Central and Latin American: Gender-based Violence Research Consultants

May 18, 2021 | Making Cents International
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Making Cents International is a results-driven small business founded on the principles of social entrepreneurship. Since our founding in 1999, we have been fostering human potential and promoting economic opportunities for disadvantaged populations around the world. We have implemented more than 130 projects in over 60 countries to date and are a trusted partner to public- and private-sector clients who benefit from our expertise and broad industry exposure.

Making Cents International is recruiting for Gender-based Violence Research Consultants in El Salvador, Mexico, Honduras, Dominican Republic, and Colombia to support a Gender-based Violence Impunity (GBVI) Regional Study taking place under the USAID-funded Latin America and Caribbean Learning and Rapid Response (LACLEARN) task order. Using a survivor-centered and political economy approach, the study will generate information that facilitates dialogue between survivors and GBV response services and institutions; deepen knowledge of how to reduce GBVI; and inform policy development and planning, and operational recommendations for reducing GBVI.

Consultants should be based in-country, although all study activities will be conducted remotely (i.e., via phone and Internet-based platforms) to uphold COVID-19 pandemic precautions.

Role of Gender-based Violence Research Consultants

In collaboration with the study team, two research consultants will conduct mixed-methods research to investigate GBVI and pathways of accountability within a specific country context. Consultants will contribute to background research, referral network mapping, training, field testing of data collection instruments, key informant interviews, qualitative data analysis, and report writing.

The research consultants will work as part of a team under the direction of the LACLEARN GBVI Regional Study Senior GBV Advisor who serves as the lead researcher and technical lead. 

Tasks

• Schedule key informant interviews and manage logistics in-country
• Review relevant background documents prior to the start of referral network mapping, training, and data collection
• Contribute to writing local Institutional Review Board (IRB) ethics applications for research clearance and data sharing agreements
• Participate in training prior to data collection
• Conduct key informant interviews
• Produce transcripts for recorded interviews and detailed field notes for un-recorded interviews
• Participate in regular meetings with the research team, debriefing sessions during data collection, referral and safety protocol monitoring meetings, and participatory data analysis sessions after data collection
• Conduct analyses using qualitative data analysis software, NVivo (to be provided)
• Contribute to compilation of results and preliminary analysis for team interpretation
• Contribute to country case study report drafting
• Participate in in-briefing and out-briefing meetings, as needed

Proposed Level of Effort (LoE)

This assignment will be a short-term, part-time commitment with a maximum LoE of 36 days per consultant within a specific country context.

Work Schedule

The approximate period of time for each assessment will be two months, which includes preparation, data collection, analysis, and reporting activities. Dates for individual country assessments have not yet been determined but all will be accomplished by April 2022.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years relevant experience in gender analytical research
• Senior experience working on research, programs, or services concerning gender-based violence prevention and/or response using a survivor-centered approach
• Experience mapping referral networks and updating referral services information
• Experience researching sensitive and political topics
• English and Spanish fluency

Our ideal candidates have:

• Masters or doctoral degree in anthropology, sociology, public health, human rights, law, social research, or related social science field or related social science field
• Prior experience working as part of a qualitative research team, conducting qualitative analyses, and writing research or evaluation articles and reports in English
• Experience with qualitative data analysis software, such as NVivo, Dedoose, Atlas.ti, or other
• Experience writing successful applications for IRB ethics approval and research clearance in-country
• Experience researching in contexts of corruption

• Experience working with a university
• Experience working on assessments, research, or program evaluations to inform USAID programming
• Spoken and written fluency in indigenous languages

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter that at a minimum addresses the following: your proposed daily rate and any time periods in 2021-2022 when you'd be unavailable for this assignment. In your CV include a list of publications with hyperlinks if published online. 

Making Cents International is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.