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Job Title: Consultant – Mapping of Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC)

Organization: UN Women
Job ID: 32711
Location: Zanzibar
Job Type: Part-Time Consultancy
Contract Duration: 30 Days (within a 3-month assignment period)
Application Deadline: 03 April 2026

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About the Organization

UN Women is dedicated to advancing gender equality and empowering women and girls globally. It works closely with governments and partners to eliminate discrimination and promote inclusive development.

In partnership with the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, UN Women is implementing the Zanzibar Joint Programme (ZJP), which focuses on:

• Food systems transformation
• Climate change adaptation
• Ending violence against women and children (VAWC)
• Investment in human capital

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Job Overview

UN Women seeks a Consultant (or Consultant Team) to conduct a comprehensive mapping of violence against women and children (VAWC) in Kaskazini Unguja and Kaskazini Pemba.

The assignment aims to:

• Identify forms of violence limiting women’s participation in agriculture value chains
• Examine gender stereotypes and discriminatory practices
• Provide actionable recommendations to improve prevention and response mechanisms

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Objectives of the Assignment

• Map forms of violence affecting women in low-lying areas.
• Assess how these barriers impact participation in key value chains:
  • Seaweed
  • Sea cucumber
  • Cassava
  • Banana farming
• Identify opportunities to address gender inequality and harmful social norms.

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Key Responsibilities / Tasks

1. Inception & Planning

• Prepare and present an inception report outlining:
  • Understanding of the assignment
  • Scope of work
  • Methodology and tools

2. Research & Data Collection

• Conduct desk review of existing reports on VAWG in Zanzibar.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative mapping of:
  • Forms of violence
  • Harmful norms and stereotypes

3. Stakeholder & Systems Mapping

• Map existing initiatives addressing VAWG:
  • Policies, strategies, and programs
  • Stakeholders and community actors
• Identify services available to survivors:
  • Type, accessibility, coverage, and effectiveness
• Map referral pathways and community-led interventions

4. Analysis & Reporting

• Identify lessons learned and best practices.
• Develop strategic recommendations for improving prevention and response.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations for validation.

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Deliverables

Deliverable	Timeline	Payment
Inception Report & Work Plan	Within 7 days	25%
Draft Mapping Report	Within 20 days	30%
Stakeholder Validation Report	Within 27 days	30%
Final Report (Soft & Hard Copy)	Within 35 days	15%

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Expected Results

• Comprehensive identification of physical, sexual, economic, and psychological violence.
• Analysis linking GBV to economic participation in agriculture value chains.
• Mapping of available services and their accessibility.
• Identification of community-led initiatives.
• Strategic, actionable recommendations for improvement.

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Key Performance Indicators

• Timely delivery of high-quality reports
• Strong stakeholder engagement
• Effective communication with partners
• Compliance with UN Women standards

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Core Values & Competencies

Core Values

• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity

Core Competencies

• Ethics and accountability
• Organizational awareness
• Teamwork in multicultural environments
• Effective communication
• Emotional intelligence and self-management

Functional Competencies

• Expertise in EVAW (Ending Violence Against Women) and VAC
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent report writing ability
• Ability to communicate complex issues effectively

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Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree in:
  • Social Sciences
  • Gender Studies
  • Development Studies
  • Legal Studies or related field

Experience

• Proven experience in:
  • Conducting assessments and research studies
  • Gender-based violence (GBV) programs or evaluations
  • Policy development and strategy design
• Experience working in Tanzania / East & Southern Africa
• Experience with UN agencies is an advantage
• Strong analytical, research, and stakeholder engagement skills

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Language Requirements

• Fluency in English and Swahili (written and spoken)

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Evaluation Criteria

Applications will be assessed based on:

• Relevant experience and profile
• Proposed methodology
• Financial proposal

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Additional Information

• The assignment will be supervised by the Programme Specialist (EVAWG).
• Payment is performance-based and tied to deliverables.
• All outputs remain the property of UN Women and RGoZ.

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How to Apply:

To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.

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