Development of Standard Operating Procedures for the National Male Engagement Strategy for Gender Equality, GBV, SRHR and HIV

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UN Women

  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Consultancy
  • Experience level: 5-10 years
  • Organisation type: Inter-governmental
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: Nationals-only contract
  • Remuneration: Not Disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 19/07/2025
  • Location: Malawi
Gender-based violence (GBV) Masculinities Sexual & reproductive rights (SRHR) Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI) Health
Background:

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

UN Women Malawi Country Office (CO), works with partners, including the Malawi Government, civil society organisations, the private sector, influencers, media, and other UN agencies in promoting gender equality and empowering women and girls in Malawi. Guided by the Strategic Note 2024–2028, which serves as the underlying strategic plan for achieving its operational and programmatic results, UN Women Malawi is dedicated to advancing Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment (GEWE) through various initiatives. Key areas of focus include the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls (EVAW), encompassing actions within the normative framework ensuring national and local governing institutions have increased capacities to implement policies and strategies on ending violence against women and girls and harmful traditional practices.

Objectives
The overall objective is to develop a comprehensive and context-specific set of Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) to operationalize the National Male Engagement Strategy that compliments and accelerates the achievement of key national strategies on gender equality, GBV, HIV and SRHR. 

Specific Objectives:
  • Review the National Male Engagement Strategy and relevant policy frameworks.
  • Define operational structures, roles, and responsibilities at various levels (national, district, community).
  • Develop thematic SoPs for sectors including health, education, justice, and community engagement.
  • Ensure alignment with existing protocols on gender equality, HIV, GBV, and SRHR.
  • Facilitate stakeholder validation and capacity building for adoption and rollout.

Scope of Work

The consultant will be engaged to develop Standard Operating Procedures to support the operationalization of the National Male Engagement Strategy for a period of 40days.

Deliverables
  1. Inception Report with methodology, tools, and timeline.
  2. Draft SoPs aligned with the National Male Engagement Strategy.
  3. Thematic SoPs tailored to specific sectors and interventions.
  4. Stakeholder Validation Report capturing key inputs and recommendations.
  5. Final SoPs Document with standardized templates and guidelines.
  6. Orientation Guide/Manual for implementers including a translated version in the main local languages.
  7. PowerPoint Presentation for dissemination and advocacy purposes


Required Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Social Sciences, Gender Studies, International Relations, Development Studies or related field.
  • A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree;
  • At least 7 years’ relevant professional experience working on GEWE issues, preferably within the UN system;
  • Familiarity with human rights concepts and approaches and GEWE normative frameworks;
  • Experience in implementing male engagement programmes in the field of SRHR, HIV, GBV or gender is an added advantage;
  • Excellent analytical, research, writing and communication skills;
  • Good organizational skills and ability to pay close attention to details.
  • Full computer literacy 
  • Fluency in English is required

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