertise to reviewing tools that are under development for a TFGBV referral pathway toolkit that will be used primarily by organizations providing services and referrals to GBV survivors.
Key Responsibilities
· Review the draft TFGBV Referral Pathway Toolkit (in English)
· Conduct a rapid literature review of country-specific GBV referral pathways and case management practices to validate and add relevant recommendations for the Toolkit, such as mandatory reporting laws specific to each country.
· Collaborate with Transform’s country-based staff to develop a list and contact information for targeted, rapid KIIs that the consultant will schedule and conduct to collect additional information on mechanisms that survivors can use to report TFGBV, including with political institutions.
· Collaborate with country-based Transform staff to plan and conduct one focus group discussion (FGD) with organizations that provide services for survivors of GBV. The FDG may be virtual or in-person, and will ask the participating organizations for their responses to key elements of the TFGBV Referral Pathway Toolkit and on their perspectives on how to best integrate the Toolkit into organizational workflows.
· Develop a communication list (e.g., an email list or other mass communication mechanism) with provided information for Transform to use for contacting GBV service-providing organizations for future communications.
Qualifications
· Must speak/read Swahili fluently.
· Must speak, read, and write proficiently in English.
· Must have professional experience in GBV in the pilot country.
· Must have technical familiarity of online gender-based abuse and harassment as a form of GBV.
· Must have experience conducting qualitative data collection, including in a focus group setting.
· BA in the social sciences.
· Must have 7+ years of experience working professionally on issues related to GBV.
· Must be local to Kenya with legal ability to work in-country.
· Must have reliable access to internet.
To apply:
To be considered, applicants must submit the following:
o CV in reverse chronological format
o Cover letter including consultant daily rate in USD and date available
o Proof of medical insurance
o Three professional references including name, contact information, relationship to the referee and reference to daily rate
o USAID BioData form (https://www.usaid.gov/forms/aid-1420-17)
· Submit necessary documents to Daniel Summers at dsummers@pactworld.org AND Laurel Bradley at lbradley@pactworld.org with “Transform Consultant - Kenya” in the subject line
Note: Anticipated assignment length is 30 working days, with expected project end date of June 1, 2024.
[Please refer to the accompanying JD for additional information pertaining to selection criteria and payment schedule]
Pact Overview
At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. A nonprofit international development organization founded in 1971, Pact works on the ground in nearly 40 countries to improve the lives of those who are challenged by poverty and marginalization. We serve these communities because we envision a world where everyone owns their future. To do this, we build systemic solutions in partnership with local organizations, businesses, and governments that create sustainable and resilient communities where those we serve are heard, capable, and vibrant.
Pact is a recognized global leader in international development. Our staff have a range of expertise in areas including public health, capacity development, governance and civil society, natural resource management, poverty, fragile states, monitoring and evaluation, small-scale and artisanal mining, microfinance and more. This expertise is combined in Pact’s unique integrated approach, which focuses on systemic changes needed to improve people’s lives.
Pact employees embrace the core values of Respect, Integrity and Inclusion.