National Consultant – study on violations of children’s rights in the Bolama-Bijagós Region of Guinea-Bissau
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights · DAKAR · Apply by November 9, 2026
About this role
Result of Service The National Consultant contributes effectively to the production and validation of a comprehensive, evidence-based study on violations of children’s rights in the Bolama-Bijagós Region, with particular attention to sexual exploitation and other forms of violence, abuse, exploitation and harmful practices affecting children. The National Consultant will help ensure that the study reflects the national and local context and provides practical, contextually appropriate recommendations to strengthen prevention, child protection, referral mechanisms, accountability and institutional responses in Guinea-Bissau. Work Location Guinea Bissau Expected duration Three (3) months Duties and Responsibilities Under the overall supervision of OHCHR-WARO/PAPEV and in close collaboration with the International Consultant (Team Leader) – Study on the Sexual Exploitation of Children in Guinea-Bissau: Focus on the Bolama-Bijagós Region, the National Consultant will: • Provide substantive contextual inputs on Guinea-Bissau’s child protection framework, institutions, relevant legislation, policies, practices and available national information related to violations of children’s…