Country: Lesotho  Description of the Assignment:  The consultancy is part of the project titled "Supporting Community-driven Violence Reduction and Sustainable Peace in Lesotho." It focuses on conducting a Gender and Security Needs Assessment Study to understand how gender dynamics influence conflict and violence in Lesotho. The study aims to identify gender-specific vulnerabilities, assess community security needs, and recommend inclusive strategies for peacebuilding and conflict resolution, particularly in the districts of Maseru, Mafeteng, and Mokhotlong.Specifically, the exercise objectives are:Analyze Gender DynamicsExamine how gender roles and inequalities contribute to conflict and violence in communities.Conduct Community Needs AssessmentIdentify gaps in understanding the sources and nature of conflict and violence to inform effective redress mechanisms.Assess Gender-related Security NeedsDetermine the specific security expectations and needs of different genders within communities, especially regarding access to services and participation in leadership and peacebuilding. Period of assignment :  25 daysProposal should be submitted directly in the portal no later than indicated deadline.Any request for clarification must be sent in writing via messaging functionality in the portal. UNDP will respond in writing including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry.Please indicate whether you intend to submit a bid by creating a draft response without submitting directly in the system. This will enable the system to send notifications in case of amendments of the tender requirements. Should you require further clarifications, kindly communicate using the messaging functionality in the system. Offers must be submitted directly in the system following this link: http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org  using the profile you may have in the portal. In case you have never registered before, you can register a profile using the registration link shared via the procurement notice and following the instructions in guides available in UNDP website: https://www.undp.org/procurement/business/resources-for-bidders.  Do not create a new profile if you already have one. Use the forgotten password feature in case you do not remember the password or the username from previous registration.