Vacancy Announcement for Consultant Positions

Vacancy Announcement for 2 Consultant Positions

About the Organization:

SETU Nepal is a national non-profit organization established in 2001 with a mission to work with women in vulnerable situations to create a just environment for them and their children. Initiated with prison programs, SETU Nepal supports people living with HIV & AIDS (PLWHA) in—Entrepreneurial skill development, Business start-up seed money, Psychosocial counseling, and Healthcare support. Education support programs for infected and affected children and providing a quality nurturing for the residential kids in the transit home remains a vital part of our program. In addition, it builds capacities through targeted initiatives on assets-based livelihoods and climate change adaptation, supports women's economic empowerment that aims to promote independent, decent and dignified life for our targeted beneficiaries in Nepal. SETU Nepal gives best inputs to further widen our arena in all these thematic focused areas. SETU is also partnering with the UN Trust Fund for a project aiming to empower women living with HIV (WLHIV) and relevant duty bearers to prevent gender-based violence (GBV) and challenge stigma and discrimination in community and healthcare settings with focused capacity building and advocacy initiatives in Nepal. The proposed project will work collaboratively with the WLHIV and relevant duty bearers to address intersectional stigma and discrimination that adversely affects HIV-positive women in Nepal. SETU is seeking an experienced and self-motivated Consultant for the “Training Manual development on GBV” and “Policies and Guidelines Development on GBV”

Job Title: Consultant for the Training Manual development on Gender based violence

Required Number: 1

Scope of work

• Develop comprehensive and user-friendly training manuals in Nepali language tailored for 3 days (12 sessions) and reference guides on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) topics.
• Design structured and engaging training modules that cater to various audiences (e.g., frontline workers, community leaders, healthcare professionals).
• Create interactive exercises, case studies, and practical tools to reinforce learning objectives.
• Incorporate principles of adult learning and participatory methodologies into training materials.
• Ensure all training materials comply with ethical guidelines and confidentiality requirements related to GBV.
• Provide technical support and guidance to trainers or facilitators using developed materials.
• Maintain version control and document all changes made to training materials.

Academic qualification/skills:

• Advanced university degree in sociology, gender social work or other social sciences, public/community health, or related field with minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience
• Demonstrated experience in the development of designing training, developing manual and solid understanding of adult learning principals.
• Prior training in gender and GBV issues and their application in development settings.
• Experience in designing, facilitating participatory training and workshop for diverse groups
• Familiarity with international standards, policies and tools related to GBV including GBV Guidelines, protocols.
• Knowledge and experience of essential service packages and other case handling approaches from GBV survivor centric approach.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving and team skills, and the ability to work with a range of stakeholders to effectively negotiate and build consensus to achieve constructive outputs.
• Experience working with the Government system would be an asset.
• Experience in GBV /violence against women & children training and developing gender responsive and survivor centered training manual materials would be an asset.

Job Title: Consultant for the Policy and Guideline Development on Gender-based violence 

Required Number: 1

Scope of Work

• Review and analysis of GBV issues, trends, and best practices to inform policy development.
• Collaborate with stakeholders including government agencies, NGOs, and community organizations to gather input and ensure policy alignment.
• Draft, review, and revise policies and guidelines related to GBV prevention, reporting, and response.
• Customize policies to address specific needs and contexts within the organization or community.
• Ensure policies are compliant with legal requirements and human rights principles.
• Stay updated with emerging issues and research related to GBV prevention and response

Academic qualification/skills:

• Master's degree in social work, public health, gender studies, law, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience of 5 years in policy development, preferably in the field of GBV or gender equality.
• Strong knowledge of GBV issues, including root causes, risk factors, and impact on individuals and communities.
• Familiarity with relevant national and international laws, conventions, and frameworks related to GBV.
• Excellent research, writing policy and guidelines, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and communities.
• Sensitivity to cultural and ethical considerations when addressing GBV issues.
• Experience in training, capacity-building, and community engagement activities.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Remuneration: As per the rules and regulations of SETU Nepal.

Interested Nepali citizens who meet the above criteria are encouraged to apply with a cover letter showing their interest including mailing address and telephone number along with two references to Executive Director by 18th April 2024 to info@setunepal.org

Telephone enquiries will not be entertained. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further screening process. SETU Nepal reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning any reasons.

SETU Nepal promotes workforce diversity and applies positive discrimination to the candidates from socially excluded groups. Applications from and members of indigenous, disadvantaged and sexual minority groups are highly encouraged.

(“SETU Nepal is committed to safeguarding and a zero-tolerance organization related to GBV, child abuse, corruption, bribery, fraud etc.”)