Professionals with expertise in child protection, research, and monitoring and evaluation have an exciting opportunity to contribute to global efforts to prevent child sexual violence. WI-HER, LLC is seeking a CSV Prevention Research Consultant for an upcoming project, offering a fully remote consultancy that welcomes qualified experts from around the world.

This consultancy is ideal for researchers and specialists with experience in child sexual violence (CSV) prevention, evidence synthesis, and ethical research practices in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

About WI-HER

WI-HER is a woman-owned international consulting firm headquartered in Washington, DC. The organization partners with governments, international donors, NGOs, and development agencies to strengthen health systems, improve gender equality, promote safeguarding, and support evidence-based development programs worldwide.

WI-HER is known for delivering technical expertise across public health, gender-based violence prevention, monitoring and evaluation, research, and capacity strengthening in diverse global contexts.

About the CSV Prevention Research Consultancy

The organization is recruiting a consultant for an upcoming proposal that focuses on Child Sexual Violence (CSV) Prevention Research. The successful consultant will provide specialized expertise in research, evidence generation, and outcome measurement to support high-quality project design and implementation.

This consultancy offers the flexibility of working remotely from anywhere in the world, making it accessible to experienced researchers regardless of their location.

Position Details

• Position: CSV Prevention Research Consultant
• Organization: WI-HER
• Job Type: Consultancy
• Location: Remote (Global)
• Contract: Temporary / Fixed-Term
• Experience Level: As specified in the job description
• Application Deadline: Open until filled
• Remuneration: Not disclosed

Because applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, interested candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Areas of Work

The consultant will bring technical expertise to research activities focused on preventing child sexual violence while ensuring ethical and survivor-centered methodologies.

Core responsibilities may include:

• Conducting child sexual violence prevention research
• Developing outcome measurement frameworks
• Performing systematic reviews
• Carrying out evidence synthesis
• Supporting methodological research
• Developing policy guidance documents
• Advising on ethical research involving children
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary international teams
• Supporting evidence-informed programming
• Contributing to proposal development

The consultancy requires both technical excellence and an understanding of the realities facing vulnerable children in different development settings.

Required Experience

WI-HER is looking for professionals who possess several of the following qualifications:

Child Sexual Violence Prevention Research

Applicants should have practical experience designing or implementing research related to child sexual violence prevention or measuring prevention outcomes.

Experience in safeguarding, violence prevention, or child protection programming will be particularly valuable.

Systematic Reviews and Evidence Synthesis

Candidates should be comfortable reviewing large bodies of research and producing evidence summaries that inform policy and programming.

Experience conducting literature reviews or meta-analyses will be an added advantage.

Ethical Research with Children

A strong understanding of survivor-centered research principles is essential.

Applicants should be familiar with ethical protocols when working with children and vulnerable populations, ensuring confidentiality, informed consent, and safeguarding throughout the research process.

Experience in LMIC Contexts

The ideal consultant has worked extensively in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs).

Experience collaborating with local partners, governments, or research institutions in LMIC settings is especially desirable.

Policy and Guidance Writing

Candidates should demonstrate excellent writing skills and experience producing:

• Research reports
• Technical guidance
• Policy briefs
• Methodological guidance
• Evidence summaries

Strong written communication will be critical for translating research into practical recommendations.

Desired Professional Background

This consultancy may be particularly suitable for professionals with backgrounds in:

• Child protection
• Public health
• Social research
• Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)
• Gender-based violence prevention
• International development
• Psychology
• Social work
• Epidemiology
• Human rights

Applicants with advanced degrees and significant field research experience will likely be competitive.

Why This Consultancy Matters

Child sexual violence remains a major global challenge that requires evidence-based prevention strategies. Organizations working in humanitarian and development settings increasingly rely on high-quality research to identify effective interventions, improve safeguarding systems, and inform policy.

By joining WI-HER as a consultant, you will contribute to research that supports better outcomes for children while strengthening global knowledge on violence prevention.

The remote nature of the consultancy also provides flexibility, allowing experienced professionals to collaborate internationally while continuing other research or consulting engagements.

How to Apply

Interested professionals should contact Sara Jane Renfroe directly by email and share their relevant experience related to child sexual violence prevention research and outcome measurement.

Application Email: srenfroe@wi-her.org

Since the position is open until filled, submitting your expression of interest early is strongly recommended.

Final Thoughts

The CSV Prevention Research Consultant opportunity with WI-HER is an excellent fit for experienced researchers committed to protecting children through evidence-based programming. Professionals with expertise in child sexual violence prevention, systematic reviews, ethical research, and LMIC partnerships can make a meaningful contribution to an important global initiative.

If you have a strong research background and are passionate about improving child protection policies and practices worldwide, this remote consultancy presents an opportunity to apply your expertise to work with an internationally respected consulting organization.

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