Tenders Are Invited For Conduct Groundbreaking Research On Child Early And Forced Marriage (Cefms) Among Adolescent Girls In South Asia And The Pacific

Tenders are invited for Conduct Groundbreaking Research on Child Early and Forced Marriage (CEFMs) among Adolescent Girls in South Asia and the Pacific. Closing Date: 8 Sep 2025 Type: Consultancy Themes: Gender/Protection and Human Rights Empower Girls, Drive Change: Consultant Wanted! Conduct groundbreaking research on child early and forced marriage (CEFMs) among adolescent girls in South Asia and the Pacific. Run participatory qualitative research across multiple countries Explore drivers of CEFM and inform policy recommendations for climate-resilient, girl-centered interventions Collaborate with our team at Plan International Australia and Country Offices in Nepal and Bangladesh Be Part of a Critical Mission to Promote Girls Rights! If youre passionate about empowering girls and have the expertise to lead this research project, please apply now! Conduct research that empowers girls and promotes their rights! We are seeking an experienced consultant to lead a qualitative, participatory research project that explores the drivers of child early and forced marriage (CEFMs) among adolescent girls in Nepal, Bangladesh, and potentially one country from the Pacific. The successful candidate will work closely with our team at Plan International Australia and Country Offices in Nepal and Bangladesh. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement a participatory, multi-country qualitative research study to explore cross-country commonalities and context-specific drivers of CEFM in climate-affected, marginalised settings Develop and propose a purposive sampling strategy that ensures meaningful inclusion of adolescent girls, particularly those experiencing overlapping and compounding vulnerabilities Conduct fieldwork and gather data through focus group discussions, key informant interviews, life history interviews, and creative and participatory tools Analyze and draft research reports, including policy briefs and recommendations for addressing CEFM in climate-affected and marginalised settings Requirements: Proven expertise in qualitative, participatory research with adolescents, particularly in gender equality, climate resilience, and/or child marriage contexts Experience in multi-country studies, ideally in South Asia, with a strong understanding of the regions cultural nuances Excellent communication and project management skills Ability to work effectively in a team environment and coordinate with Country Offices Duration: The research project is expected to be completed within 5-6 months. How to apply If youre passionate about empowering girls and have the expertise to lead this important research, please submit your application via email to [email protected] (refer to the Terms of Reference for the application process details). Submissions close 5:00PM (AEST) 8th September 2025! Tender Link : https://reliefweb.int/job/4173638/conduct-groundbreaking-research-child-early-and-forced-marriage-cefms-among-adolescent-girls-south-asia-and-pacific