National Consultant – Baseline Study on Ending Violence Against Women in Zanzibar & Tanzania

About the role

UN Women is seeking a National Consultant to lead a baseline study for the project “Ending violence against women and girls and advancing women’s leadership in the public sector in Zanzibar & Tanzania Mainland”. The consultant will provide evidence‑based insights to support the implementation of the National Action Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive baseline study covering Zanzibar, Pemba and Mainland Tanzania.
• Collect, clean, and analyse quantitative and qualitative data on violence against women and girls.
• Engage with local authorities, civil society, and community stakeholders to ensure data relevance and accuracy.
• Prepare detailed reports, policy briefs, and recommendations for project implementation.
• Support capacity‑building activities for the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree in gender studies, social sciences, development studies or a related field.
• Proven experience conducting baseline or impact studies on gender‑based violence in Tanzania or similar contexts.
• Strong understanding of national policies such as NAP‑VAWC, Zanzibar Gender Policy and related legal frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Required skills

• Quantitative research methods and statistical analysis (SPSS, Stata, Excel).
• Qualitative research techniques (focus groups, key‑informant interviews).
• Report writing and presentation of findings.

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a high‑impact UN Women project.
• Collaboration with international partners and Tanzanian government.
• Professional development in gender‑based violence research.