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Terms of Reference for the Local research consultant Consultant to co-lead the research on the impact of war on parliamentarians
Theme: War, trauma, effective parliaments, members of parliaments, gender and conflict transformation, peacebuilding, Women, Peace and Security, inclusion & equality
Westminster Foundation for Democracy
Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) is the UK’s democracy assistance agency, working in partnership with political parties, parliaments, and civil society organisations around the world to create more inclusive, accountable, and transparent democratic systems. WFD strengthens the capacity of these key democratic institutions, helping ensure they have the systems, knowledge, and skills to perform effectively. WFD also fosters improved democratic processes, bringing together individuals and institutions and encouraging them to work together to solve concrete problems, applying democratic values and principles.
Background and rationale of the research
War is an out-of-the-ordinary, violent and traumatic experience. Numerous studies highlight the immediate and long-term, often devastating, diverse and gendered impacts of war on all members of society, women and men, civilians and combatants alike. The war-related physical and psychological abuse and violence caused by an aggressor may not always result in war-related trauma. However, it undoubtedly shapes the attitudes, behaviours, priorities, decisions and, coping and resilience mechanisms of individuals and affected groups/societies. The effects of war are pervasive and long-term. They persist beyond the signing of a ceasefire or peace agreement infiltrating all dimensions of post-war life.
Politicians are not immune to the impact of war. In times of crisis caused by war, they are expected to actively and effectively manage the situation due to the existential risks, while at the same time, trying to survive like the rest of population. During wartime, while decision[1]making power often consolidates around the executive branch, members of parliaments (MPs) remain important political stakeholders. Decisions MPs make in their public roles influence the lives of women and men, civilians and combatants alike, in both war and post[1]war contexts. Their personal and professional experience of war, sometimes combined with frontline experience, will influence their political behaviour and decisions. Consequently, their well-being and performance are critical for the effectiveness of one of the key state institutions. It is therefore essential to investigate the impact of war on parliamentarians given the role they play in decision-making processes that affect individual citizens and the nation/communities in the short-, medium- and long-term.
The impact of war is gendered. War exacerbates gender norms and roles, often reinforcing existing gender binaries and inequalities. To examine how war-related violence affects MPs 2 differently based on gender and other identity factors we must apply gender and intersectional lenses. This research will apply these lenses in investigating how war impacts women and men MPs and how their experiences shape their political agendas, priorities, and behaviours.
The methodology and scope:
The primary research objective is to generate evidence and provide a deeper understanding of the gendered impact of war on the political behaviour of parliamentarians in Ukraine, and subject to funding. It will be a medium-scale project using qualitative exploration (Key Informant Interviews). Diverse women and men parliamentarians will be the primary informants.
The research will be conducted by a mixed team of international and local researchers. The bespoke methodology for this exploratory research will be developed by an international research lead. Wherever possible, the interviews will be conducted in person by local researcher(s) to ensure cultural sensitivity and contextual understanding. The report will be co-authored by a local and international expert.
Specific research objectives:
The research will result in a report highlighting the gendered impact of war on the priorities and political behaviours of MP. The national case studies will be co-authored by local and international researchers and will not be longer than 40 pages will be produced by the research lead to provide overarching insights and conclusions). It will also provide recommendations for the parliament of Ukraine and other stakeholders (including the international community) on how to better engage with MPs and their political agendas during war and post-war period to ensure gender and conflict transformational impact and that no one is left behind.
Key research outcomes:
Findings will be used to inform WFD’s programming in conflict and post-conflict contexts to ensure that our interventions are responsive to the needs of MPs and their constituencies. Evidence will also help to ensure that through our programmes WFD contribute to gender and conflict transformation and building sustainable peace. They will also inform WFD’s further research.
Scope of assignment and deliverables
WFD is seeking to hire a local consultant to co-lead the research on the impact of war on parliamentarians in Ukraine that will be co-funded by WFD and the USAID funded RADA: Next Generation Program (RANG). The lead consultant will be responsible for:
– Supporting the international project lead in contextualising the methodology
– Conducting and transcribing up to 30 interviews with a diverse group of parliamentarians interviews
– Closely cooperating with the international researcher and WFD team on conducting the research
– Co-writing the final report of up to 40 pages and 4-page summary.
– Preparing a presentation with key findings.
Timeline
Fees
It is expected that the delivery of the assignment will take up to 26 working days:
Working Arrangement Remote desk work, no travel required.
Relevant work experience:
Application process
Interested Ukrainian candidates can submit their application by 22 October (23:59 h UK time), including:
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