Gender Based Violence (GBV) Research Consultant, Education

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Abt Global

  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Consultancy
  • Experience level: 5-10 years
  • Organisation type: Consultancy
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: Not Disclosed
  • Deadline: 02/05/2025
  • Location: Fiji
Gender-based violence (GBV)
AFEP Overview:

The Australian Government is supporting Fiji’s education sector through the Australia Fiji Education Program (AFEP, the Program) working with the Ministry of Education (MoE). 

The objective of the AFEP is “to work with the Government of Fiji under the Vuvale Partnership to catalyse quality education delivery for all Fijian children”. 


Key Responsibilities:

Technical Support & Advisory Services
  • Work collaboratively with the Ministry of Education (MoE) and Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection (MWCSP) to document current GBV prevention programs and practices in schools.
  • Identify and review any available evaluations of current or past GBV prevention activities to extract findings on the effectiveness of interventions, lessons learned from implementation, and recommendations for improving school-based and CSO-led initiatives relevant to the education sector—particularly those aligned with the Ministry of Education’s responsibilities under the GBV National Action Plan.
  • Identify and review any available evaluations of current or past GBV prevention activities to extract findings on the effectiveness of interventions, lessons learned from implementation, and recommendations for improving school-based and CSO-led initiatives relevant to the education sector.
  • Map alignment with MoE and MWCSP policy frameworks and Fiji’s national commitments to child protection and GBV prevention.
  • Recommend potential entry points for AFEP to contribute to primary prevention through education-sector aligned strategies.

Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination
  • Coordinate with the Platform GBV Adviser and relevant MoE and MWCSP focal points.
  • Facilitate consultations with key stakeholders including CSOs, teacher training institutions, MoE units (including Child Protection and Inclusive Education), and school leaders.

Analysis and Reporting
  • Analyse the findings to identify the most effective and promising approaches, and assess the coherence, gaps, overlaps, and opportunities across different initiatives.
  • Prepare a report with brief analysis of key findings, strategic recommendations, and a proposed roadmap for AFEP-supported engagements

Selection Criteria:

Experience
  • Tertiary qualifications in Education, Social Work, Gender Studies, Public Policy, or a related field.
  • Minimum 7–10 years of experience in GBV prevention, education policy, or child protection in Fiji or similar contexts.

Knowledge and Skills
  • Strong understanding of Fiji’s education and child protection systems.
  • Demonstrated experience conducting program or policy mappings.
  • Familiarity with DFAT safeguarding, child protection, and GEDSI policies. 
  • Strong facilitation, consultation, and analysis skills.
  • High-level written and verbal communication and ability to produce clear, policy-relevant outputs.
  • Demonstrated cultural competency and experience working with government and civil society partners.

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