Apply to OCSE Scoping Study in Nigeria
Consultancy Opportunity: OCSE Scoping Study in Nigeria
🌍 Organization:
Terre des Hommes Netherlands
📍 Location: Nigeria
💼 Type: Consultancy (Short-term)
💰 Budget: €15,000 – €18,000 (inclusive of VAT & research costs)
📅 Application Deadline: 16 August 2026
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About the Assignment
Terre des Hommes Netherlands is seeking a consultant or agency to conduct a scoping study on Online Child Sexual Exploitation (OCSE) in Nigeria.
This work supports the SCROL 2.0 (Safe Minds Online) programme, which focuses on:
- Child protection in digital spaces
- Mental health and trauma-informed care
- Preventing online exploitation
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Objective of the Study
The consultancy aims to:
- Assess the prevalence and nature of OCSE in Nigeria
- Identify risk factors (mental health, caregiving environments, digital exposure)
- Analyze the policy and institutional landscape
- Map key stakeholders & potential partners
- Identify programmatic gaps and intervention opportunities
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Key Deliverables
You will produce a final report (max. 30 pages) including:
1. 📊 Context Analysis
- Social, legal, and institutional overview
- Digital risks and vulnerabilities
- Mental health & caregiving dynamics
2. 🗺️ Stakeholder Mapping
- CSOs, government agencies, tech companies
- Partnership recommendations
3. 💡 Strategic Recommendations
- Program design inputs for SCROL 2.0 pilot
- Identification of hotspots & priority regions
- Gap analysis (prevention vs response)
4. 🧪 Methodology & Data Package
- Interview transcripts & raw data
- Ethical child participation documentation
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Timeline
- Q3–Q4 2026 execution
- Final report due early November 2026
Phases:
- Preparation & Design
- Data Collection (Interviews + FGDs)
- Analysis & Reporting
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Who Should Apply
Ideal candidates should have:
- Strong experience in qualitative & participatory research
- Expertise in child protection & OCSE
- Knowledge of mental health / MHPSS systems (advantage)
- Experience working in Nigeria (preferred)
- Ability to conduct ethical research with children
- Fluency in English + local languages
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Safeguarding & Compliance
Applicants must:
- Follow TdH NL Code of Conduct & safeguarding policies
- Ensure ethical engagement with children
- Provide referral pathways (hotlines, CSOs, MHPSS providers)
- Conduct a Safeguarding Risk Assessment
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How to Apply
Send your application via email to: l.montes@tdh.nl
Required Documents:
- CV / Agency credentials
- Motivation letter
- Proposed methodology & work plan
- Financial proposal (max €18,000)
🔗 Full Terms of Reference:
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Why This Matters
This consultancy contributes directly to:
- Protecting children from online exploitation
- Strengthening Nigeria’s child protection ecosystem
- Informing a high-impact international programme rollout
