Course Overview
Gender equality is a cornerstone of sustainable development. NGOs play a critical role in addressing societal challenges, yet many projects fail to fully integrate gender considerations, limiting their impact. This training course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to design and implement gender-sensitive projects that meet the diverse needs of communities. Through a mix of theoretical knowledge and practical tools, participants will learn to identify and address gender gaps in their projects, ensuring equitable and inclusive outcomes.
This course will empower participants to champion gender equality in their projects, ensuring that their work leads to meaningful and lasting change in the communities they serve.
Course Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend?
- Program managers and officers working in NGOs.
- Project designers and implementers seeking to integrate gender considerations into their work.
- Monitoring and evaluation specialists.
- Development practitioners and field staff.
- Anyone interested in promoting gender equality in development projects.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the concepts and principles of gender sensitivity and gender mainstreaming.
- Learn how to identify and analyze gender gaps in project contexts.
- Develop skills to design gender-sensitive projects that address the specific needs of women, men, and marginalized groups.
- Gain practical tools for integrating gender considerations into project implementation and reporting.
- Understand how to use gender-disaggregated data for project monitoring and evaluation.
- Strengthen their capacity to advocate for gender equality within their organizations and communities.
Course Outline
Module 1: Foundations of Gender Sensitivity in Development
- Introduction to gender concepts: sex, gender, and gender roles.
- Importance of gender in development projects.
- Key frameworks and policies for gender equality (e.g., CEDAW, SDGs).
Module 2: Gender Analysis and Needs Assessment
- Tools and techniques for conducting gender analysis.
- Identifying gender-specific challenges and opportunities.
- Case studies on gender-sensitive needs assessments.
Module 3: Designing Gender-Sensitive Projects
- Principles of gender-sensitive project design.
- Incorporating gender goals into project objectives and activities.
- Developing gender-responsive budgets.
Module 4: Implementing Gender-Sensitive Projects
- Gender mainstreaming in project implementation.
- Engaging stakeholders and building community support.
- Addressing gender-based challenges during project delivery.
Module 5: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Advocacy
- Gender-disaggregated data collection and analysis.
- Measuring gender-sensitive project outcomes and impacts.
- Reporting and communicating gender results to donors and stakeholders.
- Advocacy for gender equality: tools and strategies.
Customized Training
This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.
Requirements
Participants need to be proficient in English.
Training Fee
The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.
Certification
A certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions is awarded upon successful completion.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.
Payment
Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to [email protected].
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