.National Consultant: Conducting an external service audit for GBV service facilities across Rohingya refugee camps/ host community sites Purpose of consultancy:Since the influx of Rohingya refugees into Cox's Bazar in 2017, the situation of gender-based violence (GBV) has remained a significant concern, with women and girls disproportionately affected by various forms of abuse within the refugee camps and in host communities. The cramped living conditions and economic stress within the Rohingya refugee camps contribute to heightened tensions and increased risks for domestic violence. Women and girls are at continued risk of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse within their own households, with limited recourse to support services. Under the leadership of the UNFPA led GBV Sub-Sector, in 2024, a total of 57 GBV actors are providing a range of essential services to prevent and respond to gender-based violence (GBV). These services encompass comprehensive case management and referral services through different service facilities as well as service modalities, including: safe spaces and shelters, healthcare/medical treatment and psychosocial support, legal assistance, community awareness & education, capacity building initiatives for humanitarian workers, GBV prevention activities, and GBV risk mitigation activities with community people and relevant stakeholders.The purpose of the consultancy is toConduct comprehensive assessment of the quality and standards of Gender-Based Violence Sub-Sector (GBVSS) members' service facilities across 33 camps and 11 host community sites. This audit will focus on ensuring that GBVSS member facilities incorporate the 4 activities outlined in the 2024 Joint Response Plan (JRP) for GBVSS, thereby assessing their quality, standards, effectiveness, efficiency, and inclusivity in delivering services to crisis-affected populations.Establish systematic service quality assessment across a sampling of GBV service providers in the Rohingya response, in order to establish evidence-informed recommendations, promote transparency and adherence to established standards, fostering a culture of accountability to survivors and the affected populations within service delivery systems.Generate a systematic analysis of gaps and recommendations (regarding service quality and standards) for the GBVSS members to improve the GBV services in Cox's Bazar as a Sub-Sector.Inform policy decisions and strategies at local, national, and international levels and to develop evidence-based interventions and allocate resources effectively to address the complex challenges of gender-based violence.Scope of work:Under the overall guidance of the Head of the UNFPA Sub-Office in Cox's Bazar, and the direct supervision of GBVSS Coordinator, the national consultant will lead the service audit in the camps/ host communities
