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TORs | Theater Group for Context-Specific Theater and Art-Based Workshop Modules on Child Marriage

Legal Aid Society

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Posted date	20th March, 2025	Last date to apply	26th March, 2025
Country	Pakistan	Locations	Karachi
Category	Community & Social Services
Type	Consultancy	Position	1

Theater Group for Context-Specific Theater and Art-Based Workshop Modules on Child Marriage

Consultant ToRs

A. Background

The Legal Aid Society (LAS) is a not-for-profit organization working on its mission to connect vulnerable & disempowered end users of justice with effective and expedient services for justice delivery. LAS’s interventions have been aimed at increasing access to justice for poor & marginalized communities, particularly women, across the province of Sindh and at the Federal level.

In line with the mission of expediting justice delivery, LAS is implementing a project to strengthen the State’s response to sexual violence and child marriage as a technical partner, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of Pakistan, under the Awaaz II Program.

LAS initiated the project to provide technical assistance to the Government of Sindh in improving Criminal Justice Actors’ response to sexual violence and child marriage to enhance coordination between stakeholders.

This consultancy aims to engage a theater group to develop and perform context-specific theater scripts and facilitate art-based workshops that integrate legal, health, and social perspectives on child marriage. Through community engagement, the initiative seeks to create impactful narratives that challenge discriminatory social norms and encourage reflection through creative methodologies.

B. Scope of Consultancy and Expected Outputs

The scope of work and corresponding outputs/deliverables will be as follows:

Phase 1: Planning & Content Development (Month 1)

Develop context-specific theater scripts on child marriage, integrating legal, health, and social perspectives.
Design art-based workshop modules for adolescents and paralegals, using participatory and creative approaches.

Phase 2: Community Outreach & Implementation (Month 2-3)

Organize two theater performances—one per district, one in Karachi and one in Hyderabad region.
Conduct two art-based workshops engaging adolescents and paralegals.
Facilitate post-performance dialogues to encourage reflection and knowledge-sharing.
Submit a final report, including documentation of performances, workshop materials, and lessons learned.

C. Consultancy Deliverables and Timeline

#	Output	Delivery Timelines April - June
1	Inception and Planning – Develop a detailed work plan outlining methodology, timeline, and stakeholder engagement strategy. Conduct a literature review on theater-based interventions and art-based learning for child marriage prevention.	Month 1
2	Content Development – Develop and finalize theater scripts and workshop modules, incorporating expert and stakeholder feedback.	Month 1
3	Theater Performances & Workshops Organize and perform two theater performances (one in Karachi and one in Hyderabad region) Conduct two art-based workshops with adolescents and paralegals (one in Karachi and one in Hyderabad region)	Month 2-3
4	Post-Performance Dialogues – Facilitate discussions to promote community reflection and knowledge-sharing.	Month 2-3
5	Final Report & Documentation – Compile insights from performances and workshops, including scripts, materials, and lessons learned.	End of Month 3

D. Required Expertise and Qualifications

A professional theater group with a proven track record in developing and performing socially relevant plays, particularly on child rights and gender-based violence (GBV).
Experience in designing and facilitating participatory, art-based workshops for adolescents and community-based actors.
Strong understanding of child marriage, gender rights, and the legal framework in Sindh.
Ability to engage with government institutions, law enforcement, healthcare providers, and civil society organizations.
Excellent performance, storytelling, and interactive facilitation skills.
Prior experience working in Sindh or similar regional contexts is desirable.

EEO Statement:

At LAS, our commitment to diversity and equal opportunity extends to all aspects of our work, including consulting engagements. We ensure that all qualified consultants are given fair consideration regardless of sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. LAS is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is treated equitably, acknowledged for their unique contributions, and encouraged to excel. We value and respect the diverse perspectives and experiences that each individual brings to our projects. Every member of the LAS team, including consultants, shares the responsibility of supporting and advancing a diverse and respectful work environment.

Protection Against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

Legal Aid Society (LAS) is committed to the prevention and protection from all forms of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA). LAS explicitly prohibits its
staff, associates, partners, consultants, or any other representatives associated with the delivery of its work from:

Engaging in any form of sexual exploitation or abuse;
Sexual activity with children (persons below the age of (18) irrespective of a mistaken belief of the age of the child which shall not amount to a defense);
Exchange of money, employment, goods or services for sex, including sexual favors or other forms of humiliating, degrading or exploitative behavior, is prohibited. This includes any exchange of assistance that is due to beneficiaries of assistance;
Sexual relationships between LAS staff and beneficiaries of assistance, since they are based on inherently unequal power dynamics,undermine the credibility and integrity of the work of LAS and are strongly discouraged.

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Application Process:

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following:

A detailed CV/Profile.
A technical proposal outlining their approach to the Terms of Reference (TORs).
A financial proposal, including consultancy fees and any associated costs (Including Taxes).

Submissions should be sent to [email protected] by 26th March 2025 with the subject line "Proposal against Terms of Reference (TORs) for Consultant: Theater Group for Context-Specific Theater and Art-Based Workshop Modules on Child Marriage".