Terms of Reference (TORs) for Consultant to Develop a Training Program on GBV Sensitization and Response

A. Background

The Legal Aid Society (LAS) is a not-for-profit organization committed to facilitating access to justice
for marginalized communities in Pakistan, particularly women. LAS’s mission focuses on connecting
vulnerable individuals with effective justice services to address the challenges within the criminal
justice system. Currently, LAS is implementing a project to strengthen the State’s response to sexual
violence by providing technical assistance to improve the Criminal Justice System (CJS) actors'
approach to sexual violence and by enhancing inter-agency coordination.

This consultancy will extend LAS’s efforts to support provincial governments in Punjab, Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), and the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) by developing and refining training
programs for justice sector actors that are responsive to the regional legal frameworks on
gender-based violence (GBV).

B. Scope of Consultancy and Expected Outputs
The consultant will be responsible for revising the training program draft to ensure its alignment
with the specific legal frameworks and legislative requirements in Punjab, KPK, and ICT. Key
deliverables and scope of work include:

Total Duration: 15 days

C. Required Expertise and Qualifications
The consultant should have:

Expertise in gender sensitization and substantial experience within Pakistan’s justice sector.

Experience in developing and conducting GBV-focused training sessions for justice system

actors.

A postgraduate qualification in gender studies, law, human rights, or a related field.

Familiarity with adult learning methodologies and curriculum development for the justice

sector.

EEO Statement:

At LAS, our commitment to diversity and equal opportunity extends to all aspects of our work, including consulting engagements. We ensure that all qualified consultants are given fair consideration regardless of sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. LAS is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is treated equitably, acknowledged for their unique contributions, and encouraged to excel. We value and respect the diverse perspectives and experiences that each individual brings to our projects. Every member of the LAS team, including consultants, shares the responsibility of supporting and advancing a diverse and respectful work environment.

Protection Against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

Legal Aid Society (LAS) is committed to the prevention and protection from all forms of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA). LAS explicitly prohibits its
staff, associates, partners, consultants, or any other representatives associated with the delivery of its work from:

• Engaging in any form of sexual exploitation or abuse;
• Sexual activity with children (persons below the age of (18) irrespective of a mistaken belief of the age of the child which shall not amount to a defense);
• Exchange of money, employment, goods or services for sex, including sexual favors or other forms of humiliating, degrading or exploitative behavior, is prohibited. This includes any exchange of assistance that is due to beneficiaries of assistance;
• Sexual relationships between LAS staff and beneficiaries of assistance, since they are based on inherently unequal power dynamics,undermine the credibility and integrity of the work of LAS and are strongly discouraged.