GBV & School Dropout
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Tanzania Education Network/Mtandao wa Elimu Tanzania(TEN/MET)
- Career category: Research/ Data analysis
- Job type: Consultancy
- Experience level: 5-10 years, 10+ years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Not Specified
- Right to work requirements: Nationals-only contract
- Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 31/08/2026
- Location: Tanzania
About TEN/MET
The Tanzania Education Network/Mtandao wa Elimu Tanzania (TEN/MET) was founded in 1999 as a national coalition of non-state actors committed to advancing education. Today, the network brings together more than 265 members, including Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), national NGOs, and international NGOs, all of whom share a common commitment to improving the quality of education across the country. Through collective action, TEN/MET works with diverse education stakeholders to shape policies and practices that expand learning opportunities for every learner in Tanzania.
Background Information
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) remains one of the most significant barriers to children's right to safe, inclusive, equitable, and quality education in Tanzania. Violence occurs within schools, on the journey to and from school, and within homes and communities, taking various forms, including sexual, physical, emotional, and economic violence, as well as harmful practices such as child, early, and forced marriage. These forms of violence negatively affect learners' safety, wellbeing, attendance, academic performance, and school completion. Girls are disproportionately affected, although boys also experience violence, including corporal punishment, bullying, and other forms of abuse that undermine their educational participation and outcomes.
Objective of the Assignment
To conduct a comprehensive research study examining the prevalence, forms, and drivers of Gender Based Violence (GBV) among in-school children in Tanzania, including the adequacy of financial and human resource allocation for GBV prevention and response, and the contribution of GBV to school dropout, in order to generate robust evidence that informs advocacy, strengthens child protection and safeguarding systems, and guides the design of targeted, evidence-based interventions.
Required Qualifications The consultant shall possess the following qualifications and competencies:
• Advanced academic qualifications, including a PhD in Education, Gender, Social Sciences, Public Health, Public Policy, or a closely related field.
• At least 7-10 years of proven experience in conducting education or social research in Tanzania or comparable contexts.
• Demonstrated expertise in mixed-methods research, including the integration of quantitative and qualitative approaches.
• Proven experience researching sensitive topics such as gender-based violence, child protection, or violence against children, with strong knowledge of ethical and survivor-centered research practices.
• Strong quantitative data analysis skills, with proven ability to apply advanced statistical techniques.
• Relevant experience in child protection, SRHR, girls' education, gender, or broader education systems research.
• Comprehensive understanding of the Tanzanian education and child protection systems, including the structures and functions of MoEST, PMO-RALG, the Ministry of Community Development, Ministry of Health and other relevant stakeholders.
• Proven track record in producing high-quality analytical reports, policy briefs, and technical documents.
• Proficiency in statistical software, such as SPSS or Stata, for quantitative data analysis.
• Strong qualitative research capabilities, with proficiency in tools such as NVivo, Atlas.ti, or similar.
• Experience working collaboratively with CSOs, government institutions, and other education sector stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Kiswahili, including strong writing and presentation abilities.
The Tanzania Education Network/Mtandao wa Elimu Tanzania (TEN/MET) was founded in 1999 as a national coalition of non-state actors committed to advancing education. Today, the network brings together more than 265 members, including Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), national NGOs, and international NGOs, all of whom share a common commitment to improving the quality of education across the country. Through collective action, TEN/MET works with diverse education stakeholders to shape policies and practices that expand learning opportunities for every learner in Tanzania.
Background Information
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) remains one of the most significant barriers to children's right to safe, inclusive, equitable, and quality education in Tanzania. Violence occurs within schools, on the journey to and from school, and within homes and communities, taking various forms, including sexual, physical, emotional, and economic violence, as well as harmful practices such as child, early, and forced marriage. These forms of violence negatively affect learners' safety, wellbeing, attendance, academic performance, and school completion. Girls are disproportionately affected, although boys also experience violence, including corporal punishment, bullying, and other forms of abuse that undermine their educational participation and outcomes.
Objective of the Assignment
To conduct a comprehensive research study examining the prevalence, forms, and drivers of Gender Based Violence (GBV) among in-school children in Tanzania, including the adequacy of financial and human resource allocation for GBV prevention and response, and the contribution of GBV to school dropout, in order to generate robust evidence that informs advocacy, strengthens child protection and safeguarding systems, and guides the design of targeted, evidence-based interventions.
Required Qualifications The consultant shall possess the following qualifications and competencies:
• Advanced academic qualifications, including a PhD in Education, Gender, Social Sciences, Public Health, Public Policy, or a closely related field.
• At least 7-10 years of proven experience in conducting education or social research in Tanzania or comparable contexts.
• Demonstrated expertise in mixed-methods research, including the integration of quantitative and qualitative approaches.
• Proven experience researching sensitive topics such as gender-based violence, child protection, or violence against children, with strong knowledge of ethical and survivor-centered research practices.
• Strong quantitative data analysis skills, with proven ability to apply advanced statistical techniques.
• Relevant experience in child protection, SRHR, girls' education, gender, or broader education systems research.
• Comprehensive understanding of the Tanzanian education and child protection systems, including the structures and functions of MoEST, PMO-RALG, the Ministry of Community Development, Ministry of Health and other relevant stakeholders.
• Proven track record in producing high-quality analytical reports, policy briefs, and technical documents.
• Proficiency in statistical software, such as SPSS or Stata, for quantitative data analysis.
• Strong qualitative research capabilities, with proficiency in tools such as NVivo, Atlas.ti, or similar.
• Experience working collaboratively with CSOs, government institutions, and other education sector stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Kiswahili, including strong writing and presentation abilities.
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