Rapid Gender Assessment (RGA) in Lebanon at Mousawat Organization

Purpose and objectives

The RGA will provide an actionable, disability-inclusive and conflict-sensitive assessment of gender-related vulnerabilities, inequalities, access barriers and participation opportunities in the three project regions. It will update and contextualise Mousawat’s September 2024 gender analysis and complement the 2026 emergency/vulnerability evidence and the project baseline.

Analyse how gender intersects with disability, age, nationality, displacement, caregiving roles and household circumstances to shape needs and service access.
Identify gender-specific barriers, safety risks and preferences related to mobile health services, CBR, SRHR, psychosocial support, food/cash assistance, livelihoods and home accessibility.
Assess women’s and girls’ meaningful participation, access to information, decision-making, feedback and complaint mechanisms, and safe referral options.
Recommend feasible gender-responsive adjustments to targeting, outreach, staffing, timings, accessibility, confidentiality, safeguarding and gender-sensitive monitoring.

3. Scope of work and key questions

A. Gender and intersectional vulnerability

Differences in needs, roles, unpaid care, mobility, control of resources, protection exposure and participation among women, men, girls and boys with and without disabilities; attention to female-headed households, elderly women, refugees and IDPs.

B. Equitable access to project services

Practical obstacles and enabling measures for PHC/mobile clinics, CBR, SRHR information/services, MHPSS, assistive devices, vouchers/MPCA, livelihood support, minor repairs, transport and accessible communication.

C. Safety, confidentiality and accountability

Safe consultation arrangements, perceived safety and dignity in service delivery, risk of exclusion, safe confidential feedback and appropriate survivor-centred GBV referral information without collecting identifying disclosure narratives.

D. Actionable project adaptations

A prioritised gender action matrix detailing proposed changes, responsible project function, timeline, suggested indicators and required follow-up.

4. Methodology and ethical requirements

Applicants must propose an achievable, proportionate mixed-method approach for five working days and all three regions. Expected elements are a desk review of the approved application, logframe, existing Mousawat databases and prior needs/gender assessments; accessible quantitative or structured interviews where feasible; selected key-informant interviews and/or focused group consultations; rapid triangulation and validation with Mousawat. The consultant will submit the proposed sample, participant categories, geographic coverage, tools and any limitations in the inception note. Mousawat will facilitate introductions and available documents, subject to consent and data-sharing rules.

Obtain informed, voluntary consent; apply a Do No Harm, conflict-sensitive, disability-inclusive and age-appropriate approach.
Provide safe participation options and accessible communication; consult women/girls and other marginalised groups separately where appropriate and safe.
Ensure privacy, secure storage, data minimisation and anonymised reporting; do not include names or case-identifying details in public deliverables.
Follow Mousawat safeguarding, prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, and complaints/referral procedures; never pressure participants to disclose violence or trauma.
Disaggregate findings only when sample size and confidentiality allow; clearly distinguish primary findings, secondary evidence and consultant interpretations.

5. Deliverables and indicative working days

Deliverable

Minimum content

Effort

1. Inception note and tools

Methodology, work schedule, sample and stakeholder strategy, ethical/safety protocol, gender analytical framework and consultation tools.

1 day

2. Field consultations and concise evidence summary

Primary evidence from three regions, consultation record without identifying personal data, cleaned/anonymised aggregate information and documented limitations.

2 days

3. Draft report and validation

Draft analytical findings, tables and early recommendations; presentation/discussion with Mousawat MEAL and Gender Advisor.

1 day

4. Final report and handover

Final edited RGA report (English), executive summary, gender action matrix, methodological annexes and non-identifying tools/data summaries.

1 day

The five days are consultancy working days, not necessarily five consecutive calendar days. Final submission and review dates will be agreed in the contract. The indicative operational goal is completion during November 2026; the approved application only specifies the beginning of the project / first month.

6. Required profile

Advanced degree in gender studies, sociology, social sciences, development or another relevant field (equivalent experience may be considered).
Demonstrated experience conducting rapid gender assessments or gender analyses in humanitarian or recovery programmes.
Knowledge of intersectional gender and disability inclusion, GBV risk mitigation, SRHR-sensitive programming and safe referral principles.
Contextual familiarity with Lebanon and vulnerable Lebanese, Palestinian and Syrian refugee and displaced communities.
Ability to undertake field engagement across all three regions, subject to security/access arrangements.
Strong analytical and report-writing skills in English; ability to conduct field consultations in Arabic.
Proven commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding, research ethics, accessibility and conflict sensitivity.

8. Application package and selection

Updated CV (individual consultant) or lead consultant CV and team details if applying as a firm.
Short technical proposal (suggested maximum 3–4 pages): understanding, methodology, workplan for five days, coverage of all three regions, ethics and accessibility, anticipated risks/mitigation.
Financial offer in EUR with a clear breakdown of professional fees and travel/logistics (inclusive of all applicable costs and taxes).
At least one relevant sample of a comparable assignment (redacted where confidential) and contact details for two professional references.
Availability for the start-up period and confirmation of ability to work in the required areas.

Evaluation framework : technical quality/methodology 40%; relevant experience and qualifications 35%; practical workplan and regional accessibility 15%; financial competitiveness 10%. Mousawat may invite shortlisted applicants for an interview and/or clarification. Selection must comply with Mousawat’s procurement procedures and any applicable donor rules.

9. How to apply

Send one application package by 3 November 2026 to [email protected], with the subject line: “ReACT – Rapid Gender Assessment Consultant – [Applicant Name]”. Applications received after the published deadline may not be considered. Only shortlisted applicants may be contacted. Mousawat is committed to equitable, non-discriminatory selection and encourages qualified applicants with disabilities to apply.