Consultancy timeframe: April - November 2022

IPPF EN is seeking an agency based in Portugal to develop a research methodology and conduct a baseline study aiming to answer the question: What is the effect of a gender transformative education curriculum on adolescents’ (age 14-15) attitudes regarding gender equality in Portugal? Over a period of 4 years, the study will be conducted in 3 phases, of which the first one, and the subject of this call, is a baseline study on the knowledge and attitudes of adolescents who have access to sexuality education in schools.

The research agency is expected to:

• Develop a methodology for a 4-year study and data collection tools
• Develop a methodology and data collection tools for the baseline study
• Conduct the first phase: the baseline study in Portugal
• Analyse the data and develop a research finding report from the baseline study

Agency specification:

Required

• Researchers with academic degree/proven experience in developing and conducting qualitative research
• Outstanding command of English and Portuguese
• Good understanding of the Portuguese social, economic and political contexts of adolescents  (including those living in vulnerable conditions)

Assets

• Research portfolio indicating previous experience in studies related to:
  • Adolescents’ sexual and reproductive health and rights
  • Adolescents’ access to comprehensive sexuality education
  • Gender and sexuality

Find out more about the timeframe, deliverables and application procedure by downloading the terms of reference below.

About IPPF

The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is a global service provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights for all. We are a worldwide movement of national organizations working with and for communities and individuals. IPPF EN is one of the International Planned Parenthood Federation’s six regional networks and has 30 Member Associations across Europe and Central Asia working on sexual and reproductive health and rights through advocating, empowering actors of change and providing care.

Safeguarding

The researchers will be expected to sign and adhere to IPPF’s code of conduct and safeguarding on signing the contract. As per our policy on the protection of children and vulnerable adults, they may also be required to undergo a criminal record check.