Senior Research Consultant for Mapping Narratives contributing to Discriminatory Social Norms (Homebased)

Inception Report

The consultant is responsible for the following:

• Co-design a mixed method regional research methodology for mapping discriminatory narratives and their contribution to discriminatory norms.
• Review background documentation provided by UN Women, prepare a workplan and proposed research methodology (considering decolonial research principles, participatory approaches, adherence to ethical and digital safety research practices).
• Include protocols for informed consent, confidentiality, data protection and safeguarding of participants, particularly women human rights defenders and groups experiencing heightened risks and intersecting forms of discrimination.
• This should be informed by UN Women’s framework on social norms change and related research, such as regional evidence on narrative shifts related to gender equality and social justice.
• Propose 3-5 case studies from the ESA region.

Scope of Work

The consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Regional Policy Specialist for Ending Violence against Women, in collaboration with Regional Thematic Leads, UN Women’s Social Norms Advisor and country offices in ESA.