Consultancy Opportunity: Sexual Violence Research Initiative Seeks Longitudinal Analysis of SVRI Forum Data (2009–2026)
The global research community focused on violence prevention and gender equality continues to evolve rapidly, and understanding its trajectory requires strong evidence synthesis and data analysis. A new consultancy opportunity from the Sexual Violence Research Initiative seeks an experienced analyst to conduct a longitudinal study of its flagship conference data spanning 2009 to 2026.
This assignment offers a rare opportunity to examine how research on violence against women and violence against children has developed over nearly two decades across multiple regions, disciplines, and institutions.
About the SVRI Forum
The Sexual Violence Research Initiative is a global network dedicated to advancing research and evidence-based action on violence against women (VAW), violence against children (VAC), and other forms of gender-based violence.
Its flagship event, the SVRI Forum, is one of the world’s largest gatherings in this field, bringing together:
- Researchers and academics
- Practitioners and frontline service providers
- Policymakers and government representatives
- Donors and funding agencies
- Activists and individuals with lived experience
Since its launch in 2009, the Forum has grown significantly, with participation from more than 140 countries. It plays a key role in shaping global priorities on gender-based violence research and programming.
Overview of the Consultancy Assignment
The consultancy focuses on compiling and analyzing a unique longitudinal dataset covering nine SVRI Forums (2009–2026).
The consultant will be responsible for:
- Building a unified dataset from multiple conference cycles
- Coding abstract and presentation data across years
- Conducting descriptive and comparative statistical analysis
- Identifying trends in research topics, geography, and methodologies
- Producing a detailed analytical report and presentation deck
The final output will help the organization understand how the field has evolved and where gaps remain in global research on violence prevention.
Key Objectives of the Analysis
The consultancy aims to answer critical questions about the development of the violence prevention research ecosystem.
Geographic Trends in Research
The analysis will explore:
- Which countries and regions are producing research over time
- The proportion of submissions from low- and middle-income countries
- Whether research leadership aligns with study locations
- Geographic distribution of reviewers compared to authors
- Underrepresented regions in global research output
Who Produces and Reviews Research
This section focuses on institutional participation and inclusion in the field:
- Types of institutions contributing (universities, NGOs, governments, UN agencies)
- Growth of new vs. repeat contributors over time
- Balance between academic and practice-based knowledge
- Composition of reviewer networks across Forums
- Whether practitioner knowledge is equally represented and accepted
What Research Is Being Conducted
The consultancy will categorize research outputs by:
- Forms of violence studied (e.g., intimate partner violence, child sexual abuse, femicide, trafficking-related violence)
- Populations included (women, children, adolescents, LGBTQI+ individuals, displaced populations, etc.)
- Emerging and declining research themes across 17 years
- Shifts in focus from prevalence studies to intervention and implementation research
Why and How Research Is Done
This component examines the nature of research approaches, including:
- Purpose of studies (prevalence, prevention, policy analysis, intervention testing, etc.)
- Methodological approaches (quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, participatory research)
- Trends in implementation science and community-based approaches
- Growth of practice-based programmatic knowledge in submissions
Methodological Approach
The consultancy is divided into three main phases:
Phase 1: Data Preparation and Coding
- Consolidating datasets from 2019–2026 into a unified structure
- Extracting historical data (2009–2017) from reports and programme materials
- Standardizing country names, institutions, and categories
- Applying a structured coding framework across all records
- Building a reviewer dataset for comparative analysis
Phase 2: Analysis
The consultant will conduct:
- Descriptive statistical analysis across Forum years
- Trend analysis of submission and acceptance patterns
- Geographic and institutional comparisons
- Mapping of research topics and methodological shifts
- Gap analysis comparing submissions with field priorities
Phase 3: Reporting
Deliverables include:
- A comprehensive analytical report
- A presentation slide deck for stakeholders
- A clean, documented longitudinal dataset
- A coding guide and replicable framework for future Forums
Consultant Requirements
Applicants should have strong expertise in:
- Data analysis (quantitative and qualitative methods)
- Coding of unstructured datasets
- Research in gender-based violence (VAW/VAC) fields
- Proficiency in tools such as Excel, R, Stata, or SPSS
- Strong writing and reporting skills
- Experience working in low- and middle-income country contexts is an advantage
The assignment is remote and requires approximately 20–25 working days over 12 weeks.
Timeline and Deliverables
Key outputs include:
- Inception report and data audit within 3 weeks
- Clean and coded datasets by week 3
- First full report draft by week 8
- Revised report by week 10
- Final report, dataset, and slide deck by week 12
How to Apply
Interested consultants should submit:
- A 2-page expression of interest
- CV or professional profile
- Financial proposal with day rate and time estimates
- Sample of relevant analytical work
Applications should be sent via email to:
Closing date: 25 May 2026
Final Thoughts
This consultancy with the Sexual Violence Research Initiative represents a significant opportunity to contribute to global knowledge on violence against women and children.
By analyzing 17 years of conference data, the selected consultant will help reveal how the field has evolved in terms of geography, institutions, methodologies, and thematic focus. The findings are expected to inform future funding decisions, research priorities, and capacity-building strategies across the global violence prevention community.
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