International Consultant - To Support in Interagency SEA (Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) Risk Assessment (IARA) in Syria

International Consultant - To Support in Interagency SEA (Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) Risk Assessment (IARA) in Syria

WHO - World Health Organization

Home-based

Purpose of consultancy

The WHO Country Office in Syria (WCO) is looking for a consultant with experience in conducting surveys, FGDs an qualitative/quantitative analysis, qualitative analysis, desk reviews and report writing to support in writing the report for an interagency SEA (Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) Risk Assessment (IARA) in Syria. The services are solicited in the context of shaping the WCO, and interagency PSEA (Protection from sexual exploitation and abuse) network strategies and action plan on PSEA. The present terms of reference define the objectives, scope, and requirements of the deliverable. In alignment with the global IARA methodology, the SEA risk dimensions being measured will be the enabling environment, context, operational context and also the protective environment.

Work to be performed

Goal and overall objectives of the assessment:

This assessment is expected to provide concrete risk management measures, which would decrease both the level and likelihood of those risks occurring and improve overall PSEA response, and relevant inputs to for adjusting WHO programs and internal procedures where necessary, in line with the priorities of United Nations, and the ICN PSEA network.

The consultant will work closely with the WHO PRS Coordinator, respective WHO PRS focal points in Damascus and Qamishli and the interagency PSEA network co-chairs. The report will contribute to;

• better understanding the main risk of sexual exploitation and abuse occurring throughout the humanitarian and development operations in Syria (within Damascus and Qamishli) and how those risks are currently responded to;
• informing the RC, heads of agencies/NGOs/INGOs, interagency PSEA network and senior agency management of WCO priority actions in PSEA.

The scope of work:

The consultant will need to carry out a desk review/secondary data analysis based on the IARA that was conducted during 2024 in Aleppo, have a small number of KIIs with colleagues from WHO, and the PSEA interagency network co-chairs at Damascus and Qamishli level. Then, once the data has been collected by the adjacent data collection firm, the consultant will need to review the quantitative data, synthesize it with the secondary data collected and integrate it all in order to generate the final report. They may need to have direct contact with the data collection firm to share their updates, ask questions, etc. However, this should all be brokered through the PRS coordinator and respective PRS focal points.

Methodology and approach:

The assignment will be conducted remotely and the consultant must be able to work around the working hours of the WHO Syria country office (8:30am-16:00 GMT+3). They will be guided primarily by the WHO PRS (Prevention & Response to Sexual Misconduct) Coordinator with support from the interagency PSEA network co-chairs at national level (UNRWA, IMC, UNHCR). Below, is the suggested breakdown of activities.

Deliverables

• Draft report (max. 20 pages excluding annexes);
• Final report (max. 20 pages excluding annexes).

The final report shall be of high quality and comprise the following chapters:

• Executive summary (max 1 pages);
• Qualitative review and situating the research in a global/national context;
• Integration of quantitative findings from the primary data collection (KIIs, FGDs, etc.);
• Summary of concrete recommendations for the humanitarian country team (UN, NGOs, INGOs etc) in Syria to implement in order to improve SEA mitigation efforts in Syria.

Educational Qualifications

Essential:

• Master’s degree or PhD in international relations, gender studies, international law or a related field.

Desirable:

• Certifications, trainings or virtual courses on gender in humanitarian action, PSEA, AAP a strong asset.

Experience:

Essential:

• Over 10 years of experience in the effective use of various qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Experience in carrying out large-scale research projects in international organizations, and in the MENA region.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with the UN system strongly preferred as well as understanding respective accountability frameworks especially AAP (accountability to affected populations), and PSEA.
• Proven track record on developing high quality research products. Evidence of this, such as academic publications a strong asset.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Proven track record on developing high quality research products.

Languages:

Essential:

• Expert knowledge of English.

Desirable:

• Intermediate knowledge of Arabic.

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