UN Women Consultant for Youth-Led Training of Trainers on TFGBV, Home-based, International Consultant

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UN Women Knowledge and Partnerships Centre in ROK  

The UN Women Knowledge and Partnerships Centre in the Republic of Korea was established in 2022 under the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family (MOGEF) of the Republic of Korea (RoK). Located in Seoul, the Centre operates on a shared mandate to advance gender equality and the empowerment of women (GEWE). It serves as a regional platform for in-depth learning and exchange of experiences, generation of gender data, and research production—contributing to more effective responses to gender inequality and the transformation of harmful social norms in the rapidly evolving social landscape of Asia and the Pacific. 

Addressing technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) is one of the Centre’s strategic priorities, with a particular focus on strengthening measurement, prevention and response. As digital technologies continue to shape the lives of women and girls, new forms of violence are emerging and evolving, requiring innovative, evidence-based and prevention-oriented approaches.

Among these, non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII) has become an increasingly urgent form of TFGBV affecting adolescents and young people. NCII does not occur solely between a victim-survivor and a perpetrator; rather, it unfolds within wider peer and digital ecosystems, including classrooms, group chats, friendship networks and online communities. In many such situations, the majority of young people are neither direct victims nor perpetrators, but witnesses or bystanders. However, existing prevention efforts often focus primarily on deterring perpetration or encouraging individual protective behaviours, while paying limited attention to the role of bystanders in shaping responses to harm.

Against this backdrop, the Centre is developing a peer-led intervention programme aimed at transforming bystanders into active and supportive upstanders. This initiative is informed by qualitative research with adolescents in the Republic of Korea, which found that many young people who witness incidents of NCII want to help, but often do not act because they are unsure of what to say or fear making the situation worse. These findings point to a critical witness–action gap, rooted not only in awareness, but also in a lack of practical communication skills and confidence to intervene safely and supportively.

To support this initiative, UN Women Knowledge and Partnerships Centre seeks to engage a Consultant for Youth-Led Training of Trainers on TFGBV to develop a peer-to-peer training module informed by UN Women’s approaches and guidance on violence against women prevention. The Consultant will work under the supervision of the Research and Data Specialist at the UN Women Knowledge and Partnerships Centre in the Republic of Korea and will have no supervisory responsibilities.

 

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES/ SCOPE OF WORK

The Consultant will support the development and implementation of the peer to peer TFGBV prevention module and the advancement of regional efforts to address TFGBV through the following key responsibilities:

Activity 1: Develop the programme implementation plan for the peer-led TFGBV prevention intervention

1.1 Develop a programme implementation plan outlining the overall approach, objectives, key components, roles and responsibilities, and implementation arrangements for the peer-led intervention programme.

1.2 Develop the programme logic model and/or theory of change, clearly articulating the intended outcomes, pathways of change, and assumptions underpinning the intervention.

1.3 Prepare a master timeline for programme implementation, including key milestones, sequencing of activities, and deliverable schedule.

1.4 Develop a logistics plan to support the delivery of the programme, including operational considerations for workshop implementation and coordination.

Activity 2: Develop the programme contents and measurement tools 

2.1 Develop the facilitator slide deck for delivery of the peer-led workshop on TFGBV/NCII prevention.

2.2 Develop the student workbook and/or participant handouts to accompany the workshop sessions and support participant engagement and learning.

2.3 Design pre- and post-survey instruments to assess changes in participants’ knowledge, attitudes, confidence and intended behaviours in relation to bystander intervention and peer support.

2.4 Prepare scripts and detailed activity instructions for workshop delivery, including guidance for role play, group discussion, and other interactive exercises.

Activity 3: Develop the training-of-trainers package for near-peer mentors, informed by UN Women’s guidelines on VAW prevention

3.1 Develop a training-of-trainers manual to guide the preparation of university student peer mentors and ensure consistent delivery of the intervention.

3.2 Prepare a detailed two-day training agenda for the training-of-trainers programme, including session objectives, flow, methodology and materials required.

3.3 Develop a trainer competency rubric to assess the readiness of peer mentors/ambassadors to deliver the workshop effectively and in line with safeguarding and facilitation standards.

3.4 Support the preparation of a printed handbook consolidating key concepts, facilitation guidance, and practical tools for trainers.

Activity 4: Support process and outcome evaluation of the programme

4.1 Design and implement a process-outcome evaluation framework to assess the relevance, quality and early results of the intervention.

4.2 Analyse programme data and prepare summary tables and datasets in Excel or other agreed formats.

4.3 Draft a programme evaluation report presenting key findings, lessons learned and recommendations for strengthening the intervention.

4.4 Develop a concise 1–2 page impact brief summarizing key results, emerging evidence and implications for future programming and advocacy.

Activity 5: Develop a next steps plan for programme scale-up and sustainability

5.1 Develop a strategic expansion roadmap outlining options and priorities for scaling the intervention to new contexts and audiences.

