Vacancy title:
Formative Research Consultant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Admin & Office]

Jobs at:
Global Communities

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, July 9 2025

Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam | Tanzania

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 2 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Scope of Work

The consultant will lead the design and execution of formative research to inform the adaptation of the EFFECTS Plus curriculum, with a strong emphasis on integrating gender-transformative content to address IPV and VAC. This work is crucial to ensuring the curriculum is grounded in the lived experiences, cultural realities, and behavioral dynamics of communities in Tanzania. Furthermore, it will ensure that the additional content is relevant, the messaging is clear, culturally appropriate, effective and user friendly.

The formative research consultant will analyze the findings and develop a report which will include actionable recommendations for adapting curriculum content, refining delivery strategies, and enhancing engagement especially of men in parenting programs. These insights will directly inform the curriculum redesign process and be presented to stakeholders in a formal validation workshop.

Finally, the consultant will remain engaged during the adaptation phase, providing technical guidance to ensure that the curriculum revisions align with research findings and reflect the realities of the program’s target populations.

1. Design and Planning

• Develop a detailed, formative research plan.
• Design qualitative and quantitative tools such as focus group guides, interview guides, and observation checklists.

2. Field Data Collection

• Conduct formative research in selected non-study wards in Mara, Dodoma, and Iringa focusing on curriculum messages.
• Lead/coordinate focus group discussions, in-depth/Key informant interviews, and other participatory methods with community members, CHWs for input on final version of the curriculum.

3. Analysis and Reporting

• Analyze findings and synthesize them into practical, evidence-based insights.
• Produce a comprehensive formative research report, including:
  • Key themes and findings
  • Recommendations for curriculum adaptation
  • Suggestions for improving delivery and engagement

4. Technical Input and Follow-up

• Provide ongoing input to curriculum adaptation workshops.
• Advise on how to integrate findings into training and implementation materials.
• Support efforts to ensure the final curriculum reflects community voice and lived realities.

Deliverables

The consultancy will produce several key deliverables, to inform and strengthen the EFFECTS Plus curriculum redesign process:

1. Formative Research Plan
   This will include design and methodology, data collection methods, sampling, data analysis plan, timeline and workplan, and draft versions of data collection tools. It will set the foundation for formative research and be finalized in consultation with project partners and curriculum design consultant.
2. Fieldwork Summary Report
   Following data collection, the consultant will submit a summary brief outlining where and how the fieldwork was conducted, challenges encountered, and initial observations. This report will help the project team prepare for data interpretation and validation.
3. Draft Formative Research Report
   This comprehensive document will synthesize the research findings into thematic insights, and present specific, evidence-based recommendations for adapting the EFFECTS curriculum. It will be reviewed by GC, Kivulini, Emory University, NIMR, curriculum design consultant and GOT representatives.
4. Final Formative Report
   Incorporating feedback from stakeholders and validation processes, the final report will serve as a foundational resource for curriculum adaptation. It will include an executive summary, full findings, analysis methodology, and detailed programmatic recommendations.
5. Presentation of Findings
   The consultant will prepare a slide deck and present the research findings and recommendations at a stakeholder validation workshop. The presentation will be designed to engage key partners to ensure alignment with national strategies and program implementation plans.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in public health, demographic, epidemiology, gender studies, sociology, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in conducting formative or implementation research in Sub-Saharan Africa, preferably in Tanzania.
• Demonstrated expertise in gender, GBV prevention, VAC, child development, parenting programs, or related fields.
• Strong skills in qualitative research design, facilitation, and thematic analysis.
• Proven ability to translate research into practical recommendations for program adaptation.
• Familiarity with participatory, rights-based, and gender-transformative approaches.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English. Fluency in Swahili will be an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of the Tanzanian context, including health, community development, and GBV frameworks.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

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