Monthly Corner
Astha Ramaiya [Co-author] Shared the Journal Article - Published in Child Abuse & Neglect, June 2026
A new systematic review published in Child Abuse & Neglect examined the link between mental health and technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and abuse (TF-CSEA). Analysing 10 studies with over 25,000 participants across seven countries, researchers found that depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and prior trauma were consistently associated with victimisation. Crucially, the relationship appears bidirectional with mental health difficulties both preceding and resulting from exploitation; creating potential cycles of repeated harm. Perhaps most striking: traditional parental monitoring through technological surveillance showed limited protective effects. What actually mattered? The quality of parent-child relationships including, open communication, emotional warmth, and trust. The findings suggest prevention efforts should combine universal school-based programmes building emotional resilience with targeted support for high-risk youth, while parent education should prioritise connection over control. With 12.5% of children globally experiencing online solicitation annually, understanding these psychological pathways is essential for effective child protection.
Alok Srivastava, Vasanti Rao & Amita Puri Article on International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, January 2026
Tara Prasad Article on Challanges and Lessons Learns of GESI responsive and inclusive conservatiom practices, Nepal
Ritu Dewan & Swati Raju Article on Economic and Political Weekly
Viera Schioppetto shared Thesis on Gender Approach in Development Projects
Events
Vacancies
- Seeking Senior Analyst - IPE Global
About the job
IPE Global Ltd. is a multi-disciplinary development sector consulting firm offering a range of integrated, innovative and high-quality services across several sectors and practices. We offer end-to-end consulting and project implementation services in the areas of Social and Economic Empowerment, Education and Skill Development, Public Health, Nutrition, WASH, Urban and Infrastructure Development, Private Sector Development, among others.
Over the last 26 years, IPE Global has successfully implemented over 1,200 projects in more than 100 countries. The group is headquartered in New Delhi, India with five international offices in United Kingdom, Kenya, Ethiopia, Philippines and Bangladesh. We partner with multilateral, bilateral, governments, corporates and not-for-profit entities in anchoring development agenda for sustained and equitable growth. We strive to create an enabling environment for path-breaking social and policy reforms that contribute to sustainable development.
Role Overview
IPE Global is seeking a motivated Senior Analyst – Low Carbon Pathways to strengthen and grow its Climate Change and Sustainability practice. The role will contribute to business development, program management, research, and technical delivery across climate mitigation, carbon markets, and energy transition. This position provides exceptional exposure to global climate policy, finance, and technology, working with a team of high-performing professionals and in collaboration with donors, foundations, research institutions, and public agencies.
GESI Expert Search
Dear All,
"ETI is looking for an expert in GESI."
TERMS OF REFERENCE
GESI Expert for Empowering Teachers Initiative: Teacher Professional Development at Scale (ETI)
Project Overview
To achieve Sustainable Development Goal 4, quality education for all, the Global South needs access to high-quality teachers. However, the region faces challenges such as large student-to-teacher ratios, limited resources, and inadequate education quality. Improving teacher professional development (TPD) is crucial to address this need, as teachers play a vital role in creating a stimulating learning environment that fosters curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love for learning.
The Empowering Teachers Initiative: Teacher Professional Development at Scale (ETI) is a program that seeks to improve teacher practices in the Global South by improving equity, quality, and efficiency in TPD systems. The program’s objectives are: 1) to understand how to effectively and efficiently scale quality TPD in the global south, 2) to strengthen the capacity of in-country education stakeholders to scale quality TPD programs, and 3) to contribute to evidence-informed policy and practices for inclusive and effective TPD.
ETI will promote research-policy collaborations in at least 12 countries, using evidence-based frameworks to improve large-scale TPD systems. Governments are expected to adopt an inclusive approach prioritizing equity, quality, and efficiency in designing and implementing TPD programs. The project aims to impact over three million teachers and at least 50 million students.
Led jointly by the Foundation for Information Technology Education and Development in the Philippines and SUMMA in Chile, this 42-month-long program will grant funding and provide technical support to 10 studies involving in-country researchers working closely with governments to equitably scale high-quality TPD innovations. It will provide technical support to a further five country-level studies funded by third parties along with undertaking meta-studies and specialized research, conducting capacity strengthening activities, and organizing policy and practice influencing events for government policymakers and decision-makers, researchers, TPD designers and implementers, and other key stakeholders at sub-national, national, regional, and international levels. The program ambition is for research to be GESI transformative.
Contract Terms
Maximum of 15 days over 8 months: 1 December 2023 – 30 July 2024
The position is an output-based consultancy. Payment will be made on completion of deliverables as detailed below.
Scope of Work
The GESI Expert shall work closely with the ETI Joint Program Management Team and the Component Leads to:
- Assess GESI support needs across the program
- Conduct an assessment of the GESI approaches and possible support needs of the Country Research Teams and additional program components (e.g., Other Research, Research Support for Non-grantees, Policy and Practice Influencing, and Capacity Strengthening). This work shall be undertaken through analysis of the project proposals and conversations during the Global Meeting (24 to 26 January 2024 in Kigali, Rwanda) if it is possible for the consultant to attend the meeting or afterwards through online conversations.
- Deliverable: Comprehensive report analyzing project approaches to GESI and offering a draft framework to enable Country Research Teams to self-assess their GESI strengths and areas for development. The report should also detail the assessed GESI support needs for Country Research Teams and program components. Due 30 February 2024.
- Support projects to improve their understanding of GESI in applied research
- Support Country Research Teams to use the self-assessment tool and develop action plans to improve their GESI approach.
- Collaborate with component leads to conceptualize and plan virtual GESI sessions for Country Research Teams and other stakeholders, as appropriate.
- Deliverable: Discussion with each Country Research Team on their GESI self-assessment and plans. Detailed plans for virtual GESI sessions. Due 30 April 2024
- Facilitate GESI Sessions
- Lead and facilitate GESI sessions during the second Global Meeting (tentatively set for July 2024), ensuring their successful execution as agreed upon with component leads.
- Deliverable: Effective facilitation of GESI sessions with documented outcomes and feedback. Due 30 July 2024.
Qualifications
- At least a Master’s Degree in Management, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Education, or other relevant to the position
- Established expertise in the field of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion
- Experience in working in low/middle income contexts or the Global South
- Experience in working with GESI frameworks in research projects
- Ability to develop and maintain close working relationships in a multicultural complex and changing environment; including engaging officials at a senior level, as well as communicating effectively to a diverse range of stakeholders
- Experience in overseeing and coordinating logistical and technical requirements for Program activities
- Knowledge and experience in using
- Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Conference software (Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams)
- Excellent command of the English language (including strong writing skills for various forms and contexts); knowledge of other languages prevalent in the Global South is a plus
- Ability to undertake international travel
Contact
Interested parties should email their CV to John Nicdao at jgnicdao@fit-ed.org
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