Gender Consultant
VWB/VSF is presently seeking a Gender Consultant to launch the beginning of the Project Implementation Plan (PIP) of the Volunteers Engaged In Gender Responsive Technical Solutions (VETS) Project. The successful candidate will lead a gender assessment and gender action plan with our local partner in Cambodia, AVSF CAMBODIA .The aim of the Gender Consultant is to establish sustainable mechanisms in collaboration with our local partner in Cambodia, AVSF CAMBODIA and build capacity in gender equality to lead the gender assessment and gender action plan. Mentoring and coaching local staff is requested.
The consultant will be expected to propose the most appropriate consultative and participatory approaches for this assignment following initial consultations with VWB/VSF’s Program Director, Asia Program Officer and local partner AVSF CAMBODIA.
The assignment is expected to commence 15th of December 2020 until January 7 2021. The final gender assessment and gender action plan would need to be completed and submitted to VWB/VSF HQ on the last day of the assignment (January 7th).
- Review all the guidelines from the VETS project and ensure the activities planned by the local partners corresponds to the communities needs in terms of gender equality and are gender-sensitive;
- Prepare key gender background notes for local partners: include known gender features of the population and guidance on gender issues in this type of context
- Organizational gender audit in collaboration with partner staff and VWB/VSF local coordinator to review partner’s existing processes for encouraging the equal participation of men and women among students, trainers and staff members
- Review human resources & administration issues and make recommendations to ensure gender inclusive work environment
- Review organizations’ budgets to ensure that adequate attention is paid (and resources allocated) to the promotion of gender equality across sectors
- Establish key internal and external contacts with understanding of the social/gender dynamics and trends in the communities where the local partners work, local leaders and organizations/networks known to promote the interests of women
- Create tools to collect data for the gender assessment and to monitor progress of the gender action plan
- To work with partner staff at the community level to identify barriers to gender equality facing small-scale farmers
- Support the collection and analysis of sex disaggregated data (quantitative and qualitative) as well as streamlining the needs assessment, collection and analysis so that it can be more effective in meeting beneficiary needs
- Analyse the organizational and community level gender context and provide other technical supports to build knowledge and skills relating to gender equality
- Hold key informant interviews and focus groups with staff of both partner organizations and selected beneficiary communities
- Work with partners’ staff to prepare a Gender Equality Action Plan for the VETS Project that will guide the GE priorities for future incoming Canadian volunteers
- Collect feedback/recommendations on the plan and adjust accordingly
- A minimum of five years (5) experience in program management/program development in an international development/humanitarian organization
- A minimum of three (3) years international development experience in the Global South, especially in Cambodia is required
- Strong understanding of women’s rights is required, as well as demonstrated experience incorporating gender and feminist approaches into the design, monitoring, learning, and evaluation of programs
- Experience in applying participatory methods and tools, including the promotion of gender equality, good governance, and environmental sustainability
- Strong knowledge and experience in conducting gender assessment and gender Action Plan in a developing country context
- Knowledge of multi-stakeholder program development processes including coordination and learning
- Knowledge of training tools and methods and proven experience delivering training on gender responsive programs. Experience in coaching and mentoring in rural and agricultural communities is considered an asset
- Ability to communicate ideas in a culturally-sensitive manner and conducive to their practical application
- Robust conceptual and analytical skills
- Excellent time management skills, with an ability to deliver high-quality outputs on time
- Ability to prioritize, organize, work independently, and take initiative
- General finance, administration, information management and telecommunication skills and proficiency in information technology/ computer skills
- Excellent public speaking skills
- Curious, enthusiastic and willing to innovate and adapt
- Fluency in English is a must, proficiency in Khmer is considered an asset
