2. OBJECTIVE OF THE MISSION  

In line with the TAKATUF Project's commitment to promoting gender equality and social cohesion, addressing GBV through LCDCs is one of its core themes. GBV is a critical barrier to gender equality and social inclusion, and the Project acknowledges victims, survivors, and those who contribute to GBV—whether through direct perpetration or indirect practices—must be addressed within a holistic, rights-based framework. The objective of this mission is to support the Project in clarifying and communicating a common approach for LCDCs to prevent and respond to GBV at the local level with through improved visibility and understanding of national referral pathways. A main focus of this work will be on LCDCs response, awareness and prevention approaches to GBV for women and girls with disabilities. This will need to align with Jordan's National Strategy for Reproductive and Sexual Health (2020-2030), as well as the national protocol for first-line GBV support.

3. SCOPE OF WORK  

The consultant's scope of work will contribute directly to the TAKATUF Project's commitments on GBV under the JORISS platform, which focus on strengthening institutional and community-level responses through targeted, coordinated interventions. All work must align with these commitments and support the achievement of the following core activities:

•Design a GBV prevention and response programme tailored for the LCDCs^[1].

•Implement GBV prevention and response activities targeting both victims and perpetrators^[2].

•Create and deliver a capacity building programme for MoSD and LCDC staff focused on participatory governance, women's empowerment, GBV prevention, cultural pluralism, and monitoring and evaluation strategies^[3]

3.1 Develop and validate a GBV implementation concept note for the Project:

The concept note will define the role of LCDCs in GBV prevention, referral, and reintegration, in partnership with civil society organisations (CSOs). It will be developed in coordination with the Ministry of Social Development (related Units such as Women Empowerment, Juveniles and Protection Directorates, De-institutionalisation and Persons with Disabilities ), Ministry of Health (MoH), the Family Protection and Juvenile Department at the Public Security Directorate (PSD), and key GBV stakeholders to ensure alignment with national frameworks.

3.2 Map and adapt available national GBV protocol and related frameworks:

This task responds to the need to provide a

consolidated overview of Jordan's legal and institutional frameworks

related to GBV, including rights and responsibilities concerning victims, survivors, and perpetrators. The output will also clarify mandatory reporting obligations for LCDC staff, outline applicable consent protocols, and define forms of GBV that may be non-physical or verbal in nature, such as economic abuse, Cyber GBV and other related practices. The expert will build on existing resources, tools, and frameworks developed by national and international stakeholders in Jordan, with particular attention to how these are currently accessed and applied by civil society organisations (CSOs). 

The final output will be a user-friendly overview of referral pathways and consent requirements in line with national legislation to be used by LCDCs directors. This overview of pathways will include a focus on how LCDC directors can respond, raise awareness and support the prevention of GBV, including women and girls with disabilities.

3.3 Map national stakeholders and services involved in GBV prevention and response:

Closely linked to the previous task, this activity responds to the need for a local benchmark of GBV service providers across the project pilot areas (Amman, Karak, and Jerash). It will encompass governmental bodies, CSOs, and entities offering health, psychosocial, legal, and financial support. The resulting visual, user-friendly tool will outline referral pathways and include verified contact details such as phone numbers, email addresses, and physical locations.

The mapping will reflect TAKATUF's intersectional approach by identifying services available to GBV survivors, victims, perpetrators, and those who contribute to GBV, as well as refugees and persons with disabilities. It will also highlight pathways for rehabilitation and reintegration, and document existing initiatives focused on prevention and public awareness.

The expert will build on existing tools and reference materials developed by national and international stakeholders, reviewing, updating, and adapting what is already available. Relevant coordination mechanisms and specialised CSO networks should also be taken into account.

3.4 Define the role of LCDCs in GBV referral and reintegration:

Building on the national mapping and existing local practice, this part of the assignment will define the role of Local Community Development Centres (LCDCs) within the national GBV prevention and response framework. It will outline clear, practical, and safe contributions that LCDCs can make—such as supporting early detection of GBV, offering safe and supportive spaces, facilitating referrals, and contributing to the reintegration of survivors through economic and community-based initiatives. It will also explore how LCDCs can engage with perpetrators and contributors through awareness-raising 

and behaviour-change activities. All proposed roles will be aligned with national protocols and standards, and validated through coordination with MoSD and relevant stakeholders to ensure consistency, safety, and accountability.

3.5 Support the organisation of the national event under the 16 Days of Activism campaign and provide guidance on GBV awareness-raising:

The expert will contribute to the organisation of the national event planned under the 16 Days of Activism campaign, which will bring together representatives of all 65 LCDCs across the Kingdom, along with other relevant stakeholders. The event will highlight the role of LCDCs in GBV prevention and response and promote peer learning and exchange. In addition, the expert will provide guidance on GBV awareness-raising approaches and messaging that are appropriate for diverse audiences. This may include reviewing or developing campaign

materials, advising on communication tools, and supporting reflection or

learning sessions during the event.

