Terms of Reference for Research on the Prevalence of OGBV and its impact on women in Zimbabwe

Terms of Reference for Research on the Prevalence of OGBV and its impact on women in Zimbabwe

Background
Emthonjeni Women’s Forum (EWF) is an NGO established in 2010 to assist in preventive and responsive measures of gender-based violence and in addressing behavior change gaps for survivors and perpetrators of domestic violence. EWF was specifically founded to assist women overcome domestic violence and realize their potential as well as creating a platform where they can share and exchange information on various issues brought about by various inequalities between men and women. The organisation is currently operating in Matabeleland South, North and in Bulawayo. EWF seeks services of a researcher or research team to undertake research on the prevalence of Technology-Facilitated or Online Gender-Based Violence (OGBV) and its impact on women in Zimbabwe.

Purpose
The major objective of this assignment is to carry out a research on the prevalence of OGBV and its impact on women in Zimbabwe.

Roles and Responsibilities of Consultant

The consultants/researchers will perform the following tasks:

• Develop the methodology of the research.
• Conduct the research according to the agreed research plan.
• Submit the final version of the report by 30 April 2023.

Deliverables

• Research plan and proposed methodology which should include: process and criteria for selecting participants to be part of the research, sample size, full methodological approach taking into consideration the objective of the assignment, timeline for
  implementing the agreed methodology.
• Data sets to include: database of participants included in the research together with contact details, quantitative data received through surveys/questionnaires, qualitative data received through interviews and focus groups (recordings/transcripts if available in English).
• Draft report on the prevalence of OGBV and its impact on women in Zimbabwe, highlighting main findings and main recommendations based on the findings.
• Final report on the prevalence of OGBV and its impact on women in Zimbabwe, to include methodology, context, results, analysis of findings, recommendations and conclusion as well as providing effective means to meet women’s needs and minimise risks during pandemics.

For more details, please download the attachment:

EWF-Research-on-OGBV-2023-F.pdf