Terms Of Reference For Consultant To Assess Women's Rights Organizations.

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR CONSULTANT TO ASSESS WOMEN'S RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS.

Background

Decades of conflict, compounded with recurring climate crisis, have initiated significant shifts in gender roles and dynamics related to household economy; due to an increase in extended absence of males due to economic migration, pastoral lifestyle and loss of life due to conflict. 14% of households are headed by women in urban areas and 12% in rural areas. As a result, Somali women are becoming increasingly active in non-traditional economic activities and are estimated to be the main breadwinner in 70% of families and make up approximately 60% of business owners, predominantly informal microenterprises. Yet, economic decision making continues to sit primarily within the patriarchal structure and whilst women may manager smaller funds relating to household expenses, men remain the primary financial decision maker.

Women’s economic empowerment plays a significant role in uplifting the status of women and in enabling them to play a strong role in decision making processes both within their households and communities. The emergence of women as income earners also impacts the concept of traditional male identity which can be a significant source of stress to men who “fail” to fulfill their perceived role as provider and protector. This has been noted, globally and in Somalia, to lead to increased violence against women. Findings indicated that despite household income improving by 10%, very few women have so far gained status as a financial decision maker, highlighting that bringing an income and improving the household quality of life is not the only component which influences gender norms. Economic empowerment will be coupled with work at the household level to sensitize partners and on GE to support behavior change.

Background women right organization

The capacity assessment exercise should be participatory and consultative. The consultant should select women's and girls' rights organization involved in advocacy to gender equality. After the mapping the consultant will identify capacity strengthening needs of selected women's and girls' rights organizations. It is expected that the assessment will be built around self-assessment processes as well as broad consultation to women right organization,

The capacity assessment framework should recognize the multiple dimensions of capacity in relation to each other as well as to the expected results. This approach ensures that capacity building should go beyond individual capacity (relevant skills and abilities) to include organizational capacity (when it comes to the advocacy and lobbying.) as well as the broader context and environment within which the organization functions.

 The advocacy capacity assessment is intended to measure an organizations’ overall advocacy capacity. The key focus areas of the assessment will be:

1. Advocacy Strategy Development and Implementation
2. Gathering and Use of Evidence
3. Networking and Negotiation with Decision-Makers
4. Advocacy Communications and Outreach
5. Partnering and Coalition-Building
6. Community Mobilization and Empowerment

Expected Outcomes:

• Map, assess and select women's and girls' rights organizations/groups involved in advocacy and accountability efforts related to gender equality.
• Identify strengthening needs of selected women's and girls' rights organizations/groups with regards to their capacity to advocate for the adoption
• capacity Advocacy Capacity Assessment based on the context and the status of the Women right organization
• An overview of current advocacy strengths, weaknesses, and bottlenecks within the specific organization.
• Produce and share the final reports for the assessment.

Target group

Women's and girls' rights organizations

Geographical Area:   

• Hargeisa/Burco

Roles and Responsibilities

Consultant: The consultant will be responsible for designing and delivering the mapping and identify capacity strengthening needs for women right organization.

NAGAAD: The Consultant will be contracted by NAGAAD. NAGAAD to will review the report and monitor the work of the consultant,

Duration and Timeframe

The duration and timeframe for the assignment will depend on the organization, but will generally align to the key milestones in the table below:

• BS Degree in Gender Studies with at least 4 years of experience in gender and socio-economic analysis and training
• The candidate should have sound experience in
• gender equality training, should be able to lead dynamic gender training sessions, and to develop appropriate strategies to deliver the required training.
• The candidate should have proven experience in developing strategies for effective gender mainstreaming.
• Fluency in English and Somali is essential
• Previous work experience in and knowledge of socio-economic related to INGOs is desirable
• Must be able to produce detailed Budget breakdown.

The required documents should be summitted through: [email protected] or

[email protected] latest by 17th July ,2022. Suitably qualified women are highly encouraged to

apply.

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