To ensure that all tools and recommendations are grounded in field-level realities, the Expert will be expected to engage directly with the Directors of the 15 pilot LCDCs. Given their preference for inperson engagement, this should be factored into the Expert’s methodology and work plan. The TAKATUF Project Team will support access and help organise individual or group meetings, including field visits where feasible. The Expert should propose a practical and efficient approach to engage with the 15 pilot LCDCs, ensuring that their perspectives inform the proposed guidance, tools, and messaging.

Following the kick-off meeting with the TAKATUF team, the Expert will provide a brief inception note confirming the proposed approach, timeline, and sequencing of deliverables, adjusted as needed in coordination with the TAKATUF Project Team.

4. DELIVERABLES  

4.1 Draft and finalise GBV implementation concept note aligned with national protocols

The concept note will articulate the rationale for LCDC involvement in GBV prevention, referral, and reintegration. It must clearly outline roles, ethical responsibilities, referral boundaries, and links to national legislation. The concept note should include a phased implementation plan and be validated through structured consultation with relevant MoSD Directorates mentioned above, the Project’s National Technical Taskforce (NTT)^[4],  and key GBV stakeholders in Jordan including the Family Protection Unit (PSD), CSOs, Higher Council with Persons with Disabilities (HCD), and others.

The TAKATUF Project Team will support the consultation process and coordination with national stakeholders. Final approval of the approach and key tasks will be required from MoSD.

4.2 Produce a detailed report outlining national GBV protocols, legal mandates, and interinstitutional coordination mechanisms

This report will provide a consolidated overview of Jordan’s national frameworks related to GBV, including legal obligations, consent protocols, mandatory reporting requirements, and relevant coordination mechanisms between institutions.

It will explore the potential role of LCDCs in GBV prevention, referral, and reintegration—recognising that practices vary across locations and that responsibilities are not yet formally defined. The report will analyse existing documentation, field insights, and national guidance to identify emerging practices and feasible entry points. The report will also focus on how LCDCs can offer GBV services to women and girls with disabilities. 

Based on this analysis, the report will propose a

basic common approach that could be piloted across the 15 LCDCs

participating in the TAKATUF Project. It will include practical guidance related to documentation, safe referral, survivor protection, and the ethical boundaries of LCDC engagement.

The report will also highlight key protection procedures and identify gaps or risks in current implementation practices, proposing mitigation strategies to ensure that any future engagement is aligned with national standards and prioritises safety, accountability, and community trust.

4.3 Develop a user-friendly and accessible visual GBV referral pathway map and service directory for the 15 pilot LCDCs, either directly or in coordination with a digital specialist.

The Expert will produce—or coordinate with a digital specialist to produce—a user-friendly, visual tool outlining step-by-step referral procedures for GBV prevention and response, designed for use by the 15 pilot Local Community Development Centres (LCDCs) supported by the TAKATUF Project. The final product will be accessible in both printable and mobile-friendly formats, adapted for field teams and LCDC staff.

The tool will include:

•        A general section presenting national referral pathways and consent protocols, aligned with Jordanian legislation and national GBV coordination frameworks;

•        Governorate- or centre-specific annexes tailored to the operational realities of each pilot LCDC, detailing available services, verified contact information (phone numbers, email addresses, physical locations), eligibility criteria, and the roles of relevant governmental, civil society, and private providers.

In order to achieve this, the consultant will review, refine, and adapt existing tools developed by national and international stakeholders, including those produced under other donor-funded initiatives. Where local or directorate-level mapping efforts exist, they will be integrated to ensure coherence, minimise duplication, and enhance practical use at the community level.

4.4 Develop a comprehensive institutional and operational guidance package to support MoSD in sustaining the role of LCDCs in GBV prevention, referral, and reintegration

The Expert will prepare a structured guidance package to clarify and strengthen the role of LCDCs across the GBV response continuum. The package will support MoSD in institutionalising and sustaining LCDC engagement in GBV prevention, early detection, safe referral, and reintegration.

As part of this deliverable, the Expert will:

•        Review existing MoSD policies, procedures, and practices related to GBV, protection, and awareness-raising;

•        Identify informal or ad hoc practices at the LCDC level that may require institutionalisation;

•        Propose concrete institutional mechanisms—such as standard operating procedures (SOPs), internal referral tools, and reporting templates—to anchor GBV-related roles within MoSD structures;

•        Recommend policy amendments or new

regulatory provisions to clarify LCDC responsibilities across the GBV

response continuum.

The Expert will also draft practical written guidance for LCDC directors and staff on how to:

1.       Respond to GBV disclosures, including risk assessment, legal obligations, confidentiality, and protection procedures;

2.       Support survivors through psychosocial referral, protection coordination, and reintegration via economic and community-based activities;

3.       Address perpetrators and contributors through preventive awareness, community-based accountability, and reintegration support, in line with legal constraints.

4.       Explore ways of which LCDCs can offer GBV services to women and girls with disabilities. 

All findings, tools, and recommendations will be presented in a structured package for MoSD (in coordination with MoSD Directorates mentioned above) review, endorsement, and potential replication beyond the pilot LCDCs.

