Gender Conultant

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Gender Consultant

I. Introduction and Objective

Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is an international organization based in Geneva, Switzerland, that has been active in civilian protection work in the Philippines since 2007. Using the methodology of Unarmed Civilian Protection, our work aims to strengthen local peace structures, deter violations against civilians, and encourage protection capacities in conflict-affected communities in partnership with local civil society.

In the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is working together with key stakeholders and agencies in establishing gender-responsive plans, programmes and policies for women and girls in the Bangsamoro.

On gender equality and women’s empowerment, human rights and GBV prevention and response, among key agencies that NP is working with is the Bangsamoro Human Rights Commission (BHRC), as the Gender Ombud of BARMM by virtue of the Bangsamoro Autonomy Act No. 4. BHRC is tasked to establish guidelines and mechanisms that will facilitate access of women to legal remedies under the Act and related laws, and enhance the protection and promotion of women’s human rights, especially marginalised women.

NP with support from UNFPA is committed to ensuring rights and choices for all, and will support the Bangsamoro government through BHRC in developing their Gender Ombud Guidelines that is context-specific and aligned with the international standards.

II. Scope of Work

The Gender Ombud Guidelines Consultant is expected to deliver the following:

1. Work closely with the Bangsamoro Human Rights Commission (BHRC) all throughout the process, including review of available documents as reference in developing BHRC’s Gender Ombud Guidelines
2. With the BHRC technical team, conduct consultation and roundtable discussions, these should include key stakeholders and partners, such as ministries, youths, religious leaders, local authorities and civil society organisations, among others. These consultations will help to gather inputs that would contribute to the drafting of Guidelines
3. Provide technical support and advice to BHRC to ensure Gender Ombud Guidelines is context-specific and aligned with the international legal frameworks such as UDHR, CEDAW, and national law e.g. Magna Carta of Women (RA9710) and other related laws.
4. Conduct regular meeting with BHRC technical team and with UNFPA Mindanao Team
5. Once finalised and approved, print and publish BHRC Gender Ombud Guidelines for dissemination

III. Timelines and Coverage Area

The assignment will run for 5 months from July 1 to November 30, 2022. The consultant is expected to cover all logistics and transportation costs related to the activity. This consultancy will be based in Cotabato City and requires physical presence as needed at Nonviolent Peaceforce Office.

IV. Deliverables and Payment

The consultant will work closely with Nonviolent Peaceforce with technical guidance from UNFPA to review the progress and any new developments to ensure that the consultant’s work plan is appropriate and strategic over the duration of the consultancy.

She/He will work closely with the UNFPA Gender/GBV Unit, with technical guidance from the UNFPA Gender Analyst in Mindanao, and Gender/GBV Consultant(s) and Communication Analyst in the Country Office in Manila

Target Deliverables: After submission of the inception Report

Timeline: 2 weeks; End of June

Tranches: 20%

Target Deliverables: After conducting series of consultation/roundtable discussions, these should include key stakeholders and partners, such as ministries, youths, religious leaders, local authorities and civil society organisations, among others. These consultations will help to gather inputs that would contribute to the drafting of Guidelines

Timeline: End of July

Tranches: 20%

Target Deliverables: After submission of progress reports on the technical support to BHRC during the consultations process together with BHRC for the development of Gender Ombud Guidelines; After submission of Gender Ombud Guidelines

Timeline: End of September and October

Tranches: 30%

Target Deliverables: Approved Gender Ombud Guidelines printed

Timeline: End of November

Tranches: 30%

V. Supervision

The hiring office and processes thereof shall be under Nonviolent Peaceforce.

Under the direction and supervision Nonviolent Peaceforce Philippines, with technical guidance from UNFPA Gender Team.

Overall in-charge of this engagement shall be Nonviolent Peaceforce.

VI. Skills and Experience

The Consultant, must have the following qualifications:

• Advanced Degree in social and behavioural sciences, laws, gender and human rights or equivalent.
• At least 4 years of professional experience in policy advocacy related to gender and women’s rights, reproductive health, and gender-based violence prevention and response.
• Knowledgeable on national laws and policies protecting women’s and girls’ rights, and related international treaties ratified by the Philippines
• Excellent skills in writing, communication, lobbying and policy work
• Ability to systematically analyse data according to local contexts and socio-political environments and in relation to broader local and national government initiatives
• Experience working with the Commission on Human Rights and key government agencies such as DSWD, PCW, and BARMM, among others. is an advantage

Core Competencies:

• Integrity, commitment, cultural sensitivity and valuing diversity;
• Developing people/Coaching and Mentoring;
• Building and managing relationships; and
• Personal leadership and effectiveness.

Functional Competencies:

• Business acumen
• Implementing management systems
• Innovation and marketing of new approaches
• Client orientation
• Organizational awareness
• Strategic alignment of human resource practices
• Promoting organizational change and development
• Impact and influence

Languages: Knowledge in local languages is ideal