Consultant on Social and Gender Norms Change to Prevent GBV

Overview

This consultancy aims to map and document social and gender norms change interventions for GBV prevention in the EECA region. The consultant will develop a "What Works" documentation framework, regional guidance, and a Social Norms Assessment Tool.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive literature review on "what works" in social and gender norms change for GBV prevention.
• Identify and document effective tools, indicators, and methodologies.
• Map existing social and gender norms change interventions at CO and RO levels.
• Draft regional guidance on social norms change for GBV prevention.
• Develop guidance for UNFPA Country Offices on designing, implementing, and scaling interventions.
• Formulate standards for monitoring and measuring the effectiveness of initiatives.
• Develop a user-friendly Social Norms Assessment Tool.

Required Experience

Minimum of 7–10 years of relevant professional experience in programming and evaluating gender equality, social norms change, or harmful practices initiatives. Demonstrated experience in designing programmatic assessment tools, monitoring frameworks, or minimum standards for social change. Strong familiarity with the Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) regional context and UN/UNFPA programmatic frameworks.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Gender Studies, Sociology, Social Anthropology, Public Policy, International Development, or a related social science field.

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