National Consultant for conducting a Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Analysis for Strengthening Inclusive Services for Indigenous People (SISIP)

Introduction

CARE is a non-governmental organization which has been in existence since 1945, and aims to save lives, defeat poverty, and enhance social justice. CARE seeks to contribute to economic and social transformation, unleashing the power of the most vulnerable women and girls. In Cambodia, CARE has been working since 1973, with an office in Phnom Penh since 1991. Today, CARE focuses on empowering particularly marginalised and vulnerable women in Cambodia, including urban women who are marginalised by occupation, rural women who are denied multiple rights, and women and girls from ethnic minorities.

Currently, CARE Cambodia is implementing a five-year Strengthening Inclusive Services for Indigenous People (SISIP) project under the Australian government funded Australian-Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Services – Phase 2 (ACCESS 2), aims to increase the voice and participation of GBV survivors and people with disabilities in Ratanak Kiri province, and the organisations that represent them, in the policy, budgeting, and planning processes, strengthen subnational GBV service provision, provide support and system strengthening to local authorities and the GBV Working Group, and ensure that relevant national and sub-national policies respond to the priorities and needs of these groups. CARE’s contribution to ACCESS 2 aims to increase the quality, inclusiveness, coordination, and awareness of GBV and disabilities services. The geographical focus of SISIP is in Ratanak Kiri province, covering nine administrative districts, 50 communes and 31 health services delivery points in the entire province.

CARE Cambodia seeks an individual consultant to conduct comprehensive assessment of Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), and analysis of service providers and users in Ratanak Kiri, focusing on the intersectionality of GBV, disability, and indigenous issues within Indigenous Communities for Strengthening Inclusive Services for Indigenous People (SISIP).

Purpose of the consultancy

The purpose of the consultancy is to conduct a thorough gender equality, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI) assessment of gender-based violence (GBV) services. In addition, the consultant is expected to conduct research into patriarchal social norms affecting GBV in Indigenous communities. Key Components:

Conduct a GEDSI Assessment of GBV Services:

Evaluate the accessibility, effectiveness, quality, and inclusivity of existing GBV services for Indigenous women and people with disabilities in Ratanakiri province.
Identify gaps and barriers in service delivery related to gender equality, disability, and social inclusion.
Provide actionable recommendations to improve the accessibility, effectiveness, quality, and inclusivity of GBV services for Indigenous women and people with disabilities in Ratanakiri province.

Research on Patriarchal Norms:

Identify which patriarchal norms are shaping the gender roles, responsibilities, expectations, and power dynamics that perpetrates GBV and the response to it in Indigenous contexts.
Investigate how these patriarchal norms are influencing attitudes and behaviors towards GBV within Indigenous communities
Analyses the impact of these norms on the accessibility

Deliverable

Draft an inception report outlining methodology, data collection tools, training plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
Submit a final inception report incorporating CARE feedback.
Deliver a first draft GEDSI and research on patriarchal norms report.
Submit a final GEDSI and research on patriarchal norms report with CARE feedback and supporting data annex.
Create a two-page summary of key findings and recommendations for stakeholders and donors.
Provide a data collection report detailing progress, challenges, and data limitations.

January 1, 2025

Duration of the consultation

Commencement Date: 01 January 2025

Completion Date: 17 February 2025

Application information

Interested candidates are requested to send the following documents to CARE Cambodia via khm.procurement@care.org by close of business (Cambodia time) on 25 December 2024.

Interested candidates are requested to send the following documents to CARE Cambodia

A letter of interest (max 2 pages)
Current Curriculum Vitae (max 3 pages) of core team members
List of previous relevant experience and portfolio related to the nature of this consultancy

A detailed Terms of Reference is available at www.care-cambodia.org or www.bongthom.com. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Submitted documents will not return.

CARE is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Women, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. CARE Cambodia is committed to protecting the rights of children. CARE Cambodia reserves the right to conduct screening procedures to ensure a child safe environment.

We are committed to each other and to the protection of the people we serve. We do not tolerate sexual misconduct within or external to our organization and imbed child protection in all we do. Protection from sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse and child protection are fundamental to our relationships, including employment, and our recruitment practices are designed to ensure we only recruit people who are suitable to work with other staff and the people we serve. As well as pre-employment checks, we will use the recruitment and reference process to ensure potential new staff understand and are aligned with these expectations.