Socio-anthropological and gender context study in the province of Nampula, Mozambique 61 views2 applications

Inter Aide is developing a mother and child health programme in two districts of Nampula Province in Mozambique (Monapo and Mogincual).

In order to improve the impact of the action, Inter Aide would like to carry out a socio-anthropological study related to the health issues addressed, including a gender analysis. By gaining a better understanding of the local context, the aim is to identify any obstacles to the implementation of the health practices being promoted, and ultimately to increase the impact of the action. In addition, the study aims to support the integration of a gender approach within the project.

The final objective of this study will be to draw up concrete recommendations for improving the actions and methods implemented by the organisation. This work is scheduled for the second half of 2025.

Please refer to the terms of reference available on the Inter Aide website https://interaide.org/en/join-us/:

In English: https://interaide.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-05-28-ToR-Context-Gender-Study-Inter-Aide-Health-Moz-EN.pdf

In French: https://interaide.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-05-28-TDR-Etude-genre-Inter-Aide-Sante-Moz.pdf

In Portuguese: https://interaide.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-05-28-TDR-Estudo-contexto-genero-Inter-Aide-Saude-Moca-PT.pdf

The objectives of the study are:

1. To carry out a precise socio-anthropological diagnosis of Inter Aide’s intervention context in Mozambique, including the analysis of social gender norms
2. To evaluate Inter Aide’s current project using a two-pronged approach: social and gender (diagnosis of Inter Aide’s strategies and practices)
3. To draw up methodological recommendations for improving the impact of the project and taking better account of gender dynamics in the project
4. To strengthen the skills of the Inter Aide team (in the field and at head office) in terms of taking account of the socio-anthropological context and gender mainstreaming

The study is envisaged in the following form:

• Learning phase (documentary study and interviews): literature review on the themes addressed and the Macua ethnic group, as well as discovery of Inter Aide’s practices on the basis of project documents (proposal, reports, tools, etc.) and remote interviews with the Inter Aide team (head office staff and programme managers in the field).
• A scoping meeting to validate the findings at this stage and the methods envisaged for conducting the study in the field.
• Field mission to Mozambique in the two districts of intervention, with a debriefing meeting and discussions at the end of the mission.
• Submission of the preliminary report, then feedback with the head office and field teams (at the Versailles office and/or online).
• Finalising the report

The support will be provided by one consultant, or possibly by a team of consultants, but particular attention will be paid to the coherence/complementarity/articulation of the team over the duration of the support. In the case of a team of consultants, one of them will have to be appointed head of mission. The involvement or advice of local experts (sociologists, anthropologists, etc.) is highly recommended (Mozambican and ideally Macua).

Profiles sought:

• Skills in the socio-anthropology of development and/or health
• Experience in context diagnostics and gender analysis at organisational, programme and community levels (particular focus on gender in health programmes highly desirable)
• Experience in the design, management, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes (approaches, methods, tools): health issues, social engineering and community mobilisation appreciated
• Experience in capacity-building and partnerships with institutions appreciated (ability to provide support, teaching skills and ability to propose solutions tailored to local skills and the potential of a wide range of players)
• Good knowledge of the intervention contexts (country, province and/or districts)