Gender-based Violence Analysis Ukraine Lead/ Керівник аналізу гендерного насильства в Україні

Reports to: Sr. Evaluation Specialist

Position Description 

EnCompass LLC is currently seeking a short-term Gender-based Violence Specialist to serve in the capacity of local team lead and be based in Kyiv, Ukraine. We are looking for someone who is experienced in conducting GBV analysis within the Ukrainian context. This person must be familiar with contemporary policies and quantitative research on Gender-based Violence, and able to identify findings within USAID’s gender analysis domains: (1) laws, policies, regulations, and institutional practices, (2) cultural norms and beliefs, (3) gender roles, responsibilities, and time use, (4) access to, and control over, assets and resources, and (5) patterns of power and decision making.  

The team member will work under the leadership of the GBV analysis team leader and direct supervision of the UMLS Sr. Evaluation Specialist and in close collaboration with the UMLS team to coordinate and implement all GBV analysis activities. The team member is responsible for ensuring deliverables are completed on schedule and in accordance with EnCompass and USAID’s quality standards. The UMLS team represented by the Chief of Party holds ultimate responsibility for the quality and completion of all deliverables outlined in this scope of work and will work collaboratively with the team leader to achieve that end.  

The gender-based violence analysis is expected to be conducted between October 2024 and May 2025. The inception and reporting phases are expected to be conducted remotely; data collection, however, will be conducted in person unless there are security issues restricting access to persons or sites identified in the data collection plan.    

The expected level of effort (LOE, or total available billable days) will be approximately 35 days, subject to change.  

The position is based in Kyiv, Ukraine. The selected candidate will be a member of the GBV analysis team led by a team leader along with UMLS’s support and guidance. They are expected to coordinate with the UMLS team and GBV analysis team member(s) either by visiting the UMLS office in Kyiv or scheduling online meetings. In addition, this person will conduct local trips for data collection and may work with a data collection subcontractor depending on the primary data collection needs.  

Position Duties and Responsibilities 

• Lead GBV analysis as required, maximizing available sources of information and opportunities for coordination, and ensuring compliance with safety and ethical standards 

• Lead development of analysis strategy (including the design of methodologies)  

• Lead primary data collection processes and in-person meetings or workshops with advocates, health providers, social workers, community workers, etc. 

• Contribute to all phases of the analysis (work plan development, desk review, data analysis, report writing, and presentations) and development of data collection instruments 

• Provide a structure for GBV analysis under three information blocks.   

• Contribute to developing data collection tools  

• Identify appropriate analytical questions, and data collection and assessment methods, for acquiring the information needed in each category.  

• Attend UMLS’s onboarding/ training on data collection materials and Gender Equality and Social Inclusion 

• Attend UMLS’s coding and analysis training 

• Keep track of what data should be collected and learn how to transform this data into actionable analysis and information-driven outputs.  

• Coding of interviews 

• Coding of additional literature 

• Data analysis summaries 

• Other duties as assigned 

Position Requirements 

Qualifications  

Academic Qualifications 

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a social science, gender studies, social sciences, juris doctorate, or a related field. 

Experience and Skills 

• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in researching, preventing, and responding to GBV. 

• Practical experience carrying out and overseeing quantitative and qualitative research on GBV or other protection issues. 

• Familiarity with Ukrainian national gender and GBV legislation and the legal reform process. 

• An understanding of USAID gender and GBV programming, particularly in Ukraine, and experience managing USAID programs. 

• Knowledge of gender issues, specifically related to GBV, and their intersection with economic and social development 

• Strong project management skills 

• Strong research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills. 

• High level of English proficiency and reporting skills 

• Experienced in gender dynamics within the Ukrainian context.  

• Experience working with USAID is a plus. 

 How to Apply 

Please submit CV and cover letter

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. 

The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate. 

How to Apply 

Please submit CV and cover letter to [email protected]

2024-10-11T18:05:29.000 2024-10-31T23:59:59.000 Part time TELECOMMUTE Україна EnCompass LLC