National Consultant - Baseline Study for the Project: “Ending violence against women and girls and advancing women’s leadership in the public sector in Zanzibar & Tanzania Mainland”

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls, the empowerment of women, and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action, peace, and security. Placing women's rights at the centre of all its efforts, UN Women leads and coordinates United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality translate into action globally. It provides strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States' priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors.

The baseline study will consist of three key phases of work: inception, data collection and analysis, and drafting, validation, and finalizing of the study report.

Excellent skills in both written and oral English are required, and knowledge of the Kiswahili language is desirable.

 

Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field,  gender studies, gender, and sustainable development, demography, public health, sociology, or related social science field.

Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience in conducting baseline studies or research for development programs. Previous experience in conducting such activities in the Tanzania context will be considered an asset.
Proven track record in conducting baseline assessments in VAW or VAW in Education sector, preferably on violence against women and girls.
Experience in leading research and studyies and producing high-quality reports at the international level.
Proven track record and experience in designing and conducting quantitative and qualitative data collection tools, conducting data collection and analysis and using participatory approaches both in the field and through digital platforms (phone, online) in the sectors relevant to the study (gender, development, social science, etc.)
Experience in using the theory of change, outcome mapping, and Results-Based Management approaches to development programmes.
Experience in designing and applying effective research approaches to assess the causes and drivers, knowledge, attitudes and behaviors, decision–making processes, social norms, and services, that affect women’s leadership, livelihood, and their domestic and care work. 
Experience working with UN and International agencies etc., in the delivery of conducting research and/or baseline studies.