Research Consultant WASH and Gender At Simavi

Simavi is looking for a research consultant to support the Gender & WASH research programme that has been conducted in Uganda, Bangladesh and Nepal. Currently, we have finalised three country research studies that have explored Violence against Women & Girls (VAWG) & gender-based violence (GBV) in relation to the use of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) resources.

A particular need has now been identified around consolidating the three country studies into one academic publication, to provide a cross country viewpoint.

The goal is to submit the publication to a relevant academic (WASH) journal, thereby increasing the visibility and credibility of Simavi as an expert on the nexus between WASH and gender.

Scope of task

1. Review all three final country research reports.
2. Update literature review of academic publications in the last five years on the WASH and gender nexus.
3. Distill key findings from the country research reports as relevant to the discussions, arguments and debates that are going on in the academic literature.
4. Convene with original country researchers to vet key findings and to discuss the significance and implications of the results.
5. Scan potential journals for publications and conferences and/or forums to present the consolidated research and liaise with Simavi on final decision of (selection of) journals.
6. Draft the consolidated research article (6000-8000 words- depending on journal requirement). Simavi will share for comments and feedback with 1) authors, 2) external reviewers experienced in academic publications/editorial boards and 3) topic experts.
7. Incorporate feedback and finalise the research article, and submit to Simavi team/upload on line.
8. Respond to comments from journal editors (up to two rounds), revise and resubmit.

Please read full Terms of Reference on our application page.