Deliverable	Expected Completion Time
Develop the programme implementation plan for the peer-led TFGBV prevention intervention	Finalized programme implementation plan outlining the overall approach, objectives, implementation arrangements, and roles and responsibilities for delivery of the peer-led TFGBV prevention intervention.  Programme logic model and/or theory of change, clearly articulating the intended outcomes, pathways of change, and key assumptions underpinning the intervention.	10 May 2026
Develop the programme contents and measurement tools	Student workbook and/or participant handouts developed and finalized with feedback from UN Women.  Pre- and post-survey instruments finalized to assess participants’ knowledge, attitudes, confidence, and intended behaviours related to peer support and bystander action. Selection of the University students volunteering for the mentor trainers  Coordinate and document expert consultation with GBV specialists to inform the development of programme contents and the training-of-trainers manual, including age-appropriate NCII/TF-GBV content framing, safeguarding considerations for near-peer delivery contexts; consolidate expert feedback to guide iterative revision of programme materials.	5 July 2026
Prepare the training-of-trainers package for near-peer mentors	Finalized training-of-trainers manual to guide the preparation and delivery of the youth-led peer mentoring model.  Detailed two-day training agenda, including session objectives, methodologies, facilitation flow, and materials required. Trainer competency rubric developed to assess ambassador readiness and ensure quality and consistency in programme delivery. Printed handbook consolidating key concepts, facilitation guidance, safeguarding considerations, and practical tools for trainers. Develop pre- and post-assessment tools to evaluate the effectiveness of the training-of-trainers programme, including instruments to measure changes in peer mentors' knowledge, facilitation skills, confidence, and readiness to deliver the TFGBV/NCII prevention intervention. Develop a booster session protocol for mentor trainers who demonstrate gaps in facilitation readiness or require additional support prior to programme delivery, including criteria for identifying booster session candidates (based on competency rubric scores and trainer observation.  Develop a weekly group supervision plan to support peer mentors throughout the active programme delivery period	5 September 2026
Manage the pilot training implementation process and outcome evaluation of the programme	Process-outcome evaluation framework and tools finalized to assess the relevance, quality, and early outcomes of the intervention. Pilot training in selected high schools (peer to peer training delivery). Cleaned and organized raw data summary tables and Excel dataset submitted in an agreed format. Programme evaluation report presenting key findings, lessons learned, impact, and actionable recommendations for strengthening the intervention.	31 October 2026
Develop a next steps plan for scale-up and sustainability	Strategic expansion roadmap outlining options, priorities, and recommended steps for scaling the intervention to new contexts and target groups. Replication toolkit outline setting out the core components, resources, and enabling conditions required for adaptation and roll-out in a new country context.	15 December 2026

COMPETENCIES 

Core Values:

• Integrity;
• Professionalism;
• Respect for Diversity.

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
• Accountability;
• Creative Problem Solving;
• Effective Communication;
• Inclusive Collaboration;
• Stakeholder Engagement;
• Leading by Example.

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Functional Competencies:

• Proven ability to develop training curricula, facilitator guides, handbooks and workshop materials.
• Good understanding of peer-to-peer or youth-led programming models, including training-of-trainers approaches.
• Familiarity with behavior change frameworks and prevention methodologies, including the Theory of Planned Behavior or similar social and behavioral change approaches, is an asset. 
• Ability to integrate safeguarding, ethical considerations and age-appropriate communication into programme design and implementation.
• Strong skills in qualitative and/or mixed-methods research, including development of survey tools and analysis of programme outcome data.
• Knowledge of technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV), including online harms such as non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII), is strongly desirable. 
• Quality Assurance and Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled in coordinating review processes, integrating technical feedback, and ensuring deliverables meet UN standards for clarity, accuracy, and inclusiveness.
• The consultant must have a strong sense of responsibility, a flexible and proactive mindset, and the ability to work independently
• Strong inter-personal skills, ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with multicultural personnel at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work productively in a highly pressured environment

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Certification:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in psychology, behavioral studies, similar social sciences, or a related field is required
• A first-level university degree in combination with five additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree

Experience:

• At least 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in developing and implementing programmes, research, training, or advocacy initiatives related to gender equality, violence against women and girls, child/youth protection, education, or adolescent development.
• Proven experience in developing training modules, curricula, handbooks, facilitation guides, or other educational materials, preferably for adolescents, youth, or peer educators.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and/or delivering training-of-trainers programmes and participatory learning activities. 
• Familiarity with Violence Against Women international statistical standards and related ethical guidelines is required. 
• Experience working on technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV), online safety, digital citizenship, non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII), or related issues is highly desirable. 
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality written outputs in English. Knowledge of Korean is a strong asset, particularly for engaging with local stakeholders and contextualizing materials.

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Korean is required.
• Exceptional communication, diplomacy and writing skills in English are required.

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