Gender Transformative Education Policy Consultant, Global Education Practice, 6 Months, CoE Bangkok, Thailand (Remote)

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Purpose of Activity/Assignment: Across Southeast Asia, progress towards gender parity in school enrolment and participation has not translated into equitable learning experiences or outcomes for all children. Deeply entrenched harmful gender norms continue to shape education systems, reinforcing unequal expectations in classrooms, learning outcomes and peer interactions. These norms are often reflected in teaching practices, curricula, and textbooks.  Evidence shows that gender norms influence subject choice, participation, and self-confidence during critical developmental years, limiting girls’ and other marginalized learners’ full engagement in education and future opportunities.   A key manifestation of these harmful norms is school‑related gender‑based violence (SRGBV), which remains widespread across the region. Patterns of violence are strongly gendered: boys tend to experience higher levels of physical violence, while girls are disproportionately affected by sexual harassment, psychological violence and social exclusion, including technology‑facilitated abuse (UNESCO, 2014; UNGEI, 2023). This is a violation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and has long term consequences for children’s learning, mental health and well-being.  Learners who experience violence are more likely to have lower attendance, reduced concentration, diminished learning outcomes and increased risks of grade repetition or drop out (Coalition for Good Schools, 2025). Persistent exposure to bullying and harassment is strongly associated with anxiety, depres...