Consultant

Mapping and capacity assessment of the GBV response services in Balochistan.

Consultancy Objectives:

• SPO is implementing a project on “Gender Based Violence (GBV)” technically and financially supported by UNFPA in Balochistan to strengthen Women Development Department of the province.
• The aim of the project is to provide technical support to the Women Development Department, Balochistan for developing multi-sartorial coordination mechanism for the survivors of Gender Based Violence (GBV).
• Under the scope of the project, SPO will hire Consultant to; 
• Undertake “mapping and capacity assessment of the GBV services including their capacity to respond to emergency situations such as COVID-19 and document recommendations with a view to further strengthen the capacity of essential services providing institutions to respond to GBV in emergencies”.
• SPO is looking for a consultant to conduct mapping and capacity assessment of existing social services for prevention and response to GBV, and to assess their accessibility, relevance and effectiveness.
• This assignment will also assess district level referral pathways (where crisis centers are functional) and contribute to the establishment of referral mechanism to improve GBV survivors’ access to service

Main Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Coordinator SPO and Director of Women Development Department- Balochistan, the Consultant will;

• The consultant will be required to work at Quetta and relevant districts.
• Develop work plan in consultation with SPO team.
•  Identify and review key documents on services/information/ guidelines and existing frameworks and conduct mapping of services related to GBV prevention and response such as help lines, shelter homes, crisis centers, counseling and medico-legal services in Balochistan.
• Identify and review regional and international best practices, assess referral systems and mechanisms for setting up multi-sectoral coordination system and recommend contextual mechanism.
• Develop a methodology for collection and analysis of data to be able to conduct capacity assessment (capacity, quality and gap) of GBV prevention and response services in Balochistan.
• Assess capacity and quality of the services and the service providers in responding and addressing GBV cases.
• Assess and document referral pathways for each district with regards to prevention and response of GBV, and identify major challenges and constraints in assessing GBV prevention and response services.
• Make recommendations/ develop strategies to improve GBV survivors’ access to services and support mechanisms.
• Develop community level referral protocols for GBV survivors taking into account ethical considerations for GBV response services provision.
• Compile and prepare referral directory for the use of survivors and relevant departments.
• Prepare an elaborative methodology to conduct KIIs or FGDs with concerned departments/GBV service providers
• Develop KII and FGD guidelines and pretest them for detailed and in-depth report
• Visit concerned Govt. Departments and organizations working on GBV services and emergency response mechanism to map and collect information and material regarding their work according to the agreed research tools (interview guidelines, FGDs, KIIs)
• Conduct meetings with the concerned stakeholders (government departments, INGOs, NGOs, CBO and PDMA) working on emergency response and GBV
• during disasters for assessment of their GBV services including their capacity to respond to emergency situations such as COVID-19.
• Prepare key recommendations document in the light of the material reviewed and meetings conducted.
• Organize consultation of stakeholders (government departments, INGOs, NGOs, CBOs and PDMA)

Key Deliverables:

• Inception report comprising of detailed outline, timelines and work plan within five days of signing contract.
• Finalized methodology and assessment tools and submitted to UNFPA and SPO for approval.
• Presentation to UNFPA and SPO on preliminary findings of mapping and capacity assessment for GBV services exercise.
• Report outline submitted to UNFPA & SPO.
• Mapping and capacity assessment report.
• Referral directory - The referral assessment will take a detailed account of the: type of services available and timings, fees if applicable, location, human resources and service providers on duty, technical considerations, legal/financial and material resources at the disposal of the service delivery point, and any special considerations for accessing services by GBV survivors.
•  Community level referral protocols for GBV cases developed to be used by crisis centers and Women Development Department Balochistan Helpline.
• The consultant will be responsible to submit a finalized report of mapping of GBV services, capacity assessment and recommendations.
•  Reports of KIIs and FGDs
•  Consent forms of service providers
• Desk review will be part of the report and elaborative section of data analysis of GBV response services.
• Report of inception meeting, agreed methodology, number of KIIs and FGDs.
• Content page for approval of UNFPA and SPO
• All deliverables will be considered as final once approved by UNFPA and SPO.
• This assignment will be completed in a period of 25 Days 

Technical Skills:

• In depth understanding of national and international human rights mechanisms mainly focusing on gender-based violence women.
•  In depth understanding of legislations addressing issues of GBV in the province.
•  A good general knowledge of the legal system, court process and procedure involved in GBV response and protection services.
• A comprehensive knowledge of relevant referral agencies and the ability to refer appropriately.
•  Highly developed skills of data gathering, analysis and preparing recommendations.
• Maintain superior levels of professionalism while working under pressure in a fast-paced and sometimes difficult environment.
•  Highly motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a close-knit and multi-tier team.
• Strong orientation of survivor centered care.
• Excellent understanding of legal needs of the women and child survivors of violence.
• A good understanding on gender-based violence issues in the province.
• experience of working in communities on sensitive issues like GBV.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.

Please Note: 

• Candidate who tries to influence the recruitment process will be automatically disqualified.
• Women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Ready to work immediately.
• SPO strongly prohibits Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA), accordingly; candidate background and reference check will be conducted.

How to Apply:

• Please check email and submit your technical and financial proposals demonstrating ability to deliver this assignment based on qualifications and professional experience. no later than by October 18 2021 (Monday).