Consultancy for Research on the effectiveness of social media as a tool for opening up spaces for women leaders’ participation (6 weeks)

The Objective of the Research is to determine the effectiveness of social media as a tool for opening up spaces for women leaders’ participation

The Consultant will be expected to cover the following themes: access, use, experiences, influence and impact of social media with particular reference to the following:

1. The role of social media use in making or breaking women leaders’ careers
2. The direct and indirect effects of social media use on women leaders career progression
3. The impact of social media in promoting the 50/50 gender representation agenda
4. The effectiveness of using social media as a tool for activism by women leaders
5. The impact of online gender based violence (harassment, intimidation & abuse) on women leaders

The consultant will be required to:

1. Carry out the in-country research based on the provided framework and methodology.
2. Compile a full Report for the country research including at least two case studies.
3. Correctly cite any sources used in the Report

Deliverables:

1. A full country report on Social/online media and its effects on women’s full participation in leadership processes with at least two case study/story per country and relevant infographics or visuals.
2. Annex of supporting documents (questionnaire responses)
3. A 2-page summary of the report

Timelines:

Closing Date for Applications: 11th May 2020

Selection: 2020

Appointment of Consultant: 25th of May 2020

Submission of Framework: 1st of June 2020

Desk Research & Compilation of Findings: 8th of June 2020

Draft Report by: 29th of June 2020

Final Report by: 6th of July 2020

Requirements:

• Ability to work with a diverse team
• A recent similar body of work
• Flexibility
• Knowledge of global gender (Women Leadership and participation) issues