Job ID
8997
Job Title
Gender Consultancy
To work for
Oxfam Syria
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Free Lancer
Military service
Finished or Exempted (For male)
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
Oxfam Syria Programme is seeking a researcher to conduct an integrated gender and WASH analysis; the overall goal of the study is to
1. Assess the gendered impact of the Syrian Conflict on women, men, boys and girls across our intervention areas and their distinct needs and vulnerabilities in relation to WASH.
2. Critically examine the changing gendered roles, access to, control over resources as well as perspectives, capacities and constrains relatively towards each other in accessing WASH services.
3. Critically examine the gendered threats and risk related to accessing WASH services and the coping strategies adopted in meeting their basic WASH needs
4. Identify specific measures to prevent, mitigate and respond to Gender Based Violence and vulnerabilities caused by gender inequality pre-conflict and protracted conflict.
Scope of the Study:
The Consultant is expected to lead on the development of the research tools, methodology and to manage the overall research project. Effectively utilise and adopt gendered analysis tools and analysis frameworks methodologies contextualised to the Syrian context and specific objective of this ToR. The Consultant is expected to:
1- Conduct qualitative and quantitative literature review in relation to the gendered impact of the conflict on WASH needs-vulnerabilities and capacities of Syrians across our programme intervention areas
2- The consultant within this phase will also conduct key informant interviews with key stakeholders within Oxfam
3- Research questions - development and testing
4- Proposing sampling method, selection and locations of the survey (based on Oxfam program areas)
5- Review and revise the research questions depending on the review
6- Develop and select the appropriate field assessment methodology and techniques (subject to accessibility and security)
7- Co-create with the team and MEAL team participants selection criteria, questionnaire and questions for the focus group discussions and interviews with key informant
8- Identifying appropriate data analysis tools , Training of data collectors and practice sessions
9- Managing the data gathering and analysising the data
10-Conduct assessments , Focus Group Discussions and key informants interview (subject to access and security) in pre-identified sample areas
11-Conduct a validation workshop with team and key stakeholders
Deliverables:
1- Draft research outline indicating process, outputs, outcomes and methodology which will include tools. This must be signed off by the WASH programme Manager and technical leads
2- Complete draft zero integrated WASH and Gender analysis (Qualitative and quantitative data) including strategic findings, key conclusions and recommendations for Oxfam WASH programmatic and policy & advocacy submitted to the WASH programme manager and technical advisors; for review, feedback and finalisation within agreed timeline.
3- One day validation workshop, including sharing of the key findings of the gender analysis during a partner's workshop. Revision of the report in light of the workshop.
4- Based on the revised and agreed findings and recommendations, strategies and activities relating to the strategies will be submitted as a strategy.
5- Submission of a final Analysis on an agreed timeline to WASH Programme Manager.
1. Assess the gendered impact of the Syrian Conflict on women, men, boys and girls across our intervention areas and their distinct needs and vulnerabilities in relation to WASH.
2. Critically examine the changing gendered roles, access to, control over resources as well as perspectives, capacities and constrains relatively towards each other in accessing WASH services.
3. Critically examine the gendered threats and risk related to accessing WASH services and the coping strategies adopted in meeting their basic WASH needs
4. Identify specific measures to prevent, mitigate and respond to Gender Based Violence and vulnerabilities caused by gender inequality pre-conflict and protracted conflict.
Scope of the Study:
The Consultant is expected to lead on the development of the research tools, methodology and to manage the overall research project. Effectively utilise and adopt gendered analysis tools and analysis frameworks methodologies contextualised to the Syrian context and specific objective of this ToR. The Consultant is expected to:
1- Conduct qualitative and quantitative literature review in relation to the gendered impact of the conflict on WASH needs-vulnerabilities and capacities of Syrians across our programme intervention areas
2- The consultant within this phase will also conduct key informant interviews with key stakeholders within Oxfam
3- Research questions - development and testing
4- Proposing sampling method, selection and locations of the survey (based on Oxfam program areas)
5- Review and revise the research questions depending on the review
6- Develop and select the appropriate field assessment methodology and techniques (subject to accessibility and security)
7- Co-create with the team and MEAL team participants selection criteria, questionnaire and questions for the focus group discussions and interviews with key informant
8- Identifying appropriate data analysis tools , Training of data collectors and practice sessions
9- Managing the data gathering and analysising the data
10-Conduct assessments , Focus Group Discussions and key informants interview (subject to access and security) in pre-identified sample areas
11-Conduct a validation workshop with team and key stakeholders
Deliverables:
1- Draft research outline indicating process, outputs, outcomes and methodology which will include tools. This must be signed off by the WASH programme Manager and technical leads
2- Complete draft zero integrated WASH and Gender analysis (Qualitative and quantitative data) including strategic findings, key conclusions and recommendations for Oxfam WASH programmatic and policy & advocacy submitted to the WASH programme manager and technical advisors; for review, feedback and finalisation within agreed timeline.
