Hiring of Consultant – Referral Pathways & Directory for Gender-Based Violence (GBV) against Women with Disabilities
Background:
The prevalence of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) against women with disabilities is a critical issue that requires targeted interventions. To address this, we are seeking an experienced Individual Consultant to conduct six consultation workshops aimed at developing and enhancing referral pathways and a comprehensive directory specifically tailored for addressing GBV against women with disabilities.
Objectives:
The primary objectives of this consultancy are:
- To identify and analyse existing referral pathways for women with disabilities experiencing GBV.
- To conduct six consultation workshops with key stakeholders to gather insights and recommendations for strengthening referral mechanisms.
- To develop a comprehensive directory of services and resources available for women with disabilities affected by GBV.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
The selected consultant will be responsible for:
- Identifying and mapping current referral pathways and support services available for women with disabilities in the context of GBV.
- Designing and conducting six consultation workshops with relevant stakeholders, including representatives from government agencies, NGOs, service providers, and women with disabilities.
- Facilitating discussions during the workshops to gather input on challenges, gaps, and potential solutions related to GBV referral pathways.
- Compiling and analysing the information collected during the workshops to inform the development of the referral pathways and directory.
- Developing a comprehensive directory that includes contact details, services offered, and eligibility criteria of organizations and support services.
- Providing a detailed report summarizing the findings, recommendations, and the proposed referral pathways and directory.
Deliverables:
The consultant is expected to deliver the following:
- An inception report outlining the methodology and work plan.
- A mapping report of existing referral pathways and services for women with disabilities facing GBV.
- Documentation of the six consultation workshops, including key findings and recommendations.
- A comprehensive directory of services and resources for women with disabilities affected by GBV.
- A final report summarizing the entire consultancy, including lessons learned and best practices.
Timeline:
The consultancy is expected to be completed before 31st December 2023, with specific milestones and deadlines outlined in the work plan.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate should possess:
- Proven experience in conducting consultations, workshops, and research related to GBV and disability issues.
- Expertise in developing referral pathways and directories for vulnerable populations.
- Strong analytical and report-writing skills.
- Familiarity with the local context and stakeholders in the field of disability and GBV.
Application Procedure:
Interested consultants should submit a proposal that includes:
- A detailed CV for the consultant and any team members who will be involved in the consultancy and contact information of 2 references.
- Deadline for the application submission will be 15 April 2023.
- Selected candidate must be signed our PSEA Policy, Anti-Harassment Policy, Code of Conduct and undertaking.
- Applications should be sent via email to: info@step.org.pk or apply online: www.step.org.pk
