Consultant for SGBV Survivor Interviews

Job Summary

To support a survivor-centered documentation study, the part-time Consultant for SGBV Survivor Interviews will conduct ethical and trauma-informed interviews with survivors of sexual and gender-based violence in Sierra Leone, collaborating with local partners, and producing a comprehensive report to amplify survivor voices.

Key responsibilities

• Develop interview tools and methodology in consultation with local partners
• Conduct a minimum of 20-30 confidential interviews with survivors across specified districts
• Draft and finalize a report including survivor narratives, key themes, and actionable recommendations

Required qualifications

• Demonstrated experience conducting ethical, trauma-informed interviews with SGBV survivors, particularly children
• Strong understanding of child protection, safeguarding, and Do No Harm principles
• Excellent writing and editing skills with a portfolio of similar survivor reports or human rights documentation
• Deep knowledge of the Sierra Leone context, particularly regarding SGBV and the justice system
• Fluency in English and Krio, with additional local languages as an advantage