4.5 Produce a summary report capturing LCDC-level GBV activities and beneficiaries reached The Expert will produce a structured summary report documenting GBV-related activities implemented at the LCDC level over the course of the assignment. The report will capture both informal practices—whether initiated independently or in collaboration with CSOs—and any structured or piloted interventions conducted within the framework of the scope of work.

The report will include:

    A detailed account of activity implementation steps;        Immediate outcomes and any observed mid-term results;        Sustainability approaches adopted or proposed.

In addition, the Expert will compile a structured field report presenting disaggregated data on beneficiaries reached through LCDC-level GBV interventions. This should reflect individuals across relevant categories, including victims, survivors, and GBV contributors (such as perpetrators or individuals involved in harmful practices), with attention to age, gender, and nationality where feasible.

4.6 Develop a technical note to inform the national GBV campaign and the 16 Days of Activism event, drawing on LCDC experiences

As part of the Expert’s contribution to the organisation of the national event planned under the 16 Days of Activism campaign (see 3.5), a concise and action-oriented technical note will be developed to inform both the design of the national GBV awareness-raising campaign and the content of the event itself.

This note will draw on lessons and experiences from LCDCs, including the 15 pilot centres, ensuring that both the campaign and the event reflect field-level realities and community perspectives. All messaging and communication content will be developed in coordination with the Expertise France communications team.

The note will include:

•        Community-validated     messages            and

thematic priorities;

•        Sample field case stories to support storytelling and advocacy with a focus on GBV services for women and girls with disabilities;

•        Suggestions for campaign framing, slogan design, and outreach channels adapted to different target audiences.

The technical note should be ready for immediate use by the MoSD communications unit, the contracted event management firm, and other relevant partners involved in the preparation and rollout of the 16 Days event and related outreach efforts.

4.7 Present findings and recommendations to the TAKATUF Project Team, MoSD, the National Technical Taskforce (NTT), and other relevant stakeholders

The Expert will deliver a structured presentation summarising the main findings and recommendations resulting from the assignment. The presentation will serve as a basis for discussion with the TAKATUF Project Team, MoSD, the NTT, and other relevant stakeholders to support decisionmaking and follow-up.

The presentation will include:

•        Key insights and data trends identified throughout the assignment;

•        Actionable recommendations to strengthen GBV prevention, referral, and reintegration at the community level;

•        Options for institutionalising the role of LCDCs within national GBV frameworks and MoSD structures.

4.8 Compile all outputs into knowledge products for MoSD use and future replication The Expert will compile the key outputs of the assignment into a set of user-friendly knowledge products to support MoSD in institutionalising and scaling up LCDC engagement in GBV prevention and response. These products will synthesise practical tools, lessons, and guidance developed throughout the assignment. The knowledge products will include:

a)                   GBV Referral Toolkit for LCDCs – including protocols, guidance notes, flowcharts, and other operational tools with a focus on GBV services for women and girls with disabilities;

b)                  National GBV Stakeholder & Protocol Reference Atlas – a visual directory mapping services, roles, and frameworks;

c)                   Good Practice Manual – featuring selected case studies, local challenges, and community-driven solutions with a focus on GBV services for women and girls with disabilities.

All products should be:

•        Branded according to project and donor guidelines, in coordination with the Expertise France communications team;

•        Delivered in editable formats (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, InDesign);

           Prepared for both digital and hardcopy use;

 Developed in English and Arabic to ensure accessibility and enable scale-up by MoSD and other partners.

5.  DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES

The assignment is intended for an individual Expert with proven technical expertise in the areas outlined below:

1.       Have a minimum 6 years of experience working on GBV and related scope.

2.       Proven track record of working on donor-funded programmes that integrate gender equality, prevention and response to gender-based violence (GBV), and social protection.

3.       The ability to translate written materials and referral pathways into accessible digital content is highly desirable.

4.       Demonstrated experience with digital mapping tools or electronic referral platforms is an asset that would be highly valued.

5.       Strong understanding of Local Community Development Centre (LCDC) operational structures and familiarity with Ministry of Social Development (MoSD) protocols and mandates is highly desirable.

6.       Strong drafting and synthesising skills, combined with the ability to work collaboratively and in an agile manner with team members and with multiple stakeholders at institutional, subnational, and community levels.

7.       Excellent command of both Arabic and English, including strong written and spoken communication skills. 

6.  ASSIGNMENT DURATION AND WORK PLAN

The assignment is expected to require up to 45 working days, to be carried out between August / September 2025 and December 2025 / January 2026. This includes time for preparatory work, field visits to pilot LCDCs, stakeholder consultations, drafting, and finalising deliverables.

Applicants are requested to include in their technical proposal a provisional work plan, outlining how they would distribute the number of working days across key tasks. This will help assess the feasibility and clarity of their approach.

The proposed number of days should not exceed the maximum allocation. Final scheduling and timeline will be validated with the Expertise France team and relevant partners at project inception.