Call for consultants: Research on violence against women in politics (VAWP) in The Gambia

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Women First Digital (WFD)

Remote (local)
  • Career category: Research/ Data analysis
  • Job type: Consultancy
  • Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Remote (local)
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: £500,000 GBP-£6,000 GBP / budget
  • Deadline: 10/07/2025
  • Location: Gambia
Gender-based violence (GBV) Leadership Political participation
 Overview of WFD
WFD is the UK’s leading democracy assistance agency, working in partnership with political parties, parliaments and civil society organisations around the world to create more inclusive, accountable and transparent democratic systems. WFD strengthens the capacity of these key democratic institutions, helping ensure they have the systems, knowledge and skills to perform effectively. WFD also fosters improved democratic processes, bringing together individuals and institutions and encouraging them to work together to solve concrete problems, applying democratic values and principles. 

3. Objective

The objective of this research is to explore and document the nature, prevalence, and impact of VAWP in The Gambia, looking more broadly at the issue of anti-gender trends, gendered disinformation and the violence that is felt by voters and activists, with then a specific focus on the experiences of women political leaders, both candidates and officials. It will investigate the various forms of VAWP, ranging from physical threats and sexual harassment, verbal abuse and structural exclusion, as well as technology facilitated GBV, and assess how these experiences shape women’s engagement in the political process.

Deliverables

  • Research Framework, to include research objectives, methodology, work plan, and stakeholder engagement strategy. This Research Framework will be developed in consultation and agreed by WFD Gambia and WFD’s relevant Heads of Practice.
  • Data collection, public consultation and stakeholder engagement on the existing forms and patterns of physical and mental harassment, violence and bullying against women in politics.
  • Draft report on the findings based on-desk research and public data collection and consultations.
  • Presentation and validation of the draft report with relevant stakeholders.
  • Final report which highlights key findings on the prevalence and impact of VAWP in The Gambia, as well as providing recommendations to Parliament, Political Parties, Government and Civil Society  for safe workplace and gender inclusion of women in all aspects of political life.

Consultant requirements

  • Good level of understanding of issues related to Violence against Women in Politics in The Gambia.
  • The lead researcher should hold a postgraduate or advanced university degree in political science, public policy, or another relevant field. Previous management of a research team is highly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of political party dynamics, not just political systems, and ability to translate that into practical, context-specific recommendations for different types of institutions.
  • Strong experience and understanding of safeguarding and sensitivity protocols, with a demonstrated ability to conduct research involving survivors of trauma and violence, particularly those who have faced political, personal, or reputational harm.
  • A member should have experience leading interviews and focus group discussions with political stakeholders.
  • Strong writing and analytical skills in English
  • Detail-orientated in work ethic, with a discipline to ensure the research method is of high quality.
  • Willingness to work collaboratively to adapt framing, methods or ethics protocols where needed.

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