About RWAMREC
The Rwanda Men Resource Centre (RWAMREC) is a Rwandan non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting gender equality and positive masculinities by engaging men to eliminate Gender-Based Violence (GBV).
Vision:A peaceful Rwandan society where women and men share roles and responsibilities in raising families and governing society with equality and respect for human rights.
Mission:RWAMREC’s innovative mission is to promote gender equality through:
Reconstructing a non-violent identity for men.
Encouraging the adoption of healthy masculine behaviors.
Empowering men to become positive partners, role models, and change agents in fostering healthy families and advancing women’s socio-economic development.
About the Generation Gender Program
The Generation G (GenG) Rwanda program is a five-year advocacy initiative aiming to foster meaningful youth engagement for a gender-just and violence-free society. This coalition includes:
RWAMREC (lead organization)
Health Development Initiative (HDI)
African Youth and Adolescent Network (AfriYAN Rwanda)
Rationale
Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) is an emerging issue in Rwanda. Forms of TFGBV include online harassment, cyberstalking, impersonation, and non-consensual image sharing. Despite its prevalence, public awareness remains low, and consistent interventions to address its root causes are lacking.
Key Data:
Rwanda’s internet penetration reached 34.4% at the beginning of 2024, with 4.91 million internet users.
Social media use increased by 44.3% from 2023 to 2024, with 930.4 thousand active users.
Men dominate online spaces:
Facebook: 63.8% male audience.
Instagram: 60.9% male audience.
X (formerly Twitter): 77.5% male audience.
The 2023 Rutgers TFGBV study revealed limited awareness about TFGBV in Rwanda, underscoring the need for targeted interventions and capacity-building efforts.
Objectives
The primary objective is to comprehensively understand TFGBV in Rwanda, including its prevalence, forms, impacts, and existing policy gaps, to inform effective interventions.
Sub-Objectives:
Identify and categorize forms of TFGBV.
Analyze the prevalence and high-risk demographics.
Assess the psychological, social, and economic impacts on victims and communities.
Evaluate gaps in legislation and institutional responses.
Provide actionable recommendations for prevention, policy development, and accountability.
Scope of Work
The consultant will conduct research using a mixed-method approach, focusing on qualitative data. Key responsibilities include:
Designing and finalizing research methodologies with RWAMREC.
Collecting data through interviews, focus groups, and surveys.
Conducting thematic analysis and producing a comprehensive report.
Documenting case studies to inform future campaigns.
Deliverables:
Inception Report – Research methodology, tools, and sampling strategies.
Literature Review – Existing studies on TFGBV.
Data Files – Audio files, transcripts, and consent forms.
Final Report – Comprehensive findings and recommendations.
Presentation – Summarized findings in PowerPoint format.
Required Qualifications
Degree in social sciences, gender studies, or related fields.
Experience in gender-based violence research or online GBV.
Proven ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative research.
Experience in evidence-based gender advocacy is an advantage.
Evaluation Criteria
Criteria | Score |
Methodology | 30 |
Work Plan | 10 |
Qualifications & Skills | 30 |
Financial Proposal | 30 |
Total | 100 |
Duration of Consultancy
The assignment will take three months, starting mid-December 2024.
Submission Procedure
Candidates must submit the following by December 4, 2024, 5:00 PM Kigali Time:
Technical proposal (methodology, timeline, resources, delivery dates).
Financial proposal.
Detailed CVs (including two references).
Example of a similar previous assignment.
Applications should be addressed to:RWAMREC Executive DirectorYYUSSA PLAZA
KimironkoTel: +250 788315140Email: info@rwamrec.org
Late submissions will not be accepted.
Done at Kigali, November 20, 2024
Fidele RUTAYISIREExecutive Director, RWAMREC
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