Senior Researcher – Gender Based Violence (GBV) in Conflict Affected Areas _at Ethiopia Network of Women Shelters (ENWS)

Senior Researcher – Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Conflict-Affected Areas

• Location: Outside of Addis Ababa,Ethiopia
• Employment Type: Short-Term Contract (until completion of research)

Organization:

The Ethiopia Network of Women Shelters (ENWS) is a non-governmental, non-partisan network of women-led organizations working together to eliminate gender-based violence (GBV) and promote the rights, dignity, and empowerment of women and girls in Ethiopia.

Position Overview:

Ethiopian Network of Women Shelters (ENWS) is seeking a highly motivated Researcher with proven experience in conducting research, particularly on GBV or in conflict-affected settings. The successful candidate will design research tools, collect and analyze data, and produce a comprehensive report with actionable recommendations. Candidates must be able to operate as a legally registered consultancy or individual with a valid legal license.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop research methodology and data collection tools.
• Conduct field research in conflict-affected areas, ensuring participant safety and confidentiality.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret qualitative and/or quantitative data.
• Prepare detailed reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the organization to ensure alignment with program objectives.

Qualifications and Experience:

• MA/MSc in Psychology, Social Anthropology, Sociology, Gender Studies, Social Science, and other related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant research experience (MA holders); 10 years for BA holders.
• Strong experience in research design, data collection, and report writing.
• Knowledge of GBV issues, particularly in conflict-affected contexts.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in Amharic, Oromiffa, and/or Tigrinya is desirable.
• Must be a legally registered consultancy or individual with a valid license.

Contract Duration: Short-term contract until research completion.