Co-trainer on Gender action learning system (GALS)

Background

UN Women in Kyrgyzstan is a strong advocate for improving the lives of women and girls in the country. Building on the vision of equality enshrined in the UN Charter, we are working to enhance women's leadership; the elimination of violence against women; involving women in all aspects of decision making; economic empowerment of women.
UN Women in Kyrgyzstan prioritizes initiatives and programs in areas fundamental to achieving equality for women and finding ways of progress for both women and men. At the moment, the country office supports programs throughout the country, which are aimed at: expansion of economic rights and opportunities for women; elimination of violence against women; peace, security and gender mainstreaming in humanitarian action.
In 2023 UN Women Kyrgyzstan Country office commenced the programme funded from the Central Asia - UK Conflict Stability and Security Fund project “Women in Batken lead social cohesion for peace and development”. The project is focused on capacity building of women activists and communities and creating a conducive environment for their participation in strategic level decision-making at family, community and local self-governance levels as a basis for restoration of social cohesion and sustaining peace in 3 target LSGs of Batken province in Kyrgyzstan. The goal of the project is empowering women and communities affected by border conflict to participate in, and benefit from enhanced social cohesion and sustained peace in target communities of Batken province.

The project goal is in line with the ongoing project implemented by UN Women in Batken province since January 2023 based on UN Women agreement with UN Peacebuilding Fund (PBF). It aims at capacity building of Women led CSOs and creating a conducive environment for their participation in strategic level decision-making, leading towards sustaining peace in Kyrgyzstan.

Within this JP UN Women is seeking to hire co-trainer to co-facilitate with Lead experts on Gender action learning system (GALS)? Co-trainer will work under the overall supervision of National Program Officer and direct supervision of the Project Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

Scope of work, duties and responsibilities

Under direct supervision of Community development specialist and overall guidance of Project Manager, the co-trainer will work in partnership with Lead expert on GALS to jointly deliver the results, including couching, analysing and adopting the learning system, and, in partnership with Lead expert on GALS will conduct training needs assessment, tailor training materials and conduct 11-days GALS training of trainers (TOT) for 36 plus participants in Batken province:

I. Carry out the preparation of the GALS TOT content (development of the ToT module) (0,5 day):

- Study the context of the pilot communities and the project concept;

- Develop a ToT programme and a retreat for the GALS Champions;

- Adapt the methodology/tools to the project context;

- Prepare pre-post tests for evaluation of ToT results;

- Prepare evaluation checklist for ToT participants;

II. Conduct a 3-module ToT on 5 tools together with a reflection sessions for GALS Champions (11 days in total); Provide follow up online mentorship sessions for GALS Champions in support of community level GALS sessions conducted by GALS champions (based on the schedule of online mentorship sessions)

III. Contribute to analysis, debriefing and documentation of results of 3-module ToT and reflection sessions (2 days)

- processing and analysis of pre-post tests, score sheets;

- analysis of ToT results;

- contribute to preparation of analytical report and recommendations;

IV. Review of progress of GALS process at community level through application of participatory tools (Happy

Family Review):

a) 3 months after the start of the GALS process in communities (4 days).

b) 6 months from the start of the GALS process in communities (4 days).

V. Online consultation for GALS champions ( 6 days).

VI. Co-facilitate reflection workshop for CSOs and community activists on GALS process as a whole, by applying a

new tool of GALS – “Happy family review”

VIII. Make inputs to development training report that summarizes key insights and recommendations resulting

from the TOT, mentorship sessions and reflection workshop.

Timeframe, payments and deliverables

The payments will be made in KGS after the deliverables are submitted in accordance with ‘Deliverables Plan’, accepted and approved by UN Women. The Experts shall provide a report on deliverables with all necessary attachments describing the scope of work performed over the period for which the instalment is paid:

Deliverables

Number of days

Target Date

Amount

Contribute to the developed of the ToT module:

- ToT programme and a retreat for the GALS

Champions;

- Template of pre-post tests for evaluation of ToT

results;

- Template of evaluation checklist for ToT participants;

0,5

20 July 2023

10%

3-module ToT on 5 tools together with a retreat for GALS Champions (11 days), including:

- concept of the ToT

- necessary materials for the ToT sessions,

- agenda,

- handouts,

- presentations,

- and other supplies

Online mentorship sessions for GALS champions ( 6 days).
Contribute to analysis, debriefing and documentation of results of 3-module ToT and reflection sessions (2 days)

- processing and analysis of pre-post tests, score sheets;

19

20 November 2023

50%

Review of progress of GALS process at community level by applying Happy Family Review tool:

3 months after the start of the GALS process in communities (4 days).
6 months from the start of the GALS process in communities (4 days).

Reflection workshop for CSOs on GALS process by applying new tools of GALS – “Happy family review” (2 time)
Final report including:

a) a summary of the findings

b) analysis of the identified capacities, needs and solutions of participating CSOs on applying innovative tools

c) recommendations of opportunities to further strengthen the capacities and engagement of CSOs

10,5

10 March 2024

40%

Per expert

30 days

Inputs

• UN Women will provide access to UN Women Office during working hours to print relevant documents or whenever required to work on-site at any point during the assignment

• UN Women will provide logistical support to organize interviews with project beneficiaries, when and if required to develop communication products (stories, interviews)

• UN Women will provide all logistical arrangement for participants during GALS trainings and reflection workshops: venue, meal, stationary, transport

Duration of Assignment:

The expected duration of the Experts is to be 30 working day throughout from 20th July 2023 till 10th March 2024

Core Values:

Integrity:

• Demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.

Professionalism:

• Demonstrate professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work.

Respect for Diversity:

• Demonstrate an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff.

• Demonstrate an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity.

Competencies

Ethics and Values:

• Demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity.

Organizational Awareness:

• Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment.

Development and Innovation:

• Take charge of self-development and take initiative.

Work in teams:

• Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Communicating and Information Sharing:

• Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication.

Self-management and Emotional Intelligence:

• Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behaviour towards others.

Conflict Management:

• Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution.

Continuous Learning and Knowledge Sharing:

• Encourage learning and sharing of knowledge.

Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making:

• Demonstrate informed and transparent decision making.

Required Skills and Experience

Education: • Higher education in the social sciences or in relevant area. Specialized training on GEWE issues is an advantage

Experience and knowledge: • At least 3 years of proven experience on designing and facilitating of participatory training workshops and developing training guidelines preferably in Kyrgyzstan context

• Experience of applying social innovation approach as GALS; strategic thinking in the field of social development preferably in the field of GEWE programming.

• Experience of working on Gender Equality and Women Empowerment especially in Kyrgyzstan Context

• Experience of working with United Nations or with other international organisations is an advantage.

Language and IT Requirements: • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Russian, Kyrgyz, knowledge of English is an asset.

• Knowledge and skills of relevant computer applications of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point). Internet communications (Zoom, Skype, email) and command is required.