PROJECT CONSULTANT FOR BASELINE SURVEY AND DOCUMENTATION RECRUITMENT

Women’s Rights and Protection Alternative (WRAPA) is a women focused non-governmental organization whose mission is actualizing the legal rights of women in private and public spaces through locally driven solutions. WRAPA envisions a Nigeria where there is improved access to social justice for women. WRAPA core programs revolve around the enhancement of access to justice for Nigerian women especially the weak and vulnerable whose knowledge of their rights and capacity to seek redress is limited. This is achieved through the delivery of legal aid and counseling services to meet the protection needs of women within Nigeria’s three (3) legal systems. Its core programmes also include mobilization, research, sensitization, against gender based violence, capacity building on legal reforms as well as public education on domestic and international law, Islamic Law. Other direct interventions support affirmative action campaigns for increased participation and inclusion of women in governance.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position below:
Job Position: Individual Contract
Job Type: Consultancy
Duration: 14 working days
Application deadline: 17th July, 2020
Supervisor: Senior Program Coordinator

Background

Gaps in legal and social frame works compounded by weak enforcement are the key drivers in the growing impunity for VAWG and Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) in Nigeria. Redress for survivors and accountability by perpetrators are in abysmal figures for violations in private and public spaces. Efforts by organizations, working on Violence against Women and enactment of legislations at federal and state levels especially the Violence against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act 2015, the adoption of National Action Plan on UNSCR 1325 are yet to show significant changes. However, the establishment of Sexual Assault Referral Centers (SARC), and Sexual Domestic Violence Response Teams, across the country is gradually availing VAWG survivor’s defined, specialized and formal support. Despite all these efforts the legal provisions, socio-cultural practices and hurdles in the administration of justice provide women with little protection against violence.
The institutions of faith and culture are grounded in theological legitimacy. This qualifies them to frame discourse on issues aimed at extracting commitments for peace, justice and social equity. In addition, these institutions are considered an embodiment of moral values, which confers on them some influence in personal and family spheres, as well as social attitudes and behavior. Religious and Traditional Leaders, institutions and organizations are important influencers in Nigeria. These organizations are considered to have more legitimacy, respect and influence than secular NGOs. They are more established and have closer links with communities. They are held in reverence with less suspicion and even exercise limited enforcement capacity. These organizations also serve as arbitration platforms in dispute resolution relating to family life. Limitations however abound in legal frameworks, offering little or no respite to VAWG survivors thereby limiting women’s capacity to seek justice for abuses especially for violations within family settings.
Against this background, WRAPA is look to employ the services of a consultant responsible for the production of a baseline report that gives a detailed mapping as well as provide information that will guide the successful implementation of the project as well as produce action plans in line with the results framework as stated in line with the work plan.

Duties and Responsibilities
The project consultant for the baseline survey and documentation will work directly with the project team and undertake the following duties and responsibilities:
1. Develop a comprehensive baseline report that provides information on key drivers and determinants of contextual social norms, behaviors and practices in FCT, Katsina, Jigawa and Plateau.
2. provides data on project messaging and advocacy content
3. Issue base and implementation partnerships as well as sustainability strategies.
4. Develop tools and manuals for advocacy purposes
5. Provide basis for project monitoring and evaluation
6. Expected Deliverables such as:
i. Baseline survey/reports;
ii. Pictures, video and audio recordings;
iii. Activity documentation (stakeholder communications, attendance sheets, etc)

Educational and Personal/Organizational Qualification
– Masters in Gender Studies, Development or related social science field.
– 15 years of progressive professional experience in gender analysis and development.
– Experience in proposal writing, proposal management, and report writing.
– Experience in monitoring and evaluation.
– Ability to undertake travels remotely
Language Requirement
– Perfect command of the English language (written and oral) is mandatory.
– Knowledge of Hausa will be considered an asset / advantage
Method of application
Please send the following document as a single file to wrapa399@gmail.com
i. Curriculum Vitae & Cover letter detailing your experience addressing the key responsibilities & person requirement.
ii. Application sent after the deadline will not be accepted.
NB: Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.