Consultant - Multi sectorial Coordination Mechanism

Posted date13th May, 2025Last date to apply19th May, 2025CountryPakistan. The aim of the project is to provide technical support spread over 2 months for 30 days to the Women Development Department, Balochistan for developing multi-sartorial coordination mechanism for the survivors of Gender Based Violence (GBV).Main Responsibilities:Under the direct supervision of the Regional Manager Balochistan-SPO and Director of Women Development Department- Balochistan:The consultant will be required to work at Quetta and relevant districts.(Loralai,Quetta, Chagai, Qilla abdullah, Qilla Saifullah, Harnai, Chaman, Mastung, Noshki)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 capa.Assess capa.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 providersDevelop KII and FGD guidelines and pretest them for detailed and in-depth reportVisit 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 capa.Organize consultation of stakeholders (government departments, INGOs, NGOs, CBOs and PDMAKey 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 capa.Report outline submitted to UNFPA & SPO.Mapping and capa.Referral directory - The referral assessment will take a detailed account of the: type of services available and timings, fees if applicable, .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, capa.Reports of KIIs and FGDsConsent forms of service providersDesk 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 SPORequired .Additional certifications or training in research methodologies, GBV response, protection programming, or monitoring & evaluation will be an advantageStrong expertise in qualitative and quantitative data collection methodologies, including Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), and stakeholder consultations.Demonstrated .Prior .Strong understanding of GBV prevention and response frameworks, referral mechanisms, and social service delivery structures in Pakistan.Excellent report writing, data analysis, and presentation skills in English; knowledge of local languages (Balochi, Pashto, Brahui) will be considered an asset.Please Note:Candidate who tries to influence the recruitment process will be automatically disqualified.transgender, and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.Ready to work immediately.SPO strongly prohibits Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harrasment (SEAH).SPO reserves the right to partially or fully refuse any application without any reason.How to Apply:Please submit your technical and financial proposals demonstrating your ability to deliver this assignment based on qualifications and professional experience.Interested consultants/firms are requested to send their ‘Technical and Financial Proposal’ including profile of .org, Building No. 1-B, Street No. 26, Sector G-9/1, Islamabad on or before 1700 hrs., Monday, May 19, 2025.SPO reserves the right to partially or fully refuse any proposal without any reason.