Endline Population-based Representative Survey on Menstrual Dignity and Discrimination

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Benin.

📋 Description

• Design, implement, and evaluate an endline population-based representative survey that measures changes from the baseline regarding structural aspects of menstrual discrimination.

• Carry out the survey in Benin, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Dominican Republic, Guinea, Haiti, Nigeria, Pakistan, and the Philippines.

• Closely replicate the baseline methodology, including sampling techniques, survey instruments, definitions and calculations of indicators, data collection protocols, and analytical strategies.

• Ensure a representative sample of menstruators in each country that is comparable to the baseline sample.

• Include a targeted sample of around 450 systematically excluded menstruators, approximately 50 per country.

• Utilize the same or similar local survey partners and fieldwork networks whenever possible.

• Measure primary and secondary indicators related to menstrual discrimination, knowledge, product usage and accessibility, attitudes, supportive environments, WASH, and menstrual health and dignity.

• Disaggregate results by country, age group, and other locally significant factors.

• Maintain an intersectional feminist perspective throughout all processes and deliverables.

• Present an inception report that contains methodology, sampling strategy, statistical power verification, analysis plan, and work plan by December 15, 2026.

• Acquire and submit IRB approval documentation before December 31, 2026.

• Document methodological changes, pilot results, and finalized survey instruments by March 31, 2027.

• Provide cleaned, deidentified, translated, merged respondent-level datasets for all nine countries, along with indicator calculations, a codebook, and a calculation guide by June 30, 2027.

• Deliver a baseline-endline comparative findings report by July 31, 2027.

• Report directly to Fòs Feminista's Business Intelligence, Evaluation, and Research Unit.

⛳️ Requirements

• Previous experience in designing and executing the baseline population-based representative survey, demonstrating the ability to replicate its methodology, instruments, sampling methods, and field procedures.

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills in both English and French.

• Proven capability to test and administer surveys in the local languages of Benin, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Dominican Republic, Guinea, Haiti, Nigeria, Pakistan, and the Philippines.

• Specialized knowledge in developing, testing, and administering population-based representative surveys in the Global South.

• Significant experience in designing and conducting rigorous evaluations of sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice.

• Expertise in assessing menstrual discrimination through an intersectional feminist lens.

• Demonstrated capacity to integrate ethical considerations and protections, along with local adaptations of deliverables for each country.

• Strong understanding of the sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice landscape in Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean, especially concerning menstrual health and dignity.

• Ability to collaborate effectively in multicultural environments across various time zones and through remote digital formats.

• Capacity to adapt to emerging challenges and opportunities.

• Must establish ethical procedures and secure all necessary ethical approvals and IRB approval prior to data collection.

• Required to provide translations and back translations for deliverables in English.

• Must agree to and comply with Fòs Feminista's International Safeguarding Policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct, including minimum operating standards for PSEA.

• Familiarity with Agence Française de Développement requirements or reporting is advantageous.

• All application materials are to be submitted in English.

🏝️ Benefits

• Consultancy work conducted remotely.

• Opportunity to engage in an international, intersectional feminist project spanning nine countries.

• Professional collaboration with Fòs Feminista’s Business Intelligence, Evaluation & Research Unit and consortium partners.

• Experience in research related to sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice.

• Framework for safeguarding policy and code of conduct.