(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)Duration of Initial Contract :220 working days over a 12 month periodFamily and Sexual Violence (FSV)/Gender Based Violence (GBV) remains a key development challenge in PNG, and has been prioritized in regional and national development plans, polices and strategies. Prevalence studies indicate that violence against women in the Pacific is amongst the highest in the world. Based on anecdotal reports, small-scale surveys and perceptions of violence (including from the HIES, 2010-11), violence against women in PNG is understood to be unacceptably high.
In the last few years, the Government of Papua New Guinea with support from the development partners including the UN Gender Task team have been supporting the design and implementation of initiatives addressing Gender Based Violence at various levels. These initiatives have been aligned to the National Policy for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment 2011-2015, which focuses on 3 main components; i)Women Equality and Representation; ii) Women Economic Empowerment; and; iii) Gender Based Violence and Vulnerability. Specific GBV interventions have been in the areas of capacity building for service providers, awareness raising, and engagement of key stakeholders including the Police and the Justice System in stepping up the delivery of services to survivors of Gender Based Violence.
A key achievement has been the passing of the Family Protection Bill (2013); its implementation will need to be secured through all existing and new interventions related to GBV/FSV.
Some of the challenges related to the work on FSV/GBV have been the scattered data on FSV and limited coordination; two important areas to secure measurable and sustainable change.
Through support from the United Nations and DFAT, the government of PNG, in cooperation with NGOs, FBO and the private sector, will be rolling out a national driven FSV initiative aimed at institutionalizing a strong coordination, implementation and monitoring system to achieve effective prevention of FSV. The initiative will facilitate a review of existing data, carry out a gap analysis, and secure additional data to provide a more comprehensive review of the nature and prevalence of FSV/GBV incidents. Updated mapping of the existing interventions and their effectiveness will also secure a better insight as to where and how to support interventions that can address the much needed transformational interventions across PNG. UNDP will support the relevant government agencies, NGOs and FBOs to identify and establish a high level mechanism that will secure coordinated and effective interventions by taking the lead in developing a comprehensive and inclusive national GBV/FSV strategic frame-work. The implementation component will be supported by a strong monitoring and evaluation framework, along a funding mechanism that will allow long-term support to service delivery across PNG. The work will also include an extensive national awareness and advocacy component. Existing communication strategies will be reviewed and new ones will be developed to reflect the impact of social media whilst also reviewing innovative approaches to reach more remote localities and persons with limited literacy capacities.
An enhanced holistic approach, following the establishment of a high level national coordination and monitoring entity should facilitate a unified approach with much far reaching impact.With the above overview, UNDP is looking for a National Researcher to be responsible for the implementation of specific components from the FSV project. The National Researcher will be under the direct supervision of the Principle Researcher and FSV advisor (Team Leader), who is designing, managing and undertaking research and training to support the development and implementation of the project.
Under the direct supervision of the Principle Researcher and FSV advisor (Team Leader), who is designing, managing and undertaking research and training to support the development and implementation of the project, the National Researcher will perform the following roles:In close collaboration with National Statistics Office, take lead in the process of analyzing Demographic and Socio-Cultural data from censuses, surveys, and other related statistics needed to extend the data base and to update assumptions of Gender Based Violence projections;In collaboration with national research and other relevant government and non-government entities finalize a draft report on existing qualitative information pertaining to FSV/GBV;Design and roll out a mapping exercise of current FSV/GBV interventions and their effectiveness in Papua New Guinea with the support of the GoPNG, UN Gender Task Team, Family Sexual Violence Action Committee, and their respective sub-national partners and stakeholders and consolidate findings in draft report;Review the Survey questionnaire for additional data collection on the prevalence of FSV/GBV with the support of NSO and the Technical Working Group to address gaps pertaining to quantitative data;Backstop on and assist in the recruitment process and training of interviewers and enumerators for the Survey and the qualitative component, under direction of the Team Leader and technical consultant;Assuring the accurate and correct collection of data in the field with interviewers and enumerators as directed and guided by the Team Leader; and well as providing supervision support to Regional Coordinators, enumerators and supervisors on data collection; andProvide support to the Data Analysis Expert on analysis, and lead the process of drafting the report, guided by the Team Leader.
Duration:
The duration of the assignment is 220 working days (10 months over a 12 month period).Experience in provision of organisational operational support; Ability to learn new operational/procurement requirements particularly policies and guidelines easily to deliver tasks. Maturity and confidence in dealing with senior members of national institutions; Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability; Excellent written communication skills, with analytic capacity and ability to synthesize relevant information for the preparation of quality outputs; Excellent organisation and coordination skills and result oriented collaboration with colleagues – especially for this case the consultants. Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback; Good team player who has ability to maintain good relationships.An advanced university degree in a development related area Social Science, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Health or Epidemiology.At least 8 years of relevant experience with demonstrated track record of having undertaken or led research on social and behavioural sciences from gender perspective;Experience in undertaking research on women's studies; and must be able to demonstrate track record of independent Research/ Publications;Expertise in research methodology; with experience of working closely with government department, social sectors and research institutions is desirable;Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based and data management systems; and ability to deal with large data-sets & primary data;Familiarity with research, assessment and survey methodology and tools including experience in field work and documentation;Experience in undertaking research in Papua New Guinea will be an asset.
Fluency and proficiency in English;Knowledge of Pisin and Motu will be added advantage.
Interested applicants are to submit a proposal for this consultancy.When submitting your proposal, please be guided by the attached Request for Proposal (RFP) and the Terms of Reference (TOR). Proposals may be submitted on or before 08 May 2014. UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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