Context and Justification
Working for Our Wellbeing is seeking a highly skilled and passionate consultant to join our team. The consultant will play a vital role in developing educational materials that can be used as an advocacy tool and conducting research to better understand the specific needs of sexual and gender minorities that align with this actual time.
Aim of the research:
The research findings will be used as a key guide in looking for solutions to address the needs identified in this research and to accompany the government in its obligations under international human rights law. This will involve working collaboratively with relevant stakeholders to advocate for policy changes and legal reforms and implementing measures that protect the rights of sexual and gender minority persons in Cameroon.
Consultancy Objectives:
Globally, the consultant will:
1. Develop Educational Materials, that promote social acceptance and understanding of sexual and gender minorities.
2. Conduct Research to better understand the specific needs of sexual and gender minorities that align with this actual time.
3. Multi-Face Approach, to address the issue of stigma and discrimination against sexual and gender minorities in Cameroon.
4. Draft Advocacy tools, the consultant will work closely with WFW team to draft advocacy initiatives grounded in evidence and effectively challenge discrimination and human rights violations which brings reason to urgently address the needs that will be identified through the research by CSOs, Government, and other stakeholders.
Results and deliverables
The outcome of this consultancy is to provide accurate information, challenge stereotypes, and encourage empathy and inclusivity within the Cameroon context. 01 educational pamphlet will be produced and 50 copies will be shared with community members. The research will include properly tracking needs and a draft of key solution proposals to address the problems identified in the process. It will serve as a foundation for advocacy efforts, and facilitate dialogue sessions at the end of the research.
Methodology
The consultant will propose a methodology that he/she will apply and this will be discussed and approved by the project lead in three phases. The first phase will consist of the collection of documentaries, interviews, and meetings with resource persons. The second phase will consist of analyzing and interpreting each documentation and the last phase will involve elaborating a final report, taking into consideration the various recommendations.
Reports
All reports and notes elaborated within this consultancy shall be written in English and or French. All documents shall be deposited in format paper and electronic format in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Mission Termination
The consultancy will be within 15 days from the signature of the contract. He/She will be the one to hold his/her work materials that are, (Computer, Printer, Phone, etc). The project will take into account the consultant’s transportation within the said period (transportation by Land).
Restrictive Conditions Relating to Property Rights
All documents relating to this consultancy work will become the property of the International Labour Office. The consultant will be required to respect the prohibition of any sharing or disclosure of data or information obtained in the course of his/her mandate, without authorization from WFW. A clause on respect for intellectual property rights will be duly accepted and signed by both parties when the contract is signed.
Application Process
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