UN Women in Timor-Leste: Research & Analysis of Domestic Violence, Gaps & Presentations

Deadline: 10-Nov-20

Under the EU-UN Spotlight Initiative, UN Women in Timor-Leste is seeking a non-government organization (or joint application from several organizations) to conduct Feminist Participatory Action Research and analysis of the Law on Domestic Violence and related legislation, including its gaps and presentation of recommendations. This will increase understanding of the experiences of perspective of users on the strengths and weaknesses of the legislative framework.

The research will increase understanding of the experiences of perspective of users on the strengths and weaknesses of the legislative framework in regards to protecting women from intimate partner violence and children from witnessing or experiencing abuse as a result of domestic violence.

Areas of enquiry should include but not be limited to:

the role of families and community members in supporting girls and women who have experienced violence;
how natural helping networks interact with formal systems;
who and what contributes to or influences a person’s decision to interact with formal systems regarding experiences of violence;
how individuals and communities understand risk and protective factors for violence;
perceptions of the effectiveness of formal responses;
impacts on individuals and families when they seek support through formal systems;
attitudes and beliefs of service providers regarding marginalized people.

Objectives

Participate in review of existing analysis of Law against Domestic Violence (LADV), CEDAW implementation and other relevant policies and document in order to become familiar with evidence base;
Develop methodology for research;
Implement the research in three municipalities and at national level;
Utilize research findings to share lived experiences of Survivors and community members and use these as a basis for advocacy and policy proposals;
Strengthen systematic mechanisms for right holders to engage with policy makers and implementers on VAWG.

Funding Information

The budget for this proposal should be no more than USD 45,000.

Eligibility Criteria

Technical/functional competencies:
- Organizational experience and credibility on programming for ending violence against women and girls, gender and development;
- Proven commitment to delivery of results in a professional manner (able to provide records of successful projects);
- Proven experience in research and community development particularly in Timor-Leste;
- Experience in engaging with people from marginalized groups;
- Presence/outreach in relevant communities;
- Willingness to engage in innovative approaches;
- Experience of working with international organizations and other UN agencies desirable;
- Has internal programmatic, administrative and financial processes in place to ensure delivery of quality, cost-effective and timely programme results;
- Has adequate numbers of professional staff with adequate qualifications and experience.
Governance and management structures:
- Officially registered in Timor-Leste (in a consortium or joint proposal one organization must have this status);
- Has a Board of Directors/ managing committee or an appropriate governance structure which are politically impartial, and review key decisions affecting strategy, partnerships, programmes, finance and procurement;
- Has no conflict of interest between staff in the organization and UN Women;
- Has an anti-fraud and corruption policy and consistently implements the policy;
- Has in place policies and procedures regarding data privacy and data protection;
- Has gender considerations reflected by proportion of women in management and Board of Directors;
- Has the capacity to follow the UN Protocol on Allegations of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, including reporting requirements to UN Women.
Financial and administrative structures:
- Systems to enable appropriate storage and protection of research data;
- Has and follows written and transparent financial and administrative rules and regulations;
- Has a clear system for procurement and subcontracting with appropriate checks and balances;
- Has clear documented procedures and internal controls governing the payment cycle (requisition, approval, disbursement versus cash, vouchers etc);
- Has segregation of duties in receipt and management of funds. Payments require two or more signatures;
- Is subjected to regular external audits (separate from donor mandated programme specific audits);
- Previous unqualified audits available for the past 3 years;
- Has a sustainable financial position.
Other competencies, which while not required, can be an asset for the performance of services:
- Experience managing programmes funded by the European Union;
- Joint applications or consortium involving organizations representing diverse stakeholders are strongly encouraged (noting that submission should be made by one organization as the overall lead or coordinating entity).
Qualifications of key personnel:
- Staff with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in project/programme development and implementation with strong technical expertise in participatory approaches, research and advocacy;
- University level training in international development, education, gender studies, Social Work or other related area;
- Demonstrated experience in supporting, adapting and piloting evidence-based programming engaging the education sector or (primary/secondary) schools on prevention of violence;
- Commitment to transformative change to respond to and prevent VAWG;
- Knowledge on gender equality, the empowerment of women and violence against women;
- Experience working with UN Women or UN agencies is an advantage;
- Members of staff who are functional in English.