Home-based Consultancy

Under the supervision of the Child Protection Specialist (GBViE), the Consultant will work in close coordination with other experts within the UNICEF Child Protection Programme in Italy. Key responsibilities of the GBV Consultant will include:

Develop a scoping study methodology and identify geographical areas (at least 6) to prioritize in the scoping study, in consultation with the CP specialist (GBVIE) and based on agreed upon criteria, such as strategic locations (e.g. border areas), data on relevant population presences;

Carry out a scoping study in the identified areas, combined with Key Informant Interviews (KII) to inform and validate findings, on ongoing GBV programs, with a focus on refugee, migrant and second-generation women and adolescent led prevention and empowerment initiatives, as well as main priorities and unanswered needs (or existing gaps);

Finalize 1 report that should include:

• mapping exercise (e.g. type of organization; mandate and objectives; description of current and planned GBV program/activities; organizational capacity; area of expertise of personnel employed; geographical coverage);
• analysis of the gaps in GBV interventions, with a focus on prevention- and empowerment-related activities (specific focus of intervention; profile of individuals/groups; geographic area/locations; funding);
• concrete and actionable recommendations to inform UNICEF Country Outpost’s strategy.
• Finalize 1 advocacy brief based on the findings of the scoping study.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

• Advanced Degree is required in gender, migration, international development, law, human rights studies  or another related social science field;
• A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in gender-based violence prevention, risk mitigation and response programming and/or women and girls empowerment programming;
• Proven experience in conducting research and assessments;
• Familiarity with the GBV system in Italy;
• Experience in working with migrants and refugees;
• Excellent planning and organizational skills;
• Spoken and written fluency in English and Italian;
• Ability to synthesize complex information.
• Applicants are requested to submit samples of GBV assessment/research/evaluation reports

Source:  https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/570358