Consultant (Mapping Efforts of Traditional, Religious and Community (TRC) Leaders on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention) at ActionAid (AA) Nigeria - 3 Openings

ActionAid (AA) Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, which is a global alliance of organisations working towards achieving a world without poverty and injustice in which every person enjoys the right to a life with dignity. As a large and visible development organisation, we work in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and America. Our expertise lies in community-led approaches to development and working through partnerships with the poor and other grass root organisations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Consultant (Mapping Efforts of Traditional, Religious and Community (TRC) Leaders on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention)

Locations: Anambra, Osun and Rivers
Job Type: Contract 
Duration: The duration of this consultancy is 21 working days

About the Call

• ActionAid Nigeria through the Multistakeholder Action for the Prevention of Gender Based Violence (MAPGBV Project), which works to reduce the incident of gender-based violence and its fears through a multistakeholder approach.

Objective of the call 

• The major objective of this exercise is to collect, collate and analyse data whose results and evidence-based insights will inform the design of context specific and strategic GBV Prevention Interventions in collaboration with traditional, religious, and community leaders in Anambra, Osun and Rivers.

Scope of Work
The three consultant(s) will:

• Develop an inception report including methodology and tools specific to the state
• Conduct fieldwork engaging TRC stakeholders
• Analyse harmful cultural practices affecting women and girls
• Assess perceptions, actions, and impact of TRC Leaders on GBV prevention
• Identify challenges, opportunities, and allies for GBV prevention
• Produce a comprehensive state-specific report with actionable recommendations

Expectations

• The MAPGBV Mapping final report should be clear, concise and relevant, and between 100 – 150 pages long.
• A data base (Excel Sheet) of mapped TRC and their respective status/influence/years of leadership, for instance, first class, second class or third class kings or chiefs, rank/level of religious leader, as well as female cultural influencers/custodians of culture. 

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Gender Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in research, organizational mapping, or similar assignments, preferably in Nigeria.
• Strong understanding of gender equality, women's rights, and civil society dynamics.
• Demonstrated experience in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• Excellent writing, analysis, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Place of Work & Administrative Support:

• The consultant will work out of his/her own location except during physical meetings with the project team, using his/her own work tools.
•  The selected consultant will sign a contract with AAN for the purpose of this consultancy and be provided with clearly outlined terms of reference.

Fieldwork:

• Conduct field visits to MAPGBV Project states: Anambra, Osun and Rivers 
• Conduct Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) and with or without Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with TRC gatekeepers. 

Stakeholder Analysis:

• Identify key TRCs as well as female cultural influencers and custodians of culture.
• Assess their influence, strengths, challenges, and opportunities for partnership and support.

Confidentiality:

• All information obtained during the consultancy will be treated with utmost confidentiality.
• The consultant will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement prior to commencement.

Ethical Considerations:

• The three consultants must adhere to ActionAid Nigeria's ethical guidelines and policies, ensuring respect for human rights, gender equality, and cultural sensitivities throughout the assignment.

Source: 

• The Consultant will be expected to conduct their own desk review, formal and/or informal interviews with key TRCs and female cultural influencers/custodians of culture.
• Should the consultant choose not to work alone, She/He is expected to be responsible for their team sourcing, payment and the direct and indirect actions of their team members.

Deliverables 

• A comprehensive (state-specific) contextual analysis of the GBV landscape used in developing proposals to scale the MAPGBV project with Ford Foundation and beyond.

Ownership of outputs:

• Outputs of the assignment and related database, platform, backup etc. shall belong to AAN.

Reporting Lines:

• The consultant will work with, be accountable directly to the MAPGBV Advisor, under the Women’s Rights Unit, ActionAid Nigeria and all documentation and resources developed will be submitted to same.

Terms of Payment

• ActionAid shall deduct the statutory 5% With Holding Tax (WHT) for individuals and 10% for limited (LTD) and public companies (PLC), and remit to relevant authority. On the date payment becomes due, the consultant will submit an invoice requesting payment and clearly stating his/her Tax Identification Number (TIN).

SHEA and Safeguarding:

• ActionAid is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) and responding robustly when these harms take place in line with our zero-tolerance approach to Safeguarding concerns.

Application Closing Date
10th April, 2026.