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UNFPA BiH National consultant for surveying the reasons and mechanisms that prevent or make it difficult for CRSV survivors to (re)integrate and participate in social aspects of their communities

Localidad :

Bosnia-Herzegovina

Tipo de contrato :

Individual Contract

Fecha de comienzo del contrato :

09-Feb-2015

Fecha límite de postulación :

01-Feb-15 (Medianoche Nueva York, Estados Unidos)

Nivel de puesto :

National Consultant

Duración del contrato inicial :

30 working days over the course of 2 months

Idiomas requeridos :

Inglés

Duración esperada del puesto :

El PNUD está comprometido con lograr la diversidad de su personal en términos de género, nacionalidad y cultura. Se alienta por igual a las personas que pertenecen a grupos minoritarios, a pueblos indígenas o que tienen alguna discapacidad a presentar su candidatura. Todas las solicitudes se tratarán con la mayor confidencialidad. UNDP no tolera la explotación y el abuso sexual, ningún tipo de acoso, incluido el acoso sexual, ni la discriminación. Por lo tanto, todos los candidatos seleccionados serán sometidos a una rigurosa verificación de referencias y antecedentes.

Antecedentes

Almost 20 years after the 1992-1995 war in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), which was marked by serious violations of International Humanitarian Law, including widespread rape and sexual violence, many victims of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) have not been redressed to this day. The lack of legal framework at the state level in Bosnia and Herzegovina does not ensure adequate mechanisms for reparations, including compensations, rehabilitation, and restitution. The critical need to provide assistance and services to survivors of CRSV and for a comprehensive approach to tackling CRSV is greater than ever. Societal recognition of the harms suffered by men and women during the war is lacking while survivors suffer the stigma and negative attitudes of society towards victims of sexual violence. Moreover, it is estimated that survivors need enhanced access to improved services, such as free legal advice to help survivors navigate the complex legal framework and apply for welfare or other benefits, and access to affordable and appropriate psycho-social, health and mental care services, including sexual and reproductive health services, as well as livelihoods and economic opportunities.

Four UN and associate agencies, namely UN Population Fund (UNFPA), International Organisation for Migration (IOM), UN Development Programme (UNDP), and UN Women are leading a joint UN project “Seeking Care, Support and Justice for Survivors of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Bosnia and Herzegovina” to provide redress to female and male survivors.

UNFPA BiH, country office in Bosnia and Herzegovina, under the UNCT Joint Project on Seeking Care, Support and Justice for Survivors of Conflict Related Sexual Violence, plan to establish clear evidence base on socio-economic impediments that prevent or make it difficult for CRSV survivors to (re)integrate and participate in socio-economic aspects of their communities through research.
UNFPA consultant will cover the social aspects of this issue, but will need to liaise with another UNCT consultant covering the economic part of the research. The research results will be combined and unified into a comprehensive report on socio-economic impediments and as such used by the UNCT JP in future programming and advocacy in these areas.

Deberes y responsabilidades

PURPOSE

UNFPA is looking to obtain insights into the reasons and mechanisms that prevent or make it difficult for CRSV survivors to (re)integrate and participate in social aspects of their communities, all towards supporting the wide ranging advocacy efforts of the entire UN Country Team’s joint efforts on CRSV, coupled with service provision and referral mechanisms for the survivors of conflict related sexual violence.

Duration: (February – March 2015)

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES AND TIMELINE:

Under the supervision of the UNFPA Programme Analyst, day to day supervision with the UNFPA Gender Equality Programme Assistant, the consultant will be responsible for the producing of the survey on the reasons and mechanisms that prevent or make it difficult for CRSV survivors to (re)integrate and participate in social aspects of their communities.

Survey as such is expected to provide clear, deconstructed understanding of views, attitudes opinions of CRSV survivors in order to facilitate for evidence based policy formulation, advocacy efforts, and capacity development and targeted service delivery to CRSV survivors.

As such, primary research objective is:
To understand the dimension, nature and determinants of social impediments CRSV survivors face in their everyday lives in communities.

