Terre des Hommes Netherlands Seeks Lead Research Consultant on Technology-Facilitated Violence Against Children | €15,000–€18,000 | Apply by September 16, 2026

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Terre des Hommes Netherlands is seeking an experienced Lead Research Consultant to conduct operational research on Technology-Facilitated Violence (TFV) against children in humanitarian contexts. The consultancy will examine online risks, protective factors, and safeguarding gaps affecting children living in conflict, displacement, and humanitarian settings.

The research will focus on Ethiopia, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda, Bangladesh, and Ukraine, with implementation expected during Q4 2026 and Q1 2027.

The consultancy offers a total budget of €15,000 to €18,000, inclusive of VAT, and the application deadline is September 16, 2026.

About the Research Consultancy

Children living in conflict and displacement settings increasingly rely on digital technologies for communication, education, social interaction, and access to humanitarian services. However, increased digital access can also expose children to serious risks.

These risks may include online recruitment, cyberbullying, harassment, financial or sexual extortion, exploitation, technology-facilitated gender-based violence, and other forms of online abuse.

The research aims to generate practical evidence that humanitarian organisations can use to strengthen child protection programmes, improve safeguarding systems, and inform policy and advocacy.

The successful consultant will lead the technical research process from study design through to the final report.

Key Research Objectives

The consultancy will explore how children in humanitarian and displacement settings use and experience digital environments.

The research will examine:

Children’s social media use and digital behaviour.
Levels of digital literacy and digital self-expression.
The nature and prevalence of online threats affecting children.
Children’s perceptions of safety and rights online.
Children’s expectations of duty-bearers and protection systems.
Gaps in humanitarian safeguarding and referral pathways.
Vulnerabilities created through digital humanitarian aid delivery.
How different technology platforms and environments affect child safety.
Evidence-based recommendations for improving child protection programming.

The research is designed to bridge the gap between existing evidence and the practical needs of frontline humanitarian actors.

Scope of Work and Deliverables

The Lead Research Consultant will be responsible for four main phases of the assignment.

Phase 1: Research Design and Tool Finalisation

The consultant will develop the study protocol, methodology, focus group discussion guides, quantitative survey tools, and documentation required for ethical review.

Phase 2: Enumerator Training and Supervision

The consultant will prepare and support technical training for field enumerators and partner teams. This will include oversight of training and pilot activities before data collection begins.

Phase 3: Data Analysis and Synthesis

The consultant will lead qualitative thematic coding and statistical analysis of research data across the targeted countries. Experience with tools such as NVivo or Dedoose will be valuable.

Phase 4: Final Report

The consultant will draft, revise, and finalise a comprehensive research report presenting cross-country findings and practical recommendations for humanitarian programming and safeguarding.

Who Can Apply?

The ideal candidate should have an advanced postgraduate degree in Social Sciences, International Development, Child Rights, or a related discipline.

Applicants should have extensive experience conducting participatory, trauma-informed qualitative and quantitative research involving child protection and technology-facilitated violence, particularly in crisis settings.

Candidates should also demonstrate experience in:

Qualitative thematic analysis and coding.
Statistical data analysis.
Disaggregating research data by age, gender, and displacement status.
Developing research methodologies and data collection tools.
Training and supervising field enumerators.
Ethical research and safeguarding procedures.
Producing high-quality research reports for international audiences.

Excellent technical writing skills are essential.

Consultancy Budget and Timeline

The available budget for the Lead Research Consultant is €15,000–€18,000 EUR, inclusive of VAT.

Applicants must submit an itemised financial proposal showing daily fees and other applicable consultant costs within the available budget.

Direct field expenses such as survey software, enumerator stipends, local venues, transportation, translations, and dissemination workshops will be managed separately and should not be included in the consultant’s financial proposal.

The assignment is expected to take place across Q4 2026 and Q1 2027, with final deliverables expected in early 2027.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application by email with the subject line:

“Consultancy Proposal – Lead Research Consultant (TFV)”

Applications should be sent to Abby Roberts, Technical Expert – SEC, at a.roberts@tdh.nl.

The application package must include:

CV or technical portfolio highlighting relevant child protection and TFV research experience.
Technical proposal outlining the proposed methodology, analytical framework, training strategy, ethical approach, and work plan.
Financial proposal providing an itemised breakdown of daily fees and workshop participation costs, within the maximum budget of €18,000 including VAT.

The deadline for applications is September 16, 2026.

Safeguarding and Ethical Standards

Because the research concerns children and vulnerable populations, safeguarding and ethical conduct are central to the consultancy.

The selected consultant must comply with relevant safeguarding policies, codes of conduct, ethical requirements, and data protection standards. Successful applicants will also be subject to appropriate screening and reference checks.

Conclusion

This consultancy offers an opportunity for an experienced researcher to contribute to important evidence on technology-facilitated violence against children in humanitarian contexts.

The assignment combines research design, field training, qualitative and quantitative analysis, safeguarding, and technical report writing across five crisis-affected contexts.

Professionals with strong child protection research experience, knowledge of technology-facilitated violence, advanced analytical skills, and experience working in humanitarian settings are encouraged to apply.

With a consultancy budget of €15,000–€18,000, applicants should prepare their technical and financial proposals and submit them by September 16, 2026.

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