3- One day validation workshop, including sharing of the key findings of the gender analysis during a partner's workshop. Revision of the report in light of the workshop.
4- Based on the revised and agreed findings and recommendations, strategies and activities relating to the strategies will be submitted as a strategy.
5- Submission of a final Analysis on an agreed timeline to WASH Programme Manager.
Qualifications
Interested candidates either Individuals or Institutions are encouraged to submit their applications with subject line clearly marked: Integrated WASH and Gender Analysis in Syria by 10th of December 2015. The selection committee will review all applications as they arrive. All applicants must include;
1.An application letter addressing how the firm's/group's previous experience matches the consultancy objectives as well as the interest for the position. It should also indicate the candidate's availability and willingness to travel.
2.An updated CV including relevant work experience and qualifications (Conflict, Humanitarian, WASH and Gender analysis and experience )
3.A sample of a recently written analysis for a similar assignment
4.A comprehensive technical proposal for the consultancy assignment with methodology. An updated CV including relevant work experience and qualifications of all team members. Only a team member who's CV has been attached to the technical proposal will be eligible to participate in the research.
5.Contact details of 2 references.
1.An application letter addressing how the firm's/group's previous experience matches the consultancy objectives as well as the interest for the position. It should also indicate the candidate's availability and willingness to travel.
2.An updated CV including relevant work experience and qualifications (Conflict, Humanitarian, WASH and Gender analysis and experience )
3.A sample of a recently written analysis for a similar assignment
4.A comprehensive technical proposal for the consultancy assignment with methodology. An updated CV including relevant work experience and qualifications of all team members. Only a team member who's CV has been attached to the technical proposal will be eligible to participate in the research.
5.Contact details of 2 references.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Please send your application by 10 December, 2015.
Salary and Benefits
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About us
Oxfam is an international confederation of 17 organizations networked together in more than 90 countries, as part of a global movement for change, to build a future free from the injustice of poverty.
In Syria :
Oxfam's Damascus programme has been on-going since November 2013; providing critical life saving WASH support to the affected women-men-boys and girls across Syria. Oxfam Damascus Programme overall strategic objective is to ensure;
1. Conflict affected women-men- boys and girls have safe access to life saving assistance and sustainable WASH services.
2. Positively influence conflict-affected women-men-boys and girls hygiene behaviour to maximise the benefits of access to safe water and sanitation, as well as mitigating health related risks and vulnerabilities due to the ongoing conflict.
3. Strengthen WASH service providers systems and capabilities to deliver sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene services.
4. Strengthen the resilience of vulnerable households and communities through livelihood support, programmes for critical gaps in basic social services and social protection that complement recovery and development interventions
The program has secured sustainable access to safe water for over one million IDPs and their host communities in its short time through carrying out 43 infrastructure and operation and maintenance for the water systems interventions in the country, as a result of which Oxfam has become one of the leading WASH actors in the country.
In Syria :
Oxfam's Damascus programme has been on-going since November 2013; providing critical life saving WASH support to the affected women-men-boys and girls across Syria. Oxfam Damascus Programme overall strategic objective is to ensure;
1. Conflict affected women-men- boys and girls have safe access to life saving assistance and sustainable WASH services.
2. Positively influence conflict-affected women-men-boys and girls hygiene behaviour to maximise the benefits of access to safe water and sanitation, as well as mitigating health related risks and vulnerabilities due to the ongoing conflict.
3. Strengthen WASH service providers systems and capabilities to deliver sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene services.
4. Strengthen the resilience of vulnerable households and communities through livelihood support, programmes for critical gaps in basic social services and social protection that complement recovery and development interventions
The program has secured sustainable access to safe water for over one million IDPs and their host communities in its short time through carrying out 43 infrastructure and operation and maintenance for the water systems interventions in the country, as a result of which Oxfam has become one of the leading WASH actors in the country.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Nov 18, 2015
Expiry Date
Dec 10, 2015
CV Language
English