Job Opening ID: 29182
Location: Home Based
Vacancy Type: Individual Consultancy
Rotational/Non Rotational: Non-rotational
Duration: 50 working days till 15 December 2025
Education & Work Experience: Bachelor’s Degree with 4 years of experience
Deadline: 20 October 2025 by 11:59 PM NPT
Objective of the assignment
The Co-Lead Consultant will support the Lead Consultant in conducting a study on women’s lived experiences with GBV support mechanisms and economic empowerment opportunities, with the objective of identifying systemic gaps and areas for improvement. The study will use process mapping which will use process mapping, it will capture women’s pathways from their own perspectives, including help-seeking behaviors, access to and navigation of services, economic barriers, and enabling or limiting factors that influence autonomy and resilience. The study will also assess the constraints women encounter in relation to GBV; economic participation, service accessibility, and the quality of post-experience support available to them.
Required expertise, qualifications and competencies, including language requirements:
- Education
Essential: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, development studies, gender studies, public health, sociology, anthropology or a closely related field from a recognized university.
Required Experience and Skills:
- 4 years demonstrated track record of conducting social norm analysis using social norm analysis tools, with a strong preference for demonstrated expertise in gender-based violence (GBV) and economic engagements.
- Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills, with sensitivity to working with survivors of violence and marginalized groups.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting or supporting qualitative research (e.g., process mapping, in-depth interviews, focus group discussions).
- Proven ability to analyze data and contribute to evidence-based reports and recommendations.
- Experience of working with the United Nations or international organizations conducting assessments of implementing partners.
- Excellent report writing and qualitative analysis skills with prevention and response components of GBV and market analysis and surveys.
- Strong commitment to ethical research practices, safeguarding, and gender equality principles. Inputs / services to
How to apply
Full job description of the position can be accessed via link UNFPA External Career Site and only online applications using this link will be accepted.
Notice: There is no application, processing, or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status. UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, embracing diversity in all its forms, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities for all, including people from minority groups, persons with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ communities.
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20 October 2025
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