Job Description

TERMS OF REFERENCE

GBV analysis in PUI’s areas and sectors of intervention 

SOUTHERN YEMEN (IRG)

January – May 2025

• Name of the organisation: Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI), registered as PU- AMI in Yemen (Premiere urgence – Aide Medicale Internationale)  
• Sectors of intervention:Health, nutrition, WaSH, protection
• Country: Yemen
• Request: PUI is seeking a consultant(s) to conduct a study on GBV-related risks, needs, and capacities within its areas and sectors of intervention. The study will assess PUI’s ability to integrate GBV mainstreaming, identify available services, examine access barriers, and evaluate the risks associated with accessing these services.
• Global objectives: Enhance PUI’s capacity to mainstream and integrate GBV prevention and response across its interventions in South Yemen.
• Specific objectives:
  • Objective 1: PUI Yemen gains a comprehensive understanding of the needs, risks and capacities in GBV prevention and response in its areas and sectors of intervention in IRG
  • Objective 2: PUI strengthens the mainstreaming and integration of GBV prevention and response in its intervention in IRG.
• Geographical area: Southern Yemen – Internationally Recognized Authorities
• Recruitment process: Opening date of the application : December 10th, 2024
• Closing date for application: January 10th, 2025
• Analysis of applications, selection of consultant: January 10th – January 24th , 2025
• Dates of the study: January – May 2025

The consultancy is opened to both unique candidates and to groups of consultants (applying as one single entity). 

The consultancy is opened to both international and Yemeni candidates. Yemeni women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

As per the subject and scope of the study and considering the sensitivity of the topic and the need to conduct interviews with women beneficiaries, the consultant’s team should include women.

Consultant(s) will have to submit: 

• A Technical offer including:
  • Detailed methodology and approach
  • Workplan for the consultancy
  • Roles and involvement of the different consultant’s team members, if relevant
• A Financial offer, in USD:
  • Specify the total price with and without taxes
  • Specify desired instalments (to be noted that the final installment of no less than 20% of the total price will be paid only upon validation by PUI of all deliverables)
  • N/b: it is recommended to propose a disaggregated offer including different “packages” of deliverables, notably distinguishing between indispensable and facultatory ones.
• Curriculum vitae of applicant(s) 
• References from previous clients/employers
• Recommended: examples of similar studies conducted by the consultant(s) (maximum 3)

Desired qualifications: 

• Expertise in conducting Gender Analysis and GBV service set up 
• Complex Context Understanding: In-depth knowledge of the complexities surrounding Yemen cultural context 
• Survivor-Centered Approach: Strong understanding of and ability to implement a survivor-centered approach in all GBV interventions. 
• Multi-Sectoral Response Implementation: Knowledgeable in applying a multi-sectoral response to GBV, ensuring comprehensive support for survivors. 
• Case Management Principles: Familiar with case management principles and adept at applying them within GBV programming. 
• Engagement with Humanitarian Architecture: Proven ability to effectively engage with key stakeholders in the humanitarian architecture, including the Protection Cluster and GBV Area of Responsibility (AOR). 
• Contextual Analysis Skills: Capable of critically analyzing contexts, trends, and vulnerabilities related to GBV. 
• Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse: Knowledgeable about responsibilities related to preventing sexual exploitation and abuse in humanitarian responses and committed to supporting implementation. 
• Application of GBV Tools: Proficient in locating, adapting, and applying key GBV tools, including GBV SOPs, GBV IMS, WHO ethical and safety recommendations, and IASC Guidelines for gender-based violence interventions in emergencies. 
• Innovative Programming: Applies critical thinking and problem-solving skills to develop innovative GBV programming, including effective case management. 
• Ethical Data Collection: Understands ethical issues surrounding data collection and confidentiality, conducting safe and ethical GBV assessments. 
• Training: Proven track record in organizing trainings on GBV prevention and response, including case management. 
• Experience with NGOs and UN Agencies: Experienced in collaborating with international NGOs, UN agencies, and local authorities in complex emergency contexts.  
• Adaptability: Able to take initiative and adjust to changing circumstances and priorities. 
• Resilience Under Pressure: Demonstrates the ability to cope with complex environments and work effectively under pressure. 
• Commitment to Gender Equality: Committed to promoting gender equality, integrating gender analysis, and mainstreaming it into humanitarian programming. 
• Cultural Context Understanding: Possesses a solid understanding of the social, cultural, and economic contexts in Yemen.
• Capacity and willingness to travel to and within Yemen, precisely within the IRG governorates. 

Language requirements: 

• Written and spoken fluency in English. 
• Fluency in Yemeni Arabic will be strongly appreciated.

Others remarks:

The consultant should have a flexible and adaptative approach throughout the study. As such, final recommendations and some of the deliverables may be adapted based on the findings of the analysis, and on discussions with PUI teams.