Phase 2 Regional Study: Role of Private Sector in GBV Prevention (SADC Region)

Partnerships for Prevention of Gender-based Violence in Southern Africa (PfP II) is a regional programme aimed at supporting joint implementation of initiatives aimed at GBV prevention by regional, national and sub-national stakeholders across sectors in selected SADC countries (South Africa, Lesotho, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Namibia). The programme is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).

Objectives of Research Study

The study will identify the impact and scale of such programmes and/or projects to establish the credibility of the interventions”. There is a recognition that these programmes and/or projects at times might be a partnership between the private sector, government and civil society.

It is the understanding that majority of the information will be obtained from desktop research, both at continental and international level. To further extend the credibility of the study, interviews/consultations will be conducted with private sector organisations to identify impactful results and to inform the findings. Examples of successful case studies can be provided at a national, regional, continental and global level.

The research needs to answer and provide information on the following:

• Identify and provide information on the dominant sectors within a country (minimum 3 sectors per country). In addition, there is need to identify within these sectors what their perceptions are of GBV in the workplace and their views on the effect of GBV on their business operations and the communities in which they operate.
• Provide credible case studies (response and/or prevention). (maximum of 16 case studies to cover all SADC countries) of private sector organisations in the SADC region, that have successfully implemented GBV and/or related gender equality interventions.
• If private sector case studies on GBV in the SADC region are limited, the study needs to further identify and share findings on the reasons for limited engagement by the private sector and to document other successful case studies from outside the SADC region.

Scope and Limitations

The following points need to be considered when designing this study to ensure that a comprehensive and meaningful study is designed, acknowledging the potential limitations that may affect the research findings.

• Scope of the Study:
  • Geographical Scope: The study will be confined to the private sector within the 16 SADC countries.
  • Sectorial Scope: The study will focus only on the private sector prevention and response to GBV.
  • Subject Scope: The study will investigate whether the private sector is implementing, supporting or contributing to programs to prevent GBV. Other related issues like government initiatives, social awareness campaigns, etc., can be included.
  • Temporal Scope: The research will be based on current data and recent historical trends, limiting the timeframe to the most recent 5-10 years.
• Limitations of the Study:
  • Data Availability: The lack of relevant data can be a significant constraint. The private sector in these countries may not have comprehensive data on their GBV initiatives, and some may not be willing to share this information.
  • Quality of Data: The quality, reliability, and validity of the data obtained might vary across countries and companies due to different standards and levels of transparency.
  • Diverse Cultural and Legal Contexts: The 16 SADC countries have different cultural and legal contexts which can affect how GBV is understood, addressed, and reported. These differences could complicate comparisons and analyses.
  • Sample Size: Given the potentially large number of private sector entities across the 16 countries, it may be challenging to secure a representative sample. Therefore, findings may not fully represent the actual situation across all private sector entities in these countries.
  • Time and Resource Constraints: Depending on the scale of the study, there may be significant time and resource constraints. For example, it may be time-consuming and expensive to conduct interviews across multiple countries and companies, even when all done online.
  • Language Barriers: With 16 countries involved, there may be language barriers that can affect the quality of data collected from interviews.
  • COVID-19 Pandemic Implications: Ongoing COVID-19 pandemic implications might distort the current situation, as many companies have had to pivot their activities and focus, possibly affecting their GBV initiatives.

Expected Deliverables of the Study

• Final Research Report in English, French and Portuguese to include the following:
  • Executive summary including
  • Introduction – approach/purpose
  • Literature Review – desktop
  • Analysis and Findings to include but not limited to:
    • Detailed Findings
    • Evidence Based and non-evidence-based information
    • Dominant sectors
    • Perceptions of GBV in the workplace
    • Private sector case studies and findings
    • Findings on the reasons for a shortage of case studies (if applicable)
    • Successful case studies outside of the SADC region.
  • Conclusion and Recommendations
  • References
  • Final delivery

Criteria

• The research needs to answer and provide information on the following:
  • Identify and provide information on the dominant sectors within a country. In addition, identify within these sectors what their perceptions are of GBV in the workplace and their views on the effect of GBV on their business operations and the communities in which they operate.
  • Provide credible case studies of private sector organisations in the SADC region, that have successfully implemented GBV and/or related gender equality interventions.
  • The study to further identify and share findings on the reasons for limited engagement by the private sector and to document other successful case studies from outside the SADC region.
• GIZ invites eligible and professional companies with local presence in the SADC Region to participate in this tender.

Personnel Concept

• Qualifications of the team leader
  • Education/training: University degree, masters will be favourable in development studies, business studies, social sciences, or a comparable and relevant topic will be favourable;
  • Language: C2 level language proficiency in English, knowledge of any other language spoken in the SADC region will be a plus
  • General professional experience: 5-10 years of proven work experience in the conceptualization and implementation of qualitative and quantitative (operational) research;
  • Specific professional experience: 3-5 years of proven work experience in the field of GBV and demonstrate a strong analysis, approach and understanding of GBV;
  • Leadership/management experience: 5 years of proven experience steering complex processes and diverse teams;
  • Regional experience: Proven, extensive experience in Southern Africa, e.g. work/ study/ research related to the content of the study. Experience as part of a long-term assignment (at least 3 years) is a strong asset. The ideal candidate is a national of one of the SADC member states.
• Qualifications of key expert 1 – Co-researcher
  • Education/training: University degree will be advantageous if it included a topic relevant to the theme of the study;
  • Language: C2 -level language proficiency English, and (B.2) in either Portuguese or French language will be a plus
  • General professional experience: 3-5 years of proven work experience in the implementation of qualitative and quantitative (operational) research, including data collection, analysis and reporting;
• Qualifications of Expert-Pool/research Assistance/Admin
  • Education/training: 2-3 Years experience as a research assistant
  • Language: C2 -level language proficiency in English and/or Portuguese and French will be a plus
  • General professional experience: Provide examples of previous programs/projects supported
  • Specific professional experience: Excellent administration capabilities

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