Consultant – Position Paper || Katswe Sistahood

DUE: 18 NOV 2024

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF A CONSULTANT TO DEVELOP A POSITION PAPER ON ACCESS TO JUSTICE AND HEALTH SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE (SGBV) IN MBIRE DISTRICT.

Organization: Katswe Sistahood
Location: Mbire District
Application Deadline: 18 December 2024

1.Background

Katswe, in partnership with the National AIDS Council, has designed the SASA! project to address the pressing issue of gender-based violence (GBV) in communities. The project aims to tackle the underlying social norms that perpetuate GBV, while also ensuring the provision of care and support services for survivors. The SASA! Intervention, evaluated through a cluster-randomized control trial in Kampala, Uganda from 2008 to 2012, seeks to challenge and transform inequitable gender norms through community mobilization activities.

Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) remains a critical issue in many communities, including Mbire District. Survivors of SGBV often face significant barriers in accessing justice and healthcare services. In line with this, Katswe seeks to engage a consultant to develop a comprehensive position paper that highlights these challenges, proposes actionable recommendations, and advocates for improved access to justice and health services for survivors. This position paper will inform advocacy efforts under the SASA! Project.

2. Objectives

The main objectives of this consultancy are to:

• Assess the current state of access to justice and health services for survivors of SGBV in Mbire District.
• Identify gaps and challenges faced by survivors in seeking justice and healthcare.
• Develop a position paper that articulates the issues, provides evidence-based recommendations, and advocates for necessary reforms.

3. Scope of Work

The consultant will be expected to:

• Conduct a literature review on SGBV, justice, and health access, focusing on Mbire District.
• Engage with key stakeholders, including local authorities, healthcare providers, and community organizations.
• Facilitate focus group discussions or interviews with survivors of SGBV to gather firsthand accounts of their experiences.
• Analyze the data collected and identify common themes and challenges.
• Draft the position paper, including an executive summary, background information, findings, recommendations, and a conclusion.
• Present the draft position paper to Katswe Sistahood for feedback and incorporate any suggested revisions.

4. Deliverables

The consultant will provide the following:

• A comprehensive position paper on access to justice and health for survivors of SGBV in Mbire District.
• A presentation of key findings and recommendations based on the position paper.
• A summary report of stakeholder engagements and focus group discussions.

5. Duration

The consultancy is expected to be completed within 15 working days from the date of signing the contract.

6. Qualifications

The ideal consultant should possess:

• A degree in social sciences, law, public health, or a related field.
• Proven experience in conducting research and developing position papers or policy briefs.
• Knowledge of SGBV issues and access to justice and health services in Zimbabwe.
• Strong analytical and writing skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.

7. Application Process

Interested consultants should submit the following:

• A cover letter expressing interest and outlining relevant experience.
• A detailed technical proposal that includes methodology, work plan, and timeline.
• A financial proposal detailing consultancy fees and any additional costs.

8. Submission Instructions

TO APPLY
Proposals are due no later than 23:59PM on or before Monday, November 18, 2024. Submissions should be sent via email to [email protected] with the subject line clearly stating: “Consultant – Development of a Position Paper.”Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Katswe Sistahood is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background, including persons with disabilities, to apply

9. Terms and Conditions

• Katswe Sistahood reserves the right to cancel the solicitation and not award the contract.
• Katswe Sistahood reserves the right to accept or reject any proposals received at any time, without incurring any liability to the affected bidders or any obligation to provide information on the grounds for the action.
• Incomplete proposals that do not comply with all specifications will be rejected.
• Katswe Sistahood may choose to award only part of the activities in this solicitation or issue multiple awards based on the solicitation activities.
• Katswe reserves the right to waive minor proposal deficiencies that can be corrected prior to award determination to promote competition.