Legal Aid Society (LAS) is implementing a programme focused on strengthening the state’s response to sexual violence, child marriage, and domestic violence across Pakistan. A critical gap in the response ecosystem is the absence of standardised Clinical Management of Rape (CMR) modules in medical education curricula at the national level. Without formal CMR training embedded in medical education, healthcare providers enter the workforce without the knowledge or skills required to conduct survivor-centred medico-legal examinations, collect forensic evidence appropriately, or provide trauma-informed care to survivors of sexual violence.

This consultancy supports LAS’s advocacy efforts to achieve adoption of a standardised CMR module by at least one medical institute at the national level – creating a proof of concept for broader institutionalisation across Pakistan’s medical education system.

The objective of this consultancy is to lead targeted institutional advocacy with medical institutes for the adoption of a standardised Clinical Management of Rape (CMR) curriculum module – including institutional mapping, development of advocacy materials, conducting advocacy meetings, negotiating a pilot adoption agreement with at least one institute, and producing a comprehensive advocacy report.

The Technical Consultant will undertake the following:

• Identify and shortlist target medical institutes based on institutional standing, existing curricula, and strategic potential for CMR module adoption.
• Develop a comprehensive advocacy package including a presentation deck, CMR curriculum summary, evidence of clinical and survivor outcomes, and a proposed pilot framework for one medical institute.
• Conduct 5 advocacy meetings with senior faculty and administration at identified medical institutes, presenting the standardised CMR curriculum and making the case for adoption and institutionalisation.
• Negotiate and document an agreement for CMR module pilot adoption with at least one medical institute, including agreed timeline, faculty responsibilities, and proof of concept deliverables.
• Compile and submit a comprehensive advocacy report summarising meetings held, institutional responses, progress towards adoption, and recommended next steps.

Payment will be made per deliverable upon submission and written approval by LAS. The consultant must receive written approval before proceeding to the next deliverable.

• Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in medical education, clinical medicine, public health, or health policy advocacy in Pakistan.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical management of sexual violence, forensic medicine, or survivor-centred healthcare – with working knowledge of CMR protocols and standards.
• Prior experience engaging with medical institutes, Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), or health professional education bodies for curriculum reform or advocacy purposes.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct high-level institutional advocacy with senior academic and administrative leadership.
• Experience developing professional advocacy materials and technical documents for medical or health sector audiences.
• Track record of successfully negotiating institutional agreements or commitments in a health or development context.

• Medical and clinical expertise – knowledge of CMR protocols, survivor-centred examination standards, and forensic evidence procedures.
• Institutional advocacy – ability to make a compelling, evidence-based case to senior medical faculty and institutional leadership.
• Medical education systems knowledge – familiarity with how curricula are developed, approved, and institutionalised in Pakistani medical colleges.
• Advocacy material development – ability to produce professional presentation decks, curriculum summaries, and evidence briefs for a medical audience.
• Negotiation and stakeholder engagement – ability to navigate institutional dynamics and secure pilot commitments.
• Report writing – ability to produce clear, structured advocacy and analytical reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English and Urdu.

The Technical Consultant will report directly to the Program Manager, Legal Aid Society. All deliverables must be submitted to the Program Manager for review. Written approval from LAS is required before the consultant may proceed to the next deliverable and before any payment is processed.

LAS reserves the right to request revisions to any deliverable within 10 working days of submission. The consultant must incorporate all feedback and resubmit within 5 working days of receiving comments.

All materials, documents, meeting records, and outputs produced under this consultancy are the sole property of Legal Aid Society. The consultant may not share, publish, or use any project materials without prior written consent from LAS.

LAS is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. All applications will receive consideration regardless of sex, age, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

LAS is committed to the prevention and protection from all forms of sexual exploitation and abuse. The selected consultant will be required to sign and adhere to LAS’s PSEA policy throughout the engagement.