Capacity-Building Module Development Consultants (Short-term opportunity)

About IREX: IREX is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to building a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world by empowering youth, cultivating leaders, strengthening institutions, and extending access to quality education and information.  

Summary of Responsibilities 

IREX seeks a qualified consultant to lead the development and creation of a capacity building module for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) on developing lexicons of Technology-Facilitated Gender Based Violence. 

Please note this position is part-time and based on the needs of the project, with an expected engagement of 15 days of effort distributed across three (3) months. The chosen consultant will work remotely; no travel will be required or offered. 

Your Anticipated Tasks 

The research consultancy will perform the following tasks: 

• Work with the Transform Technical Advisor to rapidly identify and understand the requirements for developing localized lexicon of online gendered abuse and hate speech/TFGBV and what civic society organizations and media need to be able to create and utilize these lexicons in their work.   
• Undertake desk research to compile and analyze existing resources on lexicon development, “do’s” and “don’ts” in lexicon development, technical (digital tools and applications; technical knowledge and skills, etc.) and resource (expertise, software, etc.) needs, and other related topics.  
• Identify gaps in current capacity strengthening resources and assess the relevance of these resources to the context of the Transform program and make a list of gaps and outstanding needs. 
• Address the gaps by adapting/modifying existing resources to fit the needs of the client and developing additional resources where they are lacking to create a training curriculum and accompanying materials for organizations that can use lexicons to improve their ability to prevent and address TFGBV.  
• Conduct a trial workshop delivering the content of the training materials for the Transform team and incorporate feedback and recommendations into the final product.  

Deliverables  

• Deliverable 1: Development plan, identifying the content to be created, the resources to be utilized, and the timeline of module development. 
• Deliverable 2: Needs and Gaps Assessment checklist developed and submitted. 
• Deliverable 3: Training curriculum and materials (PPT, handouts, tools, pre- and post-assessment questionnaire, etc.) developed and delivered in a trial workshop for the client team to gain feedback and recommendations for finalizing.  
• Deliverable 4: Final comprehensive training module, with a two - three days training curriculum on developing and using lexicons of TFGBV to prevent and address this threat, in client format and incorporating client feedback submitted.  

Your Background & Skills 

• Bachelor’s degree in in gender or women’s studies, international development, social science, or another relevant field, advanced degree preferred. 
• Technical knowledge and expertise in gender equality and social inclusion. 
• Technical knowledge and expertise in using tech tools for monitoring threats to gender equality in digital spaces.  
• Demonstrated experience in and knowledge of hate speech trends and patterns both online and offline, including familiarity with existing hate speech and TFGBV lexicons or similar tools. 
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in localizing content.  
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in conducting need assessments and developing training modules/curriculum, training materials, etc.  
• Demonstrated experience and skills in facilitating stakeholder/working group consultations and training.  
• Relevant regional and international experience will be an added advantage. 
• Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills in English. 

To apply: Please click on “Apply” below to submit your CV for consideration, cover letter demonstrating previous related experience, list of 3 references, and proposed daily rate for the work. This position is open until filled. 

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