RISE is seeking an individual consultant or organization to conduct a comparative study of integrating community engagement on factory interventions on GBVH prevention in Tamil Nadu.

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Objective: Generate evidence on the effectiveness of the Respect Program through a comparative analysis of factories that implemented RISE Respect alone and those that combined Respect with community-level interventions and local government advocacy.

Scope of Work: The selected partner will conduct comparative analysis to understand the added impact of layering a comprehensive approach of community norm change and local government advocacy on in-factory programming. Key activities include:

• Developing an evaluation methodology and evaluation matrix
• Conducting field-based participatory assessments through FGDs and interviews with workers, factory management, and community leaders
• Developing case studies that document stories of rightsholders and stakeholders, especially women workers
• Reviewing and analyzing baseline and endline data
• Preparing a comprehensive evaluation report with practical recommendations

Timeline: November 2025 – September 2026

Key Qualifications:

• Proven experience in conducting comparative research with vulnerable populations
• Demonstrated experience in gender issues research, preferably in the garment sector
• Strong knowledge in gender equality, GBVH, and women's economic empowerment
• Experience collaborating with industry players in the garment and footwear sector

Proposal Requirements: 2-3 page proposal including demonstration of capacity, timeline, and budget

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