Development of a Provincial Narrative on Health Consequences of 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

Development of a Provincial Narrative on Health Consequences of Child Marriage

Consultant ToRs

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 develop a comprehensive provincial narrative on the health consequences of child marriage in Sindh. By engaging parliamentarians, religious scholars, government representatives, youth, and other key stakeholders, the initiative seeks to challenge and transform discriminatory social norms through informed discourse.

B. Scope of Consultancy Scope and Expected Outputs

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

Submission of a development of a final provincial narrative on health consequences of child marriage

C. Consultancy Deliverable and Timeline

#	Output	Delivery timelines
1	Inception and Planning – Develop a detailed work plan outlining methodology, timeline, and stakeholder engagement strategy. Literature Review & Data Collection – Conduct a thorough review of existing research, reports, and data on the health consequences of child marriage in Sindh and comparable regions.	April 2025
2	Stakeholder Engagement – Engage key stakeholders to align departmental narratives and commitments. First Stakeholder Consultation – Organize and facilitate an initial consultative event with parliamentarians, ulema, government officials, youth, and civil society. Summary Report – Compile key insights from the stakeholder consultation to inform the narrative.	April - May 2025
3	Narrative Development – Synthesize research and stakeholder feedback into a comprehensive document with evidence-based recommendations. Validation Workshop – Present the draft narrative to stakeholders for feedback and refinement. Finalization & Dissemination – Finalize the provincial narrative and develop a dissemination strategy targeting policymakers, community leaders, and the public.	May - June 2025
	D. Required expertise and qualifications Advanced degree in law, public health, gender studies, social sciences, or a related field. Proven experience in developing health-based child rights policies, related framework plans for gender-based violence (GBV) or human rights initiatives. Strong understanding and knowledge of Sindh's legal framework, governing structures and survivor-centered approaches. Ability to engage with government institutions, law enforcement, healthcare providers, and civil society organizations. Excellent analytical, report-writing, and presentation 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 hr@las.org.pk by 26th March 2025 with the subject line "Proposal against Terms of Reference (TORs) for Consultant: Development of a Provincial Narrative on Health Consequences of Child Marriage".