Title of Project
GBV Men and Boys Engagement for GBV Prevention Specialist
Department
GBV, Ukraine
Reports to
GBV Coordinator - Helin Eren
Duration
From (mm/dd/yy): December 15, 2025
To (mm/dd/yy): June 15, 2026
Place of Assignment
Office (detail location): Ukraine, 2 times travel is expected, TBC
AND
Remote
Travel
Yes
Details: To be decided together with the consultant based on the workplan that will be developed at the beginning of the contract.
Services required from International Medical Corps to support assignment
1. BACKGROUND TO THE ASSIGNMENT:
International Medical Corps (IMC) is implementing a comprehensive Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention and response program in Ukraine since 2014. Recognizing the critical role of men and boys in challenging harmful gender norms and preventing violence against women and girls. The consultant will support the development of a contextualized Male Engagement Strategy for GBV prevention in Ukraine.
The Consultant will be responsible for integrating informed and accountable approaches for engaging men and boys into broader GBV prevention and response programming. This will be built on global best practices, while tailoring approaches to the Ukrainian context, including the engagement of veterans’ organizations and other key stakeholders.
IMC will organize learning roundtables with local actors and service providers to ensure locally owned strategies and foster stakeholder buy-in for long-term adoption and scaling, and conduct the initial trainings for key stakeholders involved in the project.
2. PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The consultant will bring provide technical expertise and knowledge in engaging men and boys in GBV prevention, supporting IMC and partners in developing a contextualized male engagement strategy and building capacity of service providers through training and facilitated dialogue.
The consultant will report to the GBV Program Coordinator and work closely with IMC’s technical GBV advisors, local partners, and service providers, consult with field-based staff, and coordinate with the relevant stakeholders.
IMC will provide logistical support for meetings and roundtables, as well as access to relevant documentation and stakeholders.
3. SCOPE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
• Work closely with GBV Coordinator/GBV Manager/GBV Technical Advisor, as relevant, to achieve the goals of the consultancy.
• Coordinate with partner agencies, as relevant, to organize roundtable, training and support capacity strengthening needs.
• Ensure adherence to IMC’s GBV Minimum Standards, as well as relevant inter-agency guidelines and standards
• Coordinate with government focal points, local partners, and women’s networks to develop appropriate GBV prevention strategies and approaches
• Conduct a rapid desk review of global and regional practices on engaging men and boys for GBV prevention, with focus on conflict and post-conflict settings.
• Facilitate at least one roundtable discussion with national/local actors on male engagement in Ukraine, guiding evidence-based dialogue and contextual adaptation.
• Provide technical inputs for a consecutive roundtable focused on engaging veterans in social and gender norms change.
• Ensure consideration of relevant Ukrainian legislation, particularly regulations governing work with adolescents, including age-specific restrictions, consent requirements, and necessary approvals for engagement in awareness-raising or educational activities.
• Develop and deliver training modules for service providers specifically with those engaged within the scope of the project on male engagement approaches, adapted to the Ukrainian context.
• Lead the drafting of a contextualized Male Engagement Strategy for GBV Prevention in Ukraine, including key recommendations for piloting in communities.
• Provide recommendations for long-term scaling and institutionalization of male engagement programming in Ukraine.
• Submit a final consultancy report summarizing activities, lessons learned, and recommendations
4. DELIVERABLES DESCRIPTION:
DUE DATE(S)
Within first month
By mid-February, 2026
Between February, April, 2026
Between March-May, 2026
By May, 2026
By May, 2026
By end of contract
4.1. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT DELIVERABLES
5. FUTURE PHASES (IF ANY)
This is a stand-alone assignment.
6. TRANSFER OF SKILLS (IF ANY)
Requirements
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Advanced degree in social sciences such as gender studies, social work, human rights, or any other relevant field
Experience
Minimum 7 years related experience in GBV prevention, gender equality, and male engagement programming.
Competency
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing male engagement strategies in GBV prevention, ideally in conflict or humanitarian contexts. Familiarity with male engagement approaches, including EMAP, SASA! and Tipping Point or others.
• Demonstrated application of GBV core competencies and commitment to core principles of GBV programming
• Strong facilitation skills and experience leading participatory workshops/roundtables.
• Familiarity with Ukrainian or Eastern European socio-cultural context is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of standards and guidance related to protection from SEA
• Demonstrated commitment to gender equality, empowerment of WROs/WLOs, and feminist principles.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills; both oral and written
• Ability to work independently and proactively,
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, remain flexible, and apply experience and guidance to evolving challenges
Language(s)
Fluency in English required; knowledge of Ukrainian is an advantage.
Job DescriptionNot Applicable
Job RequirementsPlease refer to the Scope of Work above to view this Individual Consultancy details and requirements.
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