National Consultant - Development of the National Male Engagement Strategy (remote)

The consultant will lead the development of a National Male Engagement Strategy for Zimbabwe, ensuring it is evidence-based, context-specific, and aligned with gender equality frameworks. The strategy aims to engage men and boys in gender equality, GBV prevention, and promote positive masculinity through cross-sectoral collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a comprehensive review of existing policies, programmes, research, and best practices related to male engagement.
• Conduct stakeholder consultations to assess opportunities and challenges for male engagement.
• Develop a practical National Male Engagement Strategy with clear objectives, implementation approaches, monitoring indicators, and partnership mechanisms.
• Ensure the strategy defines a clear vision, goals, and principles for male engagement in Zimbabwe.
• Provide strategic direction for engaging men and boys in GBV prevention and gender equality.
• Strengthen systematic cross-sectoral collaboration and coordination among stakeholders implementing male engagement initiatives.
• Promote positive masculinity and transformation of harmful gender norms.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies
• 10 years in research, programming, monitoring and evaluation, strategy development in the area of gender programming and mainstreaming.
• Demonstrated experience in gender equality, GBV programming, or social norm change
• Proven experience in strategy development and policy formulation
• Strong understanding of male engagement and positive masculinity frameworks
• Experience working with government and multi-stakeholder processes
• Qualitative and quantitative research and analytical skills
• Expertise on social media analytics and digital content
• Fluency in Shona and or Ndebele (desirable)

Skills

• Gender Programming
• Gender Mainstreaming
• Gender Equality
• GBV Programming
• Social Norms Change
• Strategy Development
• Policy Formulation Support
• Male Engagement Frameworks
• Positive Masculinity Frameworks
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Multi-stakeholder Process Leadership
• Qualitative Research
• Quantitative Research
• Research Analysis
• Social Media Metrics Analysis
• Digital Content Analytics

Languages

English