The specific objectives of this process are:

a) Explore contributing factors (policies, programs, legislation) that can be attributed to CRSV survivors marginalization in the society

b) Assess survivors’ current behaviors and attitudes in regards to (ease of) accessing public services, primarily health and welfare, including mental and reproductive health

c) Assess CRSV survivors knowledge of their own rights and benefits under the current public policies and mechanisms

d) Assess CRSV survivors knowledge, expectations of and attitudes towards programs and services that have sought to improve CRSV survivors’ position in the society and compare it against their experiences

1. Inception Report

1. Develop methodology and approach to be used in the assessment process; target group are CRSV survivors, both women and men –

a. Conceptual framework
b. Sampling size and Sample Design
c. Study Tools
d. Socio-demographic Profile characteristics to be focused on
i. Social vulnerability
ii. Survivors with families but also single households

2. Testing of the methodology – it must be tested and subsequently cleared by UNFPA in cooperation with UNPFA stakeholders before deployment in target locations
3. Validation workshop with stakeholders – after the initial testing of the methodology, the consultant will provide present the findings, methodology and the proposed course of action for approval to national stakeholders and government counterparts

2. Field Work / Research

1. Carrying out the survey in target communities – based on the methodology to be developed in cooperation with national consultants;

a. Research will focus on CRSV survivors (and strive to reach both women and men if possible) but also representatives of public institutions and service providers who worked on either direct service provision to CRSV survivors or are in some ways connected or affiliated with programs/policies that cater to survivors

3. Compiling results and presenting data

1. Gathering and analyzing data on:

a. CRSV survivors social participation in the community, disaggregated by type and frequency of participation

b. Factors associated with survivors accessing available services and using benefits provided in the current institutional framework in the country

c. Perceived obstacles faced by survivors in social integration in the community

d. Conclusions and Recommendations for the future policy work, service delivery and programming in health, social and employers services sectors

2. Completing survey report –report must be written in clear and understandable language, with the minimum length and format to be later agreed with UNFPA, including annex on interview/consultations minutes and summaries and cross reference findings related to the economic impediments as provided by other research under the joint UNCT project.

Timeline and expected deliverables:

Briefing meeting with UNCT staff; Working language: BHS February 10, 2015; ½ day
Inception report
Develop methodology to be used in the assessment process and subsequent testing of the methodology; Working language: BHS February 18, 2015, 7 days
Testing of the methodology; Consultant is expected to test methodology in select target location(s) and produce a brief report on findings; Working language: BHS February 18 – 23, 5 days
Validation workshop after the initial testing of the methodology, the consultant will present the findings, methodology and the proposed course of action for approval, Working language: BHS February 24, 1 day 40% of the sum payable
Field work, Carrying out the survey in the country in coordination and cooperation with the junior consultant with women survivors and public institutions, Working language: BHS February 25 – March 7, 10 days
Compiling results and presenting data, Gathering and analyzing data, developing report, report presentation to the stakeholders in coordination and cooperation with otherUNCT research teams as relevant, Working language: BHS March 11 – March 17, 6 days 60% of total contract sum payable.
De-briefing meeting with UNCT, Working language: BHS March 18, ½ day
TOTAL 30 100 %

Competencias

Competencies:

Builds strong relationships;
Focuses on impact and results and responds positively to feedback;
Approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.

Values:

Demonstrates integrity and fairness by modelling UN values and ethical standards;
Demonstrates professional competence and is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
Displays cultural, gender, nationality, religion and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Advanced university degree in the field of psychology, sociology, social work, medical sciences, political sciences or other related fields.
Minimum of five years of professional experience in working with GBV and CRSV issues, social transformation, violence prevention or related fields, particularly in research, service development, assessment, monitoring and evaluation.
The incumbent should display a keen awareness and understanding of the issue of CRSV and working with survivors in Bosnia and Herzegovina;
Strong background in the field of CRSV, local service provision;
Ability to provide substantive inputs for conceptualization, design and conducting of focused surveys;
Sound knowledge of problems and critical needs of CRSV survivors in BiH ;
Show understanding for the sensitive nature of the work involving CRSV survivors in BiH;
Communicates clearly and effectively. Seeks to understand the ideas of others. Helps create an environment for open communication.
Great organizational and logistical skills
Delivers oral/written information in a timely, effective and easily understood manner;
Ability to function in the UN system;
Strong interpersonal communication skills;
Excellent writing skills in English language;
Initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members of different ethnic backgrounds;
Fluent in English and BHS Languages.

CONTRACT TERMS

The contract terms will include the following:

The contractor must observe UN Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) as communicated by the United Nations for the location(s) visited;
Be willing to travel around Bosnia and Herzegovina;
The candidate’s financial quote include all applicable charges including travel, daily substance allowance and all rights acquired by UNFPA for all the documents produced;
Where the contractor fails to deliver the required quality of products, the rate payable will be reduced. UNFPA reserves the right to assess the quality of products. Contractor has obligation to finalise products/documents to the full UNFPA satisfaction;
Payment for contractor will not exceed average UNFPA rates for national consultants.

Deadline for applications: February 1, 2015
Applications to be submitted to bosnia-herzegovina.office@unfpa.org
Please include P11 form and a cover letter.

General UNFPA information
www.unfpa.org – Global website
www.unfpa.ba – BiH website
www.unwomen.org – global website

Other relevant reading
To be provided by UNFPA and UNWomen upon selection of final candidate