Request for Consultancy Services in Imo, Ebonyi and Osun States at United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
UNFPA
Request for Consultancy Services in Imo, Ebonyi and Osun States
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the leading UN organization in Reproductive Health and Population and Development is recruiting Consultants to provide consultancy services for a situation assessment and analysis, knowledge, attitude and practice/qualitative study on social norms around FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION/CUTTING (FGM/C) in three (3) States – IMO, EBONYI & OSUN STATES.
- National Lead Consultant, FGM/C Situation Assessment
Vacancy Number:VN 2014/005
Type of Contract:Special Service Agreement (SSA)
Duration: 50 calendar days
- Stale Consultants, FGM/C Situation Assessment in Imo, Ebonyi and Osun States
Vacancy Number:VN 2014/005
Type of Contract:Special Service Agreement (SSA)
Duration: 40 calendar days
Background:
Female genital cutting (FGC) also referred to as female circumcision or female genital mutilation (FGM) is practiced at various scales in many communities and settings in Nigeria (NDHS, 2008). According to the national representative survey, 30% of Nigerian women are circumcised (NDHS, 2008). But the 2003 NDHS established a prevalence rate of 19% which is an indication when compared with the NDHS 2008 data of 30% that the prevalence of FGM/C has increased over the past 5 years.
Justification:
Addressing the challenges of FGM/C in Nigeria has become imperative not only because of its harmful impact on the reproductive and sexual health of girls and women, but also because it violates their fundamental rights. So far, efforts to abandon this practice in Nigeria have used several different approaches which, in turn, have had implication for interventions.
Purpose:
This study will therefore provide an analysis and understanding on the nature, types of social norms and their effect on social motivation of families and communities and FGM/C including proposal on strategy for a shift from old norm to a new norm in favour of FGM/C abandonment in Imo, Ebonyi, and Osun States in Nigeria.
Study Objectives:
The purpose of the consultancy is to:
(a) review and document the current situation of FGM/C, conduct a knowledge, attitude and practice survey including a sound analysis of the social norms; social network that influence and sustain FGM/C in 3 focus states – Imo, Ebonyi and Osun States.
(b) develop evidence informed strategy for social change towards the abandonment of FGM/C in Nigeria
Methodology:
The consultancy include use of desk/literature review and qualitative study using appropriate methodology and tools to be elaborated by a lead consultant – to examine the issues, understanding of phenomena to analysis and answer questions on FGM/C and the dynamics of social norm. The study will be conducted in three states (Osun, Ebonyi and Imo states) purposefully selected based on various characteristics which are of interest in this study. Therefore, to facilitate this process, UNFPA is seeking for the services of the following consultants;
Desirable Skills Required:
- Proven experience in designing, organizing and conducting training i.e. gender-based violence, human rights and protection
- Prior experience in managing and engaging in community work especially social mobilization, facilitating community discussion
- Prior working experience in Nigeria or other African countries
- State Consultants must have excellent spoken skills of the local language of each of the state of assignment.
Closing Date – Thursday, 19th June, 2014
For details on the job description and application process, please visit http://web.ng.undp.org/jobs.shtml and submit your application.
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender quality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage qualified women to apply. Please note that UNFPA will respond only to those applicants in whom it has a further interest. In addition, ONLY applications sent by e-mail will be accepted.
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