The Malawi Accelerator Programme (MAP), in collaboration with Girls Not Brides Malawi and the Ministry of Gender, invites applications from qualified national consultants to conduct a Baseline Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) Study.
The assignment will generate important evidence on child marriage in Malawi and help establish baseline values for measuring programme progress.
About the Malawi Accelerator Programme
The Malawi Accelerator Programme aims to accelerate implementation of Malawi’s National Strategy to End Child Marriage (2024–2030). The programme focuses on strengthening coordination, leadership, collective action, policy influence and investment to prevent and respond to child marriage.
The programme will be implemented in Mzimba and Lilongwe districts.
Purpose of the Consultancy
The consultant will provide technical expertise in designing, coordinating and implementing the baseline KAP study. The study will establish baseline information to support programme monitoring, evaluation, learning and adaptive implementation.
Key Responsibilities
The selected consultant will be expected to:
Develop the baseline study methodology, sampling approach and data collection tools.
Prepare an inception report and a detailed work plan.
Conduct a comprehensive desk and document review.
Coordinate and oversee data collection through surveys, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) and stakeholder consultations.
Coordinate data entry, cleaning, validation and analysis of quantitative and qualitative information.
Assess knowledge, attitudes and perceptions regarding child marriage and girls’ rights.
Map key stakeholders, community structures, coordination platforms and partnerships.
Examine social norms, cultural practices and other factors contributing to child marriage.
Prepare and present draft and final baseline study reports.
Support dissemination of the study findings to programme partners.
Expected Deliverables
The consultant will be required to submit:
An inception report detailing the methodology, sampling procedures, sample size, data collection methods and tools.
A draft KAP baseline study report, including a community mapping report.
A final KAP baseline study report incorporating feedback from MAP/Girls Not Brides Malawi and stakeholders.
A PowerPoint presentation or factsheet summarising the study findings.
Duration of the Assignment
The assignment is expected to be completed within 30 days, in accordance with the approved work plan.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Team Leader
The Team Leader should have:
An advanced university degree in Psychology, Statistics, Research Methods, Education, Social Sciences or another relevant field.
Progressive experience in conducting research, evaluations or baseline studies.
Note: The Terms of Reference contains an inconsistent experience requirement, written as “five (7) years”. Applicants should consult the original document for clarification.
Team Members
Team members should demonstrate:
Strong knowledge and experience in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
Understanding of Malawi’s education sector, policies and systems.
Experience in data collection, analysis, interpretation and report writing.
At least five years of experience in education, social sciences or related research assignments.
A university degree in Statistics, Social Sciences, Psychology, Education or a related discipline.
How to Apply
Interested consultants or consulting firms should submit a Letter of Expression of Interest (LoEI) of no more than three pages, outlining:
Relevant experience in conducting similar assignments.
A brief description of the proposed methodology.
Updated CVs of the proposed consultant(s).
Samples of previous similar work undertaken.
Only shortlisted consultants or consulting firms will be invited to submit a full technical proposal.
Applications should be submitted by email to:
Email: vacancies@cyecemw.org
CC: linda.kamlomo@girlsnotbrides.org
Applications may also be submitted to:
The Chairperson
Internal Procurement Committee
Centre for Youth Empowerment and Civic Education
P/Bag B347
Capital City, Lilongwe, Malawi
Hand delivery is also possible at the CYECE offices in Area 15, Gogo Jenala Compound, Lilongwe.
Application Deadline
12 June 2026
Original Terms of Reference
Applicants are encouraged to review the official Terms of Reference for complete information about the assignment and application requirements:
Download the MAP Baseline KAP Study Terms of Reference (PDF)
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